Retro gaming fans will be thrilled to hear that Incube8 Games has announced its acquisition of Greenboy Cartridge Games. Greenboy Cartridge Games is a highly respected development studio known for its exceptional Game Boy titles. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Incube8 Games’ portfolio of retro handheld games, and it strengthens its commitment to preserving the gaming experience with 8-bit games.
Greenboy Cartridge Games, led by Dana Puch, is unique in that it exclusively develops games for the Game Boy console. The development studio has gained a loyal following and critical acclaim for their nostalgic visuals, challenging gameplay, and retro feel. Adding to their success, Greenboy Cartridge Games has successfully crowdfunded their last two Game Boy games, The Shapeshifter 1 and The Shapeshifter 2, raising a total of $145K. The Shapeshifter 2 made history as the first-ever Game Boy game to be released on two cartridges, cementing Greenboy Cartridge Games’ reputation as industry pioneers. As part of the acquisition, Greenboy Cartridge Games’ original team will be releasing its third and final episode of Shapeshifter, “The Shapeshifter 3”.
Incube8 Games, known for its high-quality boxed games, has made a strategic move with the acquisition of Greenboy Cartridge Games. The deal enables Incube8 Games to expand its library of Game Boy games with seven new titles, bringing the total to 23 IPs by the end of 2023. The acquisition also represents a step forward in Incube8 Games’ mission to keep retro gaming alive by preserving the gaming experience of classic consoles like the Game Boy.
“We are excited to welcome Greenboy Cartridge Games to the Incube8 Games lineup,” said Incube8 Games founder and CEO, Olivier Lemire. “These newly owned licenses, coupled with Incube8 Games’ passion for retro gaming, will help us expand our portfolio and bring more high-quality retro games to our community.”
The acquisition of Greenboy Cartridge Games by Incube8 Games is excellent news for retro gaming fans, as it signals a renewed focus on preserving classic gaming experiences. With the addition of Greenboy Cartridge Games’ IPs, Incube8 Games is poised to become a major player in the retro gaming scene, and fans of classic consoles like the Game Boy can look forward to more exciting titles in the future.
