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BoxBoy!
is a series of puzzle-platform games developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. The series centres around Qbby, a square-shaped character who can produce a string of connected boxes. The boxes are used to overcome obstacles in stages that Qbby must be guided through. The first game, '' BoxBoy!'', released on January 14, 2015, in Japan on the Nintendo 3DS. Its sequel, '' BoxBoxBoy!'', was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016, with a third game, '' Bye-Bye BoxBoy!'', in 2017. A physical compilation of the first three games, ''HakoBoy! Hakozume Box'', was released in Japan. A fourth installment, ''BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!'', was released for the Nintendo Switch in April 2019. Games ''BoxBoy!'' ''BoxBoy!'' was developed by Japanese video game company HAL Laboratory. It was a small experimental project in development while the studio was working on '' Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''. The project plan for ''BoxBoy!'' was conceived in July 2011 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BoxBoy! (video Game)
is a 2015 puzzle-platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the first installment in the '' BoxBoy!'' series. Players control Qbby, a square-shaped character who can produce a string of connected boxes. The boxes are used to overcome obstacles in stages that Qbby must be guided through. ''BoxBoy!'' was conceptualized in 2011 by director Yasuhiro Mukae, although the game did not enter development until 2013. The core gameplay concept remained the same throughout the title's development, however, changes were made to length of levels and the structure of the game. Each set of stages was designed with a specific theme in mind with the intention of expanding the game's depth by introducing new elements continuously. The game was released via the Nintendo eShop distribution service in Japan in January 2015, and worldwide in April 2015. ''BoxBoy!'' received a positive reception from critics. Reviewers praised the game's creative p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!
is a series of puzzle-platform games developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. The series centres around Qbby, a square-shaped character who can produce a string of connected boxes. The boxes are used to overcome obstacles in stages that Qbby must be guided through. The first game, ''BoxBoy! (video game), BoxBoy!'', released on January 14, 2015, in Japan on the Nintendo 3DS. Its sequel, ''BoxBoxBoy!'', was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016, with a third game, ''Bye-Bye BoxBoy!'', in 2017. A physical compilation of the first three games, ''HakoBoy! Hakozume Box'', was released in Japan. A fourth installment, ''BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!'', was released for the Nintendo Switch in April 2019. Games ''BoxBoy!'' ''BoxBoy!'' was developed by Japanese video game company HAL Laboratory. It was a small experimental project in development while the studio was working on ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''. The project plan for ''BoxBoy!'' was conceiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BoxBoxBoy!
is a 2016 puzzle-platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console. The second game in the ''BoxBoy!'' series, the game was released in Japan in January 2016, and in other territories in June 2016. Gameplay Like in ''BoxBoy!'', ''BoxBoxBoy!'' has players controlling Qbby, a box-shaped character who can create boxes from out of his body. Like before, players use boxes to solve various puzzles, such as climbing on ledges, pushing switches, and avoiding obstacles, in order to reach the end of each level. In this game, Qbby is able to create two sets of boxes at a time, allowing for more complex puzzle solving. Players can use medals earned from completing levels to unlock costumes, music tracks, and 4-panel comic strips, and can unlock additional levels by collecting crowns. Development Reception ''BoxBoxBoy!'' received positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 80/100 based on 26 revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bye-Bye BoxBoy!
''Bye-Bye BoxBoy!'' is a 2017 puzzle-platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The third game in the ''BoxBoy!'' series, it was released worldwide in 2017. The game was followed by ''BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!'' for the Nintendo Switch in 2019. Gameplay The player plays as Qbby, a box with legs who can create boxes out of his body. The player must solve puzzles using these boxes, which can stay on Qbby or be detached. If they remain attached to his body, Qbby can use the boxes for movement by moving to the farthest box, destroying the boxes in the process. Crowns are placed in every level, and can be collected for an added reward. ''Bye-Bye BoxBoy!'' introduces different kinds of boxes, which appear in certain levels and have different effects depending on the type. The game also introduces Qbaby, a small box that must be escorted to the goal in certain levels. After beating the game, Challenge Worlds unlock, featuring more difficult leve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Ishikawa (composer)
is a Japanese composer who was formerly employed at game company HAL Laboratory. He is best known for composing for the ''Kirby'' series along with Hirokazu Ando. As of 2024, he left HAL Laboratory, although he does intend on continuing to work for ''Kirby'' games as a freelancer. Biography Ishikawa started taking piano lessons aged 3-4, but felt he could never become good at it despite practice. Later, he discovered artists such as Paul Mauriat, Isao Tomita, Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and Brian Eno. He also purchased a Roland SH-2, as he wanted fellow students to get into Tomita's music, but the synth was the cheapest he could afford. Later he attended Nihon University's College of Art, studying film music. As a student, he gained experience with recording and mixing for a theater, while occasionally writing what he considered to be poor pieces of music. Ishikawa worked at two companies prior to joining HAL Laboratory. He eventually found an advertisement for a sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo Franchises
This is a list of video game franchises published by Nintendo. List of Nintendo video game franchises – This color indicates a sub-series of a larger video game franchise. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nintendo franchises * franchises Franchise may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Media franchise, a collection of related creative works, such as films, video games, books, etc., particularly in North American usage * "Franchise" (short story), a 1955 short story ... Lists of video game franchises ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HAL Laboratory
formerly shortened as HALKEN, is a Japanese video game developer based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded on February 21, 1980 by Mitsuhiro Ikeda. The company started out developing games for home computers of the era, but has since established a strong relationship with Nintendo, and is often referred to as a second-party developer. In 1991, a second office in Kai, Yamanashi was established. The company is best known for its work on the ''Kirby (series), Kirby'' and ''Mother (video game series), Mother'' series, and the first two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. Its logo, which depicts a dog incubating eggs, is meant to represent "an unexpected bond [...] one that brings the birth of something new." History HAL Laboratory was founded on February 21, 1980, and originally developed games for home computers, such as the MSX and VIC-20. There have been conflicting claims on the origin of the company's name. During a Game Developers Conference, GDC 2005 keynote, Satoru Iwata stated t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto. It develops, publishes, and releases both video games and video game consoles. The history of Nintendo began when craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi founded the company to produce handmade ''hanafuda'' playing cards. After venturing into various lines of business and becoming a public company, Nintendo began producing toys in the 1960s, and later video games. Nintendo developed its first arcade games in the 1970s, and distributed its first system, the Color TV-Game in 1977. The company became internationally dominant in the 1980s after the arcade release of ''Donkey Kong (1981 video game), Donkey Kong'' (1981) and the Nintendo Entertainment System, which launched outside of Japan alongside ''Super Mario Bros.'' in 1985. Since then, Nintendo has produced some of the most successful consoles in the video game industry, including the Game Boy (1989), the Super Nintendo Entertainment Syste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vox Media
Vox Media, Inc. is an American mass media company founded in Washington, D.C. with operational headquarters in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The company was established in November 2011 by CEO Jim Bankoff and Trei Brundrett to encompass ''SB Nation'' (a sports blog network founded in 2003 by Tyler Bleszinski, Markos Moulitsas, and Jerome Armstrong) and '' The Verge'' (a technology news website launched alongside Vox Media). Bankoff had been the CEO for ''SB Nation'' since 2009. Vox Media owns numerous editorial brands, most prominently '' New York'', '' The Verge'', '' Vox'', ''SB Nation'', and '' Eater''. ''New York'' further incorporates the websites ''Intelligencer'', '' The Cut'', ''Vulture'', ''The Strategist'', '' Curbed'', and ''Grub Street''. '' Recode'' was integrated into ''Vox'', while ''Racked'' was shut down. Vox Media's brands are built on Concert, a marketplace for advertising, and WordPress. The company's lines of business include Concert, Vox Creative, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo Life
Gamer Network Limited (formerly Eurogamer Network Limited) is a British digital media company based in London. Founded in 1999 by Rupert and Nick Loman, it owns brands—primarily editorial websites—relating to video game journalism and other video game businesses. Its flagship website, ''Eurogamer'', was launched alongside the company. It began hosting the video game trade show EGX in 2008. ReedPop acquired Gamer Network in 2018 and sold it to IGN Entertainment in 2024. History Gamer Network was founded under the name Eurogamer Network in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. It was formed alongside the opening of its flagship website, ''Eurogamer'', which itself launched on 4 September 1999. Nick Loman left the business in 2004 to pursue a career in medicine and "competitive BBQ". In February 2011, Eurogamer Network acquired American publishing house Hammersuit, alongside its IndustryGamers.com and Modojo.com websites. On 1 March 2013, in line with the internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website created by Vox Media covering video games, movies, television, and other popular culture. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself by focusing on the stories of the people behind video games and long-form magazine-style feature articles. The site was built over the course of ten months by eight co-founding editors which included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites '' Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. In May 2025, ''Polygon'' was sold to Valnet. History Vox Media (2012–2025) The gaming blog ''Polygon'' was launched on October 24, 2012, as Vox Media's third property. The site grew from technology blog ''The Verge'', which was launched a year earlier as an outgrowth of sports blog network ''SB Nation'' before Vox Media was formed. Vox Media's chief executive officer, Jim Bankoff, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
