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Portable Memories: 1UP's Staff Remembers Game Boy Advance
We commemorate the 10th anniversary of the last-ever member of the Game Boy family.
We're all looking forward to the launch of Nintendo 3DS this weekend, but the timing of the system is an interesting coincidence: It falls within a week of the Japanese debut of the system's "grandfather," the Game Boy Advance. The 3DS is pretty clearly derived from the the DS, which was initially presented as an alternative to the Game Boy rather than a replacement. But Nintendo retired the GBA a couple of years ago, and it's pretty clear that the Game Boy line -- which kept the company in the black for a decade and a half -- has been retired, never again to see the light of day. The GBA, we're sorry to say, was the end of that particular family tree.
In retrospect, the GBA fits somewhat oddly into the history of Nintendo systems -- a fact reflected by its unusually short lifespan. The GBA was barely around for more than three years before the DS arrived; Nintendo's hand was likely forced by Sony's announcement of the PSP, which made the GBA -- essentially a portable Super NES -- look painfully dated. Nintendo kept the GBA on life support for a while longer with a few interesting games and the so-tiny-it-was-cool Game Boy Micro, but once it became clear that the DS was a hit, the GBA was dropped with a quickness.
When it launched in 2001, the GBA had been a long, long time coming. Rumors of a 32-bit portable Nintendo handheld were circulated as early as 1996, and in fact a prototype of that system -- a huge, chunky box called Project Atlantis -- was shown off at Game Developers Conference 2009. The enduring popularity of the original 8-bit, four-color Game Boy (thanks largely to Pokémon) allowed Nintendo to hold off on launching the GBA until it could be produced cheaply and in a far more compact form. In fact, both the Game Boy Micro and folding Game Boy Advance SP represent two of the most compact portable systems ever made: small, sturdy, simple, and fun.
The SP also addressed the single most crippling flaw of the original Game Boy hardware: the screen lacked any sort of integral light and was, frankly, awful. In fact, the dimness of the screen was memorably lampooned by Penny Arcade and, more famously, addressed by enterprising hardware hackers, who created an aftermarket mod called Portable Monopoly (later renamed Afterburner after the owners of the Monopoly board game bitched about trademark violations). And even the SP bungled things; Nintendo may have added a light, but they forced people to buy an adapter in order to use headphones.
But despite its design flaws, and even if it goes down in history as a sidenote -- a momentary distraction between the classic age of Game Boy and the blue ocean of DS -- it was crammed with great games. And perhaps more importantly, it's where Nintendo perfected its tricks. Annual incremental hardware updates? Yep, the SP opened the door for moderate tweaks and a far greater array of collectible colors than the company could possibly have dreamed in the Play It Loud days. Selling our memories back to us at a premium? Absolutely: the NES Classics series proved to Nintendo that it could rake in a fortune with imperfect ports of 20-year-old games sold for the cost of some new releases. Yeah, the GBA was quintessential Nintendo, for better or for worse. But considering it gave us games like Boktai, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, WarioWare, Ninja Five-O, Mega Man Zero, and more... well, it's hard to be bitter, you know?
Here's what 1UP's staff has to say about the GBA:
Jobert Atienza, MyCheats Contractor: The Game Boy Advance was the first handheld gaming system I ever owned, and I bought it at a time when I was into things that looked retro. I purchased a GBA SP NES Edition off eBay just because I thought it looked cool, and though I was a late-comer to the GBA party, it had its benefits: there was already a great library of games available that I could choose from. The GBA introduced me to titles like Advance Wars and WarioWare: Mega Microgame$, and even re-introduced me to franchises like Castlevania, Final Fantasy, and Metroid. To this day, I continue my own tradition of buying or making my handhelds look "retro." I bought a Famicom-style GBA Micro, and each iteration of the Nintendo DS I've owned I purchased an accompanying NES-style skin or cover so they can match that GBA SP on my shelf.
Frank Cifaldi, News and Features Editor: The GBA SP was the first portable system I wasn't embarrassed to be seen with in public, and it's still my favorite aesthetically. When I first started getting paid to write about games as a freelance writer, my main gig was to review GBA games, which I did enthusiastically from my favorite bar. I'm getting paid a lot more now than I was back then, but in many ways my career has gone downhill! Protip: if you play WarioWare Twisted! in a bar, everyone will like you.
Justin Haywald, Editor: Growing up, I never had the opportunity to play a handheld that wasn't from Nintendo. So while I might've been jealous of my friends with their high-powered Game Gears, I felt vindicated when Nintendo released their own high-powered handheld. I didn't actually lay down the money for one until the backlit, clamshell version came out (did you try playing it without a backlight? It's one of the few handhelds that requires direct sunlight glaring off the screen to see). I still keep that one around in my closet, since it's the most modern console that's still compatible with my regular Game Boy library.
Sam Kennedy, Editorial Director: Ah, the GBA, a platform that definitely holds a special place in my heart. While I never viewed it as significant as the original Game Boy or the radically different Nintendo DS that followed, the two things that really stick out in my mind about it today are the ergonomics and designs of different models -- I still think the flip-top version is one of the most comfortable handhelds ever, and the mini version (I'm proud to own the special edition Famicom design from Japan) is so handy to take with on trips -- and, of course, the games. Similar to how people view the Dreamcast as a true gamer's system, the GBA was all about fantastic "hardcore" games to me -- from 2D action games like Metroid Fusion, Metroid: Zero Mission, and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, to terrific 2D platformers like Yoshi's Island. While I loved all of the new experiences its successor brought, I still regularly find myself going back to the GBA catalog.
Matt Leone, Senior Executive Editor: I remember importing a GBA because I wanted to play Super Dodge Ball Advance, and I didn't feel like waiting three months for the U.S. release. Maybe it's not the funniest/quirkiest/most memorable story on this list, but I played that game for a couple days nonstop, then played very little else before the system's U.S. release. And thus began my attraction to shiny things that I then discard two days later.
Mike Nelson, MyCheats Editor: Since the system was (essentially) a portable Super Nintendo, and I have many fond memories associated with that console, every time I would play my GBA SP with the NES 8-bit styling I would get a flood of memories of my youth spent indoors during the summer months tolling away at A Link to the Past and Super Mario World. So just playing the system itself is one of the best memories for me.
Thierry Nguyen, Executive Editor: The game that really made the GBA click for me was Advance Wars. Probably because at the time, I was working at Computer Gaming World, and it was somewhat ironic that perhaps the most elegant and playable turn-based strategy game was on Nintendo's new portable. While most gamers were gawking at how the system was a portable SNES, I and other PC gamers bought the system because it was basically a new Panzer General underneath its anime aesthetic. That, and the other thing that I remember most about the GBA was how, working in media, Nintendo was insistent that the official initialism was "AGB," but I guess enough people, both consumers and media, used "GBA" that Nintendo personnel quietly gave up sending emails asking us to shorten the system's name to "AGB."
Jose Otero, Editorial Intern: The GBA was amazing, even if Nintendo didn't add a backlit display until future iterations. I remember playing Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and spending hours under a hot lamp trying to finish the game. Sure, the incredibly dark graphics in that game almost hurt your eyes, but as a system the GBA was so compact, light and affordable that I didn't mind spending my money and time indoors instead of running around outside with my friends. Plus, the GBA gave us a pretty diverse software library with games like WarioWare, Metroid: Zero Mission, and even the e-reader, but the thing that stood out to me most was how Nintendo delivered on the promise of putting the power of an SNES in the palm of your hands.
Jeremy Parish, Executive Editor: I have fond memories of the GBA, but I also have a lot of really unhappy memories associated with it, too; much of my time with the system was concurrent with grim unemployment (or, at the very least, under-employment). I picked up an early import unit and a handful of games a few weeks before throwing caution to the wind and moving across the country in search of fortune and romance in New York City. Once NYC decided it was having none of that, my GBA kept me company through a few years of fruitless job-hunting elsewhere. Games like Wario Land 4, Mega Man Battle Network, and Metroid Fusion kept me going during lean times. When I landed a job at 1UP a couple of years later, I immediately poured my efforts into making sure GBA was well-represented on the site; I figured I owed the system for keeping me going when things looked rough. And so began my ongoing vigil as the guy at 1UP who always gives a crap about portable games.
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Comments (71)
Loved the GBA!Posted: Apr 25, 2013 12:00AM PST by johnsonea
I absolutely loved my GBA! Advance Wars was one of my most-played games; I absolutely loved its strategic turn-based battles and various COs I could use. It was the game I've been waiting years for, on a portable system, no less! I have now owned every American-released Advance Wars game, and I'm hoping that another one is released soon.
Another game that absolutely floored me was Street Fighter Alpha 3. I was incredulous that they could do such a good job on it, with so many characters! The animation was terrific for a handheld. Great stuff!
GBAPosted: Mar 23, 2011 12:00AM PST by projectrunaway
I remember getting a GBA bundled with Disney's Tarzan and another game at Target and this was after the GBA SP came out. I soon regretted as the GBA didn't have a backlight and used batteries but still it introduced me to Pokemon, Zelda, Castlevania, Mario, Metroid, etc on that system. I even got a Micro when it launched and kinda regretted it cause of its size but still it was better looking than the GBA with its interchangable faceplates but could only play GBA titles.
GBA game FOR SALE!Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by bambamthepyro
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Taaaaaiiiiiyyyyoooooohhhhhhh!!!!!Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by link-zero_01
one word:..... Boktai!
that game was freakin awesome. the stealth machanics, gun customizations, amazing characters n enemies, plus the locations where outstanding. but what stood out the most was the storyline
The GBA rocked.Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by SargeSmash
I remember picking up the original GBA the week it came out. It has the distinction of being the first system that I bought brand new, at or near launch. Circle of the Moon was the only game I bought for it at the time. I really don't care how much the game gets maligned these days, it was still a solid game, and well worth the purchase price.
It's too bad that I don't have one of the backlit SPs. I may think about getting one eventually. I do have a GameBoy Player, but I'd like something portable and backlit for some of my older GB games.
agreeing with CifaldiPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by mastertmg
the GBA SP is a really nice looking piece of hardware. mine was blue.
I played the GBA SP way more than the GBA. not just because of the backlight, but also because of it's RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. which no one has mentioned yet. I had generous parents who bought plenty of batteries, but I knew people who had to buy their own batteries- and what a godsend the GBA SP was for them.
Rechargeable batteryPosted: Mar 23, 2011 12:00AM PST by BananaJane
Most important part about any handheld
Things kept getting better and betterPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by FyamanD
I never had the opportunity to purchase a brand new system on day 1. Though, being a huge fan of Nintendo and the original Game Boy, I put my money down on a pre-order from Kmart (A good friend worked in the sub par electronics "department"). I still remember being blown away from Castlevania: CIrcle of the Moon, then again with Golden Sun, again with Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, again with Metroid Fusion, and most of all with Fire Emblem. The SP was such a major breakthrough to me with its back light, I clocked countless hours on Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced and Pokemon Saphire. I have many fond memories of playing that system until my thumb was really sore. Yes, my friends and I even played through the entire game of Crystal Chronicles, and 4 Swords on the GC! I always considered picking up a Micro, though sadly it never happened.
Fun fact, in my opinion, the SP is the best system for playing when you are driving. You can play the system comfortably with one hand.
The GBA was awesomePosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by CuteIgor2
The first true evolution of the Game Boy and my favorite handheld of all time. The label "portable Super NES" couldn't be more appropriate. The two systems had such similar libraries, it was like the SNES actually had a 15-year lifespan; except SNES games on the GBA always looked better and usually had tons of extra content.
Sadly, I feel like the DS suffered from the opposite problem the GBA had: Strong hardware, but too much concentration on puzzle and brain games. The lack of legit means to play DS games on your TV (as with the Game Boy Player) when you were at home also hurt it for me. I'm sure plenty of people will disagree, but that's just how I've always felt.
Long live Project Atlantis!
OOOOOOO THOSE GBA DAYSPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by DARKUUB
I may be trippin but one of my fav games on the GBA was GTA ADV idk why but it was very fun love the police chases of course nothing compared to China Town Wars but it was a classic to me non the less also loved pokemon and all of the castlevania games
RIP GBA we love u
Now if i can get some more great fighters for 3DS we got ST43D and DOA, we need MK, KI, Tekken, something from the VS series, Guilty Gear, and last but not least SSB 3D then fighters on portables will really never be the same. IM JUST DREAMING BUT DREAMS CAN COME TRUE
Great systemPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by sack1unch
My GBA slot on my ds lite is the only reason I didn't upgrade to the DSi.
I'll third that....Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by San_Andreas
...to me, the DSi was a joke. I didn't care about the cameras or DSiWare. They certainly weren't worth giving up the ability to play all my GBA games on my DS.
No mention of Golden sun by anyone?Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by Sephiroth001
Maybe I missed it, but Golden Sun was definitely my fondest memory witht the GBA by far.
You Go Gameboy!Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by Mr.LametoWatch
I always wondered what would have happened if Nintendo had released a 32 bit cartridge system instead of 64 bit and had focused on 2D games. I also wonder how more powerful the GBA would have been as a console. I must say the GBA had the best design ever for a handheld, although the DS Lite is the most comfortable handheld ever. I don't know why the DSi had to have a rough surface, a clicky d-pad, small L & R buttons and sharp corners.
Oh, alsoPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by manoffeeling
As amazing as the GBA was in its day, I feel like its library on the whole hasn't held up that great. Since it WAS a portable SNES, those games that seemed to be designed as SNES games -- Advance Wars, Metroid Zero Mission, the Castlevanias, Mega Man Zero -- were and are still awesome, but a lot of titles were maybe a little too ambitious for the hardware or weren't designed with the proper mindset, and I feel like there's fewer overlooked gems for the GBA than there are for the DS.
FFTAPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by crazyporker
I remember reading Nintendo Power in the months leading up to the GBA's release. Seeing the screenshots for Golden Sun and Rayman Advance blew me away. I didn't have a Game Boy Color, so compared to my green Game Boy Pocket, it looked insane. I bought it soon after its release for $140, which is a lot of money for a twelve year old. I bought Rayman DS and my brother bought a racing game whose name I can't remember. SMB2 and 3, Rayman, Duke Nukem Advance, Golden Sun, all saw lots of time in my GBA. The GBA game that holds the special place in my heart is Final Fantaasy Tactics Advance <3
Than you should tryPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by panchothedog
Tactics Ogre. That game was all kinds of goodness. I especially liked when you took out your foes or even when one of your peoples died they made a funny sound "Ughh." It was so awesome they decided to re-make it into a PSP game. (yes I know it was originally an SNES game).
Excellent ArticlePosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by leetdrew
Thanks for putting this together Mr. Parish. I enjoyed reading everyone's stories about the GBA. I bought the GBA shortly after launch and got stuck with the fuschia version, which was almost as mortifying to my early high-school self as being a guy who carried around a GBA to begin with. However, I was still bummed when I dug under my bed one afternoon to find an irreparably cracked screen, but by then the SP was out, and I was lusting after that anyway. I picked up the NES-themed SP and never looked back. I still play that thing, as a matter of fact.
That sob story again?Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by chrisjd
We get it, Jeremy, you were the lone portable supporter. It feels like you mention this fact every chance you get.
I don't know why, whether it's to prove how hardcore you are or because you're still holding on to resentment from back in the day, but I wish you'd use that space for something more constructive than reminding us, one again,of your bona fides.
Good examplePosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by manoffeeling
of how utterly unimaginative and lame Penny Arcade is.
actually my favourite system everPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by SomeKindaWizard
obviously pokemon for the origional gameboy got most people into portable gaming, and for me once i got a gba, thats pretty much all i played.
Advance Wars, Fire Emblem, Golden Sun, Astro Boy are all some of the best games ive ever played.
and with all the older snes ports and the like, there were so many amazing games for this thing.
ive owned every edition of it, have the gameboy player, and really do wish nintendo would release a new gameboy.
Super Gameboy sounds like an awesome name to me!
titlePosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by SleepArrest
haha Jeremy playing Pilot Wings on the 3DS "I only care about portables here seriously"
collect 'em allPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by D-e-f-
The GBA is the only gaming system I own multiple versions of.
A saphire red GBA SP, a limited golden triforce edition SP (the one from the Zelda Minish Cap bundle), a blue Micro and a green Micro.
they just look extremely cool. I still love playing GBA games on the GBA instead of my DSLite
Yeah it was a pain but CastlevaniaPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by Zerothe
Circle of the Moon I think it was called. Made it cool. I remember playing under the hood range light (over the stove) till the red light came. The SP was freakin' awsome. As is the DS-Lite. Got the DS,DS-Lite,DS-i,and DSi-XL. I keep complaining but also keep buying. Even had 2 DS-Lites, the Zelda version :) It is crazy playing the original game boy SuperMario Land. With screen blur and everything. Anyway love for the GB and all of its children !!!
It's truly a shamePosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by ferret7463
I bought the GBA advance when it first came out. Then when i saw the SP , It had so much "extra" stuff i went and bought it (SP = Second Purchase). When Nintendo started selling OLD NES titles for $25, I was like was there not a better and cheaper way to get to play mobile NES Games. I googled that very question and found the world of flash cards. With these cards, I was able to play music , movies ,have pictures, and with the help of pocketnes unlimited NES games now it was like a portable media station . To this day the GBA Sp still has some advantages over both the PSP and NDS.
- The screen it can be backlit or not. and you can play it in direct sun light with no problem.
- Battery life is around 10 to 11 Hrs that beats the PSP and the new 3DS.
- The folding to protect the screen. Beats the PSP on screen protection and the DS on size.
I for one, hated to see it go to the way side. But Now i wait for my 3ds
GBA SPPosted: Mar 22, 2011 12:00AM PST by rangergirl
I'd just gotten back into gaming after several years when my then eleven-year-old brother-in-law gave me his old PS1. I had a blast with it, and then I had to go away to a three week police academy course and couldn't take the PS1 with me. I lasted the first week gameless, but my first weekend home, I went out and bought a GBA SP. It was the cobalt blue one (uh, Nintendo? I hate to say it, but that really looks purple to me...) because the red and black ones wouldn't be released until the following week. I wouldn't have lasted that long, trust me! The first games I bought were the Phantasy Star collection and Golden Sun.
I REMEMBERPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by bulldog203
i remember the original gameboy,if memory serves me i think it used four double a batteries and was pretty heavy. tetris anyone?? i also had the gameboy sp and that was a special portable for me, cant remeber how many hours i put into advance wars, that was an awesome game!!! still have the sp somewhere in my sons room, he rocked it for a while he loved super mario 3, reading this article makes me want to go to gamstop and pick up some games for the system again. GREAT SYSTEM!!!
The first handheld in my familyPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by skyknight
Growing up, my 2nd bro and I wanted a Game Boy, no luck at all, and we let pass for over ten years. Then my 3rd and 4th bro were in the Pokemon craze, but we didn't pick up either the GB or GBC. For some reason, my mom cave in and bought the GBA for my younger bros, and guess what was the first games? Final Fantasy Tactics: Advance and... YuYu Hakusho: the Spirit Detective! And yet they never bought a Pokemon game ever to this day!
And they got bored with the GBA, and "hand-me-up" to me (way after the SP was released!), and I added all the US-releases of Fire Emblem, Advance Wars, Metroid, Golden Sun, and Final Fantasy IV~VI, and I did this well playing with the DS! I even went on to bid on a graphite SP -101 model, JP 20th anniversary Micro, and another regular Micro.
The GBA is definitely one of the great consoles to own, and unexpectedly the DS brand outgrew the Game Boy brand.
I have a micro and *had* a ds...Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Indygo
I got my micro as used at a gamestop for rock bottom price of $25. Not bad.
But at the time I had the Ghetto (phat) DS and it was kinda big to haul around
with an extensive library of GBA and DS titles. That's when I started to fall in
love with the Micro. The small screen may have dissapointed, but the size
made up for it. I could pack it and two titles comfortably in my pocket and be
happy. It made gaming on the go better. Unfortunately the DS died in a
tragically failed drug user hiest and my micro sits around becuase the power
cable broke apart as if scissors were applied to a tight string. I miss playing
both dearly.
oh manPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by smile_kill
them sum good times with the gba
I need to go find mine.Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by GeneralGorgeous
I loved The GBA, I had the gameboy color for pokemon then upgraded to the GBA. Thankfully I upgraded again to the SP for the backlit screen. I loved that system and it's awesome backwards compatibility. I still have it around to play GB games. So with that said I think I'm gonna go awaken the wind fish.
GBA SPPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by FakeBoxer
GBA SP may have been the height of portable gaming. The games were usually just so perfectly simple and yet deep enough to play for 15 minutes or much much longer.
No one has mentioned my favorite GBA game though, Fire Emblem 7. That game was a blast.
YeahPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Metroidvaniac
It'd be a stretch to call it my absolute favorite, but I am a little miffed nobody mentioned the GBA was the console that finally brought us Fire emblem. Still, it is a relatively niche series, even for 1UP.
GAMECUBE GAMEBOY ADVANCE PLAYERPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by king_mob
I bought a Gameboy Advance when it launched and stopped using it after the first summer. I hated the lack of backlight. I mean, it was ten years after the Atari Lynx. Pathetic.
However, about a year and a half later I got a Gamecube and decided to get an Advance Player. That proved to be a great choice. The GBA was a veritable garden of Eden for anyone who loved the 16-bit era. The Castlevania Games, Metroid Fusion & Zero Mission, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. The GBA had some of the best titles ever produced for a Nintendo system.
But the fact that I never used the actual system is a big part of why I never owned a DS, which I regret simply because of the Final Fantasy IV remake. I don't think I've ever drooled over a game I've never played quite as much as that one. I mean, I just don't have a reason to own a portable except the games themselves.
My DS is keeping my GBA library alivePosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by milkman_v1
I never bought a SP (no standard headphone jack?!), so playing my GBA backlog with the DS is awesome. I was playing F-Zero GP Legend and wondering why I was doing so well when it hit me: I COULD SEE THE SCREEN PERFECTLY! Seriously, the backward compatibility/backlight has encouraged me to continue adding to my GBA collection with stuff like FFIV Advance and Ninja Five-O.
Hell yeahPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by RideZeLitenin
GBA was and still is a freaking awesome system. So many good games.
It's a blessing that I can play 'em all anytime with the magic of GBA emulators Android.
And gba lives on...Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by chickdigger802
Sad that the past few months the only things I've been playing on my psp are gba games.
Didn't reallyPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Mr.Sauce
play a lot of GBA games as I have never owned one. But, I do remember playing the games on that Gamecube attachment. One game stands out for me and that is Double Dragon Advance. Possibly the best Double Dragon I have ever played and experienced.
FantasticPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Cullenl87
I had a clear GB advance to start out with, then I moved onto a black SP. I still think the SP was one of Nintendo's greatest consoles.
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Zero Mission
Super Mario World
Yoshi's Island
LoZ: A Link to the Past
Super Mario 3
LoZ: Minish Cap
Advance Wars
Drill Dozer(AWESOME)
I can go on and on and on...
My GBA:Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Willso
My GBA Was a Special RED edition I got from Zellers (Target). The screen was actually really, really dim, so I had to send it to Nintendo to get repaired. Unfortunately, it was dimmer than my brother's GBA. I love Advance wars, and it's quite possibly my brother's fav game.
I remember having great times with Crystal Chronicles, and other games that used the adapter, like fourswords.
I had other friends who had games like 'Fusion', and played through it once.
GBA was a great 'FINAL' gameboy, and who knows? Maybe there will be another iteration which directly involves a new technology.
Ah memories...Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by panchothedog
I remember getting the first purple GBA and I immediately bought Castlevania CotM. That thing was dark as heck. Playing in a minivan going on a long road trip? Forget about it. I had to constantly adjust so that the sun's rays would hit the screen just right throughout the day. When the SP with the adjustable light came out, it was the happiest day in my portable-gaming life! That is until the hand cramps started. I got average sized hands but I guess I either have poor circulation or it was made for japanese school girls in mind. Either way, both Metroids, Fusion and Zero Mission, the 3 Castlevanias, warioware and tactics ogre were times well spent, even if it was 15 minutes at a time with 1 minute in between sessions to regain the feeling in my hands.
uh.....Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by ThuperThathy
while i was thinking of a comment the preview for "Hobo with a shotgun" came on. Man that movie is going to be awesometastic.
....Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by San_Andreas
....to me, this system was a SNESP. Most of the games I bought for it were SNES ports. I got a first-generation GBA, then my folks got me a red GBA SP for my birthday, which I still have. Naturally, still works as good as the day I took it out of the box the first time.
Don't forgetPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by metajay
Ninja Five O! Or Medal of Honor Infiltrator! That system was so awesome.
The Game Boy: May it One Day ReturnPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Pacario
The GBA finally got it right--it kept the original Gameboy's great battery life and reasonable price point while finally adding decent graphics and true portability. Outside of the iPod Touch, there has never been an handheld that was both as portable and comfortable as the GBA SP. That thing could be squeezed anywhere, but its clamshell design allowed it to still be held comfortably (unlike the cute but flawed GBA Micro).
And the system had an amazing library of great titles, from underappreciated gems like Ninja Five-O and Sigma Star Saga to excellent remakes such as Double Dragon, Metroid, and River City Ransom to an amazing number of great RPGs like Mario and Luigi and Tales of Phantasia. And what about Gunstar Super Heroes? Or Metal Slug Advance? Or Mega Man Battle Network? Mario vs. Donkey Kong? Tron 2.0? Indeed, the GBA was like the Dreamcast in that it saw a plethora of extremely inspired and creative releases within a short frame of time.
I do take one exception with this article, though. The claim that the arrival of the PSP made the GBA look "painfully dated" is a moot point, really, as most DS games look no better than their GBA counterparts. Honestly, 75% of the DS games out there look like SNES games, and that's not a compliment. But old-school visuals were okay on the GBA, as it was itself a modestly powered system and expectations simply weren't as high.
Perhaps the Game Boy line is indeed dead, but I hope not. I pray one day Nintendo ditches the obnoxious two screen design of the DS for one large, beautiful screen. And when it does, I can only hope the new system will bear the Game Boy name.
Do You Own a DS?Posted: Mar 24, 2011 12:00AM PST by Pacario
"Dude, if you think that most DS games look no better than GBA games, than I have to ask for your badge and your gun... immediately."
Um, there's Yoshi's Touch and Go, Henry Hatsworth, and Phoenix Wright. Want more?
Well, there's Fire Emblem, Super Princess Peach, and Children of Mana. Want more?
Okay, there's Kirby Canvas Curse, Dragon Quest Rocket Slime, and Mega Man ZX. Want more?
Fine, there's Mario and Luigi Partners in Time, Meteos, and Wario Ware Touched.
And I think I made my point. Granted, these games do sport slightly better resolution than what was possible on the GBA, but otherwise, they could have been done on the GBA without much, if any, sacrifice to graphics or gameplay.
The GBA was a great systemPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by TenaciousCK
once it finally became backlit.
Gameboy 3Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Imbarkus
What a funny coincidence, I just wrote an article on the alternate-reality third incarnation of the Gameboy line, the Gameboy-Cubed, here:
MemoriesPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by e1087
I got a GBA the day it released as a post high school graduation gift. Having essentially a portable SNES was a huge draw for me. I have fond memories of Metroid, Tony hawk, and Mario Advance. I eventually sold it to some poor sap for $50 bucks so I could buy the SP. I'm now looking forward to the midnight release of the 3DS!
The GBAPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by ngamer-90
I never had one, my bro did get one around the time they first came out. I didn't mind, I still had a GBC and got Pokemon Crystal to keep me company. Aound 2003, I was starting to lose interest in pokemon and handheld gaming. But one christmas, my bro got pokemon Sapphire and ALttP and was blown away by the power of the GBA, so I said to myself, if this thing has pokemon, I must get one.
I did get one later on during the GBA SP era, I got a Red SP, and loved it because I was finally able to play Pokemon Ruby. But my love for the system grew when Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen came out. That's when I really got into hanheld gaming because of the Wireless Adapter, and I took my SP and Fire Red cart everywhere and challenged people I saw thanks to the adapter. Pokemon pretty much influences me to buy a new Nintendo handheld, but I also had my own copy of ALttP, and also got Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, and the multiplayer was one of the best I played on a handheld, if not ever. It was around the time the DScame out and I was still playing my GBA nad Emerald version, so I didn't have interest in the DS. But I heard that there was a new gen of pokemon coming, so I wanted one, and wasn't until the Lite models that I got a black one.
I got SM64 DS to pass the time until the new pokemon games came out, I was blown away by the power of the DS, because it was a portable n64, and it was awesome. The GBA was an awesome handheld, I wish I had a Micro one though, they did look cool a the time, I might get one if I find one, but the GBA will always be an awesome handheld, even though the DS is my favorite system. Great read, it was awesome reliving nostalgia.
the only thing that saddens me about this postPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by just2pale
is that 4 years ago they would of had a 1up show special where we would have been able to see and hear them relate and discuss the system with one another...down with 1up! long live 1up!
Just started Super Mario World on my Micro again.Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Seandood
My first GBA was a high school Christmas gift, one the clerk apparently tried stopping my brother and Mom from buying. He told them it was more of a "child's console", and that anyone over the age of 12 (I was 14) would eventually become bored with it.
My mom turned to my then 22-year-old brother, asking "do you really think Sean will want one of these?"
He swiftly replied "Will Sean want one?? Hell, I want one."
The Gameboy AdvancePosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by nastyn800
The GBA SP is still my favorite handheld of all time. I loved the slick folding design. It was the perfect size for portable gaming and didn't require that you carry around a silly case. Thinking about it now makes me miss the days when a handheld could actually be carried around in your pocket. Those days are long gone, unless you include mobile gaming :(
Oh this sentimental posts really get me, I miss my GBA!
I'm one of the few shmucks that actually bought a GBA Micro, and I admit it was way overpriced at 100 bones, but damn is that thing useful. I still carry it around with me to this day if I need to scratch a Zelda itch or I'm feeling nostalgic
BeautifulPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by MatthewJay
The GBA may be one of my favorite consoles ever made. Fantastic library and it was instrumental in the development of me as a gamer. I'm getting misty right now thinking of trading in my GBC for my original GBA. Man I wish I hadn't always traded in the previous generation of Game Boy for the next one. Curse you, past me.
GBA was fun back in the day!Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by gamerlegend73
Very cool days with this Gameboy Advance. I would like to get my hands on one again =) But its been years now now there's a new contender 3DS! I wonder what Nintendo will have in developement in 2013?
3DS Wii?
The microPosted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by MarioDragon
was pointless but how can you forget the Advance, I mean it's like forever stuck with my childhood, playing Super Mario Advance 3 all the time on those long car trips..
Such a great system!Posted: Mar 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by steelerzfan101
This was my first ever system. It was the system that not only brought me into handheld gaming, but it also brought me into gaming in general. For that, I will always remember this little piece of hardware!


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30 Life PrinciplesStudy Guide
By Charles F. Stanley
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Chapter OneLife Principle 1
Our intimacy with God — His highest priority for our lives — determines the impact of our lives. Genesis 1:26
Life's Questions
At the beginning of any journey, you must set out in the right direction to reach your destination. That's why this study of Life Principles starts with God's wonderful purpose for bringing you into the world. To find the life that's worth living, you must understand that you're a special, beloved person and that God has a specific, wonderful plan for you that will give you all the love, fulfillment, significance, and power that you're looking for (see Rom. 12:2).
Have you wondered what motivated God to design the universe or why He created you? It was love—pure and simple. Even before the beginning of the world, God loved you and wanted to have a close, personal relationship with you that would bring great joy, fulfillment, and power to your life (see Eph. 1:4). Therefore, Life Principle 1 is: Our intimacy with God—His highest priority for our lives—determines the impact of our lives.
What the Bible Says
Read Genesis 1. What did God create before He formed the first man (1–25)?
Why do you think God created all of these things before He made people?
Why do you think it was important to God to ensure that everything was good (4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25) before He created mankind (see James 1:17–18)?
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The word good in the Old Testament also means well-pleasing, appealing, proper, pleasant to the senses, useful, profitable, or a general state of well-being and happiness. Everything good that comes to you is from God (see James 1:17).
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When God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness" (26), what do you think He meant? Why would He want to create someone in His image?
What jobs did God give mankind to do (26–28)?
How do our responsibilities relate to the fact that we bear His image?
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The word image in the Old Testament also means a likeness, model, semblance, or shadow. This is what you have in common with God and why you can know Him more deeply.
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What It Means
Do you wonder what God's will is for your life? He created you in His image for one reason: to have a deep, intimate relationship with you. God created the world with everything that you would ever need so that you could know and love Him. That means that neither ability, beauty, intelligence, money, or anything else will ever define your life as successful in God's eyes. It all comes down to how strong your relationship is with Him.
Life Examples
Read Genesis 3. What do you suppose life was like in the garden of Eden before Adam sinned?
Why did Adam disobey God (5–6)?
In Genesis 3:10, Adam said, "I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself." Is there anything that you hide from God? Why are you afraid or ashamed to show that area of your life to God?
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When Adam and Eve covered themselves, they did so with fig leaves, which produced sap that would have greatly irritated their skin and made them even more uncomfortable and miserable.
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What was the punishment for Adam's sin (15–19)?
Did their lives become more or less effective after they disobeyed God?
Read John 17:1–5. Define eternal life (3).
Read 1 Corinthians 15:22. How does this verse contrast a life of separation from God with a life of intimacy with God?
Living the Principle
You were created for intimacy with God, and the difference that your relationship with God makes in your life cannot be overstated. His highest priority for you is to be involved with Him in prayer, the study of His Word, and worship and praise. Do you want to live a life that is fulfilling and significant? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Then surrender yourself completely to Jesus Christ and ask Him to open your heart to His infinite love and mercy. It's only through your fellowship and communion with God that you can truly affect other people's lives in a way that lasts eternally. Your genuine intimacy with God will become evident in every area of your life, and that will positively affect the influence that you have with every person you encounter.
How will you live out Life Principle 1 this week? Discuss ways that you can pursue a deeper relationship with God. Then spend time in prayer asking God to draw you into intimate communion with Himself and to transform your life so that you can affect the world for the sake of His kingdom.
Life Lessons to Remember
* God loves you and desires your fellowship and worship (see Deut. 6:5).
* God wants your service for Him to be effective and fruitful (see John 15:5).
* God waits for you to invite Him to bless you (see Rev. 3:20).
Chapter TwoLife Principle 2
Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. Exodus 19:5
Life's Questions
How do you relate to God, His commands, and the challenges and temptations that confront you? The world denies that God has any authority but, as a believer, you understand the truth. As the Creator of all that exists, God has the right and the power to conform all circumstances to His will. He's also entitled to expect a certain standard of behavior from those who believe in Him.
When God directs you to do something, how do you respond? Do His commands seem too difficult or costly for you to obey? Are you facing a decision that seems overwhelming? Are you torn about whether or not to follow God's instructions? Then Life Principle 2 should help you: Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.
What the Bible Says
Read Exodus 19:1–7. What had happened to the people of Israel in Egypt? (Read Ex. 1 and Ps. 78:43–55 for a summary.)
Where were the people of Israel in this passage of Scripture (2)?
Why was it important that the Israelites had seen God's power in action (4).
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The word obey in the Old Testament primarily means to listen. It can also mean to heed, agree, consent, understand, and yield to. To obey God means that you must listen for His voice and trust what He's telling you. Obeying God is absolutely essential to pleasing Him.
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What was Israel's reward if the people obeyed God (5–6)?
What does it mean to you to be God's "special treasure" (5)? What especially appeals to you about the promise of His love and acceptance?
What It Means
Before Israel could take over the Promised Land, God had to teach them how to live as His people, His special possession. His commands were for their benefit and protection, so that He could establish them in the land and bless them. Their obedience was an essential part of their lives, because if they failed to observe God's laws they would face the terrible consequences of their disobedience (see Deuteronomy 28).
The same is true for you. When you choose to disobey God, what you're really saying is that you don't have confidence in Him—and you cannot have intimate fellowship with someone that you don't trust. Temptations and troubles come into your life and you worry that, if you obey God, you'll lose something that you really want. On the other hand, if you're committed to pursuing an intimate relationship with God, trusting and obeying Him in all circumstances, then you will know that you're receiving His very best for your life—which is far better than you could ever obtain on your own.
Life Examples
Read Exodus 3. What was God's command to Moses (7–10)?
What problems and consequences could come about from such a bold move by Moses (11, 13, 19; also see Ex. 4:1, 10)?
Do you think that, humanly speaking, Moses was right to be afraid with all of those obstacles? Why or why not?
What was God's specific promise to Moses (12)? How do you know that God kept His promise?
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Horeb and Sinai are two names for the same mountain. Some commentators think that Horeb was the western peak and Sinai was the eastern peak. Others believe that one name was for the general mountain range, while the other signified the specific mountain. Either way, we know that God kept His promise.
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Living the Principle
Exodus 19 takes place on the same mountain where God called Moses to serve Him, which means that God fulfilled His promise to His servant and to Israel. Moses obeyed God despite the consequences that confronted him. Hebrews 11:27 states, "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible." Moses trusted God, and every problem that he faced soon paled in comparison to the mighty love, wisdom, and power of the Commander.
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In Exodus 3:14, God said that His name is "I Am Who I Am." This is also translated as, "I Will Always Be Who I Have Always Been," or, "I Will Forever Be who I Am Now." God never changes. As faithful and loving as He was yesterday for Moses, He will also be today, and He will continue to be for all eternity to you (see Heb. 13:8).
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So how will you live out Life Principle 2 this week? What challenge are you facing today? What is God leading you to do? Your choice in this situation will determine whether you succeed or fail; therefore, obey God and leave in His hands whatever consequence is causing you to fear. If God makes a promise to you, you can be assured that He will bring it to pass.
Spend time in prayer asking God to draw you into intimate communion with Himself, to increase your faith, and to transform your life so that you can affect the world for the sake of His kingdom.
Life Lessons to Remember
* Trust God with your life and all that concerns you (see Prov. 3:5–6).
* Wait on the Lord for an answer to your problem or situation (see Ps. 37:9).
* Meditate on God's Word and listen to the Holy Spirit (see Matt. 6:33).
* Be willing to wait or walk away when the way before you is unclear (see Ps. 27:13–14).
* Be willing to endure conflict (see Matt. 5:10–12).
* Leave the consequences to God (see Ex. 14:13–14).
Chapter ThreeLife Principle 3
God's Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm. Numbers 23:19
Life's Questions
If you've made the decision to seek an intimate relationship with God and obey Him no matter what, you will undoubtedly experience seasons of difficulty and uncertainty. Your walk with God is a journey of faith, and there will be situations when your trust in Him will be tested. What will you cling to when a deluge of trouble rains on your life and everything you know to be true seems to be swept away by intense winds of adversity? What will you hold on to when the waves of doubt threaten to crash down on you? Life Principle 3 holds the answer for you: God's Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm.
What the Bible Says
Read Numbers 22:1–12. Why were King Balak and the Moabites afraid of the Israelites (2–5)?
Who was Balaam and what did the Moabites want from him (6–7)?
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The Amorites were a great deal stronger than the Moabites; so when Israel took the Amorite cities so easily (see Num. 21:21-31), the people of Moab had a good reason to be afraid.
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How did God respond to Balaam (12)?
Read Numbers 22:22–35. When Balaam disobeyed God, how did God get his attention (28–31)? Why do you think God used such surprising methods?
What was the Angel's specific instruction to Balaam (35)?
Read Numbers 23:16–23. Why do you think Balaam made the statement he did in Numbers 23:19?
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When Balaam said that God doesn't lie, it means that God will never fail, deceive, or disappoint you. When he says that God never has to repent, it's because God never changes His mind about the promises that He's made.
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How did God fulfill His promise to protect the people of Israel from their enemies (see Ex. 19:5; Num. 14:8–9; Josh. 24:9–10)?
What It Means
God shielded Israel from harm when the people didn't even know that they needed protecting. He caused other nations to be afraid of them and even went to unusual lengths to keep Israel from being cursed. God was so powerful and convincing that even the pagan prophet Balaam had to say, "I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it" (Num. 23:20).
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The name Balaam means not of the people. Isn't it amazing that someone who had nothing to do with God's people could still recognize the faithfulness and power of God?
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God's Word is absolutely true. You may not understand how God is going to bring about what He's promised you, but He is keeping every promise that He has ever made. He will never deceive you or disappoint you, and He will never change His mind about what He's told you.
Life Examples
Read Isaiah 55:10–11. How can this passage encourage you when your situation looks bleak?
Read Romans 15:4. What does this verse mean to you?
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God's promises are essential to your spiritual welfare.
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What Scripture passages or Bible stories most encourage you? Why?
Living the Principle
Do you read and meditate on the Bible every day so that the Lord can bring His Word to your mind when you need a reminder of His love and comfort? What do you do when you're experiencing a tempest of adversity and need a special message of hope from God to hold on to? When trouble strikes like a tidal wave, God's Word can be an anchor of strength, guidance, and comfort to keep you steady.
What storm are you facing today? Are you disheartened by your situation? God will never fail you, and He'll never change His mind about the promises that He's made to you. Therefore, pray. Lay your heart out to God and ask for His love and comfort. Ask Him to show you His will and lead you to His message of encouragement. Then read His wonderful Word. A good place to find assurance is the book of Psalms; or, if you are a new believer, read the Gospel of John. Use tools such as the Life Principles Bible to find where in God's Word to go for direction for your specific need. You can also ask godly friends what Scripture passages have been meaningful and inspiring to them.
How will you live out Life Principle 3 this week? Discuss other ways that you can keep God's Word as your anchor during difficult times. Also, talk about ways the Bible has encouraged you and kept your focus on God in the past. Then spend time in prayer asking God to draw you into intimate communion with Himself and to transform your life so that you can affect the world for the sake of His kingdom.
Life Lessons to Remember
* Consider God's promises your spiritual anchors (see Heb. 6:18–20).
* God always keeps the promises that He makes (see Josh. 21:45).
* Be willing to patiently wait for God to fulfill His promises (see Hab. 2:2–3).
Chapter FourLife Principle 4
The awareness of God's presence energizes us for our work. Deuteronomy 20:1
Life's Questions
Ecclesiastes 2:24 teaches, "Nothing is better for a man than that ... his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God." This may be a challenging verse for you, especially if you don't have a very fulfilling profession. Maybe you're a caregiver to your children, spouse, or aging parents and you do an immense amount of work that is sometimes thankless and exhausting. Even if you really like your job, you may not always find it enjoyable, because every occupation brings difficulties and frustrations with it.
How do you feel about the work that you do? Is it your dream job or just something that you do to pay the bills? Whatever your situation may be, God expects you to do your best at whatever you do. Whether it's people, politics, or other kinds of problems that are causing you distress, you may wonder how you can stay motivated and honor God in your labors. Life Principle 4 gives you this encouragement: The awareness of God's presence energizes us for our work.
What the Bible Says
Read Deuteronomy 20:1–4. What kind of assignment did God guarantee that Israel would face (1)?
Why might the people of Israel be terrified and discouraged (1)?
What did God promise that He would do for them (4)?
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The word afraid in the Old Testament also means to stand in awe of, revere, or respect. Only God deserves your awe, respect, and reverence (see Deut. 3:22). He is with you and He is able to overcome anything that you'll ever face.
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Read Deuteronomy 11:7–12 and review why God was giving these commands to Israel. Why was it important for the people of Israel to stay focused on God during this crucial time in the nation's history?
Excerpted from 30 Life Principles by Charles F. Stanley Copyright © 2008 by Dr. Charles F. Stanley. Excerpted by permission of Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Vomiting was not part of your monthly agenda.
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There could only be two possibilities as to why you were vomiting so much; one, mother nature was deciding to be a bitch as per usual. Or two, you were pregnant.
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"Are you on your period at all?" He asked, taking your pulse.
You opened and closed your mouth, ineffectively creating words.
"I-I'm late, I haven't had it for a while."
John frowned at you. "How long is a while?"
You shrug. "I-I don't know, I just brushed it off. I thought it was nothing."
"She's pregnant." Sherlock imputed.
Your heart stuck in your throat as you stared at the detective you loved so much.
You wanted him to be wrong, but you also wanted him to be right.
"I'll be right back." John muttered before escaping the room.
There was a brief silence, one that cut like knives and left you feeling hopeless. You didn't know what to say or how to ask what brought him to the assumption.
You played with the sleeves of your cream cardigan. You didn't notice that Sherlock had moved from his chair and had manoeuvred his way over to you. It wasn't until he sat down next to you and draped an arm around your shoulder that you looked at him.
"Wh-What brought you to the assumption that I was pregnant?" You asked.
You held your breath as you awaited the detective's deduction. His eyes dashed between yours.
"Well, obviously you being late was one obvious statement. The fact that you're not eating certain things that you would usual eat because you claim that they don't smell or taste pleasant. You've also subconsciously held onto your stomach, although I don't think you've been fully aware of your actions and you're more tired than usual."
You nod, although those were normal signs of pregnancy you weren't sure if you believed it or not.
"And what if I was pregnant Sherlock? It would obviously be yours, what would-"
He smiled at you. "I wouldn't leave if that's what your asking. I wouldn't dream of leaving you, (Y/N). Of course I would feel a little shocked, but I want to make it work. I don't care if it's sudden or anything like that, but I promise I won't leave no matter how difficult it may seem."
Your smile grew larger and you couldn't stop yourself from lay a sweet kiss on his sweet lips.
"I love you so much, Sherlock." You whisper against his lips.
He chuckled. "I love you too."
- - - -
John returned with a pregnancy test, ranting about how he got strange looks from the cashier woman, like it wasn't normal for a man to buy a woman a test.
Now you sat impatiently, waiting to hear the small beep of the timer that allowed you to know the answer you oh so desperately wanted to know.
You chewed on the skin around your thumb, Sherlock sat on his chair with his fingers tapping along the arm while John made tea for the three of you.
The sudden sound of a beep caused you to jump. You nervously stared at the test on the table. You slowly rose from your seat, taking the test in hand.
Your hands were shaking with nerves as your stared at the answer presented before you.
"What does it say?" John asked with a warm mug of tea in his hand.
"It's positive." You whispered. A smile spread across your lips as your returned your eyes to the pair. "It's positive!"
A smile appeared on Sherlock's face as he jumped up from his seat. He raced over to you.
He picked you up and spun you in the air, laughing happily. "I can't believe I'm going to be a father!"
You could hear John laugh in the distance as your looked down into Sherlock's shimmering ocean eyes.
"Alright be careful Sherlock! Don't want to harm the baby!" He called.
He gently set you down and you wrapped your arms around his neck as he wrapped his around your waist.
"I'm going to spoil them rotten." He muttered. He kissed your lips sweetly, his hands travelling your stomach and he lay them to rest there.
"You can't take them to a crime scene though." You joked.
"But-" He pouted his lips.
"No buts Sherlock."
XD Ahaha! I love those last lines!
And thought of Sherlock spoiling his kids is so cute.
And thought of Sherlock spoiling his kids is so cute.
I love this so much!~
What is the link to the sequel
"No buts Sherlock."
AWWW! SHERLOCK SOUNDED LIKE A KICKED PUPPY! LIKE "Then how do I teach them to be me?" AWWW!!!
"No buts Sherlock."
AWWW! SHERLOCK SOUNDED LIKE A KICKED PUPPY! LIKE "Then how do I teach them to be me?" AWWW!!!
I'm over here like "...but imma man doe" meh, cute story though!
That reminded me of whenever the youtuber Markiplier says that he is a man and he is so many hahah. Thank you!
awwwwwwwwwwww so cute!!!!!!!!! lol you should SO make a sequel that has the police department react to a "mini Sherlock" on the way oh wait on second thought maybe not... they might try an intervention.... and nobody wants that
A sequel has already been done
waaaaaaaaaaait it wasn't a sequel with Sherlock "floating" on to a crime scene bragging about becoming a Father and Lestrade congratulating him (while secretly worried about what the world was in for), Donovan freaking out about more "freaks" running around, Anderson voicing that there should be an abortion, reader commenting that it wasn't the child of a married man and Donovan gets all flustered because you just let the cat out of the bag because Donovan ended up pregnant by accident and... ok I got carried away lol
lol yeah I found it after I posted the comment
cute! The ending tho (lol)
Luv it!
I love this
No buts Sherlock, you got enough of that last week!
There should br an entire episode where Sherlock is trying to solve a crime but in order to do so he needs to pretend to be a daycare worker to get close to the crimescene. Just imagine him having to watch over all those kids but at the same time look for clues.
Oh my god. That would instantly become my new favorite episode. That has to happen in season 4 now
Is it bad that I really want to see Sherlock actually have to look after a baby?
Aw this is so cute! >.<
X'D That ending...
Lol no crime scenes sherlock
No crime scenes, Sherlock. You'll scar the child for life. -BB
Dat ending
Crime scene, now please!
I made a part 2 with the crime scene :3
I would totally let him take them to a crime scene. But now you must make a sequel


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Robert "Bob" D. Strickland, 71, of Hendersonville, beloved husband, father, and papaw, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the Elizabeth House. He was a native of Madison County and lived most of his life in Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Lee and Elizabeth Ruff Strickland, and his brother, Billy Lewis Strickland, who died serving his country in Vietnam.
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Individual health literacy is an established predictor of individual health outcomes. Community-level health literacy may also impact individual health, yet limited research has simultaneously considered the influence of individual and community health literacy on individual health.
The study goal was to determine if community health literacy had an independent relationship with individual self-reported health beyond individual health literacy.
We used data from the 2008 and 2010 Hawai'i Health Survey, a representative statewide telephone survey. Multilevel models predicted individual self-reported health by both individual and community health literacy, controlling for relevant individual-level (education, race/ethnicity, gender, poverty, insurance status, age, and marital status) and community-level variables (community poverty and community education).
The sample included 11,779 individuals within 37 communities.
Individual health literacy was defined by validated self-reported measurement. Communities were defined by zip code combinations. Community health literacy was defined as the percentage of individuals within a community reporting low health literacy. Census data by ZIP Code Tabulation Areas provided community-level variables.
In descriptive results, 18.2 % self-reported low health literacy, and 14.7 % reported self-reported poor health. Community-level low health literacy ranged from 5.37 % to 35.99 %. In final, multilevel models, both individual (OR: 2.00; 95 % CI: 1.63–2.44) and community low health literacy (OR: 1.02; 95 % CI: 1.00–1.03) were significantly positively associated with self-reported poor health status. Each percentage increase of average low health literacy within a community was associated with an approximately 2 % increase in poor self-reported health for individuals in that community. Also associated with poorer health were lower educational attainment, older age, poverty, and non-White race.
Both individual and community health literacy are significant, distinct correlates of individual general health status. Primary care providers and facilities should consider and address health literacy at both community and individual levels.
KEY WORDShealth literacy health status socioeconomic factors disparities community health
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- Title
- The Influence of Community and Individual Health Literacy on Self-Reported Health Status
- Journal
Journal of General Internal Medicine
Volume 29, Issue 2 , pp 298-304
- Cover Date
- 2014-02
- 10.1007/s11606-013-2638-3
- Print ISSN
- 0884-8734
- Online ISSN
- 1525-1497
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- health literacy
- health status
- socioeconomic factors
- disparities
- community health
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Tetine Sentell PhD (1)
- Wei Zhang PhD (2)
- James Davis PhD (3)
- Kathleen Kromer Baker PhD (4)
- Kathryn L. Braun DrPH (1) (5)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 1960 East–West Road, Biomed D104-G, Honolulu, HI, 96821, USA
- 2. Department of Sociology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
- 3. Biostatistics Core, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI, USA
- 4. Hawai'i Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring, Honolulu, HI, USA
- 5. 'Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, Honolulu, HI, USA