{"product_id":"rod-land-collector-s-edition-for-game-boy-retro-bit-publishing","title":"Rod Land Collector’s Edition for Nintendo Game Boy | Retro-bit publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- First official physical release in North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Silver Sparkle cartridge for Game Boy®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Full-colored instruction manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Region free - Works with official game boy \u0026amp; many third party consoles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe once calm and quiet Fairy Village has been attacked!  Dark magic has turned the normally docile wildlife into hostile fiends and Tam and Rit have had their mother kidnapped!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will need to don the magic rods and rainbow shoes that their late father passed down to them and venture into Maboots Tower to rescue her.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this portable adventure on the road through 40 scenes and partner up with a friend in 2-player hot-seat mode in its first official release in North America on the Game Boy®. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Rod Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in April 1990, Yōsei Monogatari Rod Land (妖精物語ロッドランド) hit Japanese arcades. Developed by Jaleco, it took the concept of a single-screen platformer (such as Bubble Bobble or Burger Time) and presented it with colorful graphics and a classic soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became a popular title in the arcades and in order to capitalize on the growing home console market, Jaleco released ports on the Famicom and Game Boy in Japan. With the growing home console market, Jaleco worked with London-based The Sales Curve (later SCi) to publish ports on the Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and other home and PC consoles for Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow titled Rod Land (sometimes Rod-Land), these ports were faithful to the original arcade, although some versions did add new stages, backgrounds, and even the ability to jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1992, ports for the NES® and Game Boy® appeared but they were limited to Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. The minimal amount of text made it easy to port, however, it never saw a physical release in the United States. This was possibly due to the SNES® launching in 1990 and Nintendo of America pulling publishing support for the aging NES® to focus on the newer console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) When can I order this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) This will be an open pre-order available from June 4th, 2024, through July 7th, 2024. Independent retailers will have limited quantities after it has been released.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) What is included in this release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) Both the NES® and Game Boy® versions will come with a numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge box, a full-colored instruction manual, and a special cartridge for their respective console. Additionally, the NES® version will come with an acrylic display stand featuring the protagonists, Tam and Rit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) How many will be made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) The total number will depend on the amount pre-ordered during the ordering window. Each one \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewill be individually numbered during production via a label on the inside sleeve of the packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) Will there be another reprint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) We do not plan on reprinting this version again. We intend to keep this version unique so as not \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eto confuse it with other versions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ) What version are we getting?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) The NES® release is the PAL English version that has been updated to output to both 60Hz and 50Hz as well as function across original consoles as well as most 3rd party clone consoles. The Game Boy® version is the European English version. Both titles have had their licensing updated in the game which is reflected on the title screen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) Is this game region-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) Both games are compatible with both NTSC-U and PAL consoles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) Will this cart damage my console?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) Our circuit boards come with the correct 5v chips and beveled, gold contacts to ensure no \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ecartridge slot is damaged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) What consoles can run this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) NES® - Original NTSC-U and PAL consoles as well as most 3rd party clone consoles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame Boy® - Original Game Boy consoles, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Super Game Boy \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eadapter, Game Boy Player adapter, and Analogue Pocket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) How does the multiplayer function?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) NES - Simply press start on either controller. Player one will be Rit and player two will be Tam. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame Boy® - After selecting 2P mode, player one will play as Tam and after dying or completing \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe scene, player two will play their turn as Rit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ) Were there any other changes made to the game?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA) Outside of some licensing updates, the games were kept intact in their original forms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a third party reproduction of the Rod Land game licensed to Retro-Bit for republishing in a collector's edition presentation packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/retro-bit\"\u003eRetro-Bit products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/select-games\"\u003eGames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Retro-Bit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45966777647356,"sku":"000100","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/files\/rod-land-collectors-edition-for-nintendo-game-boy-retro-bit-publishing000100retro-bit-publishing-810455.jpg?v=1741475222","url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-us\/products\/rod-land-collector-s-edition-for-game-boy-retro-bit-publishing","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}