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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 11/09/2026

Been working on sprucing up the subscreen for Halcyon. Still got a bit to clean up on the icons, but it's getting there! #nesdev

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Here is a very promising new #Metroidvania #homebrew for the #NES "Hiraeth" by "Linen Games" Navigate your way through an enormous castle with over 200 interconnected rooms and collect new items to help you on your journey. Demo available: castle.linen.games/ja/ #retrogaming #indiegame #gaming

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CutterCross @cuttercross.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Minor update for my NES sound driver - Sabre: github.com/CutterCross/... - Fixes an NMI race condition bug that I somehow missed all this time. 😬 - Minor byte optimizations to keep the driver under 1700 bytes. - Fixed minor typo that prevented ca65 assemble. #NESdev #NES #homebrew #ファミコン #gamedev

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Release Sabre v1.0.2 · CutterCross/Sabre

Sabre v1.0.2 Fix NMI race condition that occured when interrupting the middle of sabre_playTrack or sabre_playSFX routines. [If calling sabre_soundUpdate from NMI.] Minor size optimizations to ke...

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 26/08/2026

They aren't happy that you woke them up.... (in Halcyon, my upcoming NES homebrew game) #nesdev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 30/07/2026

I know there's a flood of NES homebrew being released these days, but Diggy Diggy Mole is head and shoulders above the crowd. It's polished, well-designed, good-looking, and fun. The Steam version includes a NES rom, so now's your chance to get the ROM if you didn't buy a physical cart.

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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Book of Rynn demo is out for internal testing. Expect the grand announcement soon! #nes #jrpg #retrogames #indiegames #thebookofrynn

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This ain't really a new #homebrew but I was just so impressed with what I saw, that I wanted to share, for the people interested "Over OBJ" is a #SHMUP for the #NES that shows off some absolutely insane visuals for the system. Tons of actions & sprites with minimal slowdown #retrogaming #indiegame

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Morphcat Games @morphcat.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Visualizing RAM access to debug saving. A peek into the NES's brain. #NESdev 1 pixel = 1 byte red = writes, green = reads, white = currently being accessed

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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

To celebrate the upcoming unveiling of The Book of Rynn public demo, we're releasing the game's OST on Bandcamp! We'll be revealing new tracks progressively in the lead-up to our crowdfunding campaign, but you can listen to the main theme today: thebookofrynn.bandcamp.com/album/the-bo...

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The Book of Rynn OST, by The Book of Rynn

12 track album

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Frank @heosphoros.net · 15/07/2026

For the #nesdev heads out there: the Steam version comes with the NES ROM as well!

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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Testing, testing and more testing. You cannot imagine how excited I am to share The Book of Rynn with you all! #jrpg #nes #retrogames #gamedev #indiegames #thebookofrynn

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Lake George Game Expo @lakegeorgegamesexpo.com · 09/07/2026

Our next Speaker Announcement! Behind the Scenes: Choose Your Own Adventure with Author E.C. Myers. Starting at 3:30 PM in the Glens Falls Room. For more info, please check out their page at @ecmyers.com

Speaker Announcement for Behind the Scenes: Choose Your Own Adventure with Author E.C. Myers

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Julius @miau6502.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This is one banger of an NES homebrew. Seriously. Can't recommend it enough. #NESdev

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Morphcat Games @morphcat.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Our game Micro Mages is on this! $1 per game is a steal. Many quality NES homebrews in this bundle! It should be a great way to get started and support the #NESdev scene ;) #N8ABundle

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

🧭 A Journey Into The Unknown (2026) by dalecoop Studio brings a quiet, explorative adventure to the NES. It’s a deliberate, atmospheric walk rather than a sprint. 🎁 dale-coop.itch.io/a-journey-in... #homebrew #nes #retro #game #ajourneyintotheunknown @dalecoop.bsky.social

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 14/05/2026

Played a little bit of this yesterday. Really well-made demo. Can't wait to see where this team goes.

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Olof Næssén @olofn.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I've started to make proper levels in our #nes game. It's quite fun but also challenging, as we are not doing a conventional platformer and need to invent a good formula for levels. I use greyboxing until I have something fun. #gamedev #nesdev #homebrew #indiedev

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Nate Ehlers @supernatetendo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I finally got some mock samples made of my boxes and labels for BioCreeps. Had a little emotional moment I wasn't expecting while holding them. Although that cart is empty, everything felt much more real. I'm so excited to get this out, you guys #nes #nesdev #biocreeps #indiedev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 30/03/2026

Another great-looking NES project to follow!

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Nate Ehlers @supernatetendo.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

All of the bosses in BioCreeps have unique intros. I think they're all pretty good, but zone 1 is probably still my favorite. #nesdev #nes #indiedev #biocreeps

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 25/03/2026

This game looks really interesting, and even better, it's open source. Go check it out!

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 19/02/2026

Absolutely required. Along with having an ice and a fire level.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 19/02/2026

When I was making Anguna 2600, by the end, I was so low on space that every new line of code involved 30 minutes of searching for a place to optimize and free up 3-4 bytes. The last few features were PAINFULLY slow.

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Broke Studio @brokestudio.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A quick reminder that our Homebrew Factory service allows creators to produce and finance physical versions of their NES, Game Boy, GBC, and Mega Drive/Genesis games. You can also follow all these projects on the dedicated account @homebrew-factory.com ➡️ creator.homebrew-factory.com

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Christopher Arnold @yourfriendkuri.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Attention NES/GB/GBC homebrew devs!🎮 We’re hosting a special activation at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 to showcase homebrew titles! We'd love to see your games! Space in the build is limited, so please submit your game for consideration🙂 Ends 2/28 forms.gle/Q1Qg5iG5AQ...

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Dullahan Software @dullahansoft.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

put-put-put-ing into the new year. Lots of new stuff coming so stay tuned! #nesdev #gamedev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 31/12/2025

Found these while cleaning my office. Am I too late to exchange them for an Anakin Skywalker figure?

Proof of purchase tokens trimmed from the packaging of 1980's Star Wars toys.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 22/12/2025

Finally starting on the boss fights for my upcoming NES adventure game Halcyon.... Boss graphics by FJ #nesdev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 12/11/2025

I'm excited to get to show off Halcyon at Magfest this year! Come check it out!

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sebotron | working on an NES JRPG! @sebotron.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Here's the functioning inn system. Scribes can also save games now but I'm not done with them as they also need to revive and remove poison. I got a linker surprise this morning and had to move all string literals to their own dedicated bank. 😅 #nesdev #indiegames #gamedev #jrpg

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 11/10/2025

Janus is still alive! Really looking forward to this one someday.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 21/09/2025

Spent the week working on polishing up the water/swimming area of my work-in-progress NES adventure game Halcyon. #nesdev

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Skyboy Games @skyboygames.com · 11/08/2025

Hey y'all! ROMs of my NES homebrew games are on sale on itch until the end of the month. Get them all for less than $5 and help fund new projects, including our NES JRPG, Even Goblins Fall In Love. itch.io/s/158466/sky... #indienes #gamedev #homebrew #retrogame #nes #nesdev #indieretro

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Skyboy Games NES Game Sale by Skyboy Games

A bundle by Skyboy Games, $4.50 for Orphea, FIRE AND RESCUE, Gunhawk

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 12/08/2025

Working on the Frozen Caves area in my upcoming NES adventure game Halcyon. My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas. #NESDev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 08/06/2025

Enjoyed meeting folks at Illinois Game Con this past weekend. Thank you for stopping by!

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

🚨 The Homebrew Factory by @brokestudio.bsky.social is now live! This new service makes it super easy for NES devs to launch their physical NES editions with just a few clicks. Time to get your games out there! 😍☕️ #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 20/03/2025

It's been awhile.....but things are moving....

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4MHz.es @4mhzes.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🔥 Malasombra is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! 🔥 The adventure begins! Get your cartridge, CIB edition, or digital copy now! ⚔️ An epic NES quest with spells, secrets & challenges! 📦 Physical & digital rewards available! 🚀 Funded in under 8 hours! bit.ly/3F0j1zw

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Orc Face Games @orcfacegames.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We're excited to announce that The Storied Sword is coming to Steam on Friday! You can wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3471340/... Join us for a launch party livestream on the 14th at 10pm UTC over on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/orcfacegames #wishlistwednesday #retrogaming #indiedev

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The Storied Sword on Steam

An 8-bit action-adventure! Retrieve the fabled Storied Sword from the evil clutches of the dark sorcerer Vectre!

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Kevin Hanley @kevinhanley.khangames.com · 10/02/2025

The Viking, the first boss from the upcoming game Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls for the NES. #nesdev

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Kevin Hanley @kevinhanley.khangames.com · 10/01/2025

Courier: A Cyberpunk Adventure is out now on Steam for only $4.99! Explore, pickpocket, shoot, and hack your way through many areas in order to upgrade your skills, take down the evil Ankh Industries and fulfill your destiny. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEyY...

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Courier - Steam Trailer

YouTube video by Kevin Hanley

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 03/01/2025

Dreamcast copies of The Storied Sword are finally finished! We're working on shipping copies for KS backers, and the game is available for purchase at orcface.com/store

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Man in Business Suit Levitating @dfeldman.org · 25/12/2024

You’re still arguing about tabs vs. spaces? May I present…

Code written with box characters used on old old software to make fake UIs

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Nate Ehlers @supernatetendo.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Also, this is the first official teaser of what else I've been working on in #nesdev . Oh my, what could those little black characters be for!?

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Broke Studio @brokestudio.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🚨BLACK FRIDAY Use the code «blackfriday2024» to get a 10% discount on the ENTIRE store: NES games, Megadrive/Genesis games, Game Boy games and hardware. Code available right now and until MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd 2024 11 P.M. (CET) 🎟️blackfriday2024 ➡ www.brokestudio.fr

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The Storied Sword is an amazing platformer game, from Bite The Chili @bitethechili.com 🌶️ and Raft Labs Interactive @raftronaut.bsky.social 🥪 Can’t wait to listen to that podcast episode! #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム #自作ゲ

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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Our next Game Club pick is The Storied Sword, a swashbuckling new NES platformer inspired by Ninja Gaiden and Sunsoft’s Batman. Get it here and play along with us on Discord: www.bitethechili.com/the-storied-...

Title screen for The Storied Sword (NES, 2024)

Character selection screen for The Storied Sword (NES, 2024)

Screenshot from The Storied Sword (NES, 2024)

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