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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was gifted a copy of #MinecraftDungeonsII and, so far, the game hasn't been too bad. There were a handful of multiplayer-only bugs I've encountered though. So for those who don't want to deal with bugs, you could, maybe, wait a bit longer for a patch.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Another thing that I find interesting is people going out of their way to hack NES bootlegs to the point where they're almost good enough to pass as homebrew games, when they're still bootlegs under the hood. Maybe @pirategamething.com has a thing or more to say about them?

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As interest as I am seeing more retro games getting native PC ports via source recompilations. Unfortunately, the majority of said recompilations are low-quality AI trash that personally should be ignored at all costs. I get if you need AI for some stuff, but don’t vibe code it all.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It just seems to me that not only PlayStation is suffering immense backlash, but XBOX is losing a lot of talent in their “reset.” With Bungie finally realizing their mistakes and taking steps to earn back the trust of the fans they had disappointed.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is a type of game I've been wanting to play but never had a chance to. Be sure to check her game out!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I remember watching a video about how you might not remember the Super Mario Bros. theme right and the fact that many, many NES clones get the duty cycles mixed up, even going as far as to making a simple hack that "un-swaps" the duty cycles, though only for the music.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

As a former Android user, it's depressing that Android is becoming a similar closed system like iOS. While it personally won't affect me much since I rarely get apps outside of Google Play and I've been an iPhone user for about two years, I feel like this is a bit of an overreach.

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Zach Bussey 🍁 @zachbussey.tos.gg · 12/08/2026

Twitch now uses your channel to train generative AI by default. You can opt out of some training here: www.twitch.tv/settings/sec...

Training for Generative AI

Allow your channel content to train generative AI content models at Amazon. Turning this off does not opt you out of Twitch and Amazon using your channel content for other purposes described in the Twitch Privacy Notice, including using AI-supported Twitch features that benefit the community by facilitating streamer growth and monetization (such as real-time sponsorship campaign assistance), viewer discovery (such as recommendations), and community safety (such as AutoMod). Learn more

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SlimeVR 🏳️‍⚧️ @slimevr.dev · 02/08/2026

Fuck AI and all of models that was created without consent from people who made that data. Few days ago we updated our contributor guidelines with total ban on AI generated code.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

There's been a swarm of new high-contrast hacks of certain NES games. I just wanted to iterate that while such hacks are appreciated, accounting for colorblind people for me would require me to make the graphics in such a way that the game could be played without proper colors. (🧵1/4)

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

One memory I can recall from playing video game compilations is one time I was playing SEGA Genesis game compilation for PlayStation 3 called Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, attempting a crash bug in Sonic 1 with Labyrinth Zone. I recall the bug not just crashing the game, BUT THE ENTIRE PS3!

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Hytale @hytale.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🤯 Our largest blog post and development update is now LIVE! - 20+ Videos - 30+ Screenshots & artwork - 35+ Pages (when printed) worth of content diving into Chapter 1 and loads of stuff surrounding it! See what's coming to Hytale in the next few months! Read it here: hytale.com/news/2026/7/...

A screenshot from the game Hytale showing off the new Goblin boss from the upcoming Chapter 1 update!

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power player viira @pirategamething.com · 01/06/2026

happy pride month!!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Something interesting I found out is that the Japanese version of Donkey Kong Country GBC has the most bootleg-sounding name of any Nintendo game I've seen: Donkey Kong 2001 (ドンキーコング2001). It's not the only Game Boy Color game with "2001" in the name.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The kinds of accessories I feel the NES/Famicom is missing for homebrew development: mice, rumble controllers (real rumble activated by the game, not by audio or button press) and 12-panel dance mats, with panels 1 and 3 acting like Select and Start respectively for a hypothetical dance game.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Any time I see instances of NES mappers or enhanced clones being used, I always think of that one homebrew dancing game in my head that uses the Namco 163 mapper to simulate many other mapper chips in audio. A 5-panel dance game that uses the Famicom's Family Trainer Mat B.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

What's the solution to making a logo for a game mode that heavily leans into the style of large Japanese creatures? Make the logo in the Trident BIOS font, a.k.a. the "Subor" font used in various bootleg NES software.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

As it comes to hardware clones, seems the most common ones being of NES and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. I've only ever seen one Game Boy Color hardware clone (not FPGA) and Game Boy hardware clones are also quite uncommon. The only clone I've had was an AtGames Genesis from around 2013.

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Cruise Elroy @cruiseelroy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

2. 1.7 update is...still coming! I'm sorry it's taken so long, but I'm hopeful that it should only be just a little bit longer. Super appreciate your patience for waiting for this update to finalize.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Now that we've reached the end of the year, I just want to wish you all a New Years Eve, and list out my non-exhaustive goals for 2026: learn Java, Minecraft plugin development and modding, Hytale server plugin development (once Hytale servers release) and get back to making video content.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

This has further reduced motivation to post on the platform any further, as images are no longer safe from the perils of gen AI, with no known way of opting-out. This is yet another signal for those to migrate to here as soon as possible, especially artists and VTubers.

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🎃 🕯️ Monica Valentinelli is Sipping Tea. 🐈‍⬛ ☕ @booksofm.com · 20/11/2025

If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features." There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

First thing I'm getting from this (when it launches) is the Steam Frame since my wireless VR experience has been poor and I want to start doing VR content.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I have something I need to say for any Minecraft PvP pack makers: Please do not put formatting codes in the pack file names directly! This could break compatibility with certain platforms or machines, and blocks in-game Resourcify downloads of the packs due to said issues.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Huge W for modders and plugin developers!!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I've always noticed that greyed out "VERSUS" option in the #beatmania GB game. It's assumed to be some kind of competitive multiplayer link cable mode, but I couldn't find any game play of said mode, nor do I have the equipment required to experience it. It remains a mystery to me until then.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

⛏️ Give the fictional miner girl some love and bring her into the real world! ❤️

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A very weird thing happened with my #beatmania GB cartridge. It seemingly stopped reading on my Chromatic, produce either a white screen or cause the Chromatic to boot loop. (🧵1/2)

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

With #Minecraft 1.21.10 already releasing soon, 1.21 has officially beat the Bountiful Update (1.8) in the number of revisions and is now rivaling the Update That Changed The World (1.7)!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I got bored and searched for NES covers of SNES game music and remembered years ago how I listened to renditions of Super Mario World music that were never in the NES bootleg, accurately recreated in that Hummer Team style as if they were always in the bootleg but unused.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Unlike the first Re-PAC, this one is more important to me as I've played the original PAC-MAN WORLD 2 as a kid back in the day. I hope this one turns out better than the first, just like the original!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

After a lot of transcription work, as well as plenty of random unexpected crashes, likely caused by rare incompatibilities with the Chromatic hardware, as well as some experimentation, I managed to recreate the Balloon BGM from Pitfall II. I'm thankful LSDj has auto-saving in case of crashes.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I want to start working on stuff for this year's Pride Month. It's especially important for me as a transgender woman to create content appealing to everyone including the LGBTQIA+ community. More details in reply.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

As I played around with my newly acquired #EverDrive cartridge, I had thoughts of what an EverDrive GB Pro could be like: It would have the same features as the EverDrive GB X7, plus added gyroscope and rumble functionality for games that support it (or even require it).

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I rarely use this thing anymore and just got it working on my new OS. What should I use it for?

Wacom Intuos S (CTL-4100) with the pen laying on the four Express Keys.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

While my collection may have been short-lived due to me now having an EverDrive, it won't stop me from getting more physical carts in the future.

An EverDrive GB X7 cartridge separated from the Tetris Chromatic and beatmania GB cartridges.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

EverDrive GB X7 acquired.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It's quite an interesting deep dive into what needs to be done on the rendering side to get the game to run Vibrant Visuals.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I want to tell you about future content on my YouTube channel going forward. I want to start doing more technology content as all of my recent videos have been about gaming, with the only non-gaming videos I've done in the past being marked private for reasons. (🧵 1/2)

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Not something I normally bring up, but it's crossed my mind many times: a thought of a Famicom/NES rhythm game using the Namco 163 mapper for expansion audio, wherein the music would greatly benefit from, making up for the lower on-screen colors compared to enhanced NOACs.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Who dares me to complete beatmania GB in EXPERT mode? :3 #beatmania #gameboy

Myself holding my Chromatic running beatmania GB on the Arcade Mode selection screen, highlighting EXPERT (5 Stages).

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I got bored and started searching around in the Old-School PC Font Resource, and found that this font, Trident 8x16, seems to be a near-perfect match to some of the NES-based dancing games along with other Subor-related stuff. This might interest @pirategamething.com int10h.org/oldschool-pc...

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Revy but spoopy @catgirlfingies.quest · 23/12/2023

Repost if you support trans people and think we're neato

Photo of Revy Photoshopped onto a transgender flag
She's pointing back and looking shocked

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

It just seems like all I've been enjoying out of a retro handheld being Tetris for Chromatic, created in 2024 by ModRetro under licence from Tetris, and beatmania GB, the first entry in Konami's BEMANI Music Series of games for the Game Boy Color. What other GB/GBC games should I get?

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This has been one of my favorite videos. Be sure to support her!

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Before, I mentioned something about NES-based clone consoles. Now I look into the NES homebrew scene and see a new JRPG type game using a custom mapper called the MXM-1 which pushes the NES far past its graphical and audio limitations, exceeding most enhanced NOACs like the VTxx chips.

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DB20 @database-20.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Thought I'd show a sort of start of a new collection of Game Boy Color (or even original Game Boy) games. I might bring my AGS-001 blue GBA SP along for the ride.

Picture of a ModRetro Chromatic with two Game Boy cartridges beside of it, Chromatic Tetris and beatmania GB.

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