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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The day of release of @toruzz.com's magnum opus #GBC colorization #romhack of "For the Frog the Bell Tolls" is drawing ever closer! With over 10 years in the making, this is a #GameBoy hack will not only offer a complete graphical overhaul, but also provide a full English translation #retrogaming

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flame @aeriform.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

as it's spoopymonth our playable prototype of CRUSADE is up and available to check out for Glow supporters. I'd love to know what people think of it— If you are not a Glow, share any of my work and join our Discord and access shall be bestowed! aeriform.io #indiedev #gamedev #nes

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Doom Spectrum 128 (2026) by Cordy Smith for ZX Spectrum. Play through all 8 levels of Shareware Doom. 🎁 cordysmith.itch.io/doomspectrum... #ai #homebrew #zxspectrum #retro #game #doomspectrum128

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The legendary #TMNT #arcade game is heading to the #Sega #MegaDrive While many probably grew up on the #NED port this #homebrew by "Gustavo Valenzuela" aims to bring the perfect arcade experience to the 16-bit console Download valenzuelagustavo.itch.io/tmnt-arcade-... #Genesis #Retrogaming #gaming

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Todd Gill - Retro Frog @retrofrog.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just grabbed Razing core by @badcomputer.bsky.social Awesome shmup for the SMS! I am completely blown away by what indie devs have squeezed out of the Master System.

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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I had a great time, once again, chatting with Phil about #GameBoy dev and other retro goodness on the @RetroTitans podcast. Spotify -> open.spotify.com/episode/35x4... Apple -> podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r... #indieDev #GBStudio #GBDK2020

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From Evercade to WOLF: Making Modern Game Boy Games with Shane McCafferty

Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation · Episode

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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 21/09/2026

You Really Need To Check Out 'The Tower of Zeldaga', A Fan-Made Mash-Up Of Zelda and Tower of Druaga

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You Really Need To Check Out 'The Tower of Zeldaga', A Fan-Made Mash-Up Of Zelda and Tower of Druaga

It's totally free!

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Pants Pants Revolution @pantsrevolution.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You can now play Sonic R on a Dreamcast with cross-play Developer jnmartin84 released a complete decompilation of the 1997 racer, bringing native code and online multiplayer to Sega's final console. #Retro #dreamcast #emulation #sonicthehedgehog #homebrew

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You can now play Sonic R on a Dreamcast with cross-play

Developer jnmartin84 released a complete decompilation of the 1997 racer, bringing native code and online multiplayer to Sega's final console.

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Playtiles @playtiles.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎉 MEGA CAT STUDIOS COLLECTION IS FUNDED! And there's more: @megacatstudios.bsky.social supported the campaign and placed an order to bring the collection to their shop soon! Production starts soon, only 15 days left to secure yours! 👉 limited.playtil.es/campaign.htm... #retrogaming #ios #android

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This is exactly how I feel. Link, Zelda, and a few others are so overdesigned that they look like modded Skyrim characters when standing next to anyone else.

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Dean McFarland @deanmcfarland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Finally got no enemy respawn working in Megaman 2 alongside the ability to charge and slide. #NES #megaman2 #hack

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Bad Computer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Razing Core for SEGA Master System is now available. The full version and demo are here: badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core

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Dean McFarland @deanmcfarland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It seems like a good time to post an update from my Legend of Zelda hack with the Ocarina of Time master sword in it. #NES #ocarinaoftime #zelda #hack

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"T0KiSAKi" has been working on a cool PC recreation of the cancelled #Sega #Saturn " #Sonic X-treme " This short demo takes the first act of "Jade Gully" and not only aims to recreate it, but also extends, and add new content on top Full video youtu.be/kTVgYrDg6Wg #gaming #retrogaming #SegaSaturn

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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#Nintendo64 3D tech demo by zoncabe posted on N64brew Discord github.com/zoncabe/volc... github.com/zoncabe/demo64 #n64 #n64dev #retrogaming #graphicsprogramming #gamedev #indiegamedev #programming #demoscene #lowpoly

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Dean McFarland @deanmcfarland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hey now I've got it so that the 'friendly' creatures in Little Nemo don't hurt you anymore. How nice of them! #NES #Littlenemo #hack

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Now THIS is really cool! The original #Spyro The Dragon for #PS1 has just received a full-on on Co-Op #mod Developed by "Tokatta" Who also did a co-op #romhack of #StarCraft 64 This hack let you play through the entire adventure with a friend in splitscreen shorturl.at/J441b #retrogaming #gaming

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Roof Hockey (2026) by Martel1412 for Nintendo Entertainment System. The store is closed, the net is up, and you've got twelve minutes of rooftop grudge match. No goalie, no ref, just your stick and a puck.🏒 🎁 martel1412.itch.io/roof-hockey #homebrew #nes #retro #game #roofhockey

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Videogame Beaches🏳️‍⚧️ @videogamebeach.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Elfin Stage 2 (Dezaemon Kids!, PS1, Athena, 1998)

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Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Parody] @nintendooamerica.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A special demo for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available August 30. The demo will not be available to download off of the Nintendo eShop, instead you must find a man dressed as The Great Deku Tree who will be roaming around New York and ask him for it.

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Cαrínα ᓚᘏᗢ @carina.delachancla.com · 29/08/2026

Impulse buy from a couple years ago because ot reminded me of gun nac. No idea what series this is from or what not. Just bnuy x ship transforming = my interest. Bout to open and start putting together

A model kit of a bunny that transforms into a spaceship

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is crazy. I covered the original just a month ago. pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/07/nint...

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Nintendo Look - The Battle of Olympus

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I had my doubts that a #Sega #Saturn port of #Sonic Mania could feasibly pull off the game's 3D special stages But with some clever use of the Saturn's VDP2 for the 2D elements, "orca_earth_md" has managed to create a very convincing effect so far It even keeps a good pace! #homebrew #retrogaming

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Looks like the legendary #JRPG #DragonQuest has arrived on the #Sega #MasterSystem thanks to @haroldook.bsky.social Based on the "JavaDragonQuest1" fan remake of the original #NES game, and now fully playable from beginning to end on #SMS github.com/haroldo-ok/d... #homebrew #recomp #retrogaming

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Here's a new untitled #MegaDrive #Homebrew by "jcolunagamedev" Still in an early stage of development, this isometric "sci-fi isolation horror" #homebrew displays some very atmospheric visuals The way the protagonist's shadow dynamically casts against surfaces is especially striking #retrogaming

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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New game has a name -> ZERO ZERO is a Mode 7 racer for the #GameBoy 💨 #indieDev #retrogaming #GBStudio #GBDK2020

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Scrubby Scramble (2024) by Hylke Bons for Nintendo Entertainment System. Two hedgehogs race to gather leaves before winter. 2-player only, but you can share one controller. Free ROM, runs on flash carts or emulators. 🍂🦔 🎁 hbons.itch.io/scrubby-scra... #homebrew #nes #retro #game #scrubbyscramble

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The first official review for Super Sunny World 🌞 has arrived... 91% from @retrogamermag.bsky.social ! What an awesome way to start!

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This has to be one of the coolest #NES #romhacks I've seen! "Zelda II Adventure of #Mario" by "Jroweboy" This #romhack brings Mario into the world of #Zelda II with his original #SMB moveset & physics And it feels surprisingly natural www.smbarena.com/hack?id=3774 #retrogaming #romhacking #gaming

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I think this deserves a share This should be a rule rather than the astronomical exception that it is. But here we are with @play.date leading good business practices by example and putting their costumers first You know, this alone makes me want to actually get a PlayDate! #gaming #indiegame

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TrojanHorse711 @trojanhorse711.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Famitracker Bits - Departure / Dark Side Field (Terranigma) [8-bit, NES/MMC5] youtu.be/wCrQhF0i4UQ #Terranigma #天地創造 #8bit #chiptune #NES #Famicom #ファミコン

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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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VGEsoterica @videogameesoterica.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Next in line for the Pokemon Gen 1 PC ports and Pokemon Gen 2 PC ports is the Pokemon Crystal PC port...which is out now! So go check it out youtu.be/u5M1tJPkdhs #gaming #gamingnews #retrogames #Pokemon #nintendo

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Dean McFarland @deanmcfarland.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I'm happy to say I can show off some of the control/HUD/menu overhaul I've been working on for my favorite NES game Crystalis. Swap out swords/magic/items from the overworld with real-time HUD indicators. Easier saves and menu navigation. Tested on Everdrive Pro. #NES #Crystalis

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

"Tensor Valley" is an upcoming #homebrew for #Vectrex Developed by "Brandon / bjy128" made possible by the "PiTrex" cartridge With the added horsepower making more advanced games possible Full video youtu.be/WGmHbQcpDnc PiTrex www.ombertech.com/pitrex.php #retrogaming #gaming #gamedev #indiegame

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Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Quest RPG - Brian's Journey. They put Quest 64 on the Game Boy Color, and maybe it's actually good? There's a Gabriel in the game, but I think he's a villain, because Gabriels usually are! Fuck video games. Also, Brian finds puffs of smoke to make his magic kill stuff more easily. #retrogaming

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Dean McFarland @deanmcfarland.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Hey real progress on my Crystalis multiplayer hack! Independent movement without garbled graphics. Next, collisions. #NES #Crystalis #romhack

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Kaptajnen @kaptajnen.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

While we see a lot of streamers these days using face-tracking & rigging them to 3D avatars, some mad lad decided to put in the work to get the technology working on the 1982 #Vectrex console And you know what? It looks AMAZING! youtu.be/yT7dd8JIFzE #homebrew #gamedev #technology #retrogaming

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Paul (PK Talkin’ Games) @pkintheuniverse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If you enjoy the famicom this book definitely might interest you. Go check out this Kickstarter from @syncoplay.bsky.social . I’m proud to have backed this. I can tell he put his heart and soul in this book.

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