Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Thanks to everyone who stopped by and showed our NES games some love! We appreciate you ❤️ 020
Reposted by Emily WendellGamers Heroes @gamersheroes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Featuring a true love for all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell - @grendell.bsky.social - will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026 this summer. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...gamersheroes.comGrayson Wendell Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorFeaturing a true love for all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026 this summer. 033
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Check out a brand new development update video previewing the Makeshift Marketplace! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkIY... We've also shared a full status update here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sle... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetroyoutube.comThe Halls of Talamh Domhain Makeshift Marketplace PreviewYouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games 1167
Reposted by Emily WendellGamers Heroes @gamersheroes.bsky.social · 02/03/2026An open-source item randomizer, Conjuror of Code Grayson Wendell - @grendell.bsky.social - has released the Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...gamersheroes.comShadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer ReleasedAn open-source item randomizer, Conjuror of Code Grayson Wendell has released the Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer. 053
Reposted by Emily WendellGrayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Every now and then, the city of San Francisco sneaks up on you. 021
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 04/02/2026In case you missed it, or fell asleep during it, our NES Code Crash Course talk from Fire & Ice RGX 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check it out and start your NES journey today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5... github.com/grendell/gam... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetroyoutube.com2025 Fire & Ice RGX - NES Code Crash Course Panel with Grayson WendellYouTube video by Sac Gamers Expo 0148
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their #SacGamersExpo with us! We hope the Enhancement Chips talk was informative and entertaining. 😁 In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project: github.com/grendell/mmc... 063
Reposted by Emily WendellGamers Heroes @gamersheroes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...gamersheroes.comSac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Grayson WendellPacking a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month. 043
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their @fanexposf.bsky.social with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! 🥳 The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam... 172
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during @fanexposf.bsky.social! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there! 051
Reposted by Emily WendellSean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 21/11/2025It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition. www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...etsy.com 21811
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 15/11/2025I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at #FanExpo SF in just a few short weeks! #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro 073
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Two big announcements today: The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist! The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now! #NES #nesdev #homebrew 011
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 12/11/2025What's this?! In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday. itch.io/s/167402/mag... #nesdev #indiegamesitch.ioMAGFest 2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Celebration by Sleepy Bits GamesA bundle by Sleepy Bits Games, $10.00 for Rainbow Catcher, Old Oak Lane 096
Reposted by Emily WendellGrayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 29/10/2025As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough! 042
Reposted by Emily WendellRetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Interested in NES development? @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social has you covered!! 0143
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Headed to California Extreme next weekend? Be Sure to drop by our booth for hands-on #NES demos (including an updated sneak peek of The Halls of Talamh Domhain), and come with all your burning questions for the indie games panel! caextreme.org/guest-speake... #cax2025 #homebrew #nesdev #indiegamescaextreme.orgGuest Speakers & Live Music - California Extreme2025 Guest Speaker List Exact schedule TBD Steve Ritchie Pinball icon and renowned story teller Steve Ritchie will join us to tell tales of his time making pinball machines. He'll start off with "Earl... 063
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Check out the development update for The Halls of Talamh Domhain! This upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter from Sleepy Bits Games will have a hands-on demo all weekend at Fire & Ice RGX. We hope to see you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-... #nesdev #indiegames fireicergx.comyoutube.comThe Halls of Talamh Domhain Development UpdateYouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games 13117
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Are you looking for a new game? Our NES games work on emulators too! No need for original hardware (but it works if you have that too 😉) #indiegames 160
Reposted by Emily WendellEmily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 16/03/2025It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKIamazon.comThe Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1)Amazon.com: The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Wendell, Emily: Kindle Store 042
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 18/03/2025If you see this, "quote" a game with a 10/10 soundtrackmedia.tenor.coma close up of a person 's head in a dark room with a purple background .ALT: a close up of a person 's head in a dark room with a purple background . 020
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 16/03/2025It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKIamazon.comThe Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1)Amazon.com: The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Wendell, Emily: Kindle Store 042
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 12/03/2025We had a fun time at #ECCC this past weekend. If you're curious, you can read about our recap here: empressemily.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/e...empressemily.wordpress.comEmerald City Comic Con 2025It’s a new year, and a trip to Seattle is the year’s first trip. We went up to the cold but not that wet Pacific Northwest for Emerald City Comic Con. This year was rumored to have over… 021
Reposted by Emily WendellSleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Something looms on the horizon... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames 042
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 16/02/2025After months of trying to figure out the rest of this novel, I finally have a plan and have listed out the remaining chapters. The last third remains. It would be great to have it finished by the summer. I wonder if I can do it. Let's see! 000
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 03/12/2024New blog post from our visit over the weekend to San Francisco Fan Expo empressemily.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/s...empressemily.wordpress.comSan Francisco Fan Expo 2024We attended all three days of San Francisco Fan Expo, which is held at Moscone Center in San Francisco the weekend after Thanksgiving. It’s a tricky time of year but apparently the cheapest t… 000
Emily Wendell @empressemily20.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Hi all! I'm Emily, author, indie dev, miniature enthusiast, who enjoys lots of varying nerd hobbies. Excited to meet all of you! 110
