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Homebrew Game Club

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A podcast about brand-new, original, aftermarket indie video games for retro consoles. Check us out at homebrewgameclub.com

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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Greatest hits of NES homebrew! This is an absolute must-buy
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Part 1 of our short interview series from Midwest Gaming Classic 2026 is now live! We talk NES development, homebrew publishing, and making new games for the Nintendo e-Reader: www.homebrewgameclub.com/live-at-mgc-...
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BioCreeps, Dizzy Sheep, and the Sole Goose: Live at MGC Part 1
Nick is back from Milwaukee with short interviews from Midwest Gaming Classic 2026. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Nate Ehlers is the creator of the NES homebre…
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Only a few hours left to back BioCreeps, a badass arcade platformer for NES! Check it out at BioCreeps.com, and get our 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic interview with the developer at homebrewgameclub.com!
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
HBGC will be set up all weekend in the homebrew room at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee (and we brought toys this year). Stop by s103D and say hi! #mgc2026 #midwestgamingclassic
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Retrotainment Games @retrotainmentgames.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
We're honored to be handling physical production for this project and to be working with these awesome companies to help a great cause. Get it here: t.co/0GZAZ3s4JH
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“E.C. Horror” Myers @ecmyers.com · 26/11/2025
I was delighted to be a guest on the latest episode of the @hbgameclub.bsky.social podcast! Listen to @dvertov.bsky.social, @conornash.bsky.social, @mhughson.bsky.social, @jordigh.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy, and me discuss SAM'S JOURNEY, an indie C64 and NES game from @knightsofbytes.bsky.social.
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Game Club 23: Sam's Journey
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick and Conor welcome an all-star panel of guests for an episode 10 months in the making. Can @ecmyers, @JordiGH, and @matthughson (cue fanfa...
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dvertov @dvertov.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Thanks to @gametank.zone for talking to me about the Game Tank, a very cool project to create a new, open source, 8-bit, retro-style console. Listen to my interviews with him and others at PRGE for @hbgameclub.bsky.social right here: bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025
Promotional image of the Game Tank, an open source, 8-bit consoleText: "Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: HBGC at PRGE 2025"
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
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Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ...
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
NEW EPISODE: We talk indie game design and publishing with academic and #GBStudio developer @totter87.bsky.social! This is a great conversation for anyone interested in creating your own games. Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t... Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
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Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. ...
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dvertov @dvertov.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
This was a lot of fun to watch. Tons of great chiptune music coming out of the #nesdev community right now.
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
A man is setting up a DJ stage with two NES consoles, a switcher, and a small analog television.A man is sitting behind a laptop in a convention hall, smiling at the camera. His shirt reads “Homebrew Game Club.”Wide shot of a convention stage. The right side of the photo shows a bank of televisions showing video from the game Astro Ninja Man. On left side of the photo, a man stands behind a table operating an NES DJ booth. Behind him is a backdrop with the words “Midwest Gaming Classic.”A television bank showing video from the game Project Blue. A banner at the top of the screen reads “music from the NESdev homebrew community.”
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dvertov @dvertov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
And also some sweet new drink coasters, if you’re into that 🍺
Homebrew Game Club drink coasters
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We'll be at the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stop by and see us in the homebrew room to pick up some free HBGC stickers!
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Broke Studio @brokestudio.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life! ➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com ➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
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Goloso Games @golosogames.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Great episode, really enjoyed listening to you. And glad you liked my game 🙂
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts! LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Keep it up, folks
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Our next game club pick is Inspector Waffles: Early Days for Game Boy Color by @golosogames.bsky.social! Get the demo + full version here: golosogames.itch.io/inspector-wa... Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
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Inspector Waffles Early Days - Gameboy Color by Goloso Games
Follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector: Find clues, report to your partner and solve cases!
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Alastair Low (Lowtek Games) MASUKU 20th July! @alastairlow.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
FLEA!2 is now available to buy physically!! on #NES and #Dreamcast All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt... #homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
ICYMI: In our latest episode, we take on swashbuckling NES platformer The Storied Sword and debate: Is "NES hard" too hard for modern gamers? (Naaaah.) Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts! Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 54: Cronela's Mansion
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 54: Cronela’s Mansion Introduction: Usually I try to write some heady introduction that contextualizes why the homebrew game I’m covering is i...
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Fei @originalfei.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨 [ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ] Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch! All versions available on Kickstarter ➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro... ➡️ #hbconnexion
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Chris Maltby @chrismaltby.com · 13/01/2025
New to Bluesky, any indie dev recommendations for me to follow? @gbstudio.dev and others :-)
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Broke Studio @brokestudio.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
📢Pre-order for Changeable Guardian Estique, a new NES and Famicom game developed by Cat Hui Trading is open! 🚀A new shmup made by experienced developers (having worked on Zanac, Aleste, …) Shipping will start on December 16th ➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product/chan... www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3i...
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Changeable Guardian Estique - Trailer
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
GB Studio has come to the NES! You can build games for the NES, using the world-class toolset found in GB Studio! #gbstudio #gameboy #nesdev github.com/michel-iwani...
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shin @shin.itch.io · 27/11/2024
Over the last couple of months I have compiled a handpicked list of #GBStudio learning resources from all across the community. I made sure all of the resources are high quality and up to date. Have a browse, you might find something cool. You can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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GB Studio Community Resources Megalist - GB Studio Lab
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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The Kickstarter page for my Game Boy Color game "Kero Kero Cowboy" is LIVE! 🐸🤠 Help me bring this game to life while also getting some sweet rewards! kck.st/4fHvWUA #gameboy #gbstudio #kickstarter #retro
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GB Studio Central @gbstudiocentral.com · 25/11/2024
GB Studio Magazine Volume 5 goes to print on December 1st, 2024. You have until Nov 30th, at 11:00 PM EST to sign up for our Patreon to secure your copy. patreon.com/gbs_central #gbstudio #gameboy #magazine
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
For Episode 50 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Jingles Defense, a puzzle game for the NES by Zyzix Games #homebrew #jinglesdefense #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 50: Jingles Defense
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 50: Jingles Defense Introduction: I didn’t used to like puzzle games as a kid. They felt like homework when all I wanted to do was jump into a...
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Xeif @xeif.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
Kickstarter campaign begins!!! Get your Cake Keeper Phisical Copy for your Game Boy Color 👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/854...
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Cake Keeper - Gameboy Color by Splatter Soft
A brand new arcade game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color.
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The Mojon Twins @mojontwins.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Nuevo juego mojono! "Rumba", para #spectrum 48K y 128K. Limpia las habitaciones al ritmo de murciano. Pruébalo en tu flamente #thespectrum y nos cuentas!!! mojontwins.itch.io/rumba-zx-spe...
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Quantum Sheep @quantumsheep.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hey lovelies! It's another year around the moon for this old Sheepy, and to 'celebrate', my ZX Spectrum games are now 50% off! Hurrah! Hope you find something you love! :D #retrogaming #ZXSpectrum #TheSpectrum #Gamedev #Retrodev itch.io/s/138690/the...
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The old sheep Birthday Sale :D by Quantum Sheep
A bundle by Quantum Sheep, £7.98 for 7 games
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Studio Loading 🕹️ @studioloading.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
🕹️ Once in a while I remind you I do #videogames for the #GameBoy. This is my first delivered project: FLYING ARROWS Here's how it went: www.kickstarter.com/projects/stu...
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Chris Totten - Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends @totter87.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
A quick intro for new followers: I’m Chris. I’m an #indiedev, teach game making in Ohio, and write about #leveldesign. Current project is the #indiegame Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends (link in bio) and I released a GB/Switch game called Kudzu earlier this year: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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Kudzu for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Kudzu and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
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calgames @calgames.us · 12/11/2024
Hello! Moving some content here, so if you like NES games, maybe you’ll like some of our posts! #indiedev #nesdev #calgames www.calgames.us
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Home - calgames | Indie Video Game Developer
OUR GAMES MISTER SCARYA little purple monster in an unfamiliar world, trying to find his family.Venture through this Halloween-themed game, from a haunted forest, to a ghost ship, to a secretive gover...
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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)Screenshot from The Storied Sword (NES, 2024)
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Broke Studio @brokestudio.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We're really proud of the first Game Boy games in our catalog. Do you like these titles? Have you played these? Pokettohiro! - David Marín Traumatarium - @horatiu.bsky.social Inspector Waffles Early Days - @golosogames.bsky.social Lost Treasure of Lima - DRGD ➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product-cate...
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Reposting for all the new follows: Hi all, we’re a podcast doing deep dives on new, original indie video games created for retro consoles! Check us out at linktr.ee/homebrewgameclub or wherever you get podcasts. And if you're a retro developer or a fan, let us know about your favorite projects!
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
The Kickstarter for Former Dawn ends in less than 48 hours with less than $3k to go! This might be the most technically impressive NES game ever: www.kickstarter.com/projects/som...
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Former Dawn | Grand Sci-Fi RPG for NES & PC
An epic 8-bit Action RPG with 16-bit soul. A new retro game for your NES and PC!
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Mega Drive / Genesis fans - check this out!
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Wow!
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dvertov @dvertov.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
This Greenboy Games t-shirt from @incube8games.bsky.social works surprisingly well for Halloween
Black shirt with green text reading “Greenboy” next to pixel art of a Game Boy character. In the lower right corner of the photo a hand is holding a carved jack o lantern
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Grab your machete and gardening tools and check out our latest episode: A deep dive on Kudzu, a new Zelda-inspired adventure for Game Boy! Now available wherever you get podcasts!
Title screen from Kudzu (2024)
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
Just over 24 hours left to back the latest NES game from the makers of Full Quiet!
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Sean Robinson @scrobins.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
For Episode 4 of The Mega Cat Chronicles, I’m covering Graveyard Dude, honoring Rani Baker whose game is released today for the NES through Video Game Sage and Mega Cat Studios! #homebrew #graveyarddude #themegacatchronicles www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Episode 4: Graveyard Dude
The Mega Cat Chronicles A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 4: Graveyard Dude Introduction: I wrote this last year and had the honor of interviewing Rani before their tragic passing. Back in 2022, I re...
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 25/10/2024
The greatest NES party game ever is now on PS4 / PS5!
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
NOW LIVE! Check out our deep-dive episode on Kudzu, a new Game Boy adventure from @totter87.bsky.social and @megacatstudios.bsky.social. Find us wherever you get podcasts, or read more here: bit.ly/hbgc-kudzu For more episodes, swag, and other social media links: bit.ly/hbgameclub
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Homebrew Game Club @hbgameclub.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Hey, does anyone know if this app suppresses direct links like on Threads or X? We have a new podcast episode out but we'd like to make sure everybody actually gets to see it 🤪
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Jordan Raftronaut Davis @raftronaut.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
This podcast rules 🤩
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