iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 23/09/2026

Polar Peril has been updated to address some bugs in the original release, there are a few new surpises also. Please enjoy! howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril #indiedev #indiegame #gbstudio

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 21/09/2026

A prototype for my grass growing virtual pet (vPet) is now available for you to try! 🌱 howdyriceball.itch.io/get-off-my-l... If you want to be an old fart that yells at people for stepping on your lawn then this is the vPet for you! 👴📣‼️ #indiedev #gamedev #gbstudio

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

beatscribe.etsy.com Out now, the Synthwave World on cassette tape. Includes exclusive BSR1/LSDj live versions! Get all 3 cassettes (LoFi, Midwestern Math, Syntwave) at a big discount. Also on beatscribe.bandcamp.com #bandcampfriday #chiptune #synthwave #retro #cassettetape #lsdj #gameboy #edm #80s

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RYUHA Studio @ryuhastudio.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

💛5 days to launch💛 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryu...

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 01/09/2026

September's Snail Mail Club gift is a big one. An 8-sided Zine, full color! You don't want to miss this one! A Zine about using Arcade Mechanics in your Indie Games! 🧵 1 of 3 #gbstudio #arcade #gamedev #indiedev

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 31/08/2026

No surprise to anyone who played my game "a cat & his boy" but I ADORE 1-bit are style. I want to see what you come up with? #pixelart #gamedev #1bit www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...

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adam le doux @adamledoux.net · 13/08/2026

bitsy is turning 10! to celebrate i've created an archive of every released version of bitsy, and i'm hosting an extra-special, extra-long 100th #bitsyjam :D blog.adamledoux.net/posts/2026-0...

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10 years of bitsy: announcing the bitsy archive and #bitsyjam 100!

every version of bitsy is now online + the last #bitsyjam

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

PachiPals is one of the most polished Pokemon styled games I've ever seen for Gameboy Color. If you like Pokemon, Pinball and Pachinko this is the game for you. I am very proud of my soundtrack and sound effects too! #gameboy #pokemon incube8games.com/products/pac...

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 24/08/2026

yep yep! We are going to make an art zine for "a cat & his boy" my indie cat game! It would mean a ton if you could sign up for the pre-launch as it will help more people discover it :D #indiegame #pixelart #gbstudio www.kickstarter.com/projects/sau...

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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Oh hey this is TOMORROW :0

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Johan Peitz - Icy Tower is coming soon! @johanpeitz.com · 20/08/2026

My pico8 metroidvania is now out on Nintendo Switch! * 64x64 resolution * classic formula distilled to its core * every pixel placed with intention It is called Ascent DX, tell me what you think!

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 14/08/2026

August Snail Mail alert! This month includes a bundle of fun gifts: - a colorful letter that give an exclusive first preview of a new vPet game I have been making that uses the Game Boy's Real Time Clock (RTC) - 2 Leif & Midnight Stickers - Your own one of a kind Snail Mail Club Membership ID!

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 10/08/2026

I have an early playable prototype for a picross-esque picture puzzle game I've been toying with. Would anybody be interested in trying it and giving me their thoughts and feedback? DM me for a link and details! #indiegames #gamedev

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 10/08/2026

As a thank you to my snail mail tier patreons I recreated a mechanic from Burger Time in #GBStudio. Was fun to create a limited quantity projectile that they can use in their own personal projects. Going to be doing one of these sample ideas pulled from a different game each month #indiedev #gamedev

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Limited Quantity Projectile Mechanic (GB Studio Project Sample) | howdy riceball

Here is a sample project for GB Studio 4.3.2 that shows how you could have a limited quantity projectile mechanic in your game. I created th

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retrodotcards.com @retrodotcards.com · 07/08/2026

Pixel Pup, a nonogram/picross game for the #GBA, will be available on August 21st. You'll be able to get it here: retrodotcards.itch.io/pixel-pup There will also be an updated demo.

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Pixel Pup by RetroDotCards

A nonogram game for the GBA

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Game Boy Camera @gameboycamera.com · 05/08/2026

Just a quick Camera GBD-M2 update: 2nd test of shell arrived yesterday with improved fitment. Just placed an order for V3, which hopefully is the final test version before CNC shell. Also, designed an all new Leica-inspired lens sleeve to go along with it.

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 03/08/2026

Starting this month, every month I am going to be sending out prompts to game devs as a thanks for following my patreon (free or sub) and my substack (free or sub) I am also going to try my best to partcipate in the prompts also :D #gamedev #indiedev #gbstudio

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 03/08/2026

I'm really proud of this meme I made for my latest article lol #indiedev #gbstudio #gamedev open.substack.com/pub/howdyric...

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Rise of Leif @riseofleif.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Rise of Leif is a brand new game in development for Game Boy Color for fans of Mega Man! It stars an axe-weilding tree-boy named Leif, along with a colorful cast of companions and enemies! Follow our journey through its development! #gameboy #homebrew #indiegamedev #gbdk2020

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 25/07/2026

heyo! I made a substack to share more longform content, I think you will find this content really rewarding and encouraging on your own game dev journey also! do any other GBdevs have one I'd love to follow #indiedev #gamedev

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I made pixel art for an amazing Midwest emo / math rock chiptune album!

(pixel art time-lapse also)

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2bitcrook @2bitcrook.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Finally got around to posting an adaptation of Keni Ambro's excellent GB Studio Logo, with musical help from @beatscribe.bsky.social! 2bitcrook.itch.io/gb-studio-lo... #gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #pixelart

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2bitcrook @2bitcrook.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

If you're in the need for a transition that isn't Fade in/Fade out, I made a GB Studio Transition Template project! 2bitcrook.itch.io/gb-studio-tr... #gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #gamedev

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 20/07/2026

I finally made a website! well kind of, it needs more work but I have finished a works archive of all my #indieGameDev / game design experience so far. check it out! howdyriceball.com

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Indie Game Designer / Developer / Pixel Artist & Animator

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Jonathan @wretch.software · 16/07/2026

hi! my name's Jonathan and I'm making a retro-style 2D platformer called GANDER FROM THE GREEN in the excellent @godotengine.org! my inspirations are mostly a mix of the classic Sonic games, Yoshi’s Island, Donkey Kong Country and Mario 3/World.

screenshot from the first wetlands level showing the goose character stood near a bridge

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@ProximitySound is mastering the cassette tape verisons of Midwestern Math and Syntwave albums. Coming out soon. For now they're on bandcamp and itch. beatscribe.bandcamp.com

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 15/07/2026

everyone in my snail mail club is getting the ROYAL treatment this month! We cooked on this letter. Everyone is going on a game dev quest by King Pixel's decree! #gamedev #indiedev #gbstudio

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GB Studio Central @gbstudiocentral.com · 15/07/2026

Missed out on GB Studio Magazine, Volume 9? Back orders are now available at: backorders.gbstudiocentral.com #magazine #gameboy #gbstudio

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Midwestern Math by Beatscribe beatscribe.itch.io/midwestern-m... Enjoy over 60 minutes of dynamic and emotional midwestern math rock. www.etsy.com/listing/4535... #chiptune #gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #gbcompo25 #nintendo #emo #midwestemo #mathrock #postrock

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Nowheresoft @nowheresoft.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Ten days later. Pretty happy with it for now. I might even dare to call it finished. Maybe just a few more tweaks. I probably won't keep the planet and stars in the background. I just wanted to see how it would look. #pixelart #screenshotsaturday

Pixel art depicting a large room resembling an airport terminal.
A sign above reads, "Docking Bay One."
There is a green tiled floor with text that reads, "Arturo Orbital Station."
Dividing the main area is something resembling a security gate. There are also some chairs.
In a small alcove, there are two vending machines, a trash bin, and two doors, above which is a glowing yellow sign that reads, "Restrooms."

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 10/07/2026

Is there anything you ever wondered about "a cat & his boy"? I am working on a project where your question may be answered. Please submit questions here: forms.gle/uhenpCdH1c4K...

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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thanks to some GB Studio wizards at the discord, I was able to get SEAMLESS SPRITE SHEET SWAPS working as a workaround to that 1 frame graphical hiccup that you can hopefully see here (may be tricky with bsky video compression). Sharing the tech for bsky folks here in this 🧵: #gbstudio #gameboy

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Antoine G. 🐼💤 @sleepingpanda.games · 24/06/2026

Whoop! Whoop! Our Indie Collab x Itchio bundle is now available! itch.io/b/3757/indie-collab-x-itchio-summer-sale-2026 Get 7 of our indie games with animal protagonists for just $15! Please share this to support indie games 🫶 #indiegame #indiedev #gaming

Indie Collab x Itchio Summer Sale 2026 co-op bundle on Itch.io is live! Get 7 indie games with animal protagonists for 15$.

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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

VERY rudimentary right now but what you've got here is Wolfenstein like Raycasting on the Game Boy. Full movement and staffing. \o/ #indiedev #gameboy #GBDK2020 #retrogaming #gbstudio #screenshotSaturday

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RAWRLAB Games @rawrlabgames.com · 28/05/2026

It's time... 👋

not really :) we're just announcing some sales on Nintendo eShop!
https://www.rawrlab.com/nintendo

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

All our physical gameboy carts are on sale for the rest of this week! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatscr... #chiptune #gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #gbdk #8bit #retro #80smusic #1980s #nintendo

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 25/05/2026

[a cat & his boy] 3rd anniversary tees are on sale! some designs start at $13 for the next 24 hours then they go back up to full price 🤐 howdyriceball.threadless.com #indiegame #merch #indiedev #cats

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Tom Brinton @brin.town · 04/05/2026

I’ve been porting my game TOGGLE•BOT to GBDK. Here it is running on actual hardware! #gameboy

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Sprig @sprigsprite.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Do you love the 4 color pixel graphics of the old Pokemon games? Want to see one of your characters, ideas, or even you made in that style? For $5 per sprite, I will make that art for you! Leave a reply or DM me if interested! #pokemon #pixelart #gameboy #gameboycolor

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

beatscribe.itch.io All my tools including Midi2UGE and Midi2DMF and the musics Roms are 30% off for the next week! #chiptune #synthwave #vgm #8bitmusic #nintendo #sega #demoscene #videogamemusic #lofi

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pkostic @ratpaperscissors.com · 09/05/2026

Just released GBC Limitations Tools v1.1 2 #aseprite Lua scripts for #GBStudio / GBC dev GBC Tile Tool - palette & tilemap analysis GBC Actor Tool - helps with 4+ color actors: chooses palettes and exports new sprite sheets github.com/pkostic-dev/aseprite-gbc-limitations #gamedev

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Wondering Monitor @wonderingmonitor.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Congrats on the 3 year anniversary 🥳 It's a fun game, I enjoyed it and can highly recommend others to give it a try if they like games (and/or cats 😺)

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 08/05/2026

I think I owe a quarter of all of my pixel art and game dev focus time to this one amazing Chibi-Robo song on loop lol do you have a song like that?

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Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol: Town Theme 3 Extended

YouTube video by Bigbrogogo

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 08/05/2026

3 years of "a cat & his boy" is crazy! where did the time go? thanks for playing! hope I can make more games that people love <3 #inidedev #gamedev #gbstudio

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howdy riceball @howdyriceball.itch.io · 06/05/2026

Snail Mail Club letters are in the proof reading stage! Looking forward to sending these out in the mail to all my amazing physical tier backers! #indiedev #gamedev

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Nowheresoft @nowheresoft.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Made some more progress on the ship landing cutscene. I had to cut to an interior shot because the ship actor and the characters couldn't be on screen at the same time without glitching out. When it cuts back outside, the ship is part of the background instead. #screenshotsaturday #gbstudio

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william javier 🌱 @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

small ep drop for bandcamp friday with chippy rock vibes, ty everyone for the support so far <33

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RAWRLAB Games @rawrlabgames.com · 30/04/2026

A short announcement about our Nintendo Switch 2 free Godot ports: www.rawrlab.com/blog/2026/04...

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Our Nintendo Switch 2 free Godot ports are not available yet – RAWRLAB Games | news & thoughts

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Batfeula @batfeula.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hi everyone! I've organized a jam for artists to celebrate 30 years of Tamagotchi! The goal is to create lots of little digital monsters inspired by the famous virtual pet. If you like the idea, you can find all the info here 👇 itch.io/jam/30-years...

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30 Years of Tamagotchi Jam

A game jam from 2026-03-31 to 2026-04-20 hosted by batfeula. Let's celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi by creating little digital creatures! To enter the jam make a 2 frame animation of a lit...

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