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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

After just over four years of development, my open-world #GameBoy RPG is finally available as a physical release! Featuring beautiful box art by Mitsuhiro Arita. Thanks so much to everyone who’s followed and supported the game over the last few years! www.fallfromspace.co.uk

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I’m incredibly honoured to reveal that the box art for Fall from Space’s physical release has been painted by legendary illustrator @MitsuhiroArita! It’s a beautiful piece, and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s turned out. fallfromspace.co.uk #MitsuhiroArita #GameBoy

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I’m excited to finally share the launch trailer for Fall from Space – an open-world, non-linear action RPG for the original Game Boy, four years in the making. More launch details coming soon! www.fallfromspace.co.uk #GameBoy #GBStudio #indiedev #retrogaming

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Added a bunch of new features to Tessarium v1.4.2 #pixelart app, including 'Lighting Fills', draw a shape and have it step up your swatch palette by one step each time. Perfect for some fake #GameBoy lighting! Download over on my @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/tessarium/de...

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Joel J Games @joeljgames.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

New version of Tessarium, Pixel Art Tile Editor is out now. Multi tile stamp, tile fill, colour guidance (highlight tiles that exceed colour limits), UX improvements & bug fixes. Dev blog & a free download over on @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/tessarium/de... #pixelart #leveldesign

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Tessarium is (version) one!

I’ve had some great feedback from regular users and some of the updates here are based on those, so thanks to everyone who’s been using Tessarium since the Alpha. I think it’s finally time to, t...

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Enjoy 60 minutes of soothing of energetic and chill Synthwave styled gameboy songs. Unlike the LoFi cart, most of these songs were specifically made for your listening enjoyment. Available on physical cart as well! beatscribe.itch.io/synthwave-gb... #chiptune #synthwave #gbstudio #gbdev #lofigirl

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Blog2geeks @blog2geeks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Un MONDE OUVERT sur Game Boy Color ?😱🛰️ Ce soir à 21h15, on explore l'immensité de #FallFromSpace, un projet fou exclusif à la GBC réalisé par @joeljgames.bsky.social🙂 🎙️ Interview du créateur sur le blog cet aprèm ! 🎮 Démo : joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... 📍 RDV ici : www.youtube.com/live/Age7aqj...

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Live GB - Fall From Space - Un monde ouvert sur game boy?!

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I'm not saying you couldn't play the Fall from Space demo on a Dreamcast VMU... but you probably shouldn't. Still, what a cool little thing! Demo available here, for your #GameBoy and @8bitmods.bsky.social VMU – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I've been working on a #pixelart tile editor, to make creating your levels easier and with a bunch of features for @gbstudio.dev workflows. Shared tile sets, tile optimisation, drawing tools, GBS font support, terrain builder & more. Download @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/tessarium

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Another Dev Blog, another Fall from Space demo update! joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #GameBoy

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thanks to everyone from the #GameBoy community this year for the encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2026 will be the year Fall from Space is finally released and after around four years of development, I can't wait!

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Fall from Space and its demo have been updated to use the wonderful Camera Plus plugin by @kirbyking186.bsky.social, which has given the game a substantial performance boost over my previous janky solution! Download for your #Gameboy over on @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

A robot looks ahead in a forest of giant mushrooms. In a green scale 8 bit Game Boy game.

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Yet another Dev blog! Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests. joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #GameBoy

A Robot towers over a tiny woodland creature who is giving him a quest to complete in a 8bit Game Boy game screenshot.

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Another Dev Blog and another demo update. joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space! #GameBoy

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

For anyone using the GB Sans typeface in their projects, I've pushed out an updated version (Italic weight updated), notes here and free download – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans/dev... Available in: - Regular - Italic - Small caps - Mini

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I can now tick off 'add bouncy mushrooms' from the list. #GameBoy #GBStudio #retrogaming #indiedev

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

It's not exactly Starfield... However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call. #Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Some WIP. Also, why do boss patterns take so long to make? #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I’m pleased to confirm—despite no one enquiring—yes, Fall from Space may work surprisingly well on your E-Ink device! (I actually like how it handles the palette, it’s how I remember my #GameBoy Pocket looking). Download the demo for your E-Reader today! joelj.itch.io #gbstudio

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

👀 Fall from Space update. #Gameboy

A bar chart showing ROM usage with 3.12 MiB of 4 MiB used

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It's been a while since the last one, so here's a new, rambling dev blog with updates on the progress of Fall from Space – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #Gameboy #IndieGameDev

A robot stands in an underwater market, in 8 bit pixel art, Gameboy style. A fish is in a tank staring forwards, a sign reads 'Tank Tonic'.

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Working on a new enemy/platform for some Fall from Space action areas. Hit it on the underside take damage, destroy it and miss a potentially useful bouncy platform (tiles and sprites WIP). #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

"Tales of Monsterland DX is a truly lovely game" plus a chef's kiss, what a great review from 8bitjoystick! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYIq...

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All ModRetro Launch Games for Chromatic & Game Boy Color Reviewed!

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Showcasing four locations from Fall from Space for the #GameBoy. A store in a ruined wasteland. Deep under the ocean of a water planet. Exploring an alien forest and visiting a bustling machine world metropolis. Try the demo here! – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

A screenshot from the upcoming Game Boy game Fall from Space, showing a robot infront of a ruined store window

A screenshot from the upcoming Game Boy game Fall from Space, showing a robot in a deep sea pipe.

A screenshot from the upcoming Game Boy game Fall from Space, showing a robot in lush alien woods.

A screenshot from the upcoming Game Boy game Fall from Space, showing a robot running down the corridors of a bustling metropolis.

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Joel J Games @joelj.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Visit strange worlds in Fall from Space for your #Gameboy! WIP market on the ocean planet of Los, making liberal use of the scanline fx plugin and a few other tricks to hopefully give a 'you're underwater' impression. #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

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