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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 8h

🚨🚨🚨 PSA: I believe someone is using a "bootleg" version of "Witch n' Wiz" called "Witch & Wizard" to distribute a virus. If you get a message from anyone asking to test a PC version of Witch n' Wiz, and it's not directly from me, please REPORT the user, and DO NOT DOWNLOAD.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 12h

Brief interlude from homebrew updates to celebrate Launch Day (early access) for my other baby, Gears of War: E-Day! It's been a VERY long development (even longer than Super Sunny World 🌞 haha), so seeing the positive reviews has been a huge relief! youtu.be/3onc3ownB14?...

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Gears of War: E-Day | Official Launch Trailer

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excellent episode of Homebrew à la Cart! Sean invited Matt Hughson, to talk about his upcoming NES game, Super Sunny World! ☀️ #NES #Homebrew #NESdev #RetroGaming

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌞 Ever wonder how an NES platformer comes to life? Come hang out and listen to me chat about SUPER SUNNY WORLD, my upcoming adventure for the Nintendo Entertainment System! 🎮✨ Tune in here: 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/1hFY... #nesdev #indiegame #retrogaming #NES

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006 Super Sunny World

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Haven't heard much about this game in a while. It's one of my most anticipated NES releases! I love the solid-color-fill cartoon aesthetic. 🎮

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Here's an early look at what's included in the digital version of Super Sunny World 🌞! Anything else you'd like to see in a digital purchase like this? ✅ PC Version ✅ ROM ✅ Manual ✅ Soundtrack ✅ Wallpapers

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Super Sunny World 🌞 has been approved by Value for release on Steam! 🥳 I still don't have a specific release date to share, but it will be at the same time that the physical carts go on sale (hopefully very soon). #nesdev

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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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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Super Sunny World is in review with Valve for the Steam release! Don't forget to Wishlist! ✨ I'm planning to have a sizable discount at launch💰, and the Steam version will include the NES ROM! store.steampowered.com/app/2772980/...

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Super Sunny World on Steam

Super Sunny World is the ultimate love letter to the platformer greats of the 8-bit era. Jump, bump, and kick your way through 8 worlds of pixel-perfect platforming, cute characters, and exciting powe...

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

PC Lightgun support! 🔫 I'm thrilled to report that Super Sunny World 🌞 on the PC will be fully compatible with the Sinden Lightgun! Enjoy co-op or even solo with the on-gun controls. Big thanks to Sinden for sending me a gun to test out! #nesdev #screenshotsaturday

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

LAST CHANCE to get $300 worth of NES games for just $30! Sale ends TODAY! Thanks to everyone who has bought the 8-Bit All-Stars Bundle already! itch.io/b/3695/new-8... #nesdev #gamedev #indiegames #N8ABundle

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

We have an amazing NES bundle on sale at @itch.io, ICYMI! It ends in just a few days! $30 for 30 amazing NES games! 🤯 Here's a quick look if you are on the fence! #nesdev #screenshotsaturday www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYQu...

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AMAZING Retro Gaming Bundle You Don't Want to Miss! (June 5th-12th)

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

30 games. $30. A decade of the best modern NES homebrew in one bundle!🤩 If you love NES games, this is the one to grab. Available for just a few days - get it before it’s gone! itch.io/b/3695/new-8... #N8ABundle #nesdev #indieNES #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

PC Lightgun Question! What are the most popular PC lightguns? I'll potentially add support for them in the PC version of Super Sunny World 🌞, to simulate the NES Zapper gameplay found in the NES version. I'm totally out of the loop on PC light guns though. #nesdev www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaJ...

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NES Platformer with Zapper Support!?

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Super Sunny World 🌞 PC is in the works! A quick update to say that the Steam version of Super Sunny World is slowly taking shape. My focus is mostly on the NES right now, but I'm hopeful the PC version will launch around the same time as the NES! More info on this later! #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Pretty flawless line-up of NES homebrew all-stars in 1 bundle! Witch n' Wiz will be part of it, along with 29 other greats for the NES. Sale starts June 5th! #nesdev #N8ABundle

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Check this out! Amazing hand-painted pixel fan art, courtesy of @bammertime.bsky.social ! It looks perfect next to the Witch n' Wiz art he did for me a few years ago. #nesdev

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Philip Summers @heyphilsummers.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I created this NES-style poster for the homebrew game Witch n' Wiz several years ago for @mhughson.bsky.social. It came with Limited Run's Collector's Edition (and I believe the Evercade release too). This ended up being my first “official” Hand-Drawn Game Guides piece.

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Wink! @winkwinkerson.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tomorrow is the last day the Handheld Heritage bundle is available! Link in Bio. It's amazing. They said it was impossible: They said it was impossible: 30 #Gameboy games for $29.99 itch.io/b/3637/handheld-heritage-bu… #indiegames #gameboy #nintendo

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

PSA: Everyone who requested to be part of the Super Sunny World Beta (NES) has now been added! There were many people who I couldn't find on Discord, so if were missed, please let me know! #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Nintendo E-Reader cards in 2026! Here's something you don't see every day: a brand new game for the e-Reader! Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX Created by @sarahlynne.bsky.social and beyond the game itself, I know that tons of work went into creating e-Reader cards that work. #nesdev #gbadev #gbdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Not sure how I missed this, but there's a new Dragon Warrior/Quest-like game in the works for the NES! Check it out! They are looking for testers if you want an early look.

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SarahLynne @sarahlynne.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The first 50 packs of Dizzy Sheep Disaster: EX are ready to go! Just over one week to launch day! Follow me here to be one of the first to get your copy! #homebrew #gamedev

A box full of game packs of Dizzy Sheep Disaster: EX, with one game pack sitting on top. It looks like a foil booster pack for a trading card game, with a cute sheep on the front.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This game is just short of it's goal. Check it out!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

First NES game I've backed in a while! Looks great! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ell...

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Annalog NES

An NES Metroidvania Puzzle Adventure!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Slowly cranking away at the print materials for Super Sunny World 🌞, my upcoming NES platformer! #nesdev #screenshotsaturday

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

It's pretty mind-boggling (and a little terrifying) that even after nearly 3 years of playing this game everyday, Beta Testers are still finding significant bugs in Super Sunny World (my upcoming NES game). In this case, firing the zapper while entering a "pipe"... #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Currently doing a massive pass over the sound effects for Super Sunny World (my upcoming NES platformer). 🎧🎶 This includes a new jingle for when you find a Warp Zone... Is the inspiration too obvious...? 🤔 I don't care! 😁 #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

It was my Birthday yesterday and my mom painted me this cool watercolor of "Witch n' Wiz" 🧙‍♀️ and "Super Sunny World" 🌞! How cool is that? #nesdev

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Adam Holmes🍟 @holmadegames.itch.io · 23/01/2026

The first PHYSICAL copies of my game #Bustina are up for sale now! Ships internationally! Big thanks to Rewinded Entertainment for publishing!! retrogametycoon.com/fi/catalogue... #indienes #gamedev #homebrew #retrogame #nes #nesdev #indieretro #nesmaker #6502asm

Box, Instruction Booklet and Cartridge for Bustina and the Search for Booty!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Beta Testing has officially begun!! There is still time to sign up, using the link below!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🎉BIG NEWS🎉 Super Sunny World, my NES platformer, is entering the final stages of development! So, it's time for a PRIVATE BETA! If you would like to give feedback and log bugs, please sign up using this link! Beta Testing will being the new year! forms.gle/1sFGnaQiMZpF...

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Midnight Zone, the upcoming NES adventure from TeamSuperBestFriends! Coming in 2026, stay tuned, more info dropping soon! 😘☕️ #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Is this Kaizo? Super Sunny World🌞 will feature a HARD MODE that can be unlocked (like Super Mario Bros), so I get to imagine fun ways to make the game more difficult. 😈Here's a nefarious idea: 🔥Lava Balls don't reveal themselves until the player approaches them! #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

🎉Wow! Just hit 10k followers on Twitter! I'm so thankful to be part of this enthusiastic and engaged community around the NES and Homebrew! I spent years making Indie Games without finding an audience, but that completely changed with #nesdev! Thank YOU so much!💖 #screenshotsaturday

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Super fun game! It's got a great "pick up and play" style that is fun even for 5-10 minute bursts of play. Highly recommend.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A big change I'm working on is allowing BOSSES to be shot with the PEARL POWER. I think it's the right thing to do, since it make the power-up feel more meaningful. But each of the 8 unique bosses need to be re-coded a bit to support this. Should be worth it I hope! #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Doing some live streaming of Super Sunny World development for about an hour, starting now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V2...

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NES Game Programming - Super Sunny World

YouTube video by Matt Hughson

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Players using Emulators shouldn't have a better experience that players on a physical NES! 💢 For example, Super Sunny World will feature a QUICK SAVE, similar to "SLEEP MODE" found on some GBA games, to allow you to take a break without losing all your progress. #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Believe it or not, Super Sunny World has never had a Pause Menu until now! A new feature is finally pushing me to create one. Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Going LIVE in a few minutes with a casual "off-camera" stream. I'll be coding the "save system" for Super Sunny World, and happy to show of the game a bit and answer questions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT8...

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NES Game Programming - Super Sunny World

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

How I squeezed the ATTRACT MODE of Super Sunny World (NES) into 10 lines of code! _________________________ "Attract Mode" stems from the arcade. Looping gameplay would entice viewers to try the game. It helps avoid burn-in on CRT displays. Later this would come to home consoles as well! #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Ever wonder how graphics are made for the NES? Here's how I get full screen graphics, like this, from my PC into my NES game, Super Sunny World🌞! I'll try to keep it high level, and avoid anything super technical. Details below in thread! 🧵 #nesdev

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