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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)

@mhughson.bsky.social
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Game developer making new games for old systems, such as the NES and Game Boy! #nesdev #gbdev • From Below (NES | 2020) • Witch n' Wiz (NES | 2021) • From Below Pocket (GB | 2023) • Super Sunny World (NES | TBD) MORE: linktr.ee/matthughson

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
With Super Sunny World finished, I'm thinking about what's next. I've been porting gameplay from my pre-SSW project into the SSW engine. The projects share the same roots, but I'd rather move the old ideas forward than return to the old codebase. Here's a fun little crossover. 🙂 #nesdev
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨🚨🚨 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 · 01/10/2026
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
Homebrew à la Cart · Episode
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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 · 17/09/2026
I love the look of this NES game
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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 · 04/09/2026
witchnwiz.com
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Witch n' Wiz | A puzzle adventure for the NES
Rescue your kidnapped friend, outsmart a Dark Sorceress, and solve over 100 spellbinding puzzles on the NES.
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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 · 28/08/2026
Yes! I will add you to my contact list to send review copies!
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It's still not out, but magazines have super long lead times so my timing on this didn't work out great...
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Check out the full review and more in the latest issue of the magazine (out now)! And please take a moment to Wishlist Super Sunny World 🌞 on Steam so you don't miss it! store.steampowered.com/app/2772980/... ROM INCLUDED!
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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 · 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
It runs in a custom emulator which attempts to feel completely native on PC. My goal is that you shouldn't be aware that there is a wrapper at all. The ROM itself is also altered to take advantage of the custom emulator. For example, you can adjust the border images from within the NES ROM directly.
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You can save. There are power ups. There are also warp zones 😁
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Yup! I'm just waiting to hear back from the publisher on a preorder date! Should be soon!
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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/...
store.steampowered.com
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 · 12/06/2026
GB +IPS mod screen
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Ends in 17 hours from now.
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If you click the link I think it will give you a local time countdown.
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Looking good!
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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)
YouTube video by Retronaut Gaming
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Unbelievable. Looks stunning.
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Wow! www.youtube.com/watch?v=q21j...
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Mighty Cuphead Adventure | Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Studio MDHR
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Details please... :|
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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
ok thanks, I was wondering how it worked (if it required custom game logic or was built to work with existing games)
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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!?
YouTube video by Matt Hughson
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Yes. Steam and itch will include a ROM
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
As you can see in the video above, the game is fully playable and supports: * Save States * Rewind * Key/Gamepad Binding * Borders * Zapper (via Mouse) * And More!
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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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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Beautiful work as usual!
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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
Great timing! Did you intentionally line the Kickstarter up with MGC?
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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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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
New e-reader games? Yes, please! #gbadev #gbdev #nesdev
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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I'm so happy to see it's still going strong. Can't wait to play it!
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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 · 02/04/2026
Looks great!
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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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