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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Third Eye - my entry for the GB Pixel Art Jam 2026. playinstinct.itch.io/third-eye The theme was the number three and you could only use 4 shades of green and a maximum of 192 unique 8x8 tiles. #pixelart #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My Friendly Little Island Deluxe is now available on Nintendo Switch 🥳🥳🥳 The first game I ever submitted to a game jam. The first game I ever finished polishing up. And now it's my first game on the Nintendo eShop 🤩 www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy #nintendoswitch

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Two of my games are playable at gamescom this year 🤩 If you are around make sure to stop by. Both booths are right next to each other in the retro area 😊

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Two of my games are playable at gamescom this year. If you are around, make sure to stop by. Both booths are right next to each other in the retro area 😊 #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #modretro #chromatic

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🏝️ My Friendly Little Island Deluxe is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 29th as part of @caracalgames.bsky.social's GB Archive 🏝️ Whether it's your first time on the island or you are a returning visitor - I hope you will enjoy your stay 😊 #gbarchive #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #nintendoswitch

Digital artwork of a cute little blob-shaped character standing on a beach under a palm tree enjoying the sunset over the ocean.

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I feel like #pixelart is much more about perseverance than about talent 😅 Usually people only post drawings they are happy with. So I wanted to share this as a reminder that art takes time and that you shouldn't get discouraged if you're not happy with the results in the first couple of minutes 😊

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

For a short time, My Friendly Little Island Deluxe is part of the Handheld Heritage Bundle 🎉 You get 30 fantastic games for a dollar per game. And you directly support indie devs to create more games for our favorite handheld in the future 😊 itch.io/b/3637/handh... #HHbundle #gameboy #gbstudio

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Buck and the Cursed Cartridge has been nominated for the Retro World Award of the Debug Indie Game Awards 2026 😍 Thanks so much for the nomination @debugawards.com 🙏 #gbc #gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I’ve spent the last weeks and months working on an update for Buck and the Cursed Cartidge, including a new mode. Thanks a lot to everyone who uploaded/streamed playthroughs, posted or commented about the game. Most of the changes are directly inspired by you 🧡 #modretro #chromatic #gameboy #gbc

A screenshot from the game Buck and the Cursed Cartridge, showing the mode selection with the new Nightmare Mode being selected.

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Absolutely. I find it extremely comforting to play through these old games again. I also put myself in blue. Currently playing through that 😊

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Been sitting on this little story trailer for ages. But the game kept selling out again and again. And it wouldn’t have made much sense to promote a game that is not readily available 😅 Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is now back in stock at #ModRetro and #GameStop. #chromatic #gameboy #gbc #gbdev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

@gbstudiocentral.com has published an interview with me about how my game Buck and the Cursed Cartridge came to be 🌟 Read it here ⤵️ gbstudiocentral.com/interviews/g... #gamestop #modretro #chromatic #gbstudio #gbc #gameboycolor #gameboy #gbdev #cursed #indiedev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

The Buck charm that comes with Cursed Cartridge works really well as a Christmas tree ornament 😄 Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates 😊

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

What a nice surprise! 😮 Yesterday, the winners of the #gbcompo25 in the categories tools and music were announced. My entry won the best music award 😍 Thanks so much!!! 🧡🧡🧡 #gameboy #gameboycolor #gbc #gbdev #gbstudio #8bitmusic #gamemusic #gbcompo

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Santa came early this year 😍 It still feels absolutely unreal to finally hold the physical release of my game in my own hands 🤯 #gamestop #modretro #chromatic #gameboycolor #gbc #gbstudio #gbdev #indiegame #indiedev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

It's so dumb it's kind of funny... My Switch 2 won't let me download a free to play game, because I have already played it on my Switch 1. Instead, it wants me to transfer my virtual game card for that game. So, now I have to charge my Switch 1 to tranfer my license for a free game 😑

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The biggest project of my life is now released 🥳 Buck and the Cursed Cartridge is an action platformer. Lots of levels spanning different worlds, explorable overworlds, upgradable abilities, unlockable mini games and more. Hope you'll check it out 🧡 #gameboy #gameboycolor #modretro #chromatic

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

I've made a pixel grid overlay to make videos and screenshots from my games look more retro. Already used it in my last post. But still not entirely sure whether it's just an unnecessary distraction 🤔 What do you think? #gbstudio #gameboy #gbc #gbdev #retrogames

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Looking for a spooky treat for your #gameboy? 🎃 How about Doomslinger Dungeon - a first-person dungeon-crawling rogue-lite shooter? I built this one for #gbjam 2024 in around a week. But I still really enjoy playing this one myself 😊 playinstinct.itch.io/doomslinger-... #gbstudio #gbc #gbdev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Ready for adventure ⚔️ Just a test project, not an actual game (yet?) 😊 #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy #pixelart #gbstudio #gbdev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

This is something I've wanted to do for a long time: Give the cover images of my stuff on itch.io a consistant look. Will more people play my games because of this? Probably not. But it makes me very happy 😄 #indiedev #gbdev #gbstudio #gameboy #gameboycolor #gbc (before and after ⤵️)

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

An attempt at creating visual-novel-style dialogue on #gameboycolor. The face's expression changes dynamically based on the characters' emotions. This is from my GB Compo 2023 game "Ghost of the Arcade": playinstinct.itch.io/ghost-of-the... #pixelart #gbdev #visualnovel #gameboy #gbc #gbstudio

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

„This wholesome little game is clever without being complicated. If you’re into low-stress platformers with a solid mechanic, this charming island is definitely worth visiting.” Thanks a lot for the great review of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe, @brewotaku.bsky.social ! 🧡 #gbc #gameboy #gbdev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Pseudo 3D on #gameboycolor - made with #gbstudio This is a little preview of my entry for #gbcompo 2025 in the music category. The driving is just for the vibes. But I've wanted to try to create something like this forever 😊 #gbc #gameboy #gbdev #8bit #8bitmusic #homebrew #retrogame

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Worked on a title screen for a little side-project. Pseudo particle effect in the background and glitch effect at the top. Reacting to the beat of the background music. #gbstudio #gbdev #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Driving through the night with some neon aesthetics 🚗💨 #gbstudio #gbc #gameboycolor #gameboy #gbdev #pixelart

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Made a proof of concept for something like a 3rd person cover shooter on #gameboycolor #gbc #gameboy #gbdev #gbstudio #retrogaming #indiedev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Played my copy of Pokémon Blue forever as a kid. Really excited to jump back in 😊

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Created a little pixel portrait of myself with the colors of my logo as my new profile pic 😊 Spent the entire weekend creating menus for my new game. My brain is fried 🫠 This was a nice a nice diversion while waiting for the game to compile between tests. #pixelart #pixelportrait #gbdev #gbstudio

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Enhancements and additional content in Deluxe Version: - additional post-game island - progression is less linear now - 9 additional secret outfits - additional music + sfx - ocean waves moves - lots more Here's the full list: playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-... #gameboy #gameboycolor #gbstudio

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The Deluxe version of My Friendly Little Island for #gameboycolor is now released on itch.io 🥳🥳🥳 playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-... It's $3 to download the ROM. But it can be played entirely for free in your browser 😊 Hope you'll like it 🏝️ #gbstudio #gameboy #gbdev #retrogaming #indiedev

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

One last playthrough before release day tomorrow. Getting nervous 😅 Colors look great on Chromatic. Found one last extremely obscure surprise bug and fixed it. #gameboy #gbstudio #gbdev #indiedev #retrogaming #gameboycolor

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Created the "box art" for the digital release of My Friendly Little Island Deluxe 🏝️ The game will be released digitally on May 1. Less than 2 days to go 😅 The physical release will be handled by retrospiel and will follow at a later date 😊 #gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #gbstudio #gbdev

My Friendly Little Island Deluxe box art

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

When a publisher approached me about a physical release of this game, I was not really happy with the game yet 😅 Spent longer than original development to create a deluxe version. The most obvious difference: more vibrant colors, optimized for original #gameboycolor screen ⭐ #gbstudio #gameboy

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

This game has a very special place in my heart 🧡 The first game I ever finished developing + for the first game jam I ever joined. Placed 3rd in #gbshowdown 2023, which made me think: Maybe I'm actually kinda good at this. Maybe I should continue. playinstinct.itch.io/my-friendly-... #gameboy

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playinstinct @playinstinct.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Hi, first post here on Bluesky. I make games for the #gameboy Going to post my older games over the next days to kind of build up my portfolio here 😊 This was my first test project to understand #gbstudio: A sandboxy open-world #RPG for the #gameboycolor playinstinct.itch.io/verintia

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