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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

BPM Boy - physics-based platforming + funky 90's jazz/house music - homage to Marble Madness & Super Monkey Ball solo dev - human made for gamers! DEMO OUT NOW on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/... #indiedev #indiegamedev #platformer #screenshotsaturday

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

VectaGuard - 2.5D neo-retro vector cave flying shmup with dynamic industrial/darkwave music. Solo dev - human made for arcade gamers! OUT NOW on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/... #indiegame #indiegamedev #shmup #retrogaming #solodev

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The-Retrogamer.com @retrogamer-cc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Un très bel hommage à l'affichage vectoriel ! Découvrez le nouveau jeu d'action du studio fondé par Tony Barnes, qui redonne vie au graphisme vectoriel sur PC. #VectaGuard #Retrogaming #shooter #shmups #IndieGame #RetroNinja #TonyBarnes #Steam the-retrogamer.com/vectaguard-s...

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VectaGuard sur PC : Le vectoriel ressuscité par Tony Barnes

Découvrez VectaGuard sur PC, le jeu d'action vectoriel conçu par Tony Barnes (Desert Strike) qui ravive avec brio le vectoriel !

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N5Dave @n5dave.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Return of an Arcade Legend: Tony Barnes Launches VectaGuard, His First Solo Game in Over 30 Years! techmash.co.uk/2026/07/28/r... @techmashcouk #VectaGuard #RetroNinjaGames #TonyBarnes #IndieGame #ArcadeShooter #Shmup #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming #TechMash #VectorGraphics

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gamedevmap @gamedevmap.com · 19/08/2026

This week’s #WishlistWednesday is BPM Boy from RetroNinja Games! A physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speed-running leaderboards and a funky original soundtrack. Check it out on Steam and give it a wishlist! 💙 store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...

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BPM Boy on Steam

BPM Boy is a physics-based platformer, featuring hidden secrets, leaderboards for speed-runners and a funky original soundtrack.

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

VectaGuard’s “Sustained Fire Update” rewards players for focusing their fire by increasing the damage output & reducing time to kill for skilled players. Give it a whirl VectaGuardians & if you haven't picked up VectaGuard yet, what are you waiting for? 🫡 store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...

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Black game developers @blackgamedev.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Day 3 of Black Game Developers Month 2026: A little over a week ago on July 27th, RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social , founded by games industry legend Tony Barnes, released the shmup VectaGuard on Steam. #Blackgamedev store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...

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VectaGuard on Steam

Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

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Scott Anderson @impossible.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Gory Thing @korybing.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Me explaining to anyone who will listen how I just really like Keith David and everything he’s ever been in, even the bad stuff, because he just seems to always be having a good time and I’m glad he’s getting a star on the Walk of Fame because good for him.

Marge Simpson holding a potato saying “I just think they’re neat” but instead of a potato it’s a photo of Keith David

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CMZinac @zinac.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Just gonna reach out again to see if anyone needs an extra hand for Unreal support/Netcode/lobby/character action and controls/fighting games. My cost of living is pretty low and so my rates are reasonable.

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Shawn Alexander Allen @shawndoublea.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This amazing bundle ends in 3 days! Help us hit $10K in proceeds! This will go directly toward supporting our community of Black indie devs who are <1% of the industry! To help, you can adjust the slidernto give more.

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I knew there was a Motley Crue pinball game. I worked on it!

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Chase Bethea @chasebethea.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Tonight is the premiere of “Sounds of Dreams” the Audiokinetic Documentary that I am being featured in at this theater! It’s free to attend. Deets below. #gdc2026 #gameaudio #videogamecomposer

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Our Spring Game Showcase starts IN 1 HOUR @ 10AM PT!! 🚨 Get ready for exciting trailers and announcements including some from games that will have playable demos available later tonight at our onsite showcase. 🔥 ➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26

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SpacePrez @spaceprez.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If music was reviewed like videogames are: "This metal song has too much drums." "I wish this song wasn't metal, I like Rap. It should be Rap." "The song is good but they should hire a new singer" "The thing is they're using Gibson guitars, they need to switch to Fender and it'll sound better"

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Ty Taylor @imakeindiegames.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I've been running gdcparties.com for a few years now. Some shitty company BlueberryAI decided they'd just take all the source code for the work I've done and reskin it, advertising it as their own. Jokes on them...it was still linked to my events spreadsheet, and now their website looks like this 😉

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

What's up everybody?! We're throwing up deuces ✌️ cuz there's only 2 DAYS LEFT til The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase!! 😱 Hope to see you there!

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We'll be at @dayofthedevs.org 2026! Meet the Devs and see titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Rogue Eclipse tomorrow at 4pm PT at The Midway in SF. RSVP here: bit.ly/dotd-gdc #GDC2026

Pink event poster with cartoon characters for Black Voices in Gaming at the Day of the Devs event. Text: "Black Voices in Gaming," "Day of the Devs San Francisco Edition" Event details: "3/8/2026 at The Midway, 4PM-8PM PT"

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Let people have that escape, let them enjoy things. I really don’t understand people who’s pleasure is dismantling someone else’s fun.

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A few more games we can't wait for y'all to see during our Spring Showcase, March 9th! 👀 🔸 Mistfall Hunter - @mistfallhunter 🔸 Surfpunk - @dblstallion 🔸 ARTIUS: Pure Imagination - @PVicGames 🔸 Monster Punk - @YZabusky ➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Just dropping a few more of the awesome games you can catch during our Spring Showcase, March 9th! 🔥 🔸 Whisk - @doubledusk 🔸 VectaGuard - @RetroNinja5 🔸 Cast Outs - @playcastouts 🔸 Emberville - @EmbervilleGame ➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We're pleased to announce that BViG is a GDC Festival of Gaming Scholarship Partner Organization! Applications for a free Festival Badge are open until TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:59 PM ET, with announcements made at the end of this week. tr.ee/BVIG-GDC2026 #GDC2026

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I still have a ton of analogue gear to make music with. Happy 303!

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

GET HYPE 🔥 The MIX + @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social Spring Game Showcase begins next Monday, March 9th! 🖥️ ONLINE @ 10AM PST 📍 ONSITE @ 511 Harrison St, San Francisco ➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, I heard you've made games for over 40 years? Why yes, yes I have made games steadily for over 40 years... Let's show a few out of the 100 or so... #gamedev #BlackHistoryMonth

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

VectaGuard is in Next Fest! If you like neon-soaked arcade shmup action, try the demo and wishlist. store.steampowered.com/app/4368330/...

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Next Fest is upon us! You brought home a strange yet familiar 1995 CD-ROM game from the thrift store. You vaguely remember seeing ads for this game, and some kind of controversy, but you never got the chance to play it. Until now... store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/... #SteamNextFest #Indiedev

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

the video game industry is a mess

“Make bad game? Fired. Make good game? Fired. Make incredibly successful game? Believe it or not, also fired.” Original source of meme is from Parks and Recreation.

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Tony Barnes | RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two? Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Aaaaand that's a wrap! Thank you to all who watched, co-streamed, hosted, and presented these fantastic titles. Visit our Steam event page to check out the games presented, wishlist, play demos, and more! store.steampowered.com/curator/3089...

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Black Voices in Gaming | Black History Month 2025

The Black Voices in Gaming team is celebrating Black game developers for Black History Month through this showcase.

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Watch our interview with @shawndoublea.bsky.social live now! www.twitch.tv/blackvoicesi...

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

And special shoutouts to our hosts with the mosts: @therianamp.bsky.social and @daerhyk.blacksky.app

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