iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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In case you missed it, me and @gigabates.bsky.social did a little something, like 256 bytes little. #TTE www.pouet.net/prod.php?whi...

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TinyTuneExecutable by The Twitch Elite

256b for Amiga OCS/ECS, Deadline (Berlin) 2026

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LF Lightning-Barugh @cheeseford.bsky.social · 19h

Incidentally, I saw this the other day (Caffe Lucca in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and I now want to go and buy a coffee there.

Caffe Lucca in Nova Scotia with a genius analogue pisstake of an AI advert, with everything written on cardboard in marker pen, and several staff members' hands coming in with cups from out of the frame.

"We don't use AI for anything but we don't want to be left behind with so many restaurants churning out slick flyers. Here's our best made by humans approximation."

*COFFEE *MANY FLAVOURS *YOUR CONTENT HERE *HURRY *GOOD *BAKED GOODS *SPECIAL COFFEE *LATTE *ESPRESSO *BEAN *CUP

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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some art to share for #screenshotSaturday this week. Wil Overton's amazing work for Cave Dave's physical edition.💣❣️ #pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming

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Andy Hewco @hewco.uk · 02/10/2026

My new graphics tool is called Imagery, great for editing graphics, creating animation or working on game tile maps. You can find out more on the website with the getting started guides: imagery.in-pixels.uk

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Hoffman @h0ffman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We begin this year's #MODtober uploads with a proper little roller. Taken from the game Eugatron, it earned its name when Korruptor (the original developer) requested the player's collision box be shrunk by 1 pixel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae0e...

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h0ffman -- Collision Box [Eugatron Soundtrack]

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Tim Drew @sanxion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This thing on currently tracking at Number 3 worldwide on @flightradar24.com just flew right over my house at well under 900 feet. Shook the house, crazy.

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Bit of a cheat, but I'm re-using a load of the stalactite code from the ice levels to do an alien tentacle drop on the, umm, alien levels. Same thing, different look. I know it's cheaty, but I like it😅(And an obstacle for almost free!) #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming #pixelart

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

日本語でこれが私の新しいゴミヒープです！英語で「ラッビシュ・ヒープ」と呼びます。笑う！ということでゲームコレクションね。この動画では私が日本語でちょっとツーアを行います。外国人として多分私の話している日本語は間違え可能性があるだけど一所懸命頑張っていました。殆どペラペラだけど間違いもあります！笑。楽しんでください。 This is my "new" rubbish heap tour in Japanese. I'm often fluent but wrong when speaking Japanese! ^^;

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Wil Overton @wiloverton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Obligatory self-promo repost™ But it's a great issue, too. Learnt some Ultimate stuff I didn't know. Just need that big Tim and Chris interview, now.

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new retro gaming blog website called “Sprite Fountain” did a little article/interview about Space Pizza, please check it out :) www.spritefountain.com/space-pizza-... #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming

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Space Pizza brings arcade cave-flying to ZX Spectrum Next

Space Pizza mixes cave-flying arcade action, Asteroids-style controls and DJ H0ffman music on ZX Spectrum Next ahead of its 2026 launch.

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merman1974 @merman1974.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s depressing to see how many homebrew games for old computers and consoles are now resorting to AI art - especially for loading screens/cutscenes. Get a pixel artist who CREATES something . Oh, and while we’re at it, stop all these “Claude” ports of games. Code it yourself or don’t bother.

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. ❤️

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

For #randomgamesatuday I have a true stinker that lingers after flushing, R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital. It had some kind of ambition but falls miserably flat on its face with unintended campiness that in itself can't save this miserable title. And a sliding block puzzle. Contemptible crap.

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This game is a real horror. R?MJ: The Mystery Hospital review (PlayStation/Saturn)

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Quick video of the new Alien theme in game, I'm pleased with it! 8 more levels to build for spacepizza.co.uk then loads more play testing! Still feeling positive about it all 😊 #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming #pixelart

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Tim Drew @sanxion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You would be a wally if you missed these. Also.. I think they have “Hyperload”

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Mike Dailly ™ @mdf200.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Found this in my archives. It's the source of the "dino.exe" name that #GTA1 inherited (via it's DINO.BAT) It was listed as "Darrens Dino Game" Unless this was Attack! I have no idea what this game concept was.This would have been the demo that I drew the Isometric picture for that then spawned GTA

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The Bishop Of Hobb-ins @fishwithlasers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Kinda stuck so doodling @garypinkett.bsky.social’s Space Pizza to while away some time.

a spacecraft with a zx spectrum insignia flies over a neon grid at night, past an atomic windmill

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I came across a video by TJ Ferreira in a Speccy Next FB group and instantly loved his happy-go-lucky personality. I asked if he'd give a preview build of Space Pizza a go, and he said yes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyv9... #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming

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Space Pizza - NEW Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Game for LATE 2026 - 1st Test - 8bit Retrogaming

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our latest review is here and available for all to watch now. Is this the best 2 player NES game that was never released outside of Japan? It’s certainly up there. Find out what Saki and Kaito thought although be warned…Kaito does start talking about cheese people… 🤷‍♀️

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Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou - Famicom/NES Review

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Tony Toon @tonytoon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@zophar.bsky.social I stopped spamming this because I was spammy spammy but I ported tempest 2000 to the pico8 fantasy console and I’m super happy with it www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=158...

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Tempest 2000

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Pixel Gaiden - Retro gaming podcast @pixelgaiden.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Episode 186 This time Eric, Tim & Cody are on the first episode of the month. Featuring: Cody's Corner is about Cody's origin story. Plus quick questions, catching up and 6 Good #Pico8 games. pixelgaiden.podbean.com/e/episode-18...

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Episode 186 - Cody's Retro Origin Story + 6 Good Pico-8 Games (Part 2) | Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast

We're back for Episode 186 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Pico-8 Games (Part 2) 8:37 - Quick Questions 33:57...

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Steve Wetherill @stevewetherill.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Experimental parallax scrolling in Nodes for the Next.

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I can safely say this was the most popular thing I have posted on BlueSky -- which is a relief because I agonised for years about when the right time to proffer some suggestions about learning Japanese! I'm glad I waited until now. If I can do it, any one can, it really comes down to persistence.

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

While building a laboratory level I realised I could have some fun with mechanics that push the player around by adding 2 parameters to the object (push speed + distance) which I can then easily tweak in the tilemap editor :) spacepizza.co.uk #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming

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Amigos Retro Gaming @amigosretrogaming.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's the little console that COULDN'T! We're talking GX4000 this week on ARG Presents! youtube.com/live/ZXiZj3n...

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The Amstrad GX4000 Console - Was this Amstrads BIGGEST MISTAKE!? It's ARG Presents LIVE!

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Tim Drew @sanxion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

One of the best BBC games by a long way. Galaforce is proudly in my collection of beeb stuff. Thanks for your work 😀👍

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Monte Boyd @monteboyd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Update: not really a rogue-like because the plan is to save character progression, but it will be all procedurally generated dungeons/caves. Collect the crystal ore for crafting weapons, spells etc between levels. Find the enemy with the key to unlock the exit. #c64 #commodore64 #8bit #pixelart

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Heartwarming to see some people finding my latest article for @timeextension.com was enjoyable and helpful. I don't pretend to have all the answers, the secret or the right way, but I definitely have an unlimited amount of interest for learning Japanese and encouraging anyone's language learning!

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

One teeny tiny video to showcase 3 recent additions to spacepizza.co.uk * Falling ice * Obligatory extra points and extra live collects We have a few more levels left to build/tweak, music to add and some more playtesting but it's so close! #ZXSpectrumNext #RetroGaming

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Hoffman @h0ffman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Treasure of Usas - Amiga Port - released h0ffman.itch.io/treasure-of-...

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Treasure of Usas - Amiga Port by Hoffman

Ported from the MSX2 classic

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’ve been busy and writing for Time Extension with an article all about how retro games can really help you learn Japanese as well as a little bit of me leaning into my fondness for my life in Japan. I hope it inspires and is helpful if this reaches you. You can do it! 日本生活のことを思い浮ぶが恋しくなる (-_-;)

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Tim Drew @sanxion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Its members only but if you like planes, Anchorage is an utter 747 fest. Well worth the price of admission.

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LukHash @lukhash.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New album is now available to pre-order! lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/neon-a... Neon Airlines / 11 tracks / 33:33 / Out 6 Nov 👾 Bandcamp pre-orders include SID SYNTH for C64/C64U + an exclusive Amiga .MOD of "PATCH IT!" downloadable on release day.

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Andy Hewco @hewco.uk · 02/09/2026

The Vic 20 doesn't have sprites, but let's not let that stop us. Use the character map editor to make animations. youtu.be/x406dyL4tEQ

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Vic20 sprites

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Gary Pinkett @garypinkett.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When I look back to April when Space Pizza was still very much in its infancy I realise just how far it has come. youtu.be/F8tTvUd_xh0

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Pixel Gaiden - Retro gaming podcast @pixelgaiden.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 #185 This time we have 6 Good Disney games. In Cody's Corner, Cody talks about another batch of modern #NES games. The guys also catch up with what they have been doing in retro gaming this month. pixelgaiden.podbean.com/e/episode-18...

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Progress is happening on Ghost House, whilst it may be a fairly simple game with a focus on old fashioned point scoring, there will be tricks and knacks in each stage primarily to earn more points but in some cases necessary actions. However, I want to make sure there is some humour in this game :)

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Saki Endo's Rubbish Heap @rubbishheap.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It still amazes me that on a system so documented like the NES / Famicom is, that Japanese exclusives that are decent still evade the spotlight, such as Bandai/TOSE's Magical Taruruuto-kun.Iis it a good Super Mario Bros 3 clone or something else? And what's the franchise it's based on? Find out here

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Magical⭐️Taruruuto-kun - Fantastic World!! Famicom/NES Review

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