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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 18h

I'm currently on a detour from Rosemary Peaks and I am working on two games for PICO32: The Lost Pages. I'm incredibly happy to be working with my favorite people from the #pico8 scene and I am starstruck 90% of the time. The collection is going to release November 31st for FREE #gamedev #pico32

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Pico32: The Lost Pages on Steam

A magical book appears in the woods, transported somehow from another dimension. Pico32: The Lost Pages is packed cover-to-cover with 32 creative games spanning every genre. Its chapters recall the hi...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What an incredible collab, now two of the brightest picosphere minds are working on the same project! Abledbody is an incredible audio artist.

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Paul Nicholas @liquidream.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗢⬩𝟭𝗞 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 has now finished 🏁 👨‍💻 We had 83 awesome entries (a new record!) 🏅 Please check them out: 🌐 itch.io/jam/pico-1k-... A mix of 🕹️ Games, 📺 Demos & 🛠️ Tools. All done in #Pico8 (or #Picotron), using ≤ 1KB of 🗜️ code Congrats everyone! 👏🤓 #Pico1k #GameJam #Demoscene #Sizecoding

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I wrote a little beginners guide on #pico8 and #picotron math. It's a short read going over the most common applications of percentages, distance functions, linear interpolation, sin, cos and atan2. Big thanks to the PICO-8 community for giving me feedback on this! #gamedev #tutorial

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Math for PICO-8 devs

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHTMARE REALM II is now free to play on Steam and #picotron. Enjoy! BBS: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=158... Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3784870/... #gamedev #release #free

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My testing character has reached their first fall in #rosemarypeaks - new plants, new bugs, new colors and my personal favorite season. On another note: JTNR II still wasn't switched to free, Valve seems to have issues at the moment - sorry for that! #screenshotsaturday #picotron #gamedev

Screenshot of a cozy pixelart game. A player character is standing in between a forest and a huge house.

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I recorded a full day in my upcoming #picotron game "Rosemary Peaks" and I am looking for feedback. Do let me know what you think, especially things that look out of place, mistmatched or confusing. #gamedev #cozygame

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A Day In Rosemary Peaks (Devlog #4)

YouTube video by taxicomics Gamedev Cave

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm transitioning my #picotron game "Journey Through The Nightmare Realm II" from a paid to a #free Steam game. I am really thankful for those of you that supported me with their purchase, and I want to thank each and every one of you. The change will happen in around a week, depending on Valve.

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Journey Through The Nightmare Realm II on Steam

Retro pixel-art bullet hell meets arcade action. Collect cards, spin slots, and blast through enemies in this nostalgic roguelite with local co-op

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#LLMs and #GenAI are omnipresent, and their effects on our and the planets wellbeing are now widely known. Non tech-savy people have integrated LLMs into their routines and tech billionaires are trying to turn a profit - this is, in my opinion, a dangerous situation we should not ignore.

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My stance on LLMs and GenAI

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I love the look of this, and what a perfect little .gif showing the idea! I have a lot to learn :)

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I reworked a lot of the UI in my game, which was boring, so I also had to come up with something fun. Players can now have pets! Any animal in your inventory(except fish but including one rocky option) can become your pet and follow you around the map. #picotron #gamedev

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I can't decide on a farming animal system. This iteration has the player build the coop with a coop kit, capture the chicken and manually put it in there. No need to feed the chicken, it will find food outside. It kinda feels harsh though. Any thoughts on it? #picotron #gamedev

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I just shipped a really silly game called "See it, Say it, Sorted". You can play it on your #picotron machine or for free right here: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=158...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Incredible work, unbelievable that this is #pico8!

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This is SUCH a cool achievement! An incredible #picotron feat bySophie. One of my all time favorites within everyones favorite desktop.

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A really nice, informative interview with zep about PICO-8, it's philosophy and it's future. Thank you for creating it, @retrofuntech.bsky.social !

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I've discovered the #arduboy this weekend and I'm head over heels - it feels like discovering #pico8 for the first time. Just a real rush. Made a little TenSum - Arduboy version. #gamedev #8bit

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I've just updated Chunky Rally and added online highscores! Try beating my times <3 A big honest "Thank you" to everybody who already played it. It means the world to me! Play it here for free: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=151... or open it in #Picotron #screenshotsaturday #gamedev

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Dear gamedevs! I'm hosting an in-person #gamejam for the "Play Forward" festival (7.-10. of may 2026) in Germany! I'd love to meet you there. I'd kindly ask you to boost this if you feel like you know people who would enjoy this :) #playforward

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Erster Göttinger Gamejam!

A game jam from 2026-05-09 to 2026-05-12 hosted by taxicomics. Erster Göttinger Gamejam Der Gamejam ist ein Wettbewerb von digitalen Spielemacher*Innen und soll den Austausch, die Vermetzung und das L...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

369px made a great #Picotron Snake clone in the style of everybody's favorite phone - the 3310. Go play it and try beating my score :P! #gamedev #scoresub

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SNAKE 3310

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I wrote a little guide on the new scoresub system in #picotron to hopefully inspire more games to get highscores in! It is a brilliant new feature, coming back to my games to see new names on the highscore board makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Thank you to all those who played them! #gamedev

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Picotron Scoresub Tutorial

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

It's finally spring! That means my games are back in season! Buying them to #support the creation of more nonsense is a great activity for the whole family! #sale #steam #gamedev

Three games by taxicomics are on sale for the Steam Spring Sale

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Scoresub for #picotron is out! Getting it to work with my MAKETEN clone "TenSum" was surprisingly easy. Really great design by Zep! Can't wait to play around with scoresub some more to create all kinds of online-ish projects. Asynchronous multiplayer games, highscore hunts etc. #gamedev

Screenshot of the highscore board of "TenSum"

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Designing a whole world is a privilege, but I still need somebody to work at this animal shop. Does anybody have an idea for a character they'd like to see in this game? Rosemary Peaks is supposed to be a place for everybody and I want it's inhabitants to reflect that #picotron #gamedev #helpwanted

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Take 5 was the one (Dave Brubeck would be proud). I finally recorded a version of the video that I am happy with. Color tables in #picotron are incredibly powerful and useful - and surprisingly easy to use. This video is my attempt at explaining them. #gamedev #indiedev #shaders

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COLOR TABLE Tutorial - How to get transparency, light and shadows in Picotron

YouTube video by taxicomics Gamedev Cave

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I tried creating a video about this topic and I will keep trying, but in the meantime enjoy this little write-up on color tables. ko-fi.com/post/Transpa... They are a great, cheap way to add effects to your #Picotron projects. #gamedev #tutorial

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Transparency, Light and Shadow in PICOTRON - The magic of color tables

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

#Picotron is my game engine of choice and my favorite computer. I'd love for more people to try it, and I hope that creating little tutorials will lower the boundary. #lexaloffle #tutorial #gamedev youtu.be/iV6Ky3MOFT4

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Your first PICOTRON cartridge in 10 minutes

YouTube video by taxicomics Gamedev Cave

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

For anybody interested in the Rosemary Peaks: I wrote a blog post on my Ko-Fi (free) to bring order to the chaos that is gamedev. I might also try turning that into a video, but I've gotten a bit too self-conscious about my voice and accent lately. ko-fi.com/post/Devlog-... #gamedev #devlog

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Devlog #3: A name, a ton of features and future plans

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Big visual changes today. I changed tons of outlines, animations and other small stuff. Hopefully for the better! I'm also working on "Rosemary Peaks" inhabitants and their stories. Keeping track of who unlocks what is getting harder and harder. #screenshotsaturday #picotron #gamedev #cozygame

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This week on "Rosemary Peaks": - made NPC's and Items more maintainable - enabled building and saving of user built structures - incorporated animals and the bug net - decided on and implemented a crafting system - created new environments, NPC's and items #picotron #gamedev #cozy #farmingsim

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I finally found a name I liked - maybe I'll have to hide 1 to 2 Coopers in there now. Work on the game is going great, it is still a lot of fun. If you want to see it in action: youtu.be/C8zlZPO2r7U #gamdev #picotron

The tile screen of a game called Rosemary Peaks: A fresh start

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Enjoy the process of experimenting with your produce. Still working on this nameless cozy game. Do you have opinions on these names? Ivy Hollow (too short?) Cozy Hollow (too generic?) Rosemary Hollow (sweet spot?) #help #picotron #gamedev

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

A very exciting upcoming release from a new face on blueksy. Stop by and say hi to watch their great games! (I'd recommend pet the cat)

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy #Screenshotsaturday! I'm still working on my #cozygame. I now have a fishing minigame, working and walking NPC's and finally an idea for a nice story. I will enjoy trying to make my farming/life sim feel distinct. No. 1 : You will start without a place of your own. #picotron #gamedev

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today is the fifth anniversary of my first ever commercial (early access) release. A little ghost hunting game made in #godot that I created together with a great friend who worked on most of the SFX. Let's see what the next five years will bring :) store.steampowered.com/app/1552760/... #gamedev

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Ghostist on Steam

A 2D Ghost Hunting Game - Your are a Ghostist investigating a variety of places. Use your ears and smarts to identify the Type of Ghost you are dealing with - but don´t get yourself killed! And once y...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I'm sadly sick at the moment, but that means I have tons of time to code. It is starting to feel like a real game now! I have a few ideas to avoid the generic #cozygame niche, but do let me know if you have wishes/ideas. #picotron #gamedev #pixelart

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

This looks great! Hopefully we can try it soon :) And keep the throwing mechanic plzzzz

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Working on a cozy game for fun. It is hard to strike a balance between creating deep, versatile systems and systems that are shallow enough so that you can actually fill them with content. Side note: Color tables are the best thing ever. Seasons are just one palette shift away! #picotron #gamedev

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I'd like to see your #FragmentFriday ideas, games you started working on but never finished. Mine is a redo of my Half Life #demake in the style of Zelda. . . . #picotron #gamedev #halflife

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

How to get away from it all: Try my little Space thingy in #pico8: You'll be able to build & fly your own ship, trade a bit, mine and fight pirates or become one yourself. Features the very futuristic space currency "coins" #gamedev #8bit #indiedev #screenshotsaturday

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I just published Chunky Rally - PICO-8 version! Satisfying drifts, high score hunts, and guaranteed fury when you hit that tree that just wouldn't move out of the way! Play for free: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153... #release #pico8 #indiedev #gamedev #racing #freegames

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Menu design is hard, but I am getting closer to something I like. I probably need a main menu screen, too, but most #pico8 players hopefully appreciate being able to jump straight in to the action. . . #indiedev #gamedev #racing

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

This is such a cool idea and a great starting point. Make 2026 the year you join the #PICO8 community with this great Video.

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Kevin™ @kevinthompson.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 15 Text Adventure ⌨️ Mad Scientist by @thattomhall@mastodon.social A scientist has gone missing at a secret scientific lab in the mountains, after he sent erratic messages. Can you find him and uncover what happened? #pico8 lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Getting people to try a free game seems harder than getting them to try a paid one. Maybe a little teaser will do the trick. Play for free: taxicomics.itch.io/chunky-rally #picotron #gamedev #racing #indiedev #screenshotsaturday

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I'm working on an update for "Chunky Rally", my drifty racing game. This update will introduce a track editor with easy to share custom races. @xietanu.bsky.social has been incredibly helpful with the development - I can't wait to try the races that people come up with! #picotron #gamedev #racing

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Kevin™ @kevinthompson.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar – Day 7 Pico Present Swap by deustex Unwrap a holiday puzzle challenge! Match gifts, dodge coal, and power up in the fast-paced Naughty Mode, or enjoy nearly-endless festive vibes in the cozy and forgiving Nice Mode. #pico8 www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...

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Kevin™ @kevinthompson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

2025 PICO-8 Advent Calendar - Day 6 Stocking Stuffers! Santa Sprint by NarcolepticFrog Santa must leap from rooftop to rooftop, collecting and delivering presents. If he is to deliver them all in time, he must go faster and faster. #pico8 www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...

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taxicomics @taxicomics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I had the honor to contribute a game to the 2025 #pico8 advent calendar. May I present to you: Glorious Glühwein! A diner dash game about selling hot drinks on a christmas market. Thank you so much @kevinthompson.bsky.social and bikibird for putting this together www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...

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