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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Is your NES homebrew collection complete? The Packet Kickstarter campaign ends soon and you have the chance not only to grab some cool swag, but pick up Crabbie Attack and 8BitBrix Design Studio for the NES. #nesdev #indiedev www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The clock is ticking on the Kickstarter campaign for the newest NES game: Packet! 🐭 youtu.be/-YPxQYqwWKs

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Packet - A NEW game for your NES

YouTube video by TurtleRescueNES

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Fei @originalfei.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

🚨KICKSTARTER🚨 [ #Homebrew #NES #Famicom ] Packet by @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social is a new thrilling dot gobbling action puzzle adventure! Coming to your NES and FC soon! ➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3... ➡️ #hbconnexion

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NESmaker @nesmaker.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This will be an in-depth, estimated 90 minute showcase that will show off the dramatic evolution of our NES development suite of tools. While most relevant to those who have used NESmaker, everyone is invited to see what we've been up to, and where we're going. Things are about to get wild...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Here is a solution to the first PACKET combo screen. The objective is to collect the highest number or raisins (dots) without breaking the sequence. There are twelve of these to solve in Combo Mode! 🐭 Kickstarter is in its final two weeks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

New Packet Metal Signature Card add-on reward announced! Already backed the Packet NES game? Head back to snag this swag! 🐭 #indiedev #nesdev #homebrew www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

PACKET COMBO MODE: No enemies! Just a series of screens where you must figure out the best path to collect the most raisins without a gap. Can you figure out the solution from this image? The answer will be posted in a couple days! 🐭 Currently on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The three best dressed people at Midwest Gaming Classic last weekend. Of course I am dressed as a mouse to shamelessly promote my new NES game, Packet, now on Kickstarter! 🐭 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Many thanks to John Riggs for covering the release of our new NES game Packet! It was great seeing you again at MGC! 🐭 #nesdev #nesmaker #indiedev youtu.be/gp5vRVFgaRY?...

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New NES Game w/ Old School Vibes - Packet

YouTube video by JohnRiggs

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

An update is scheduled to go out soon, but I just couldn't wait to announce that all physical backers of Packet for the NES will receive a Homebrew Hero trading card featuring our raisin loving hero! 🐭 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Many thanks, Jordan! I liked how the Famicom version turned out so much, I used its label as the Kickstarter banner. Great seeing you again!!

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Shhh! Don't tell anyone that in honor of the Packet NES Kickstarter and the fact that we are approaching Midwest Gaming Classic, we have placed all of our prior NES games in a dirt cheap bundle! 🐢 🦀 Remember, its our little secret! itch.io/s/184752/tur...

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Turtle Triple Pack! by TurtleRescueNES

A bundle by TurtleRescueNES, $5.00 for Turtle Paint Volume 1 (NES), Crabbie Attack! (NES), 8Bit Brix Design Studio & Snake Game (NES)

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

FUNDED IN FIVE MINUTES! Off to a great start! Thanks all and more to come very soon! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Jay-gfd-gaming @gfdgaming.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Packet a new NES game come to kickstarter on April 20th. Check out the demo and sign up to get notified when the kickstarter launches. Links in video description. youtu.be/bjrgau7FtDs?...

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Packet: A new NES game

YouTube video by GFD Gaming

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A date has been set! The newest game for the NES, #Packet, launches on Kickstarter Monday, April 20 at Noon Eastern! Set your notification now so you won't miss out on this beautiful limited 1990s pink cartridge with holographic label! 🐭 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Only after we invoke a ban on "Everyone knows..."

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Peter Paltridge @peterpaltridge.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

FINAL WEEKEND! Time is almost up to claim your copy of ALLISON OF ASTRA: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON! If you've been on the fence, now's the time to leap off! Help this cart become a reality! #NESdev #NEShomebrew #homebrew #indiegames #gamedev #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/163...

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Allison Of Astra: An NES Homebrew Multicart

SEVEN games, ONE cart...ONE MASSIVE UNIVERSE!

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

In addition to the NES and digital tiers, we will have fun add-ons in the Packet Kickstarter campaign, like this Famicom CIB set. Make sure to sign up to be notified when the campaign starts so you don't miss out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Byte-Off submission deadline has passed, and now the playing of the games shall begin! 46 new NES games! www.youtube.com/live/6WugzXa...

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46 NESmaker Games in One Night? | NES Byte-Off VI - Live!

YouTube video by The Game Beaters

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Editing videos is not my strong point. But I needed to have this for the upcoming PACKET crowdfunding campaign. I think it does its job well. 🐭 I wanted to have text throughout, but my program was limited, so I just put the text at the end. #indiedev #nesdev #nesmaker #packet youtu.be/-YPxQYqwWKs

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Packet - A NEW game for your NES

YouTube video by TurtleRescueNES

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Its been super busy here. Wrapping up work on a Byte-Off 6 game, while preparing to kickoff a campaign for a full release of our Byte-Off 5 game! Not to mention Midwest Gaming Classic next month! PACKET, a loving tribute to PacMan, launches very soon! turtlerescuenes.itch.io/packet

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Packet Demo (2026) by TurtleRescueNES

Find the raisins!

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Did you know that Allison of Astra made a cameo in our Crabbie Attack game? It's true! She's the star of a series of NES homebrews and her entire season in one multicart is on Kickstarter. It's currently 68% funded and worth checking out. www.kickstarter.com/projects/163...

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The fourth Turtle Time Media NES release is right around the corner!

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Coming soon to a NES near you! I just received a package of Packet prototypes by Dalyen Games and couldn't be happier! Stay tuned for more previews! #nesdev #indiedev #nesmaker

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Challenger approaching! 🐭 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jd3... #nesmaker #nesdev #indiedev #packet #pacman

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Neat! Already 6 followers and it hasn't even been promoted yet... ... 🐭 ...

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NESmaker @nesmaker.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Come and make a NES game for our fun annual hackathon development competition, Byte-Off. Even if you've never done anything like it before, if you've always wanted to try, it's a great time! youtu.be/aj_qw8hAVlk?...

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Join the NESmaker Byte-Off!

YouTube video by The New 8-bit Heroes

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

2026 will be the Year of the Mouse! "Packet" has undergone a slight name change and preparing for its kickoff this spring! For footage, check out the Game Beaters preview: youtu.be/J6R0dNspC5E?... #nesdev #indiedev #nesmaker

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I get it. It's hard at times, but we have to keep doing the things we love to keep our sanity. Stay rad!

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The Game Beaters @thegamebeaters.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Here it is! The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2026! youtu.be/J6R0dNspC5E Please share. Thank you. #NES #NESHomebrew #RetroGaming #nesdev

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The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2026!

YouTube video by The Game Beaters

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

What has Turtle Time Media been up to in 2025? Well, no new completed games, but that hardly means it's been quiet here. There has been a lot of effort put into our upcoming NES release, so stay tuned! 2026 will be the year of the mouse! 🐭 #nesdev #indiedev #nesmaker

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

There's bound to be a Skyline Chili nearby.

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Last weekend, I was at Really Rad Weekend sharing my turtle-themed NES homebrew games. Here's the interview: youtu.be/2qdT4II9O_w?... Many thanks to everyone at the show! I hope to return! #nesdev #nesmaker #indiedev

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Whats So Great About Really Rad Weekend Anyway?

YouTube video by RadJunk

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Join us November 8-9 as we will have a table at Really Rad Weekend in Florida! Stop by and say hello! Play our NES game: 8Bit Brix Design Studio & Snake Game! Buy one of our 8BB sets or create your own! Check out our new 8BB swag and see what plans we have for 2026! 🐢 🐭

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

So to your point, could I do my own music if I had unlimited time? Maybe? But its not my strong point and there's someone else out there much better at it, and I'd rather partner with him. But use AI? No way.

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

I do virtually everything in my games except music. I tried to learn Famitracker, but just couldn't do it. I found my music guy, and recorded myself humming the tunes I wanted because I didn't know how else to convey them. Long story short, I continue to trust and use him.

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

And that is very much appreciated. I'm happy that you and DalyenGames are making this possible.

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Very good news, and I am glad you have found a way around my country's stupid tariffs. Silly question, wouldn't it make sense to have the USA site display prices in $US instead or Euros?

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Wishing I was heading east to be part of another RetroGameCon this weekend, but alas, I chose to save myself for Really Rad Weekend next month. I hope everyone has fun in Syracuse, and I am really excited to head back to Fort Walton Beach, namesake for our own Walton the Turtle! 🐢

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

8 Bit Burners can be found on Facebook. They made some great signs for me. They may already have a Nintendo sign already made.

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Gossip Turtle 🐢 🐭 @turtlerescuenes.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

For Release: Turtle Time Media has been acquired by a private equity firm for a crisp new $2 bill. Walton the Turtle will retain his current role as "the best." #indiedev #nesdev

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Orebody Inc. @orebodyinc.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Joe has done A LOT for the NESdev community over the years and is the reason Orebody Inc. exists today. I just backed Byte-Off V: A Bit of Mystery on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/131...

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Byte-Off V: A Bit of Mystery

A feature length, episodical noir parody by the NESmaker team celebrating the annual Byte-Off Awards.

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