Special thanks to Dan and @thegamebeaters.bsky.social for their review of Mega Kaiju Boom Ball's beta! Give them a sub if you haven't yet. They are a darling of the retro homebrew community. #nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fET...

What if Silent Hill & Fatal Frame had a lost PS1 cousin? That’s Heartworm… and tonight, we’re playing it live. www.youtube.com/live/8QXmgwj...

Unfortunately, we had technical issues with our camera this year, but our friend Linda filmed some of the NES DEV panel. Check out her video here: youtu.be/Jt5tsYVcPi8?...

We gave 10 people $10 to find the weirdest, wildest, or most wonderful thing at Midwest Gaming Classic. Then we made them fight for glory. Who won? Who cheated? Who bought a fork?? Watch now: youtu.be/GgazhcOQJgM

Had a blast chatting with NES devs at the MGC! Vids to come (hopefully)!

Frank has thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 price! 🎥 New short just dropped: youtube.com/shorts/9OJQ_...

Last week, we kicked off Byte-Off V with 47 brand-new NES games, all made by passionate devs pushing 8-bit limits. We only made it through 20. So tonight, we’re starting early (6:30pm CST) to play the rest live. Celebrate NES indie greatness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELIM...

43 new NES games made by passionate devs working with 8-bit limits. Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live. This is what Byte-Off V is all about. If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen. Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...

Attention NES homebrew devs! We’re hosting a panel about new NES games at Midwest Gaming Classic and need you! No prep required, just bring your love for NES dev and a sense of humor. Want in? Reply or DM me! Let’s make this the most fun panel at MGC. #NESDev #Homebrew #MidwestGamingClassic

GETTING HACKED! Tonight 7PM CST! The Game Beaters are playing homebrews, hacks & hidden gems you’ve never seen before! Watch live: youtube.com/live/zkv8rXA... Ever played a hacked game? Tell us your favorite!

LIVE at 7 PM CST! We’re playing TWO brand-new retro homebrew games tonight! 🚀 Super Mario Bros. CD – A SNES fan game with CD-quality sound! 🤬 AVGN 8-Bit – The Nerd’s NEW NES game! 🎥 Watch LIVE & chat with us: www.youtube.com/live/QsXjwLr... 🔁 Share for the love of retro!

A NEW Super Mario Bros. Game?! What if I told you someone shrunk Mario Bros. onto the Game Boy Color? Will it feel like classic Mario? Or will it be an unplayable mess? And what’s this mystery second game waiting at the end?! Live at 7PM CST www.youtube.com/live/SY8Pt37...

Game Beaters are hitting Midwest Gaming Classic! We’ll be hosting a panel at MGC, where we’ll be diving into the wild world of modern games made for classic consoles! Check out the announcement here: www.midwestgamingclassic.com/bonus-stage/... If you’re coming, let us know! 😏

Game Boy Homebrew! We have a stack of em! You let us know what is worth playing - live! 7pm CST! www.youtube.com/live/Ye9Esbc...

TONIGHT @ 7PM CST Help us shape Cronela’s Mansion — a Maniac Mansion-inspired retro horror for NES, GB & GBA! 🎮 PLAY IT FIRST: Exclusive demos! 👻 MAGFest2025 Best Sound Design Winner WATCH + CHAT: www.youtube.com/live/XeiAL7C... QUESTIONS? Drop ’em below! 👇

When you think of the NES, does your mind picture the console itself or a specific game?

LIVE TONIGHT: Sega 32X on MiSTer FPGA! Join us at 7 PM CST as we play Sonic Robo Blast 2—a FAN-MADE homebrew masterpiece? Plus 2025’s hottest Genesis homebrew games! 🔥 What’s on the menu? 🦔 Sonic Robo Blast 2 (32X) 💣 Batman MD 🚀 Star Wars Holiday Special 👉 www.youtube.com/live/7IXhltP...

If you love the SNES and are curious about the homebrew scene, join us tonight! We're showcasing some exciting new games being developed for the Super Nintendo. It's a chance to see some unique and innovative gameplay. Live tonight at 7pm CST on YouTube youtube.com/live/V2kZvqE...

Think the NES is dead? Guess again! Tonight at 7 PM CST, we’re taking on Hazard: Let Us Out!, a NEW survival platformer for our beloved OG console. Save the scientists... or save yourself? Decisions matter in this 8-bit robo-apocalypse! Watch LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/tWaAcoY...

Happy New Year! The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024! youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y Please share. Thank you.