Okay, I think that's all the enemy types done for my #picotron #gridrunner game. Now seems chaotic enough! Re-used my #phoenix birds & added saucers, both of which poison pods so when a centipede hits it, it turns into a trailer which move erratically down the screen. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

New power-up type for my #picotron #gridrunner game. Extends the play area the player ship can move. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

My #picotron #gridrunner game now has a title screen and a highly original name: grid rider 🙄 Starting to come together. Want to work on the "mystery" mode level generation next but have a few more enemy types I want to get into place first. Oh, and sfx, can't wait to get those it! #gamedev #c64

For no reason whatsoever, I decided to name the modes in my #picotron #gridrunner after ice creams! A bit incongruous with the space-shooter theme but... video games 🤷‍♂️ "popsicle" is a bit of an outlier being an American term but it conveyed exactly what I wanted: beginner mode! #gamedev #c64

Level selection (data based on my #pico8 levels) in place for my #picotron #gridrunner game. This is "vanilla" mode (the power-ups are just tests in this mode at the moment). Can't wait to get some meaty sfx in place! #gamedev #retrogaming #c64 #arcade

Trying a few effects for my #picotron game. Simple stuff. Nobody compares to Jeff Minter for this stuff so I'm not even gonna try 😃. Thinking of having 2 game modes. One, a kinda classic #gridrunner, the other an enhanced version (power-ups, effects etc). #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming #c64

Stackable powerups (e.g., ghost ship + rapid fire) in my #picotron #gridrunner game. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

Poison pods make the centipede segments bounce around the screen in my #picotron #gridrunner game. A bit like Matrix I think. Certainly gets the heart racing! Just need to figure out how the pods turn into "poison pods" now. #gamedev #c64 #arcade #retrogaming

Testing out "ghost ships" as a type of power-up. Massive increase in fire-power but pretty fragile! Next, some non-grid enemies. Maybe bouncing segments like Matrix and also some #centipede inspired enemies. #picotron #gamedev #gridrunner

That's the main grid portion of my #picotron #gridrunner game in place, including full-size sprites that look suitably early 80s (to my eyes). Have added some of the nicer touches of the iOS version like flashing pods and flashing/pausing trackers at the sides. Can't wait to add some sfx! #gamedev

#picotron #gridrunner session before work. Firing and variable top-limit line (power-ups or different levels will vary this?). My #pico8 version was limited to the grid but this one will have both grid and non-grid (free roaming?) enemies hence had to re-do bullet logic. #gamedev #retrogaming #c64

Gradually scaling up my #picotron #gridrunner to look more like an early 1980s arcade game. Still many place holders and tiny sprites in there at the but I like the aspect ratio. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

In a bit of a dev slump at the mo so have started porting my #pico8 #gridrunner to #picotron. See if I can build on it. Got the basics over in a single session. Uses cellular automata. No idea if the original did but seems likely since it was so fast! #gamedev

Repurposing my #bomberman #picotron project. Reusing bot logic for enemies (they're a little too brutal at the moment 😂). Will experiment with fixed layouts (everything's been random til now) and see how it pans out. Graphical style a WIP but def want to go for an early 80s vibe. #gamedev

Okay, the bomb-spinning mechanic in my new (not #bomberman) #picotron project has some real potential! Shoot a bomb to spin it. Shoot it again to slide it (if it's still spinning a decent speed). Experimenting with some warp & warp (NES warpman) style visuals. #gamedev

Fave #picotron project so far = wor games: pahammond.itch.io/wor-games Got a decent bombman engine in place but just wasn't feeling it. Too many copied sprites, already so many BM games. Forked the project and am doing something of a mash-up. Also inspired by warp & warp 😍 #gamedev #arcade

Such a thoughtful and inventive Xmas present ❤️❤️❤️. Stranger Things AND Scrabble. Dream. Slight liberty taken with the top row but we just used it and plays great!

Radar Rally Xmas update: pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally Thanks so much to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for a great new map pack included in the update. 4 brand new courses! m.youtube.com/watch?v=laDI... All versions now includes map editor! Also Mac & Linux builds #picotron #arcade #retrogaming

My #picotron #bomberman game is getting pretty hectic now the bots can pick up and throw bombs! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

You can now pick up and throw bombs in my #picotron #bomberman game! Took a bit of working out (watching youtube for reference) but feels great! Thrown bombs wrap & bounce if necessary & can be detonated while in the air. Next thing is to get the bots to throw! #gamedev #retrogaming

Still only passive behaviour for my #bomberman bots in #picotron but they seem to cope (and survive) pretty well with a decent compliment of power-ups! I'll add some aggression when I add the "throw" and "kick" behaviour but they're a challenge to beat, even now! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Pretty happy with my basic #picotron #bomberman bot AI. Now avoids being blown up and dead-ending where possible. Having fun watching the chaos unfold with on-screen debug info. Next thing will be to give them some aggression and a "smart" level. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

#picotron #bomberman. Making power-ups desirable to the bots by using positive scoring and simple paths. Next thing is to stop them getting trapped and blowing themselves up! #gamedev

The primary directive of the bots in my #picotron #bomberman game is to not get blown up. Experimenting (I have no idea what I'm doing) with giving tiles a score (red is negative) and ensuring bots move to a higher score to avoid explosions. Seems like an okay first step! #gamedev #retrogaming

For co-op play in my #bomberman #picotron game, I've decided p2 can wander outside of camera range like spelunky with just an indicator to show where they are. Feels more intuitive than restricting movement or respawning them close to p1. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

Playing about with bonus level ideas for my #picotron #bomberman game. Collect all the coins within a time limit, avoiding explosions from the "countdown blocks". #gamedev #retrogaming

Always intended to have a female main protagonist in my #picotron #bomberman game. Based on Pretty Bomber from various different console versions (SBM3 & Sega), the result is exactly what I wanted! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Scrolling levels added for my #picotron #bomberman game. Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me. #gamedev #retrogaming

My #picotron #bomberman game has had a facelift. I love the simplicity of the NES & PC Engine graphics & also the arcade version. Have "borrowed" some of the tiles etc for now & player sprites are a bit of a mash-up - but I like them. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Feel I'm getting a fairly solid version of #bomberman in place for my next #picotron project. CPU players are something I'll worry about later on. Want to get the single player and co-op basics in place first. #gamedev #retrogaming

Testing out a few power-ups in my #picotron #bomberman game. #gamedev #retrogaming

Adding power-ups to my #picotron #bomberman project. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Next #picotron project? Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished. Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players. #gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade

Visiting the UK (forgot how grey autumn was over here!) and hundred up reading a late birthday present from my sister. Absolutely loving “Arcade Game Typography”. Will definitely try to incorporate some fancier fonts into my next #pocotron project, whatever that might be!

This is Radar Rally on #picotron by myself AND @gentspixelclub.bsky.social 🎉

Radar Rally, my take on games like #rallyx is now live! pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally Can be played online or downloaded to play locally. A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game. #gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8

Quick update on my #picotron game "Radar Rally" which is based on #rallyx. With the help of @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, this is just about done. Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

My #RallyX inspired game, Radar Rally has been a WIP for over 5 months (ever since @gentspixelclub.bsky.social mentioned it)! Finally has #chiptune title music. Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Haven't posted an update on my #picotron #rallyx inspired game - Radar Rally - in ages. Work on it has been sporadic but it's getting there, thanks to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks! #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

I'll wait for the reviews of the #gamercard but, on the surface, "take my money!" www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!

Very excited to have the #switch2. Thanks @ebgamesau.bsky.social Napier! Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱

This x 100. Biggest external influence on my upbringing by far. Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂

After a brief test of a solid radar for #picotron Radar Rally, I've reverted to transparent again but with smaller icons with an outline. This should now be visible whatever the mode or colour scheme. Thanks for quick feedback @minionsoft.bsky.social #gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx

Trying a solid background for the radar in #picotron Radar Rally. This is necessary in "rat race" mode otherwise you can't see the cars but thinking of adopting it everywhere (at worst, an option). Just that much clearer! @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments? #gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming

How much can I pack into my #picotron Radar Rally map editor?? Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂). #gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming

Made a few Radar Rally changes based on great feedback from @gentspixelclub.bsky.social including the ability to make the chasers go into "flee" mode at the start of a level for a few seconds. #picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx

Custom map colours for #picotron Radar Rally. Also simplified the radar so not picking conflicting colours is essential for readability. #gamedev #picotron #arcade #rallyx #retrogaming

"Rat Race" mode added to #picotron Radar Rally, instead of just being a power-up. Getting a few sfx in place and sketching out a really annoying version of 3 blind mice! #gamedev #rallyx #radarratrace #c64

Wrapping mazes added for #picotron Radar Rally. Means you can add #pacman style tunnels! Thanks again @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for the suggestion! #gamedev

#picotron Radar Rally map editor coming along nicely. Have added in a "Radar Rat Race" power-up that turns flags into cheese (why not? 🤣) and doubles the scores. Also optimised large maps which ran a bit jittery. #gamedev #retrogaming #rallyx #arcade