Sleepy Bits Games
@sleepybitsgames.bsky.social
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We make retro-styled Android and NES games!
https://sleepybits.com
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Check out the development update for The Halls of Talamh Domhain! This upcoming
#NES
#homebrew
Dungeon Looter from Sleepy Bits Games will have a hands-on demo all weekend at Fire & Ice RGX. We hope to see you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-...
#nesdev
#indiegames
fireicergx.com
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The Halls of Talamh Domhain Development Update
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-zaZ-hrQ
7 months ago
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The Halls of Talamh Domhain was recently selected as a
@magfest.org
#IndieRetro
#Homebrew
Showcase Finalist, and the players showed up! Want in on the action? Be sure to join us for an upcoming convention as we continue development. Hope to see you there!
youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
#NES
#indiegames
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Super MAGFest 2026 Talamh Domhain Montage
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
3 days ago
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Mega Cat Studios
5 days ago
The results for the
#SuperMAGFest2026
Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! ๐ ๐ Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC ๐จ Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion ๐น๏ธ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft ๐ฎ Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival
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We're headed to
@magfest.org
this week for the
#IndieRetro
#Homebrew
Showcase, and we're bringing these shiny new demo carts of The Halls of Talamh Domhain! If you're in the National Harbor area, be sure to stop by, say hello, and give the game a try. Hope to see you there!
#NES
#nesdev
#indiegames
11 days ago
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Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their
#SacGamersExpo
with us! We hope the Enhancement Chips talk was informative and entertaining. ๐ In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project:
github.com/grendell/mmc...
27 days ago
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We're easy to find all weekend at
#SacGamersExpo
! Come by and check out our games, including a new build of The Halls of Talamh Domhain. Hope to see everyone at the show!
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
#IndieRetro
29 days ago
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Our panel for
#SacGamersExpo
, "Enhancement Chips: How Nintendo Cartridges Leveled Up" is currently up to 50 images, 12 videos, and 8 slides of assembly code. I think it's safe to say we're not holding back on this one! ๐
#NES
#SNES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
#IndieRetro
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about 1 month ago
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Gamers Heroes
about 1 month ago
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer
@grendell.bsky.social
will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
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Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Grayson Wendell
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
https://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/sac-gamers-expo-2025-welcomes-special-guest-grayson-wendell/
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Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their
@fanexposf.bsky.social
with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! ๐ฅณ The updated slides have also been added to the sample project:
github.com/grendell/gam...
about 2 months ago
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Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during
@fanexposf.bsky.social
! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there!
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about 2 months ago
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Sean Robinson
about 2 months ago
Itโs here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by
@supernatetendo.bsky.social
, 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheScrobinsStore
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I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at
#FanExpo
SF in just a few short weeks!
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
#IndieRetro
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2 months ago
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What's this?! In celebration of our next
#NES
game being selected as a finalist in the
#SuperMAGFest2026
Indie Retro
#Homebrew
Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev
#indiegames
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MAGFest 2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Celebration by Sleepy Bits Games
A bundle by Sleepy Bits Games, $10.00 for Rainbow Catcher, Old Oak Lane
https://itch.io/s/167402/magfest-2026-indie-retro-homebrew-showcase-celebration
2 months ago
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Two big announcements today: The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a
@magfest.org
#SuperMAGFest2026
Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist! The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett in issue 31 of
@pixeladdict.bsky.social
which is available now!
#NES
#nesdev
#homebrew
2 months ago
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Congratulations to all the finalists! The showcase looks absolutely stacked this year, and we are extremely honored to be included in this amazing lineup! ๐คฉ
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2 months ago
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Mega Cat Studios
2 months ago
The
#SuperMAGFest2026
Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? ๐ฎ Check them out:
bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
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We just confirmed a technical talk in November, have already committed to one in December, and applied for yet another in March. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements and more details soonโข! ๐
2 months ago
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Retro Gamer
3 months ago
The latest issue features the Banjo-Kazooie series on the cover and is on sale now. Grab it in stores or directly from us
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Retro Gamer
3 months ago
The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features. Banjo-Kazooie Operation Wolf Th Great Escape Lumines: Puzzle Fusion Steve Jarratt kill.switch 8-bit jobs Magicland 2 Sonic 2 Burning Rangers And more Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Thanks to everyone who took some time out of their
@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social
weekend to come and hang out! I think we had a great turn out, engaging conversations, and even came together to solve some equipment hiccups! ๐
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3 months ago
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Headed to
@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social
this weekend? Are you a part of the
#NES
development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made? Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge
#prge2025
#nesdev
#homebrew
3 months ago
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Headed to
@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social
this weekend? Are you a part of the
#NES
development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made? Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge
#prge2025
#nesdev
#homebrew
3 months ago
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RetroGamingExpo.com
3 months ago
Best Of PRGE 2025 part 1: We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the US-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with guests, exhibits, The Warp Zone lounge and special events! Get your tickets at
tinyurl.com/3km56wbt
#prge
#prge2025
#retrogaming
#NES
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Anyone else planning on participating in the NesDev's Game Genie Game mini-jam? I had a lot of fun with my entry, Maze Genie. Check it out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_D...
Game jam thread:
forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES
#gamejam
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
#IndieRetro
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Maze Genie (Game Genie Game Mini-Jam Entry)
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_DsY4d76g
4 months ago
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We've never been to
@magfest.org
(in our defense, it's almost 3000 miles away), but we hope to change that in 2026!
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
#IndieRetro
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4 months ago
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Mega Cat Studios
5 months ago
๐ฃ Calling all
#homebrew
game developers! The
#IndieRetro
Homebrew Showcase on
#SuperMAGFest
is looking for your incredible creations! Join the celebration and submit your game here:
bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026
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Going a bit grass roots here: who'd like to see some technical
#NES
content at
#prge
this year for the 40th anniversary?
#homebrew
panels,
#nesdev
meetups, something even cooler?! Let's show them there's
#indiegame
interest out there and make this happen!
@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social
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5 months ago
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6 months ago
My moment of nostalgia is here - could not resist this beautiful cartridge from
@sleepybitsgames.bsky.social
at
#cax2025
! If youโre here, stop by their booth on the second floor and try out their games! Check out the hidden market in the demo, canโt wait to try the jambalaya when itโs ready!
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Spoiler alert! Want to see an exclusive sneak peek of the makeshift marketplace in Talamh Domhain? Then you'll have to come by our booth this weekend at California Extreme! Hope to see you there.
#CAX
#CAX2025
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
6 months ago
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Headed to California Extreme next weekend? Be Sure to drop by our booth for hands-on
#NES
demos (including an updated sneak peek of The Halls of Talamh Domhain), and come with all your burning questions for the indie games panel!
caextreme.org/guest-speake...
#cax2025
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
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Guest Speakers & Live Music - California Extreme
2025 Guest Speaker List Exact schedule TBD Steve Ritchie Pinball icon and renowned story teller Steve Ritchie will join us to tell tales of his time making pinball machines. He'll start off with "Earl...
https://caextreme.org/guest-speakers/
6 months ago
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MRW someone comes to try out an original game at our booth. Original image:
www.reddit.com/r/painting/c...
7 months ago
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Check out the development update for The Halls of Talamh Domhain! This upcoming
#NES
#homebrew
Dungeon Looter from Sleepy Bits Games will have a hands-on demo all weekend at Fire & Ice RGX. We hope to see you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-...
#nesdev
#indiegames
fireicergx.com
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The Halls of Talamh Domhain Development Update
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-zaZ-hrQ
7 months ago
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Available now! Old Oak Lane is a brand new, bone-chilling NES horror visual novel featuring over 450 story events and more than 10 endings. Check out our latest game today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cd...
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
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Old Oak Lane โ New NES Horror
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cdEZSlAgw
10 months ago
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Available now! Old Oak Lane is a brand new, bone-chilling NES horror visual novel featuring over 450 story events and more than 10 endings. Check out our latest game today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cd...
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
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Old Oak Lane โ New NES Horror
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cdEZSlAgw
10 months ago
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Final testing is complete; launch is imminent! ๐
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
10 months ago
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Something looms on the horizon...
#NES
#homebrew
#nesdev
#indiegames
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