The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version! Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now. & if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

Experience the 1990s world of dial-up Bulletin Board Systems, solve a small town mystery and explore a lush world in this gbc game backed by lofi hiphop and midwestern emo inspired soundtrack. beatscribe.itch.io/gbbbs95 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuFL... #gbcompo25 #gameboy #pixelart #8bit #chiptune

J′ai commencé à faire un blog/site pour parler homebrew GB/GBC. J'ai eu du mal à trouver de la curation en arrivant dans ce milieu et du coup je voulais partager la curation que je fais pour moi même et le rendre plus accesible pour le découvrir ce milieu très riche. www.gbrew.fr

The Fall from Space demo has been updated to... a more recent version! Download the #GameBoy ROM and explore a planet in the star system now. & if you're especially bored, read a typically rambling dev blog with updates on the games development – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina. ...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere? #FallFromSpace #GameBoy

Self Simulated is so full of glitches,... some walls just doesn't work at all! Weird what you can find there. Like this robot, which seems to be a bit lost 🤖 Featuring @joelj.bsky.social "Fall From Space", a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy. #gameboycolor

You never really know who you’re going to bump into in the shady back alleys of Terra Mächina. ...I’m sure I recognise this robot from somewhere? #FallFromSpace #GameBoy

I've been secretly working on a new game that just dropped and you can order it today! It's a story focused puzzle exploration game that takes place on an interstellar spaceship. modretro.com/products/fir... @modretro.bsky.social #gamedev #gameboy #chromatic

Physical copies of Self Simulated are available now — and I’m beyond excited! Discover what happened… and why your mind is trapped inside a robot body, in this precision platformer for all GBC handhelds. Get yours: modretro.com/products/sel... #gameboy #gbstudio

With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

I can now tick off 'add bouncy mushrooms' from the list. #GameBoy #GBStudio #retrogaming #indiedev

Preview of another track from FFS, really love how the OST adds to the atmosphere of this gorgeous game

I can now tick off 'add bouncy mushrooms' from the list. #GameBoy #GBStudio #retrogaming #indiedev

I managed to shave 40k off the Fall from Space ROM size by rewriting a single custom script (responsible for displaying location names), that’s a good amount of additional content that can be fit in. A reminder of just how much space code takes up! #GameBoy #GBStudio #IndieDev

With the majority of the Fall from Space RPG, story and various endings in place now I'm currently working on action levels. Here's a preview of the new 'look ahead' camera which should help with some of the trickier jumps. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

Currently working on a village on the planet of Urthona, to house the tiny, chasable locals (which also required a mini font creating for them to speak in). #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

It's not exactly Starfield... However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call. #Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame

Some WIP. Also, why do boss patterns take so long to make? #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

Stumbled on this, thanks @johnbunday.bsky.social for recording a play through of the (now out of date) Fall from Space demo on a #Gameboy. 



It shows a couple pain points where I could better sign post what to do. This is so valuable, particularly as a solo dev! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4eD...

Some WIP. Also, why do boss patterns take so long to make? #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

I’m pleased to confirm—despite no one enquiring—yes, Fall from Space may work surprisingly well on your E-Ink device! (I actually like how it handles the palette, it’s how I remember my #GameBoy Pocket looking). Download the demo for your E-Reader today! joelj.itch.io #gbstudio

👀 Fall from Space update. #Gameboy

Visit strange worlds in Fall from Space for your #Gameboy! WIP market on the ocean planet of Los, making liberal use of the scanline fx plugin and a few other tricks to hopefully give a 'you're underwater' impression. #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

Working on a new enemy/platform for some Fall from Space action areas. Hit it on the underside take damage, destroy it and miss a potentially useful bouncy platform (tiles and sprites WIP). #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

It's been a while since the last one, so here's a new, rambling dev blog with updates on the progress of Fall from Space – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #Gameboy #IndieGameDev

Working on a new enemy/platform for some Fall from Space action areas. Hit it on the underside take damage, destroy it and miss a potentially useful bouncy platform (tiles and sprites WIP). #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

I’ve added this NPC to a shopping district on the Machine World, where you'll (occasionally) catch them coming out of its various establishments. You're free to accost them and hear their thoughts. #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiedev

Sweating a little bit on the ROM usage here. Large level backgrounds taking up a lot of space, I'll try and squeeze in as much content as I can, but it's going to be tight and there are likely some tough decisions that will need to be made! #GBstudio devs with space saving tips feel free to share!

Pixel art on a CRT? I need to learn how to knit.

I started work on a Fall from Space prototype (having written a story & game outline), at the end of 2021. Anyway, here's a few old clips I just dug up from around then. 1. A pretty terrible looking player sprite trying out the then new ability to have it larger than 16x16px

"Tales of Monsterland DX is a truly lovely game" plus a chef's kiss, what a great review from 8bitjoystick! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYIq...

Games came in todaaaay. Absolutely amazing quality! @modretro.bsky.social @spacebotdev.bsky.social @joelj.bsky.social

Visit strange worlds in Fall from Space for your #Gameboy! WIP market on the ocean planet of Los, making liberal use of the scanline fx plugin and a few other tricks to hopefully give a 'you're underwater' impression. #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

Thanks to everyone for your support and motivation this year. The shares, likes, positive and critical feedback & inspiring games, developers and articles. Wishing everyone in the #Gameboy and #GBStudio community a happy Christmas and an awesome 2025.

2024 is almost over! We got In The Dark 2 physically sold in retro Gamestop locations across the US, which is crazy. Though it has been a challenging year, there’s still much to be grateful for. I also want to celebrate the amazing work of others. Here are my Top 5 favorite games this year:🧵

To know me is to know I love old school platforming games and this right here is a fun one. Still working on the jumping mechanics and the back dash but another reason to own a Chromatic. Coolest looking cart ever and love the spotlight on the creator in the manual from @joelj.bsky.social games!

It is a stunning soundtrack, it really nails (and improves on) the atmosphere I was looking for. Can’t wait to share more tracks from it, here’s the title theme to start – youtu.be/MXowpUmrXuU?...

Just had a rather gnarly set of #GameBoyAdvance games delivered. According to Google, the correct term for this would be a ‘kettle of Hawks’.

I've updated the GBS Sans typeface with a new mini variant, if it'd be of use to anyone, you can grab a copy of it here – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans It now has Regular, Italics, Small Caps and Mini weights to mix and match in dialogue boxes in #gbstudio 3 & upwards. #GameBoy

It's not exactly Starfield... However space travel is implemented in Fall from Space (needs a little polish). Visit strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilisations! or just try and land on the sun, it's your call. #Gameboy #gbstudio #IndieDev #retrogaming #indiegame

This is super cool! : youtu.be/SlS3FOmKUbE?...

Dev time well spent? Creating a bunch of scripts for Fall from Space just so I could add harmless caterpillars to a planet. You can of course just run them over, but it'll rack up your ‘bugs-squashed’ count and maybe more... #Gameboy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev

I’m pleased to confirm—despite no one enquiring—yes, Fall from Space may work surprisingly well on your E-Ink device! (I actually like how it handles the palette, it’s how I remember my #GameBoy Pocket looking). Download the demo for your E-Reader today! joelj.itch.io #gbstudio

The pre-production boxed Tales of Monsterland DX looks awesome, really pleased with how it’s turned out. (You can pre-order a copy over at talesofmonsterland.com!) Free 16x16px player sprite charm! #gameboy #gbstudio #indiedev #retrogaming

Showcasing four locations from Fall from Space for the #GameBoy. A store in a ruined wasteland. Deep under the ocean of a water planet. Exploring an alien forest and visiting a bustling machine world metropolis. Try the demo here! – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming

I've updated the GBS Sans typeface with a new mini variant, if it'd be of use to anyone, you can grab a copy of it here – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans It now has Regular, Italics, Small Caps and Mini weights to mix and match in dialogue boxes in #gbstudio 3 & upwards. #GameBoy

If you haven't tried Fall from Space for the #GameBoy yet, the demo just received a big overhaul—so it'd be an excellent time! A rambling devblog on what's changed & why! – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... The (now out of date!) trailer – www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P2g... #indiegame #retrogaming

Currently working on a village on the planet of Urthona, to house the tiny, chasable locals (which also required a mini font creating for them to speak in). #GameBoy #gbstudio #indiegame #retrogaming #indiedev