The Year Wrapped for #GBDK & #ZGB! 2025, another good year for releases! Here's a browse of #GameBoy, #NES & #SMS/#GameGear games people made with #GBDK2020. Check out the gallery & give some a try, most free to download & play. gbdk-2020.github.io/gbdk-2020-ga... #indiedev #retrogaming #retrodev

Thanks to everyone from the #GameBoy community this year for the encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2026 will be the year Fall from Space is finally released and after around four years of development, I can't wait!

Thanks to everyone from the #GameBoy community this year for the encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2026 will be the year Fall from Space is finally released and after around four years of development, I can't wait!

Ralph McQuarrie's cover art detail for Mike Shupp's With Fate Conspire (1985) #scifi #sciencefiction #books #art

Fall from Space and its demo have been updated to use the wonderful Camera Plus plugin by @kirbyking186.bsky.social, which has given the game a substantial performance boost over my previous janky solution! Download for your #Gameboy over on @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

Fall from Space and its demo have been updated to use the wonderful Camera Plus plugin by @kirbyking186.bsky.social, which has given the game a substantial performance boost over my previous janky solution! Download for your #Gameboy over on @itch.io – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

Yet another Dev blog! Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests. joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #GameBoy

Yet another Dev blog! Save game scumming, combat refinements and additional quests. joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... #GameBoy

Another Dev Blog and another demo update. joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp... TLDR: difficulty modes have been added to Fall from Space! #GameBoy

For anyone using the GB Sans typeface in their projects, I've pushed out an updated version (Italic weight updated), notes here and free download – joelj.itch.io/gbs-sans/dev... Available in: - Regular - Italic - Small caps - Mini

Thrilling posts from the archive...Variables! With only 768 total (and locals count too!) you gotta' remember... Reuse! Recycle! Repurpose! Resplendent! #gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev gbstudiocentral.com/tips/variabl...

Rolling out a few updates to the Fall from Space #Gameboy Demo, minor bug fixes as well as improvements, download over on Itch – joelj.itch.io/fall-from-sp...

Still got it! It’s a great update, love the new colour graphics!

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...

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

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

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...

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!