Look, I don't like to complain on here, but I'm confused, slightly annoyed, and just really, really tired. Etsy takes *puts on reading glasses* 6.5% of order total (excludes taxes, includes shipping) + 3% + 25¢. That's $6-7 per game. (cont.)

I'd like to dedicate this achievement to a misspent youth. #MortalKombat

I sorely lack the requisite skills to participate in #zombieskulltober, but I wanted to throw in a qualifying screenshot from my upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter, The Halls of Talamh Domhain. Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez #nesdev #indiegames

I do not understand how ANYONE in their right mind can depend on any "information" coming out of AI. #Google #Gemini just informed me that I first publicly demoed my latest game in 2020 and fabricated forum accounts and posts as supporting evidence. 😳

As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!

It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀

SFO: Take an #NES and 7 carts out of my carry-on, still receive a full manual search by TSA. PDX: Leave the NES and 10+ carts in my carry-on, no additional screening required. 😆

I just asked Google Gemini to find a quote from 2008 that I vaguely remember. It eventually FABRICATED a quote, denied fabricating it, and then continued to blame link rot for its inability to provide a source after several bad links. THIS. IS. TERRIFYING.

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! 😅

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

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

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

There's a new version of #GearsOfWar? Say no more.

Does anyone have experience applying for Switch access in the Nintendo developer portal? I applied four weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Just wondering if this is typical or if I should try to follow up.

I was told I couldn't save it. 😭

📢Important Update: Temporary Suspension of Orders to the USA

The gatekeeping in the Raspberry Pi community is off the charts. I fully admit I'm clueless when it comes to hardware modifications, but still only receive memes and mockery in response to a specific and clearly-stated question. I just don't get it. Spreading knowledge is not zero sum.

I've seen the first episode of #AlienEarth! As a long-time super-fan of the Alien universe, I really enjoyed all the details and little nods. I may have left with a few fan theories as well. 🤐 Definitely looking forward to seeing where the series goes.

I love the dystopian vibes exuding from this poster hanging in the rotting corpse that was once the Westfield mall in downtown San Francisco. It feels like something you'd encounter on a wall in a post-apocalyptic video game.

If you see this, quote this post with a title screen that's iconic to you.

Met one half of @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social at CAX, who has impeccable taste. They're making NES games on actual carts that play on NES hardware. Check their work out!

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

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

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

I'll be at this show, too. First time in the area. Definitely looking forward to it!

Unexpected @effinbirds.com in Heretic

Hosting a panel about programming NES games in assembly, Grayson Wendell ( @grendell.bsky.social) will be a Special Guest at this summer’s Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...

A Story of Love and Heartbreak in #Bloodborne: imgur.com/a/story-of-l...

I hate this race to the bottom we've created with video game pricing: "$10? Ugh, it should be $5." "$5? Ugh, it should be $1." "$1? Ugh, it should be free." "It's free? Ugh, why can't people just make real games?"

My resolve to not wear shirts with expletives has finally met its match. Somewhere, Pandora's box creeks open.

Finally achieved mahjong rank 1 in Kurohyou 2 (the second Yakuza/Like a Dragon game for PSP) using TeamK4L's English patch. What a great implementation of riichi mahjong. That said, I may take a few days off of playing now. 😅

Cleric Beast #bloodborne #fantasyart #illustration

Has anyone, in the history of the Internet, intentionally opted-in for their information to be sold?

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

Final testing is complete; launch is imminent! 😅 #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI

We had a fun time at #ECCC this past weekend. If you're curious, you can read about our recap here: empressemily.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/e...

My white whale of merchandise will always be the F-Zero Machine Collections because I'd have to sell my limbs to get these. But damn, they're cool.

Something looms on the horizon... #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

I preordered Metroid Prime 4 on Amazon on June 16, 2017. Today, they finally cancelled my preorder. End of an era. 😢

Introducing The Halls of Talamh Domhain, a new NES homebrew Dungeon Looter by Sleepy Bits Games. Leveraging 6502 assembly and the MMC3 mapper, this game is fully compatible with original NES hardware, FPGA systems, and emulators. Coming next year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFh... #NES #IndieGameDev

Physical copies of Rainbow Catcher are finally back in stock, just in time to bring back those Christmas morning memories to the retro gamers in your life. ❤️ www.etsy.com/listing/1599... #NES #homebrew #IndieGameDev