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YouTube video by Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Fire & Ice RGX - NES Code Crash Course Panel with Grayson Wendell

In case you missed it, or fell asleep during it, our NES Code Crash Course talk from Fire & Ice RGX 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check it out and start your NES journey today.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5...

github.com/grendell/gam...

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro

YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games Super MAGFest 2026 Talamh Domhain Montage

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

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The results for the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! 🏆

🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games

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!

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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. 😁

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...

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

Hey, we're in San Francisco. 🙂 Are you planning on attending SGX? It will be our first time there.

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! 😁

#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro

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.

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/...

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! 🥳

The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...

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!

It’s 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...

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!

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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

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

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

Congratulations to all the finalists! The showcase looks absolutely stacked this year, and we are extremely honored to be included in this amazing lineup! 🤩

The #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? 🎮

Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...

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 soon™! 👀

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...

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...

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

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

YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games Maze Genie (Game Genie Game Mini-Jam Entry)

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!

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📣 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

@johnriggs.bsky.social any ideas? 🙂