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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · 17d

Looks like a beautiful day! 😃
#c64 #games #gamedev #pixelart #retrogaming

All pixels set with love by John Henderson

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · 27d

We just adopted a hare! 🤩
#c64 #games #gamedev #pixelart #retrogaming

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Aug 21

Sam's Journey and many other great #C64 games can be played at #gamescom 2025 at the stand of @protovision64.bsky.social! 😃
#games #8bit #retrogaming #homebrew #gamedev

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Aug 21

Sam's Journey spotted at #gamescom 2025! Thanks to @retrospiel.bsky.social for having our little hero at their stand! 😃
#games #8bit #nes #RetroGaming #homebrew #gamedev

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Aug 2

Looks a bit like one, but isn't! 🙂

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Aug 2

New toy arrived from the hardware manufacturer. Can't wait to play with it! 🤩
#C64 #gamedev #homebrew #retrogaming

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Jun 7

Found on an old 5.25" disk: a Knights of Bytes logo draft from the early 90s. Isn't it charming? Maybe we should use it one day... #c64 #retrogaming #pixelart

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you very much for spreading the word! 🙂

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Jun 6

Missed the first batch of Sam's Journey on the #NES? Sebastian Bach of @polyplay.bsky.social just set up a campaign at Indiegogo to collect funds for a second run! 😃
www.indiegogo.com/projects/sam...
#games #homebrew #RETROGAMING #platformer #8bit

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Jun 6

Congrats, mission accomplished! 🥳

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Feb 21

One last unit of Sam's Journey (Standard Edition, NES, PAL) available at @dragonboxshop.bsky.social! Interested? Click here:
dragonbox.de/en/games-for...
#NES #homebrew #RETROGAMING #platformer #8bit

Sam's Journey (NES, PAL)

A cool new platformer for your NES!

dragonbox.de

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Feb 18

A very comprehensive review of our #homebrew #retrogaming #platformer Sam's Journey, including a comparison of its versions on the #C64 and the #NES, and an interesting take on platform games in general. Knightly thanks, very much appreciated! 😃 #samsjourney #8bit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTW...

This NES/C64 Platformer Should Have Been Impossible - In-Depth Review

YouTube video by Gaming Pal Ollie

www.youtube.com

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Dec 23

Season's Greetings · C64 Style · The Knights of Bytes wish you all a pleasant time with a lot of Retro-Gaming! 🙂🕹
#c64 #homebrew #retrogaming #games #gamedev

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Dec 15

Thank you very much for your comment! 🤩 I guess we'll never know the answer on that question, but fortunately, people can buy our game on the current market for just 2 figures! 😉

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Dec 13

Our Sam's Journey release trailer hasn't been linked on Bluesky yet. Let's change that! 🙂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsBn...
#samsjourney #nes #nintendo #famicom #8bit #games #videogames #retrogaming #homebrew #trailer

Sam's Journey (NES) · Release Trailer

YouTube video by Knights of Bytes

www.youtube.com

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Dec 12

The first batch of Sam's Journey on the #NES is running out! Are you planning to put a fancy box on your shelf? Then don't hesitate and get the cool Standard Edition or the even cooler Ultimate Edition! 🕹️
www.polyplay.xyz/search/?lang...
#nintendo #famicom #ファミコン #8bit #games #retrogaming #homebrew

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Dec 10

Wow, we have exactly 64 followers on Bluesky! Could that be a sign?? Thank you all for your support! 🙂
#c64 #nes #games #retrogaming #homebrew #8bit

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Nov 3

Sam's Journey on the #NES gave @johnriggs.bsky.social some Kid Chameleon vibes. That's not a bad thing to say about a new #platform #game! 😃
Thanks for having our Sam in your video, John. Very much appreciated! 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxrt...
#retrogaming #homebrew

Sam's Journey for NES gave me Kid Chameleon Vibes

YouTube video by JohnRiggs

www.youtube.com

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Oct 31

Love #NES #games and looking for a #Halloween bargain?
Sam's Journey is the perfect pick for the occasion! With his various power costumes, Sam can even be a vampire!
Grab your copy of our award-winning #platformer at a 45% discount! 🎃
knightsofbytes.itch.io/samsjourney-...
#homebrew #retrogaming

Sam's Journey (NES) by Knights of Bytes

A Brand-New Epic NES Platform Adventure

knightsofbytes.itch.io

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Apr 19

As of today, poly⁠.⁠play have already shipped 250 units of Sam's Journey for the NES worldwide! 🤩
Want a copy for your collection? Get it here: www.polyplay.xyz/search/?lang...
#nes #nintendo #famicom #ファミコン #gamedev #nesdev #games #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit #homebrew
@polyplay.bsky.social

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Apr 18

In February, we submitted the Sam's Journey NES Gold Master to our partner and retrogaming publisher poly⁠.⁠play for reproduction and distribution! 🤩
www.polyplay.xyz/search/?lang...
#nes #nintendo #famicom #ファミコン #gamedev #nesdev #games #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit #homebrew

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Apr 18

Sam's Journey on the #NES! A brand-new scrolling platform #game with huge levels to be explored, hidden items to be found and secret passages to be discovered. More info at: www.knightsofbytes.games/samsjourney/... #samsjourney #nintendo #famicom #ファミコン #8bit #homebrew #retrogaming

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Knights of Bytes @knightsofbytes.bsky.social · Apr 15

Do you like #games about Mediterranean plumbers, ever-hungry shape-shifters or barrel-tossing monkeys? Then you might enjoy Sam's Journey on the #NES as well! 🙂
www.knightsofbytes.games/samsjourney/...
#nintendo #famicom #ファミコン #homebrew #RETROGAMING #videogames #gamedev #nesdev

Sam's Journey (NES) · Sam heading for some gems in the Green Hills

Sam's Journey (NES) · Space Sam jumping over an abyss in the Underground

Sam's Journey (NES) · Pirate Sam dealing with some creatures under deck.

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