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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11d

Wow man, congrats! The game looks wild!! Wishlisted for sure!

Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 11d

This game is super fun. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a quick, pick-up-n-play puzzle platformer. The ROM is included.

TIP: Press select on level intro to pick a level (there is no SAVE functionality)

Kannoゲーム開発本部 @kannodevelop.bsky.social · Sep 10

🟥🟦 Use red & blue tricks to clear each stage!
✨Completely new 8-bit puzzle action game
Midnight Yammy: 8-Bit Trickster Show
Steam version launching on September 17, 2025!

Includes .nes ROM NES-compatible systems

🔽 Check out the Steam store page
store.steampowered.com/app/3807470/

Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show on Steam

The elusive bunny thief, Midnight Yammy, is here to steal the show on a stage full of magic tricks! Erase blocks, slip through ceilings, switch platforms — and let your wits guide you through this sim...

store.steampowered.com

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 19d

Great video showing off the homebrew section of Gamescom 2025! Apparently, Witch n' Wiz for the Genesis was there and I didn't even know, haha!

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

retrospiel.com @ retro gaming area // Gamescom 2025

YouTube video by retrospiel

www.youtube.com

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 22d

Air Hockey on the NES and it feels *really* good. Kind of blown away by this one. Check it out!

bthacker.itch.io/air-hockey-n...

Air Hockey - NES Black Box by bthacker

Air Hockey for the NES!

bthacker.itch.io

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 26d

These guys are always pushing the limits of #NESDev! Looks amazing!

And I'm told you can export a working NES ROM!

Morphcat Games @morphcat.bsky.social · 26d

Coming soon: Micro Mages MAKER! 🧙‍♀️🔨

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3907760/...

Wishlist if you'd like to support us and not miss the release <3 Thanks! #NES #NESdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 27d

Looks great! Nice work!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · 28d

Are there any NES games with visual effects, or hardware quirks, you'd like me to break down in detail next?

Drop a comment or screenshot below! Extra points if it’s something accessible without me spending hours in the game. 😉 #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 12

I actually plan to have a kid mode as well, which will make the player super overpowered.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 12

Check out this great new Retro PRINT magazine: Retronomicon Quarterly, by @readrq.bsky.social !

It's got a huge focus on homebrew games, so it's worth a look! #nesdev

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Reposted by Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev)

Kannoゲーム開発本部 @kannodevelop.bsky.social · Sep 10

🟥🟦 Use red & blue tricks to clear each stage!
✨Completely new 8-bit puzzle action game
Midnight Yammy: 8-Bit Trickster Show
Steam version launching on September 17, 2025!

Includes .nes ROM NES-compatible systems

🔽 Check out the Steam store page
store.steampowered.com/app/3807470/

Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show on Steam

The elusive bunny thief, Midnight Yammy, is here to steal the show on a stage full of magic tricks! Erase blocks, slip through ceilings, switch platforms — and let your wits guide you through this sim...

store.steampowered.com

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

No 16kb is the size of the program on the GG controlling the code input screen, I assume. I'm not actually sure how the codes are saved. Must be some RAM somewhere.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Metroid-inspired REPUGNANT BOUNTY from
@starlab.bsky.social is available again in physical form for the Game Boy Color!

Preorders end in 30 days! #gbdev

homebrew-factory.com/game-boy/160...

Repugnant Bounty

Metroidvania. Action Platformer.

homebrew-factory.com

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

That's what I said!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

I might have to power through it. I really did LOVE season one.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Season 1 was one of my all time favorites. The tone change for Season 2 killed it for me. Couldn't even get through it.

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just change "Official" to "Unofficial" and call it a day :)

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm not sure how to do that, but if you feel like taking a crack at it, I'd be happy to host it!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Did you know you could technically run a game on the Game Genie itself? There's a #nesdev GAME JAM for just that!

Use the super limited built in graphics of the Game Genie, and fit into the 16KB of ROM space, and you're good to go!

forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

The "upgrade" is that is higher resolution now!

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 9

PSA #nesdev:

@4mhzes.bsky.social has upgraded the "Official Homebrew Seal" image I released a while back and feature on my games.

Anyone is free to use it without credit. It's not "official" in any way. Talk to a lawyer if you are concerned about legality.👮‍♂️

www.matthughson.com/2022/05/17/n...

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Oh, are you talking about the *rappelling* sections? That's very different from parasailing 😅

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 8

The game has parasailing!? I don't think I ever made it past the sniper or first person section (which ever came later)

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ammo System is in! 💥🔫

Here's the design I came up with:

* 3 bullets
* Successful hits don't use ammo
* 1 bullet reloads after 5 seconds of not firing
* Additional bullets reload after 1 more second

The goal is to reduce bullet spam, but also reward skilled play #nesdev

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Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 8

I explain it all 😉 just continue down the thread.

Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Sep 7

Glad you liked it!