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Nathan Tolbert

@bitethechili.com

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I'm making new games for the NES and other retro systems, find my NESdev and other games at https://www.bitethechili.com Also stuff about board games, Jesus, being a dad, and whatever else I feel like.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 2d

I listened to what it said about Witch n Wiz, and came to the conclusion that this is AI generated slop.

It also says "This game is simple, tense, and addictive" about Full Quiet. Simple!? 😂

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 15d

If you compare what you're doing with the sum of everything out in the world, you'll just be discouraged.

Decide why you're making the games you're making. Tune out the world, create what you want to create. Don't compare or worry about what everyone else is doing. That's the only way to stay sane.

Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 19d

I made the switch a few years ago and never looked back.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · 19d

Spent the week working on polishing up the water/swimming area of my work-in-progress NES adventure game Halcyon.

#nesdev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Aug 21

That's 50% of the time I've spent on Halcyon....
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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Aug 15

That's the best feeling to finally have it recorded!

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Skyboy Games @skyboygames.com · Aug 11

Hey y'all!

ROMs of my NES homebrew games are on sale on itch until the end of the month.

Get them all for less than $5 and help fund new projects, including our NES JRPG, Even Goblins Fall In Love.

itch.io/s/158466/sky...

#indienes #gamedev #homebrew #retrogame #nes #nesdev #indieretro

Skyboy Games NES Game Sale by Skyboy Games

A bundle by Skyboy Games, $4.50 for Orphea, FIRE AND RESCUE, Gunhawk

itch.io

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Aug 13

Bah, uploaded the video incorrectly. Here's video.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Aug 12

Working on the Frozen Caves area in my upcoming NES adventure game Halcyon.

My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas.

#NESDev

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Jun 8

Enjoyed meeting folks at Illinois Game Con this past weekend. Thank you for stopping by!

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Apr 18

I've never figured out how to do a NDS cartridge release.

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨 The Homebrew Factory by @brokestudio.bsky.social is now live!

This new service makes it super easy for NES devs to launch their physical NES editions with just a few clicks. Time to get your games out there! 😍☕️

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 21

But sometimes you have to get out and explore on foot...

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 21

That first on in particular looks really great. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 21

By "balance" do you mean be able to see the rotation better? or something else?

(Just interested in understanding the feedback as we continue to improve things)

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 21

Me too, Jordan, Me too.

I first had the idea for it in 2005....

Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 20

A metroid/blaster master mashup is exactly what it is. :-) It's called Halcyon and has been in development for a number of years now, but it's been slow.

I'd be happy to get a demo to Kevin by then, a huge percentage of the game is playable already.

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 20

It's been awhile.....but things are moving....

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 17

I've spent way too many hours trying to come up with a good design for a dual-ended cart that supports NES on one end and Atari 2600 on the other.

I'd love to sell those for my Anguna or Robo-Ninja Climb games.

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4MHz.es @4mhzes.bsky.social · Mar 13

🔥 Malasombra is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! 🔥

The adventure begins! Get your cartridge, CIB edition, or digital copy now!

⚔️ An epic NES quest with spells, secrets & challenges!
📦 Physical & digital rewards available!
🚀 Funded in under 8 hours!

bit.ly/3F0j1zw

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Orc Face Games @orcfacegames.bsky.social · Mar 13

We're excited to announce that The Storied Sword is coming to Steam on Friday! You can wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3471340/...

Join us for a launch party livestream on the 14th at 10pm UTC over on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/orcfacegames

#wishlistwednesday #retrogaming #indiedev

The Storied Sword on Steam

An 8-bit action-adventure! Retrieve the fabled Storied Sword from the evil clutches of the dark sorcerer Vectre!

store.steampowered.com

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Nathan Tolbert @bitethechili.com · Mar 11

Keep at it! Getting a solid scrolling engine working is one of the biggest hurdles for many games, so you're getting there.

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Jordan Raftronaut Davis @raftronaut.bsky.social · Feb 19

Sweet review of The Storied Sword! #nesdev

youtu.be/WVW4MuVi51g?...

This New NES Game Feels Like a Lost Classic – The Storied Sword Review!

YouTube video by Overwhelmed Gamer

youtu.be

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Kevin Hanley @kevinhanley.khangames.com · Feb 10

The Viking, the first boss from the upcoming game Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls for the NES. #nesdev

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Kevin Hanley @kevinhanley.khangames.com · Jan 10

Courier: A Cyberpunk Adventure is out now on Steam for only $4.99!

Explore, pickpocket, shoot, and hack your way through many areas in order to upgrade your skills, take down the evil Ankh Industries and fulfill your destiny.

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

Courier - Steam Trailer

YouTube video by Kevin Hanley

www.youtube.com

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