Dan Sanderson
@dansanderson.com
Writer and software engineer in Seattle, WA, USA. Game design, electronics, movies, classical piano, #pico8, #mega65. he/him
Web: https://dansanderson.com/
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Discord: dddaaannn
Previously on Twitter as: @dan_sanderson
Web: https://dansanderson.com/
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Discord: dddaaannn
Previously on Twitter as: @dan_sanderson
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💫 Dan's #mega65 Digest for November 2025: Every Pixel a Color.
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The next milestone in our VIC-IV character graphics journey: Full Color Mode. 🎨
dansanderson.com/mega65/every...
The next milestone in our VIC-IV character graphics journey: Full Color Mode. 🎨
Every Pixel a Color
Dan's MEGA65 Digest for November 2025. The most colorful character graphics modes.
dansanderson.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
💫 Dan's #mega65 Digest for November 2025: Every Pixel a Color.
dansanderson.com/mega65/every...
The next milestone in our VIC-IV character graphics journey: Full Color Mode. 🎨
dansanderson.com/mega65/every...
The next milestone in our VIC-IV character graphics journey: Full Color Mode. 🎨
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One of the greatest to ever do it.
Tom Stoppard, playwright of dazzling wit and playful erudition, dies aged 88
A theatrical sensation since the 1960s, whose dramas included Arcadia, The Real Thing and Leopoldstadt, Stoppard also had huge success as a screenwriter
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the greatest to ever do it.
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We are in theaters TOMORROW!! See my pinned post for a theater finder link ❤️❤️💀⏰ #WakeUpDeadMan
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are in theaters TOMORROW!! See my pinned post for a theater finder link ❤️❤️💀⏰ #WakeUpDeadMan
I wanted to be a filmmaker so I became a software engineer to pay for film school. That was 29 years ago.
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I wanted to be a filmmaker so I became a software engineer to pay for film school. That was 29 years ago.
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For those in the US - this is the best way to find if there's a theater near you playing our movie when it opens 11/26. Sadly no AMC on this run, but Landmark, Alamo and other wonderful chains can keep it running as long as they want, even past the 12/12 Netflix drop. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Website | November 27 2025
Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the official site. In theaters November 27 2025 brought to you by Netflix. Directed by: Rian Johnson. St...
www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
For those in the US - this is the best way to find if there's a theater near you playing our movie when it opens 11/26. Sadly no AMC on this run, but Landmark, Alamo and other wonderful chains can keep it running as long as they want, even past the 12/12 Netflix drop. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
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Nobody is taking away my em dash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/dont...
Don’t Let AI Ruin the Em Dash
In defense of the newly controversial punctuation mark, which has become a target for those determined to root out AI writing.
www.wsj.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Nobody is taking away my em dash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/dont...
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RIP and pour one out for a real one, Becky "Burger" Heineman. 71 games over 40 years, just incredible. A bunch of the projects she led were deeply weird on the inside or surface, too: Mindshadow? Thief of Fate? (Weirdest Bard's Tale). Myth 3? (Weirdest Myth). And of course: TASS TIMES IN TONETOWN
Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed.
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
RIP and pour one out for a real one, Becky "Burger" Heineman. 71 games over 40 years, just incredible. A bunch of the projects she led were deeply weird on the inside or surface, too: Mindshadow? Thief of Fate? (Weirdest Bard's Tale). Myth 3? (Weirdest Myth). And of course: TASS TIMES IN TONETOWN
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Rebecca was one of the founders of Interplay and programmed & designed for some of the most influential games of my youth, notably Bard's Tale I & III and Wasteland. She will be missed.
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Rebecca was one of the founders of Interplay and programmed & designed for some of the most influential games of my youth, notably Bard's Tale I & III and Wasteland. She will be missed.
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Psssssst: Here’s the theater finder page for Wake Up Dead Man! Showtimes begin 11/26, and more theaters will be popping up throughout the week. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Website | November 27 2025
Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the official site. In theaters November 27 2025 brought to you by Netflix. Directed by: Rian Johnson. St...
www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Psssssst: Here’s the theater finder page for Wake Up Dead Man! Showtimes begin 11/26, and more theaters will be popping up throughout the week. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
⭐️ Commodore Retro eXpo 2025 is happening right now! This weekend long event is entirely online and entirely free. Watch the live stream on YouTube and join the Discord.
I will be appearing for an hour today at 4pm PDT to talk about the MEGA65 and whatever else! Send me questions!
www.crxevent.com
I will be appearing for an hour today at 4pm PDT to talk about the MEGA65 and whatever else! Send me questions!
www.crxevent.com
CRX EVENT
Website for Commodore Retro eXpo
www.crxevent.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
⭐️ Commodore Retro eXpo 2025 is happening right now! This weekend long event is entirely online and entirely free. Watch the live stream on YouTube and join the Discord.
I will be appearing for an hour today at 4pm PDT to talk about the MEGA65 and whatever else! Send me questions!
www.crxevent.com
I will be appearing for an hour today at 4pm PDT to talk about the MEGA65 and whatever else! Send me questions!
www.crxevent.com
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It's #CRX2025 (Commodore Retro eXpo) weekend! It's free to virtually attend. I'm unable to join this year, but they've got a great lineup: #c64 www.crxevent.com/presenters.htm
CRX EVENT
Website for Commodore Retro eXpo
www.crxevent.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's #CRX2025 (Commodore Retro eXpo) weekend! It's free to virtually attend. I'm unable to join this year, but they've got a great lineup: #c64 www.crxevent.com/presenters.htm
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"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
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Besides learning about @leepetty.bsky.social's inspirations for Keeper, watching this video will also give you an amazing list of cool movies to watch and artists to check out!
bsky.app/profile/doub...
bsky.app/profile/doub...
He's discussed stop motion animation and movies in previous clips, and now, @leepetty.bsky.social is talking about artist Max Ernst's influence on his creative mind, and how Ernst's work tied into Keeper's development.
Don't miss the full interview -------> youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo
Don't miss the full interview -------> youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Besides learning about @leepetty.bsky.social's inspirations for Keeper, watching this video will also give you an amazing list of cool movies to watch and artists to check out!
bsky.app/profile/doub...
bsky.app/profile/doub...
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I assumed he was just cashing in on trendy Lighthouse Madness, but it turns out, @leepetty.bsky.social had a lot of other unexpected inspirations for the amazing game KEEPER.
youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo?...
youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo?...
18 Inspirations for Keeper featuring Lee Petty
YouTube video by Double Fine
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I assumed he was just cashing in on trendy Lighthouse Madness, but it turns out, @leepetty.bsky.social had a lot of other unexpected inspirations for the amazing game KEEPER.
youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo?...
youtu.be/eCYsZy974zo?...
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Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Man Wouldn't Have Worn Costume To Work If He'd Known He Was Getting Laid Off
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If you've been considering subscribing to Post Games, you can try the first month for $4.00 using code OLDGAMES.
patreon.com/postgames
patreon.com/postgames
Post Games | Patreon
A podcast about why and how we love video games.
patreon.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you've been considering subscribing to Post Games, you can try the first month for $4.00 using code OLDGAMES.
patreon.com/postgames
patreon.com/postgames
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Today is my 40th birthday!
To celebrate, please help me introduce Post Games to someone who will enjoy the show.
Some helpful options:
+ Share an episode you like on social!
+ Tell your group chat or favorite Discord!
+ Start a forum/Reddit thread!
+ Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
To celebrate, please help me introduce Post Games to someone who will enjoy the show.
Some helpful options:
+ Share an episode you like on social!
+ Tell your group chat or favorite Discord!
+ Start a forum/Reddit thread!
+ Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
October 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today is my 40th birthday!
To celebrate, please help me introduce Post Games to someone who will enjoy the show.
Some helpful options:
+ Share an episode you like on social!
+ Tell your group chat or favorite Discord!
+ Start a forum/Reddit thread!
+ Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
To celebrate, please help me introduce Post Games to someone who will enjoy the show.
Some helpful options:
+ Share an episode you like on social!
+ Tell your group chat or favorite Discord!
+ Start a forum/Reddit thread!
+ Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
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Pantogram’s miniature binary typewriter
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October 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Pantogram’s miniature binary typewriter
spoon-tamago.com/pantograph-i...
spoon-tamago.com/pantograph-i...
💫 Dan's #mega65 Digest for September 2025: Super Extended Attribute Mode.
dansanderson.com/mega65/super...
Many huge project launches, then back to the character graphics series. The list of video modes grows longer!
dansanderson.com/mega65/super...
Many huge project launches, then back to the character graphics series. The list of video modes grows longer!
Super Extended Attribute Mode
Dan's MEGA65 Digest for July 2025. Kicking VIC-IV character graphics into high gear.
dansanderson.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
💫 Dan's #mega65 Digest for September 2025: Super Extended Attribute Mode.
dansanderson.com/mega65/super...
Many huge project launches, then back to the character graphics series. The list of video modes grows longer!
dansanderson.com/mega65/super...
Many huge project launches, then back to the character graphics series. The list of video modes grows longer!
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Blue Prince is available NOW for Mac players on Steam!
Blue Prince is also included in the Steam Autumn Sale with 25% until 6 October.
Blue Prince is also included in the Steam Autumn Sale with 25% until 6 October.
September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Blue Prince is available NOW for Mac players on Steam!
Blue Prince is also included in the Steam Autumn Sale with 25% until 6 October.
Blue Prince is also included in the Steam Autumn Sale with 25% until 6 October.
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📚✍️ The viral TikTok trend of elaborate book annotations is linked to neuroscience #research showing that handwriting in margins improves memory and #reading comprehension. Researchers say marginalia helps readers develop deeper interpretations and maintain "learner autonomy."
🔗 zurl.co/7tJwD
🔗 zurl.co/7tJwD
Go Ahead, Write in the Margins—It’s Good for Your Brain
Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature
zurl.co
September 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
📚✍️ The viral TikTok trend of elaborate book annotations is linked to neuroscience #research showing that handwriting in margins improves memory and #reading comprehension. Researchers say marginalia helps readers develop deeper interpretations and maintain "learner autonomy."
🔗 zurl.co/7tJwD
🔗 zurl.co/7tJwD
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please buy my game so i can continue to afford rent 🙃
Oh, Kitsune Tails, our overwhelming positive rated and award winning queer Super Mario Bros 3-like is 30% off on Steam this week store.steampowered.com/app/1325260/...
Save 30% on Kitsune Tails on Steam
Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between ...
store.steampowered.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
please buy my game so i can continue to afford rent 🙃
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The MEGA65 will be showcased at the The Vintage Computer Festival Midwest in Schaumburg, Illinois by Dan @dansanderson.com and Steven @retrocombs.bsky.social this weekend. Meet them in Zone R Table 04 and don't miss Dan's talk on Saturday at 10:30AM Dan's MEGA65 Digest 2025 #MEGA65
September 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The MEGA65 will be showcased at the The Vintage Computer Festival Midwest in Schaumburg, Illinois by Dan @dansanderson.com and Steven @retrocombs.bsky.social this weekend. Meet them in Zone R Table 04 and don't miss Dan's talk on Saturday at 10:30AM Dan's MEGA65 Digest 2025 #MEGA65
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🎉 new release today: fill harmonics is a weird music machine thing made from the bones of crossword puzzles. put it together with my pal @natanlast.bsky.social
read more: parkerhiggins.net/2025/09/fill...
and play around with it: fillharmonics.com
read more: parkerhiggins.net/2025/09/fill...
and play around with it: fillharmonics.com
Fill Harmonics, the crossword puzzle music machine
Today I’m releasing Fill Harmonics, a music machine that takes its rules and styling from the world of crossword puzzles. The name is a pun: in crossword lingo, “fill” is the stuff that goes into the ...
parkerhiggins.net
September 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎉 new release today: fill harmonics is a weird music machine thing made from the bones of crossword puzzles. put it together with my pal @natanlast.bsky.social
read more: parkerhiggins.net/2025/09/fill...
and play around with it: fillharmonics.com
read more: parkerhiggins.net/2025/09/fill...
and play around with it: fillharmonics.com