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Homebrew Game Club
@hbgameclub.bsky.social
A podcast about new indie video games for old consoles. We pick one aftermarket game per episode to play and talk about. Check us out at http://homebrewgameclub.com
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We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ...
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Thanks to @gametank.zone for talking to me about the Game Tank, a very cool project to create a new, open source, 8-bit, retro-style console. Listen to my interviews with him and others at PRGE for @hbgameclub.bsky.social right here: bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ...
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you missed our episode about Chris' game Kudzu, you can find out more here: bsky.app/profile/hbga...
NOW LIVE! Check out our deep-dive episode on Kudzu, a new Game Boy adventure from @totter87.bsky.social and @megacatstudios.bsky.social. Find us wherever you get podcasts, or read more here: bit.ly/hbgc-kudzu

For more episodes, swag, and other social media links: bit.ly/hbgameclub
May 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW EPISODE: We talk indie game design and publishing with academic and #GBStudio developer @totter87.bsky.social! This is a great conversation for anyone interested in creating your own games.

Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t...

Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. ...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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This was a lot of fun to watch. Tons of great chiptune music coming out of the #nesdev community right now.
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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And also some sweet new drink coasters, if you’re into that 🍺
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Imagine taking a cooler full of provel to Wisconsin. They would ban us from the state
April 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ooh, do you want us to? Happy to throw some provel in a cooler if you need your fix 🤣
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We'll be at the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stop by and see us in the homebrew room to pick up some free HBGC stickers!
April 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT

We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!

➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com

➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Great episode, really enjoyed listening to you. And glad you liked my game 🙂
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!

LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
February 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Ok, we have to ask: Is is this big pile of 💩 what saves a certain character’s life after falling off the building? (Please say yes)
February 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Glad you enjoyed it!
February 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Still need to play the game? Get the demo + full version here: golosogames.itch.io/inspector-wa...

Need a physical copy? Grab an authentic GBC cartridge from @brokestudio.bsky.social here: www.brokestudio.fr/product/insp...
Inspector Waffles Early Days - Gameboy Color by Goloso Games
Follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector: Find clues, report to your partner and solve cases!
golosogames.itch.io
February 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!

LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
February 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Keep it up, folks
February 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Need a physical copy? Grab an authentic GBC cartridge from @brokestudio.bsky.social here: www.brokestudio.fr/product/insp...
Inspector Waffles Early Days GB
Inspector Waffles Early Days is a game developed by Goloso Games for Game Boy Color (compatible Game Boy DMG).
www.brokestudio.fr
February 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Our next game club pick is Inspector Waffles: Early Days for Game Boy Color by @golosogames.bsky.social! Get the demo + full version here: golosogames.itch.io/inspector-wa...

Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
Inspector Waffles Early Days - Gameboy Color by Goloso Games
Follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector: Find clues, report to your partner and solve cases!
golosogames.itch.io
February 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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FLEA!2 is now available to buy physically!! on #NES and #Dreamcast
All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt...

#homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
February 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
ICYMI: In our latest episode, we take on swashbuckling NES platformer The Storied Sword and debate: Is "NES hard" too hard for modern gamers? (Naaaah.)

Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts!

Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 54: Cronela's Mansion
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 54: Cronela’s Mansion Introduction: Usually I try to write some heady introduction that contextualizes why the homebrew game I’m covering is i...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ]

Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch!

All versions available on Kickstarter
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro...

➡️ #hbconnexion
February 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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New to Bluesky, any indie dev recommendations for me to follow? @gbstudio.dev and others :-)
January 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Welcome!
December 3, 2024 at 9:16 PM