Michiel Kroder
@mkstayontarget.bsky.social
Pen for Hire & Game Developer - In love with Hip-Hop, Video Games and Podcasting - HitP Studio Co-owner - Video Wizards Podcast Co-founder - Cane and Rinse Contributor
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Schildmaid MX on Steam
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your ...
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Hi, I'm Michiel!
I develop games with my bestest German friend as HitP Studio. Our 2D side scrolling space shooter (STG/shmup) Schildmaid MX is out now on Steam and itch.
I also podcast about arcade games with Ben of One Credit Classics as Video Wizards.
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I develop games with my bestest German friend as HitP Studio. Our 2D side scrolling space shooter (STG/shmup) Schildmaid MX is out now on Steam and itch.
I also podcast about arcade games with Ben of One Credit Classics as Video Wizards.
store.steampowered.com/app/2154760/...
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A week ago, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social came on a @eastasiasoft.bsky.social Schildmaid MX stream to talk about the game's launch, answer questions from the chat and try and coach EAS Skul to platinum the game on PS5. How did that all go? Link 👇
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A week ago, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social came on a @eastasiasoft.bsky.social Schildmaid MX stream to talk about the game's launch, answer questions from the chat and try and coach EAS Skul to platinum the game on PS5. How did that all go? Link 👇
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Curiously, and coincidentally, I'd been revisiting a lot of shmups lately, so when @shmupdb.bsky.social said they were giving some codes away for a new one, I thought sure, what the heck? Well, @hitpstudio.bsky.social was kind enough to provide me a copy when I won, so I thought the least I could do
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Curiously, and coincidentally, I'd been revisiting a lot of shmups lately, so when @shmupdb.bsky.social said they were giving some codes away for a new one, I thought sure, what the heck? Well, @hitpstudio.bsky.social was kind enough to provide me a copy when I won, so I thought the least I could do
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The winners for Schildmaid MX are @davecar10.bsky.social , @mistervaliant.bsky.social and @papatriman.bsky.social 🏆
Developer @hitpstudio.bsky.social and the winners can come in contact for the keys. Enjoy the game and thanks for playing! 🎖️
Developer @hitpstudio.bsky.social and the winners can come in contact for the keys. Enjoy the game and thanks for playing! 🎖️
Schildmaid MX by @hitpstudio.bsky.social and @eastasiasoft.bsky.social is now available on all major platforms! Here is your chance to win a key for this incredible indie shmup.
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The winners for Schildmaid MX are @davecar10.bsky.social , @mistervaliant.bsky.social and @papatriman.bsky.social 🏆
Developer @hitpstudio.bsky.social and the winners can come in contact for the keys. Enjoy the game and thanks for playing! 🎖️
Developer @hitpstudio.bsky.social and the winners can come in contact for the keys. Enjoy the game and thanks for playing! 🎖️
It's been a while, but I went to a nearby #retrogaming con.
There isn’t too much that I’m after anymore, but I got 3 modestly priced games that I still wanted to add to my collection.
EDF 2025 I bought from a shmup fan who was selling parts of his collection. He even knew Schildmaid MX!
There isn’t too much that I’m after anymore, but I got 3 modestly priced games that I still wanted to add to my collection.
EDF 2025 I bought from a shmup fan who was selling parts of his collection. He even knew Schildmaid MX!
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's been a while, but I went to a nearby #retrogaming con.
There isn’t too much that I’m after anymore, but I got 3 modestly priced games that I still wanted to add to my collection.
EDF 2025 I bought from a shmup fan who was selling parts of his collection. He even knew Schildmaid MX!
There isn’t too much that I’m after anymore, but I got 3 modestly priced games that I still wanted to add to my collection.
EDF 2025 I bought from a shmup fan who was selling parts of his collection. He even knew Schildmaid MX!
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This warms our hearts ❤️
No, you’re obsessed with Schildmaid… fantastic mail call today, my preordered Schildmaid MX Limited Edition (Mayflash F500 Arcade Stick w/Original Schildmaid Artwork by Aaron Kraten not included!). Woop, time to play some more 🤘 #physicalgames #schildmaidmx #shmup #stg
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This warms our hearts ❤️
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My review of Schildmaid MX has finally been uploaded! It's 7.5 minutes long. I hope you enjoy!
:odysee: https://odysee.com/@OregonPacifist:0/Schildmaid-MX-Review:6
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvEwK_5aSk
#gaming #videogames #indiegame
:odysee: https://odysee.com/@OregonPacifist:0/Schildmaid-MX-Review:6
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvEwK_5aSk
#gaming #videogames #indiegame
Schildmaid MX Review
Schildmaid MX official product page: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Schildmaid-MX
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December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My review of Schildmaid MX has finally been uploaded! It's 7.5 minutes long. I hope you enjoy!
:odysee: https://odysee.com/@OregonPacifist:0/Schildmaid-MX-Review:6
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvEwK_5aSk
#gaming #videogames #indiegame
:odysee: https://odysee.com/@OregonPacifist:0/Schildmaid-MX-Review:6
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvEwK_5aSk
#gaming #videogames #indiegame
Ken Griffey Jr. 🙌 @elmore.zone
Our new episode is live and it features a lovely guest in @elmore.zone! We discuss the finer points of games, smut, and professional baseball. Download it now wherever you get your podcasts!
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79. Awesome foursome
Podcast Episode · The Character Issues Podcast · 11/24/2025 · 1h 39m
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November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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It's November 26, 1989. You're browsing through the pages of the latest issue of your favorite gaming magazine and then you see this ad.
How's this possible? It's a game that would only come out 26 years later! And for consoles that have not even been announced yet!
How's this possible? It's a game that would only come out 26 years later! And for consoles that have not even been announced yet!
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It's November 26, 1989. You're browsing through the pages of the latest issue of your favorite gaming magazine and then you see this ad.
How's this possible? It's a game that would only come out 26 years later! And for consoles that have not even been announced yet!
How's this possible? It's a game that would only come out 26 years later! And for consoles that have not even been announced yet!
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@mkstayontarget.bsky.social - hey, that’s your name in the Schildmaid MX credits! Congratulations on the game on Switch. I’m hooked and look forward to continuing to move through the higher difficulties
November 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
@mkstayontarget.bsky.social - hey, that’s your name in the Schildmaid MX credits! Congratulations on the game on Switch. I’m hooked and look forward to continuing to move through the higher difficulties
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We had an absolute blast playing the Nintendo Switch port of Schildmaid MX on launch day, yesterday... In the Nationaal Video Game Museum in the Netherlands!
We also played a bit of arcade Gradius on the cab behind us, at the end.
Watch the VOD on our YT channel:
youtu.be/g_8y5omaxZE?...
We also played a bit of arcade Gradius on the cab behind us, at the end.
Watch the VOD on our YT channel:
youtu.be/g_8y5omaxZE?...
Schildmaid MX Console Release Day CELEBRATION STREAM - Live from the Nationaal Video Game Museum
YouTube video by HitP Studio
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November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We had an absolute blast playing the Nintendo Switch port of Schildmaid MX on launch day, yesterday... In the Nationaal Video Game Museum in the Netherlands!
We also played a bit of arcade Gradius on the cab behind us, at the end.
Watch the VOD on our YT channel:
youtu.be/g_8y5omaxZE?...
We also played a bit of arcade Gradius on the cab behind us, at the end.
Watch the VOD on our YT channel:
youtu.be/g_8y5omaxZE?...
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Schildmaid MX by @hitpstudio.bsky.social and @eastasiasoft.bsky.social is now available on all major platforms! Here is your chance to win a key for this incredible indie shmup.
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Schildmaid MX by @hitpstudio.bsky.social and @eastasiasoft.bsky.social is now available on all major platforms! Here is your chance to win a key for this incredible indie shmup.
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
Rules:
👉 Reply with "Weapon ready!"
👉 Share this post with your followers
My heart is racing. Crazy to see our game available on basically every major current video game platform.
#shmup #STG #indiedev #indiegame
#shmup #STG #indiedev #indiegame
Out from today on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, it's our bullet absorbin' indie shmup Schildmaid MX!*
Get it now at a 10% launch discount and stake your claim on the leaderboards.
*Switch版のみは日本にて11月27日発売
Get it now at a 10% launch discount and stake your claim on the leaderboards.
*Switch版のみは日本にて11月27日発売
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
My heart is racing. Crazy to see our game available on basically every major current video game platform.
#shmup #STG #indiedev #indiegame
#shmup #STG #indiedev #indiegame
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Also, don't forget to tune in today at 3PM GMT+1 for a special celebration stream at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget and a chance to win a free copy of the game!
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Also, don't forget to tune in today at 3PM GMT+1 for a special celebration stream at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget and a chance to win a free copy of the game!
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This Wednesday, our shmup Schildmaid MX is finally arriving on all major current consoles!
To celebrate & pay homage to the games that inspired us, we'll be live streaming from perhaps the largest arcade on mainland Western Europe.
Join us on November 26 from 3PM GMT+1 at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget.
To celebrate & pay homage to the games that inspired us, we'll be live streaming from perhaps the largest arcade on mainland Western Europe.
Join us on November 26 from 3PM GMT+1 at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget.
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This Wednesday, our shmup Schildmaid MX is finally arriving on all major current consoles!
To celebrate & pay homage to the games that inspired us, we'll be live streaming from perhaps the largest arcade on mainland Western Europe.
Join us on November 26 from 3PM GMT+1 at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget.
To celebrate & pay homage to the games that inspired us, we'll be live streaming from perhaps the largest arcade on mainland Western Europe.
Join us on November 26 from 3PM GMT+1 at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget.
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Interview with Michiel of @hitpstudio.bsky.social, creator of Schildmaid MX, about retro shmups, indie development and the road to console release this Wednesday. www.bloggersander.nl/2025/11/inte... #shmup #xbox #playstation #nintendoswitch
Interview with Michiel Kroder from HitP Studio about Schildmaid MX
Interview with Michiel, creator of Schildmaid MX – about retro shmups, indie development and the road to console release.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Interview with Michiel of @hitpstudio.bsky.social, creator of Schildmaid MX, about retro shmups, indie development and the road to console release this Wednesday. www.bloggersander.nl/2025/11/inte... #shmup #xbox #playstation #nintendoswitch
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With bizarrely timed internet/power issues resolved, let's try this again...
In half an hour from now, at 4 PM GMT, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social will be playing the soon-to-be released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX
Join at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
In half an hour from now, at 4 PM GMT, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social will be playing the soon-to-be released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX
Join at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
With bizarrely timed internet/power issues resolved, let's try this again...
In half an hour from now, at 4 PM GMT, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social will be playing the soon-to-be released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX
Join at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
In half an hour from now, at 4 PM GMT, our @mkstayontarget.bsky.social will be playing the soon-to-be released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX
Join at twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
Our humblest apologies, we're dealing with a power/internet problem that is not going away. We will have to reschedule this stream.
In about 1 and a half hour from now, at 1 PM GMT, we're going to be playing the soon-to-be-released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX.
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Our humblest apologies, we're dealing with a power/internet problem that is not going away. We will have to reschedule this stream.
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In about 1 and a half hour from now, at 1 PM GMT, we're going to be playing the soon-to-be-released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX.
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In about 1 and a half hour from now, at 1 PM GMT, we're going to be playing the soon-to-be-released #NintendoSwitch port of our #shmup #indiegame Schildmaid MX.
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
We would love to see you there at www.twitch.tv/mkstayontarget
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Yesterday we were on @eastasiasoft.bsky.social's Twitch stream to chat all things Schildmaid MX and its release on consoles in the coming week!
It was a lot of fun and we got some good questions to answer from the chat. You can view the VOD here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/26245...
It was a lot of fun and we got some good questions to answer from the chat. You can view the VOD here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/26245...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Yesterday we were on @eastasiasoft.bsky.social's Twitch stream to chat all things Schildmaid MX and its release on consoles in the coming week!
It was a lot of fun and we got some good questions to answer from the chat. You can view the VOD here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/26245...
It was a lot of fun and we got some good questions to answer from the chat. You can view the VOD here:
www.twitch.tv/videos/26245...
EXCITEMENT
Physical editions of side-scrolling shoot’em up Schildmaid MX for Nintendo Switch are in-hand and will begin shipping next week to coincide with digital launch on November 26th!
Have you secured your preorder?
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Have you secured your preorder?
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November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
EXCITEMENT
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Today at 5 PM EST (10 PM GMT), Jack of eastasiasoft will play more of our #shmup Schildmaid MX on Twitch.
And this time we will join the stream for a nice chat about the game and its development and to answer any questions you might have.
💥 www.twitch.tv/eastasiasoft
And this time we will join the stream for a nice chat about the game and its development and to answer any questions you might have.
💥 www.twitch.tv/eastasiasoft
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Today at 5 PM EST (10 PM GMT), Jack of eastasiasoft will play more of our #shmup Schildmaid MX on Twitch.
And this time we will join the stream for a nice chat about the game and its development and to answer any questions you might have.
💥 www.twitch.tv/eastasiasoft
And this time we will join the stream for a nice chat about the game and its development and to answer any questions you might have.
💥 www.twitch.tv/eastasiasoft
Testing the pre-release PS5 version of our game out on a 4K projector 🤫
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Testing the pre-release PS5 version of our game out on a 4K projector 🤫
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Only 10 days until Schildmaid MX is out for all current consoles!
Engage the Red Lanpherean Empire with your bullet absorbing shield... but be aware:
💥 you're extra vulnerable when your shield expires
💥 lasers reduce your shield's duration
💥solid projectiles will still pass through your shield
Engage the Red Lanpherean Empire with your bullet absorbing shield... but be aware:
💥 you're extra vulnerable when your shield expires
💥 lasers reduce your shield's duration
💥solid projectiles will still pass through your shield
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Only 10 days until Schildmaid MX is out for all current consoles!
Engage the Red Lanpherean Empire with your bullet absorbing shield... but be aware:
💥 you're extra vulnerable when your shield expires
💥 lasers reduce your shield's duration
💥solid projectiles will still pass through your shield
Engage the Red Lanpherean Empire with your bullet absorbing shield... but be aware:
💥 you're extra vulnerable when your shield expires
💥 lasers reduce your shield's duration
💥solid projectiles will still pass through your shield