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PuttyCAD - Ric

@puttycad.bsky.social

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Game artist and illustrator. Also make retro games with friends at puttycad.itch.io Writer of comics at odbolz.co.uk #puttycad #puttycadpresents #odbolz #cartoonsbyRic #retrojotter #zxspectrum #retro

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · Oct 22

Introductory post... Ahem... Hi I'm Ric aka PuttyCAD a freelance artist for around 20 years. I studied graphic design at college and also gained a diploma in cartooning. I now mostly work on game graphics and illustration. In my spare time I make retro games for the #ZXSpectrum with my friends.

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🕹️ Davey Sloan 👾 @sloanysoft.itch.io · 7d

Well it's taken a few years but we have finally made it. It took quite a bit to get it over the line in the end, but Lee Bee has done a phenomenal job on the music

BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.

Enjoy!

sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback

#ZXSpectrum

BubbleBack: The Story of Forward to the Past 2 by Sloanysoft

ZX Spectrum platform game inspired by Bubble Bobble

sloanysoft.itch.io

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🕹️ Davey Sloan 👾 @sloanysoft.itch.io · 6d

I've not played every computer game ever made, so I cannot say with any certainty that our new game is the only one to ever reference 70s Cookstown comedian Jimmy Cricket.

sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 10d

forgot to say, both your games worked fine on the ticwatch e3 ;)

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Dugan @tikipodltd.bsky.social · 12d

Heylo - ASTRO AQUA KITTY is on sale on STEAM right now (70% off)
But thats not all

Trading cards have now been published along with some fun steam points shop items :D

Plz check em oot (esp the animated avatars and emoticons)

store.steampowered.com/points/shop/...

Reposts mucho appreciated thnkz

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 11d

The new copy of Crash magazine arrived with a glowing review of Babyman VS Terminatots Pt1 You can buy the games over at puttycad.itch.io The game was written by Nigel Critten in MPAGD with gfx by myself as usual. Works on original hardware and emulators. Enjoy!

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Ghost Ninja 🌎 @iamcodeninja.bsky.social · 12d

Somebody should invent a dog that lives for like 50 years.

I LIVE for my dogs and it's hard because you always know that one day they'll break your bloody heart. 😭

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Thalamus Digital @thalamusdigital.bsky.social · 12d

It ain't easy being indie. A huge thank you to to everyone who has bought our games, or pledges their hard-earned to support our Patreon. We simply couldn't do this without you.

More great games on the way...

#indie #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 12d

We had a road trip accross the pennines to Chorley on Saturday. We finally got to see the comedy legend John Shuttleworth (OOF!) He was absolutely brilliant! His merch was even funny! I bought his book and a wooden spoon (?) which he signed! Top man! #johnshuttleworth #oof #raisetheoof #legend

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 16d

odbolz.co.uk/99p-comic-bo...

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Will Freeman @spadgy.bsky.social · 18d

The game industry has been family to me when it’s come to my mental health, traumatic events, being an overwhelmed carer, & more.

Support that’s saved me… as part of a dream career!

I went on @gothbosscat.bsky.social’s podcast to talk about building a career in games when life is complex. You can!

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 18d

Honestly getting a wee bit emosh rewatching clips from this week's episode of the podcast with @spadgy.bsky.social ❤️

It quickly became an honest conversation about his struggles & how the industry has rallied around him.

Available now in all the usual places!

youtu.be/9BU1BzVf7sk

Games Journalism and a Love Letter to the Industry with Will Freeman

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 18d

I think they're quite old (and therefore cheap <£30) but I saw a youtube review and it sounded pretty good.

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 18d

hi mate, I just ordered a ticwatch e3 with wear os. Am hoping it will be able to play some simple games on it. ;)

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The Top Loader @thetoploader.bsky.social · 21d

So ..
What's your Donkey Kong?

#retrogaming #donkeykong

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 20d

kongtastic! :)

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 20d

nice!

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Richard Jordan @ericretro.bsky.social · 21d

Still playing with this, but going in no particular direction. It's just fun seeing the Melkhior's Mansion characters come to life on the PlayDate.

#melkhiorsmansion #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 20d

I like the fringe version! :D nice ;)

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 22d

they got rid of the viking river? that was awesome. :o

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 23d

Our kids are too old for legoland now but we used to go A LOT. They loved it. Our fave rides were the Dragon, pirate ship, viking river and we really loved the surprisingly good pony ride that spins up in the air. 😂

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 23d

looks amazing. It is all the fings from me yoof! :D

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Korruptor @korruptor.bsky.social · 23d

October 17th.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=McB4...

A Love Letter to the Golden Age of Gaming - Lumo 2 - Coming 17th October

YouTube video by Numskull Games

www.youtube.com

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 23d

I'm not on any medication but I've just turned 54 (i think - I was typing 53 and then remembered I had another birthday last month) I forget stuff all the time so I hope it's normal! 🤔

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Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) @kevedwardsretro.bsky.social · 23d

Another new find. An invoice from Martin Galway for the Galaforce 2 music and sound effects - BBC Micro / Acorn Electron. Dated 2nd October 1988. It cost me £115 incl. VAT which was a great deal - mates rates! He wrote a brand new music driver ( player ) for this game and did an amazing job!

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 25d

If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky.

a man in a suit and bow tie talking to a woman in a store

ALT: a man in a suit and bow tie talking to a woman in a store

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 28d

Happy birthday young arse! ;)