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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 20d

Anyone else planning on participating in the NesDev's Game Genie Game mini-jam? I had a lot of fun with my entry, Maze Genie. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_D...

Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...

#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro

Maze Genie (Game Genie Game Mini-Jam Entry)

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Sep 7

We've never been to @magfest.org (in our defense, it's almost 3000 miles away), but we hope to change that in 2026!

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro

Mega Cat Studios @megacatstudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 Calling all #homebrew game developers! The #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase on #SuperMAGFest is looking for your incredible creations!

Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Mega Cat Studios @megacatstudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 Calling all #homebrew game developers! The #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase on #SuperMAGFest is looking for your incredible creations!

Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

@johnriggs.bsky.social any ideas? 🙂

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

Going a bit grass roots here: who'd like to see some technical #NES content at #prge this year for the 40th anniversary? #homebrew panels, #nesdev meetups, something even cooler?! Let's show them there's #indiegame interest out there and make this happen!

@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social

RetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · Jul 29

Look who is joining us for our NES 40th anniversary celebration! Samantha Kelly is a voice actress and radio personality who has played Princess Peach and Toad since 2007. Meet her the Portland Retro Gaming Expo!
tinyurl.com/3sr6r2ze
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #SuperMario

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thanks so much for coming by and hanging out with us this weekend! We'll let you know when the Dwarven quesadillas are fresh out of the oven. 😁

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bearbeats.bsky.social @bearbeats.bsky.social · Jul 19

My moment of nostalgia is here - could not resist this beautiful cartridge from @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social at #cax2025! If you’re here, stop by their booth on the second floor and try out their games! Check out the hidden market in the demo, can’t wait to try the jambalaya when it’s ready!

A table with game demos and happy designers

A translucent blue Nintendo cartridge and a business card

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Jul 18

Spoiler alert! Want to see an exclusive sneak peek of the makeshift marketplace in Talamh Domhain? Then you'll have to come by our booth this weekend at California Extreme! Hope to see you there.

#CAX #CAX2025 #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Jul 9

Headed to California Extreme next weekend? Be Sure to drop by our booth for hands-on #NES demos (including an updated sneak peek of The Halls of Talamh Domhain), and come with all your burning questions for the indie games panel!

caextreme.org/guest-speake...

#cax2025 #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

Guest Speakers & Live Music - California Extreme

2025 Guest Speaker List Exact schedule TBD Steve Ritchie Pinball icon and renowned story teller Steve Ritchie will join us to tell tales of his time making pinball machines. He'll start off with "Earl...

caextreme.org

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Jun 26

MRW someone comes to try out an original game at our booth.

Original image: www.reddit.com/r/painting/c...

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Jun 19

Check out the development update for The Halls of Talamh Domhain! This upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter from Sleepy Bits Games will have a hands-on demo all weekend at Fire & Ice RGX. We hope to see you there!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-...

#nesdev #indiegames fireicergx.com

The Halls of Talamh Domhain Development Update

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Mar 21

Available now!

Old Oak Lane is a brand new, bone-chilling NES horror visual novel featuring over 450 story events and more than 10 endings.

Check out our latest game today!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cd...

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

Old Oak Lane — New NES Horror

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Mar 21

Digital ROM: sleepybits.itch.io/old-oak-lane

Physical Cart: www.etsy.com/listing/1889...

Old Oak Lane by Sleepy Bits Games

A brand new, bone-chilling NES homebrew game!

sleepybits.itch.io

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Mar 21

Available now!

Old Oak Lane is a brand new, bone-chilling NES horror visual novel featuring over 450 story events and more than 10 endings.

Check out our latest game today!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-cd...

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

Old Oak Lane — New NES Horror

YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Mar 20

Final testing is complete; launch is imminent! 😅

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Feb 16

Something looms on the horizon...

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames

A chart titled ROM Storage Breakdown, featuring sections for Graphics (45%), Data (3.4%), Story Graph (20.3%), Sound FX (28.8%), and Code (2.6%). In the center is a Nintendo MMC1 chip.

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