Emily Wendell
@empressemily20.bsky.social
author, indie dev, hobby collector
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Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their #SacGamersExpo with us! We hope the Enhancement Chips talk was informative and entertaining. 😁
In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project: github.com/grendell/mmc...
In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project: github.com/grendell/mmc...
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their #SacGamersExpo with us! We hope the Enhancement Chips talk was informative and entertaining. 😁
In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project: github.com/grendell/mmc...
In case you couldn't make it, or just want to reference anything again, we've added the slides to the sample project: github.com/grendell/mmc...
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I made a dumb thing.
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I made a dumb thing.
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Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Grayson Wendell
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
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Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their @fanexposf.bsky.social with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! 🥳
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their @fanexposf.bsky.social with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! 🥳
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
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Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during @fanexposf.bsky.social! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there!
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during @fanexposf.bsky.social! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there!
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It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at #FanExpo SF in just a few short weeks!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
The draft schedule is live, and we need your eyes on it. Spot a fandom clash, a timing overlap, or something we might’ve missed? Give us a heads-up. We can’t promise every fix, but we’ll do our best to make your fandom dreams come true.
Check it out here: fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfr...
Check it out here: fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfr...
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at #FanExpo SF in just a few short weeks!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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Two big announcements today:
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Two big announcements today:
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
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What's this?!
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
MAGFest 2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Celebration by Sleepy Bits Games
A bundle by Sleepy Bits Games, $10.00 for Rainbow Catcher, Old Oak Lane
itch.io
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
What's this?!
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
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As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!
Explore 30+ years of video game history in @cyan.com's Myst & Riven Complete Collection, now available @humblebundle.com. A percentage of your purchase will support @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social’s type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.
Get the bundle: bit.ly/47px0cB
Get the bundle: bit.ly/47px0cB
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!
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Interested in NES development? @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social has you covered!!
October 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Interested in NES development? @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social has you covered!!
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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
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
July 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
caextreme.org/guest-speake...
#cax2025 #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames
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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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-...
#nesdev #indiegames fireicergx.com
The Halls of Talamh Domhain Development Update
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
www.youtube.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCG-...
#nesdev #indiegames fireicergx.com
Are you looking for a new game? Our NES games work on emulators too! No need for original hardware (but it works if you have that too 😉)
#indiegames
#indiegames
Check out our latest game! 👇
#indiegames
#indiegames
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 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
April 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Are you looking for a new game? Our NES games work on emulators too! No need for original hardware (but it works if you have that too 😉)
#indiegames
#indiegames
Check out our latest game! 👇
#indiegames
#indiegames
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 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
www.youtube.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Check out our latest game! 👇
#indiegames
#indiegames
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It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1)
Amazon.com: The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Wendell, Emily: Kindle Store
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March 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
If you see this, "quote" a game with a 10/10 soundtrack
March 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
If you see this, "quote" a game with a 10/10 soundtrack
It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1)
Amazon.com: The Inventor and His Muse (The Fated Figurine Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Wendell, Emily: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's my birthday week, so The Inventor and His Muse is on super sale. If you're looking for a fun Steampunk adventure with lots of action and romance, please check it out or share with someone who might! #booksky
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A2QLCKI
We had a fun time at #ECCC this past weekend. If you're curious, you can read about our recap here: empressemily.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/e...
Emerald City Comic Con 2025
It’s a new year, and a trip to Seattle is the year’s first trip. We went up to the cold but not that wet Pacific Northwest for Emerald City Comic Con. This year was rumored to have over…
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March 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
We had a fun time at #ECCC this past weekend. If you're curious, you can read about our recap here: empressemily.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/e...
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February 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
After months of trying to figure out the rest of this novel, I finally have a plan and have listed out the remaining chapters. The last third remains. It would be great to have it finished by the summer. I wonder if I can do it. Let's see!
February 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
After months of trying to figure out the rest of this novel, I finally have a plan and have listed out the remaining chapters. The last third remains. It would be great to have it finished by the summer. I wonder if I can do it. Let's see!
New blog post from our visit over the weekend to San Francisco Fan Expo empressemily.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/s...
San Francisco Fan Expo 2024
We attended all three days of San Francisco Fan Expo, which is held at Moscone Center in San Francisco the weekend after Thanksgiving. It’s a tricky time of year but apparently the cheapest t…
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December 3, 2024 at 1:35 AM
New blog post from our visit over the weekend to San Francisco Fan Expo empressemily.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/s...
Hi all! I'm Emily, author, indie dev, miniature enthusiast, who enjoys lots of varying nerd hobbies. Excited to meet all of you!
November 29, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Hi all! I'm Emily, author, indie dev, miniature enthusiast, who enjoys lots of varying nerd hobbies. Excited to meet all of you!