freakdave
@freakdave.bsky.social
🎮 Game Developer Deluxe 🎮, Retro Console Enthusiast, worked on Hunt: Showdown 1896, Saga of Sins,
SNOW The Ultimate Edition, Spellforce 3
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· Dec 19
Defuseball - DreamDisc '24 - Preview [Dreamcast Homebrew]
YouTube video by freakdave
youtu.be
Just a few hours left until I can finally submit Defuseball for the #dreamdisc24 game jam!
Here's a preview of the first 5 levels, running on the Sega #Dreamcast
#homebrew #gamedev #simulant
youtu.be/rGExUl3RQI0
Here's a preview of the first 5 levels, running on the Sega #Dreamcast
#homebrew #gamedev #simulant
youtu.be/rGExUl3RQI0
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One of my favourite articles to work on of the past year was this one that digs into a Dreamcast rabbithole I happily fell into. It also showcases some of Sega's past steps taken for online gaming on console, and a mascot that deserves so much love.
Reem-chan and Okawa’s Dream: The Y2K Dreamcast Online Future Personified
I fell down a rabbit hole that led to one of the cutest video game mascots ever created.
scanlineartifacts.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
One of my favourite articles to work on of the past year was this one that digs into a Dreamcast rabbithole I happily fell into. It also showcases some of Sega's past steps taken for online gaming on console, and a mascot that deserves so much love.
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I have been trying to implement GJK/EPA collision detection in C for two weeks now. GJK works, but my EPA code is screwing up the polytope faces and I can't see the bug!
Code is here if anyone fancies a bug spotting challenge: gitlab.com/Kazade/picop...
#gamedev
Code is here if anyone fancies a bug spotting challenge: gitlab.com/Kazade/picop...
#gamedev
gitlab.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I have been trying to implement GJK/EPA collision detection in C for two weeks now. GJK works, but my EPA code is screwing up the polytope faces and I can't see the bug!
Code is here if anyone fancies a bug spotting challenge: gitlab.com/Kazade/picop...
#gamedev
Code is here if anyone fancies a bug spotting challenge: gitlab.com/Kazade/picop...
#gamedev
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Jesus CHRIST, he's done it again... Mad Sega #Dreamcast scientist, Esppiral, has taken another step towards correcting the timeline of gaming history by getting #VirtuaFighter 4's "Temple" stage rendering on a stock Dreamcast... this is a direct HW capture!
#gamedev #retrogaming #retrocomputing
#gamedev #retrogaming #retrocomputing
December 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Jesus CHRIST, he's done it again... Mad Sega #Dreamcast scientist, Esppiral, has taken another step towards correcting the timeline of gaming history by getting #VirtuaFighter 4's "Temple" stage rendering on a stock Dreamcast... this is a direct HW capture!
#gamedev #retrogaming #retrocomputing
#gamedev #retrogaming #retrocomputing
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You might wanna see this: x.com/falco_girgis...
Falco Girgis on X: "Want to play Mario Kart 64 or Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, but don't want to have to go through the hell of setting up a whole GCC toolchain and cross-compiler for SH and building it yourself manually? IF SO, CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY FOR YOU! Obviously we can't just https://t.co/Dh9GqcvU6C" / X
Want to play Mario Kart 64 or Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, but don't want to have to go through the hell of setting up a whole GCC toolchain and cross-compiler for SH and building it yourself manually? IF SO, CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY FOR YOU! Obviously we can't just https://t.co/Dh9GqcvU6C
x.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
You might wanna see this: x.com/falco_girgis...
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This time 20 years ago, The Dreamcast Junkyard was born! 🥳 We’ll be celebrating all month long with some extra special surprises!
For now, here are some words from our founder Tom Charnock, and our friends, about this monumental milestone: www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/20-y...
For now, here are some words from our founder Tom Charnock, and our friends, about this monumental milestone: www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/20-y...
December 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This time 20 years ago, The Dreamcast Junkyard was born! 🥳 We’ll be celebrating all month long with some extra special surprises!
For now, here are some words from our founder Tom Charnock, and our friends, about this monumental milestone: www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/20-y...
For now, here are some words from our founder Tom Charnock, and our friends, about this monumental milestone: www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/20-y...
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JNMARTIN HAS BROUGHT US CHRISTMAS EARLY THIS YEAR! #StarFox 64 has officially been released for the Sega #Dreamcast! Here's some direct hardware captures to celebrate!
Here's the repo with directions for converting an N64 ROM to a DC image: github.com/jnmartin84/s...
#gamedev #retrogaming #n64
Here's the repo with directions for converting an N64 ROM to a DC image: github.com/jnmartin84/s...
#gamedev #retrogaming #n64
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
JNMARTIN HAS BROUGHT US CHRISTMAS EARLY THIS YEAR! #StarFox 64 has officially been released for the Sega #Dreamcast! Here's some direct hardware captures to celebrate!
Here's the repo with directions for converting an N64 ROM to a DC image: github.com/jnmartin84/s...
#gamedev #retrogaming #n64
Here's the repo with directions for converting an N64 ROM to a DC image: github.com/jnmartin84/s...
#gamedev #retrogaming #n64
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You can now play the demo of Yume Nikki PS in your browser.
The future is here.
eliasdaler.itch.io/yume-nikki-p...
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #indiedev #yumenikki
The future is here.
eliasdaler.itch.io/yume-nikki-p...
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #indiedev #yumenikki
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
You can now play the demo of Yume Nikki PS in your browser.
The future is here.
eliasdaler.itch.io/yume-nikki-p...
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #indiedev #yumenikki
The future is here.
eliasdaler.itch.io/yume-nikki-p...
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #indiedev #yumenikki
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Dream Disc '25 has officially started!
Details at orcface.com/events/02-dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjk...
Details at orcface.com/events/02-dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjk...
Dream Disc '25 is here! - Dreamcast Game Jam
YouTube video by Orc Face Games
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Dream Disc '25 has officially started!
Details at orcface.com/events/02-dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjk...
Details at orcface.com/events/02-dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjk...
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The Dream Disc Dreamcast game jam is back — Nearly 70 devs have already signed up and it starts today!
We were sure to catch up with the organisers for a quick chat about what’s new, what’s changed, and what to expect — plus more key details inside.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/drea...
We were sure to catch up with the organisers for a quick chat about what’s new, what’s changed, and what to expect — plus more key details inside.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/drea...
Dream Disc 25 is Here! - Key Details and an Interview with the Organisers
www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Dream Disc Dreamcast game jam is back — Nearly 70 devs have already signed up and it starts today!
We were sure to catch up with the organisers for a quick chat about what’s new, what’s changed, and what to expect — plus more key details inside.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/drea...
We were sure to catch up with the organisers for a quick chat about what’s new, what’s changed, and what to expect — plus more key details inside.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/drea...
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The port of Yume Nikki PS to PC is going pretty well!
It runs at 60 FPS and recently I:
- Implemented Silent Hill fog on PC
- Implemented 100% accurate PS1 dithering
- Implemented a CRT shader (you'll be able to turn it on/off).
#gamedev #indiedev #yumenikki #psx #ps1
It runs at 60 FPS and recently I:
- Implemented Silent Hill fog on PC
- Implemented 100% accurate PS1 dithering
- Implemented a CRT shader (you'll be able to turn it on/off).
#gamedev #indiedev #yumenikki #psx #ps1
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The port of Yume Nikki PS to PC is going pretty well!
It runs at 60 FPS and recently I:
- Implemented Silent Hill fog on PC
- Implemented 100% accurate PS1 dithering
- Implemented a CRT shader (you'll be able to turn it on/off).
#gamedev #indiedev #yumenikki #psx #ps1
It runs at 60 FPS and recently I:
- Implemented Silent Hill fog on PC
- Implemented 100% accurate PS1 dithering
- Implemented a CRT shader (you'll be able to turn it on/off).
#gamedev #indiedev #yumenikki #psx #ps1
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November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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black screen is out on Dreamcast and PC now!!
There's a 10% launch week discount, so go check it out :)
PC: store.steampowered.com/app/4063290/...
Dreamcast: captkuso.itch.io/black-screen
#homebrew #dreamcast #indiegame #pixelart
There's a 10% launch week discount, so go check it out :)
PC: store.steampowered.com/app/4063290/...
Dreamcast: captkuso.itch.io/black-screen
#homebrew #dreamcast #indiegame #pixelart
black screen on Steam
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the...
store.steampowered.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
black screen is out on Dreamcast and PC now!!
There's a 10% launch week discount, so go check it out :)
PC: store.steampowered.com/app/4063290/...
Dreamcast: captkuso.itch.io/black-screen
#homebrew #dreamcast #indiegame #pixelart
There's a 10% launch week discount, so go check it out :)
PC: store.steampowered.com/app/4063290/...
Dreamcast: captkuso.itch.io/black-screen
#homebrew #dreamcast #indiegame #pixelart
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The Sega Dreamcast's disc drive is infamous for the grinding sounds it makes. It turns out that this can be cured with a £3.50 brass gear. @pizzahotline.bsky.social has a handy guide here for those interested in taking on this unique mod.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/11/sile...
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/11/sile...
Silence Your Sega Dreamcast's Old Grinding GD-ROM Drive with a Fancy New Brass Gear
www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Sega Dreamcast's disc drive is infamous for the grinding sounds it makes. It turns out that this can be cured with a £3.50 brass gear. @pizzahotline.bsky.social has a handy guide here for those interested in taking on this unique mod.
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/11/sile...
👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/11/sile...
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New Yume Nikki PS update looking 🔥 💯
(was inspired by @monoko1011.bsky.social art)
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #yumenikki
(was inspired by @monoko1011.bsky.social art)
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #yumenikki
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
New Yume Nikki PS update looking 🔥 💯
(was inspired by @monoko1011.bsky.social art)
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #yumenikki
(was inspired by @monoko1011.bsky.social art)
#gamedev #ps1 #psx #yumenikki
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Hand-optimizing SH4 assembly for jnmartins upcoming port of #StarFox 64 to the Sega #Dreamcast, so dropping bombs doesn’t drop FPS!
#gamedev #retrogaming #cplusplus
#gamedev #retrogaming #cplusplus
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Hand-optimizing SH4 assembly for jnmartins upcoming port of #StarFox 64 to the Sega #Dreamcast, so dropping bombs doesn’t drop FPS!
#gamedev #retrogaming #cplusplus
#gamedev #retrogaming #cplusplus
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The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
lindken.com
lindken.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
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I never thought I’d get this wish. Odd seeing eulogies before I expire
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I never thought I’d get this wish. Odd seeing eulogies before I expire
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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social needs to be transfered by helicopter to a medical center where they can better treat her cancer, which means her gofundme needs $20k more. please give to support this trans game dev elder if you can!
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social needs to be transfered by helicopter to a medical center where they can better treat her cancer, which means her gofundme needs $20k more. please give to support this trans game dev elder if you can!
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Unreal Tournament can now be played IN A BROWSER
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
Multiplayer Hub | DOS.Zone
Multiplayer Portal - is a best place to play classic DOS and Windows games online with your friends. No registration needed, no advertisment, just play! Quake, Half-Life, Heroes of Might and Magic, Wo...
dos.zone
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Unreal Tournament can now be played IN A BROWSER
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
dos.zone/mp/?lobby=ut
Along with other late 90s PC FPS classics but yeah. UT99 in a browser window... just fantastic. Thanks to the r/LGR subreddit for letting me know about it!
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Now both Vinny and Joel have streamed my Yume Nikki PS1 reimagining.
And they both liked it.
I think I made it... 🥹
#yumenikki #psx #ps1 #gamedev
And they both liked it.
I think I made it... 🥹
#yumenikki #psx #ps1 #gamedev
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Now both Vinny and Joel have streamed my Yume Nikki PS1 reimagining.
And they both liked it.
I think I made it... 🥹
#yumenikki #psx #ps1 #gamedev
And they both liked it.
I think I made it... 🥹
#yumenikki #psx #ps1 #gamedev
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jnmartin has been putting the finishing touches on his #StarFox 64 port to the Sega #Dreamcast! To hype up its upcoming release, here's a direct hardware capture of the intro scene!
Notice how crisp and sharp the textures look now? ...can you spot the blasphemous texture swap?🤣
#n64 #retrogaming
Notice how crisp and sharp the textures look now? ...can you spot the blasphemous texture swap?🤣
#n64 #retrogaming
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
jnmartin has been putting the finishing touches on his #StarFox 64 port to the Sega #Dreamcast! To hype up its upcoming release, here's a direct hardware capture of the intro scene!
Notice how crisp and sharp the textures look now? ...can you spot the blasphemous texture swap?🤣
#n64 #retrogaming
Notice how crisp and sharp the textures look now? ...can you spot the blasphemous texture swap?🤣
#n64 #retrogaming
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Mixing SH4 ASM, C23, and C++23 together within the same hardware accelerated linear algebra library for the Sega Dreamcast (which also runs unit tests on real HW) with the hopes of democratizing the upper performance echelons of what the SH4 FPU is capable of...
#gamedev #retrocomputing #cplusplus
#gamedev #retrocomputing #cplusplus
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Mixing SH4 ASM, C23, and C++23 together within the same hardware accelerated linear algebra library for the Sega Dreamcast (which also runs unit tests on real HW) with the hopes of democratizing the upper performance echelons of what the SH4 FPU is capable of...
#gamedev #retrocomputing #cplusplus
#gamedev #retrocomputing #cplusplus
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Experimental post: Mode 7? What About Modes 1-6?
Some games on the SNES, such as Super Mario Kart, boasted "Mode 7" technology. However, this raises the question of what happened to the previous modes. This post explains them and gives examples of their usage in Mario games.
Some games on the SNES, such as Super Mario Kart, boasted "Mode 7" technology. However, this raises the question of what happened to the previous modes. This post explains them and gives examples of their usage in Mario games.
October 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Experimental post: Mode 7? What About Modes 1-6?
Some games on the SNES, such as Super Mario Kart, boasted "Mode 7" technology. However, this raises the question of what happened to the previous modes. This post explains them and gives examples of their usage in Mario games.
Some games on the SNES, such as Super Mario Kart, boasted "Mode 7" technology. However, this raises the question of what happened to the previous modes. This post explains them and gives examples of their usage in Mario games.
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It's time for the second annual DreamDisc #gamejam for the Sega Dreamcast! We have prebuilt frameworks and libs such as #raylib and #sdl for developers of any experience level. Top 10 entries get published to a physical DC disc release!
orcface.com/events/02-dr...
#gamedev #indiegame #retrogaming
orcface.com/events/02-dr...
#gamedev #indiegame #retrogaming
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It's time for the second annual DreamDisc #gamejam for the Sega Dreamcast! We have prebuilt frameworks and libs such as #raylib and #sdl for developers of any experience level. Top 10 entries get published to a physical DC disc release!
orcface.com/events/02-dr...
#gamedev #indiegame #retrogaming
orcface.com/events/02-dr...
#gamedev #indiegame #retrogaming