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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 17h

i used to think “math rock chiptune” or “chipwest emo” were too much of a niche thing to ever be seized by ai but damn i was wrong, nothing is too niche or obscure for the power hungry…

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 3d

gameboy elegy

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callmeDJ @callmedj.bsky.social · 5d

Just released some #GameBoy style #RPGMaker characters for all versions of RPG Maker and even #GBStudio! They're completely free and you only need to credit me to use, edit, and adapt them to your game project. callmedj169.itch.io/gb-rm-charac...

Game Boy-style RPG Maker Characters by callmeDJ

For RPG Maker and GB Studio!

callmedj169.itch.io

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GB Studio Central @gbstudiocentral.com · 6d

The theme for this year's GB Pixel Art Jam is "Balance".

You have until 7:00 PM EST on October 5th, 2025 to submit.

Now that you finished Silk Song, you have no excuse.

itch.io/jam/gbpixela...

#gbpixelartjam #gameboy #pixelart

GB Pixel Art Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-10-03 to 2025-10-05 hosted by GB Studio Central & Bad_Dad. Calling All Pixel Artists! One Bit Edition Our 3rd year, we're taking things down a notch by enforcing a 1-bit color…

itch.io

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HVB☆damifortune @samplemance.rs · 6d

wow Past Future Present Memory so pretty
wowow Elemental Fusion so electroacoustical
wowowow Distant Islands so super nintendo

wow!!!!! music

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 6d

an absolutely stunning chiptune album!! cant recommend this one enough!

petriform @petriform.com · 6d

petriform.com/album/florence is my best album.

for as little as $1 this Bandcamp Friday you can help push this PWYW album over the line at which you have to click "more..." under the supporter avatars bc i'm not above caring about that 🙂👍

get your alt-metal #chiptune narrative concept album on 🤘

"florence" bandcamp page with reviews and supporter avatars

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Jonne Kokkonen @laamaa.fi · 6d

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 6d

nouvel album totorro!!!!! gros gros sourire sur mon visage aujourdhui

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paper aviator @paperaviator.bsky.social · 7d

today is bandcamp friday and i’ve got a couple of new tracks !

i’ve been struggling a bit financially the past few weeks so i would appreciate any purchases 🙏

paperaviator.bandcamp.com

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surasshu @surasshu.com · 7d

it's bandcamp friday!!! my latest release is "PCB OST", the puzzle jam game soundtrack. the below video is one of the tracks so if you like what you hear or if you've been waiting for a good moment to buy it, now's the best time! ✨ surasshu.bandcamp.com/album/pcb-ost

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Calavera🌸 @calaveralovesyou.bsky.social · 7d

Happy bandcamp friday! To celebrate, I have some bittersweet music for you for some reason.

calaveralovesyou.bandcamp.com/track/closed...

Closed Eyes, Given Solace in the Dark, by Calavera

track by Calavera

calaveralovesyou.bandcamp.com

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 7d

🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌

Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social

Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 8d

The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs

www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...

After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance

"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."

www.gamesindustry.biz

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 15d

in a weird turn of events, i ended up making non chiptune remakes of the original micro mages ost, and you can hear a taste of it here! :>

Morphcat Games @morphcat.bsky.social · 23d

Coming soon: Micro Mages MAKER! 🧙‍♀️🔨

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3907760/...

Wishlist if you'd like to support us and not miss the release <3 Thanks! #NES #NESdev

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Britt Brady @brittbrady.bsky.social · 16d

-Buzz Bumper On Planet Pinball-
in development for #GBC
by @zbwmusic.bsky.social , @pearacidicgames.com , and myself.
#gbstudio #gbdev #homebrew

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Beatscribe @beatscribe.bsky.social · 18d

GbBBS95 has been played over 2000 times. Thanks to all who took the time to try it. I love to hear the comments that people felt like it took them back to the 90s. In my mind that is a big success for my first game. beatscribe.itch.io/gbbbs95

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · 18d

sunnexo m8 LETS GOOOOOO

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HVB☆damifortune @samplemance.rs · 19d

have YOU ever wanted to make SNES music? songs that could play on a real console??

well guess what - you can!! and you can even do it from the comfort of your favorite DAW.

version 2.0 of my SNES Chiptune Guide is out now, updated and fully overhauled on its own website:

samplemance.rs/snesguide/

Guide Introduction - SNES Chiptune Guide

samplemance.rs

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Rei8bit @rei8bit.bsky.social · 23d

AMALGAMATION [6-N163, 190Hz]

#Chiptune #undertale10thanniversary

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𝖌 𝖗 𝖆 𝖟 ( 𝐜 𝐨 𝐫 𝐞 ) 🫠 @grazcore.com · 25d

My new preset pack M8 Toolz Vol.2 is out now for the Dirtywave M8!

graz.bandcamp.com/album/m8-too...

90+ high quality sounds to help you up your production!

#m8tracker #diy #musicproduction

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petriform @petriform.com · 27d

probably a good time to mention that my tandem Virtual Boy ❌ Game Boy #chiptune album turned a year old last month and it's been wondrously fun + an honor to perform live over the past year and While Virtual Boy Is Relevant Again Maybe You Will Enjoy It ❗

petriform.bandcamp.com/album/famili...

Familial Verses, by Petriform

12 track album

petriform.bandcamp.com

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · Sep 5

that’s correct!

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HVB☆damifortune @samplemance.rs · Sep 5

it's Bandcamp Friday! one of the only big events that celebrates paying artists kindly :')

check out my...
- NEW album of emotional FM chiptune post-rock
- electroacoustic glitch album with friends
- experimental SNES chiptune album

my car broke down recently so help is extra appreciated this time

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · Sep 3

back on the gameboy dungeon synth grind

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alvesito! @alvesito.bsky.social · Sep 1

here's my entry for this year's #brackeysjam 2025.2!!

Gorblo vs. the Haunted Critters 🎃 - a spooky retro inspired platformer-roguelike where you get incremental rewards based on the difficulty you choose!

play it for free: alvesito.itch.io/gorblo

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william javier | robotmeadows @robotmeadows.bsky.social · Sep 1

next up, a few groovy tracks for ormblok! a puzzle game that i can best describe as tetris meets snake with a twist that’ll melt your brain trying to get used to it

benjelter.itch.io/ormblok

OrmBlok by BenJelter, Technofantasy

An arcade puzzle game for GBC

benjelter.itch.io

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