CutterCross
@cuttercross.bsky.social
NES homebrew game developer, FamiTracker NES musician, One-man team living in 240p. #NESdev #indiedev #gamedev
Current project: CrossPaint - A native NES paint program
Current project: CrossPaint - A native NES paint program
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CutterCross
@cuttercross.bsky.social
· Oct 19
CutterCross
cuttercross.itch.io
Other places you can find me:
YouTube: youtube.com/CutterCross2...
Twitch: twitch.tv/cuttercross
Itchio: cuttercross.itch.io
Discord Server: discord.gg/kcQk2DcWMW
Twitter: x.com/cross_cutter
YouTube: youtube.com/CutterCross2...
Twitch: twitch.tv/cuttercross
Itchio: cuttercross.itch.io
Discord Server: discord.gg/kcQk2DcWMW
Twitter: x.com/cross_cutter
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I'll never forgive generative a.i
Having to ask "is this real?" so often has really done a number on me
I miss being able to trust art.
Having to ask "is this real?" so often has really done a number on me
I miss being able to trust art.
September 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I'll never forgive generative a.i
Having to ask "is this real?" so often has really done a number on me
I miss being able to trust art.
Having to ask "is this real?" so often has really done a number on me
I miss being able to trust art.
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thread of Mega Drive h-scroll raster effects
Alien Solder flapping wings
Alien Solder flapping wings
October 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
thread of Mega Drive h-scroll raster effects
Alien Solder flapping wings
Alien Solder flapping wings
I've finally written enough music & SFX to warrant duplicating my sound driver + SFX data to a 2nd PRG bank, and now importing new audio is 3x more cumbersome. 🥲
#NESdev #NEShomebrew #indiedev
#NESdev #NEShomebrew #indiedev
October 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I've finally written enough music & SFX to warrant duplicating my sound driver + SFX data to a 2nd PRG bank, and now importing new audio is 3x more cumbersome. 🥲
#NESdev #NEShomebrew #indiedev
#NESdev #NEShomebrew #indiedev
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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
Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3907760/...
Wishlist if you'd like to support us and not miss the release <3 Thanks! #NES #NESdev
September 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
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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I made a series of NES accuracy tests and then ran them on all of Nintendo's official NES emulators.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjY...
How Inaccurate are Nintendo's Official Emulators?
YouTube video by 100th Coin
www.youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I made a series of NES accuracy tests and then ran them on all of Nintendo's official NES emulators.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjY...
It's now been a full year since I switched to using desktop Linux, and I'm happy to say I do not miss Windows in the slightest :D
August 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's now been a full year since I switched to using desktop Linux, and I'm happy to say I do not miss Windows in the slightest :D
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Great news for our American customers! 🎉
Orders to the USA are finally back! 🇺🇸
We’re now working with @dalyengames.bsky.social, a true homebrew enthusiast, who will act as our distributor in the US. Shipping fees stay the same, no extra charges, and no new customs taxes for you.
Orders to the USA are finally back! 🇺🇸
We’re now working with @dalyengames.bsky.social, a true homebrew enthusiast, who will act as our distributor in the US. Shipping fees stay the same, no extra charges, and no new customs taxes for you.
August 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Great news for our American customers! 🎉
Orders to the USA are finally back! 🇺🇸
We’re now working with @dalyengames.bsky.social, a true homebrew enthusiast, who will act as our distributor in the US. Shipping fees stay the same, no extra charges, and no new customs taxes for you.
Orders to the USA are finally back! 🇺🇸
We’re now working with @dalyengames.bsky.social, a true homebrew enthusiast, who will act as our distributor in the US. Shipping fees stay the same, no extra charges, and no new customs taxes for you.
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Dn0.5.2
- more nsf driver fixes
- new effect: Triangle trill (`Xxx`)
- slightly improved register pitch bar view
- two new contributors
github.com/Dn-Programmi...
- more nsf driver fixes
- new effect: Triangle trill (`Xxx`)
- slightly improved register pitch bar view
- two new contributors
github.com/Dn-Programmi...
Release Dn0.5.2 · Dn-Programming-Core-Management/Dn-FamiTracker
Advisory
The .7z files are mislabeled.
Dn0.5.2 - 2025-08-18
Important changes:
Set release number as SemVer (@Gumball2415 #365 #376)
Triangle linear counter retrigger command (Xxx) (@zeta0134 @G...
github.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Dn0.5.2
- more nsf driver fixes
- new effect: Triangle trill (`Xxx`)
- slightly improved register pitch bar view
- two new contributors
github.com/Dn-Programmi...
- more nsf driver fixes
- new effect: Triangle trill (`Xxx`)
- slightly improved register pitch bar view
- two new contributors
github.com/Dn-Programmi...
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My NES / PC game Perfect Diamond is now available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3871170/... and itch: enjoyance.itch.io/perfect-diam...
Comes with a ROM to play on NES emulator or flash cart!
Comes with a ROM to play on NES emulator or flash cart!
August 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My NES / PC game Perfect Diamond is now available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3871170/... and itch: enjoyance.itch.io/perfect-diam...
Comes with a ROM to play on NES emulator or flash cart!
Comes with a ROM to play on NES emulator or flash cart!
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My new NES game Perfect Diamond will be available on Steam and itch.io on August 8th! Comes with a ROM file to play on a real NES via flash cart! Physical NES cartridge release will come a bit later.
July 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My new NES game Perfect Diamond will be available on Steam and itch.io on August 8th! Comes with a ROM file to play on a real NES via flash cart! Physical NES cartridge release will come a bit later.
I've forgotten how much drawing art assets gives me such intense burnout :(
June 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I've forgotten how much drawing art assets gives me such intense burnout :(
I find myself enjoying the process of *refining* graphics far more than actually plotting down a rough sketch of basic geometry. And I think the process of figuring out that messy first draft is the real reason why I'm so slow at drawing art assets.
June 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I find myself enjoying the process of *refining* graphics far more than actually plotting down a rough sketch of basic geometry. And I think the process of figuring out that messy first draft is the real reason why I'm so slow at drawing art assets.
One of the last things I have to work on for CrossPaint involves a LOT of artwork. Unfortunately, drawing is not my strongest suit.
I can't say for sure when it'll all be finished, but I want to thank everyone who has followed this project for this long. ❤️ All of this is just a 1-man-crew.
#NESdev
I can't say for sure when it'll all be finished, but I want to thank everyone who has followed this project for this long. ❤️ All of this is just a 1-man-crew.
#NESdev
June 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
One of the last things I have to work on for CrossPaint involves a LOT of artwork. Unfortunately, drawing is not my strongest suit.
I can't say for sure when it'll all be finished, but I want to thank everyone who has followed this project for this long. ❤️ All of this is just a 1-man-crew.
#NESdev
I can't say for sure when it'll all be finished, but I want to thank everyone who has followed this project for this long. ❤️ All of this is just a 1-man-crew.
#NESdev
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📢Big news from Homebrew Factory!
You asked for it, and it’s finally here: Game Boy and Game Boy Color support is now live!
Launch a pre-order campaign, or go straight to production.
And we have a brand new Fulfillment by Homebrew Factory service.
➡️ creator.homebrew-factory.com
You asked for it, and it’s finally here: Game Boy and Game Boy Color support is now live!
Launch a pre-order campaign, or go straight to production.
And we have a brand new Fulfillment by Homebrew Factory service.
➡️ creator.homebrew-factory.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📢Big news from Homebrew Factory!
You asked for it, and it’s finally here: Game Boy and Game Boy Color support is now live!
Launch a pre-order campaign, or go straight to production.
And we have a brand new Fulfillment by Homebrew Factory service.
➡️ creator.homebrew-factory.com
You asked for it, and it’s finally here: Game Boy and Game Boy Color support is now live!
Launch a pre-order campaign, or go straight to production.
And we have a brand new Fulfillment by Homebrew Factory service.
➡️ creator.homebrew-factory.com
Oh hey, look what arrived in the mail today :D
Thank you again! @brokestudio.bsky.social / @homebrew-factory.com !
#NES #homebrew #8bit #retrogaming
Thank you again! @brokestudio.bsky.social / @homebrew-factory.com !
#NES #homebrew #8bit #retrogaming
June 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Oh hey, look what arrived in the mail today :D
Thank you again! @brokestudio.bsky.social / @homebrew-factory.com !
#NES #homebrew #8bit #retrogaming
Thank you again! @brokestudio.bsky.social / @homebrew-factory.com !
#NES #homebrew #8bit #retrogaming
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The creators of Myst series (@cyan.com) saved hundreds of video tapes from the making of their iconic adventure game franchose.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
The unseen history of Myst | VGHF Library Highlights
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The creators of Myst series (@cyan.com) saved hundreds of video tapes from the making of their iconic adventure game franchose.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
The deed is done. 1-based indexing it is!
I've also decided to fully scrap the X-SCROLL parameter, as it just caused confusion with the rest of the UI and was too complicated to use in an art workflow.
The CHR Fill tool now also disables sprites and emphasis
#NESdev #NES #homebrew #ファミコン #indiedev
I've also decided to fully scrap the X-SCROLL parameter, as it just caused confusion with the rest of the UI and was too complicated to use in an art workflow.
The CHR Fill tool now also disables sprites and emphasis
#NESdev #NES #homebrew #ファミコン #indiedev
May 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
UI / UX design question for CrossPaint:
Should tools with multiple subtools to have their indices start at 0 or 1? Which makes more sense from a general user perspective?
If I started indices at 1, it would exactly describe the pen size in pixels.🤔
#NESdev #NES #homebrew #ファミコン #gamedev #indiedev
Should tools with multiple subtools to have their indices start at 0 or 1? Which makes more sense from a general user perspective?
If I started indices at 1, it would exactly describe the pen size in pixels.🤔
#NESdev #NES #homebrew #ファミコン #gamedev #indiedev
May 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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#gbdk (and #bbstudio) is getting new NES tilemap layouts!
By default we use 1-screen layout for simplicity - but this has scrolling artifacts.
The NES can do better. 2kB VRAM allows H / V layout to limit artifacts.
And cartridges can also provide VRAM for 4-screen layout to remove them completely
By default we use 1-screen layout for simplicity - but this has scrolling artifacts.
The NES can do better. 2kB VRAM allows H / V layout to limit artifacts.
And cartridges can also provide VRAM for 4-screen layout to remove them completely
May 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Aaaaaand we're live! Check out Mawthorne 2's campaign page and try the demo for yourself!
#nes #nesdev #gamedev #kickstarter #indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cra...
#nes #nesdev #gamedev #kickstarter #indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cra...
Mawthorne 2 (NES Game)
A new metroidvania adventure for your NES!
www.kickstarter.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Aaaaaand we're live! Check out Mawthorne 2's campaign page and try the demo for yourself!
#nes #nesdev #gamedev #kickstarter #indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cra...
#nes #nesdev #gamedev #kickstarter #indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cra...
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Just uploaded NEXXT 3.5 to itch.
This quick recording showcases a few of the new features, incl. metatile rosters, cycling, & clonestamp eraser.
Cycling through favourites, you won't need to move the mouse back & forth as much.
Also works on regular tiles & palettes.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
This quick recording showcases a few of the new features, incl. metatile rosters, cycling, & clonestamp eraser.
Cycling through favourites, you won't need to move the mouse back & forth as much.
Also works on regular tiles & palettes.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
May 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Just uploaded NEXXT 3.5 to itch.
This quick recording showcases a few of the new features, incl. metatile rosters, cycling, & clonestamp eraser.
Cycling through favourites, you won't need to move the mouse back & forth as much.
Also works on regular tiles & palettes.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
This quick recording showcases a few of the new features, incl. metatile rosters, cycling, & clonestamp eraser.
Cycling through favourites, you won't need to move the mouse back & forth as much.
Also works on regular tiles & palettes.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
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every so often i remember the famitracker socks
May 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
every so often i remember the famitracker socks
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A full in-depth explanation of the level format of Super Mario Bros. 2, showing off how :weird: it can get!
How Super Mario Bros. 2 Builds Levels
youtu.be/UdD26eFVzHQ
How Super Mario Bros. 2 Builds Levels
youtu.be/UdD26eFVzHQ
How Super Mario Bros. 2 Builds Levels
YouTube video by Retro Game Mechanics Explained
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A full in-depth explanation of the level format of Super Mario Bros. 2, showing off how :weird: it can get!
How Super Mario Bros. 2 Builds Levels
youtu.be/UdD26eFVzHQ
How Super Mario Bros. 2 Builds Levels
youtu.be/UdD26eFVzHQ