FrankenGraphics
@frankengraphics.bsky.social
Ellen creates NES games, tools & pixels.
https://frankengraphics.itch.io/
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I'm Ellen, i make NES games and graphics - typically specializing on making as detailed scenes as possible reusing only 256 tiny 8x8 tiles in creative ways.
I'm also maintaining NEXXT Studio, the drawing & layout tool that makes this puzzle solving possible.
I'm Ellen, i make NES games and graphics - typically specializing on making as detailed scenes as possible reusing only 256 tiny 8x8 tiles in creative ways.
I'm also maintaining NEXXT Studio, the drawing & layout tool that makes this puzzle solving possible.
I've just uploaded a fix a user reported soft crash to NEXXT studio (the tool i make nearly all my NES graphics in). we're now at 3.7.5
Grab the latest version here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Grab the latest version here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
NEXXT studio 3.7.5 by FrankenGraphics
Featureful NES assets studio based off the classic
frankengraphics.itch.io
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
I've just uploaded a fix a user reported soft crash to NEXXT studio (the tool i make nearly all my NES graphics in). we're now at 3.7.5
Grab the latest version here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Grab the latest version here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
I've begun working a bit for @brokestudio.bsky.social on a game concept using their 'rainbow' cart, allowing often rumoured/seldom seen mmc5-style 8x8 attributes & tilecount per scene; NES displayable.
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I've begun working a bit for @brokestudio.bsky.social on a game concept using their 'rainbow' cart, allowing often rumoured/seldom seen mmc5-style 8x8 attributes & tilecount per scene; NES displayable.
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
I've begun working a bit for @brokestudio.bsky.social on a game concept using their 'rainbow' cart, allowing often rumoured/seldom seen mmc5-style 8x8 attributes & tilecount per scene; NES displayable.
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I've begun working a bit for @brokestudio.bsky.social on a game concept using their 'rainbow' cart, allowing often rumoured/seldom seen mmc5-style 8x8 attributes & tilecount per scene; NES displayable.
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
My process thoughts available on patreon, supporter tier & up.
www.patreon.com/posts/148758...
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
I got a new bug report. Nothing's burning to the ground, but it was both simple to solve and serious enough that it warranted a same-day, late-nite update.
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
NEXXT studio 3.7.4 by FrankenGraphics
Featureful NES assets studio based off the classic
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I got a new bug report. Nothing's burning to the ground, but it was both simple to solve and serious enough that it warranted a same-day, late-nite update.
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
I got a new bug report. Nothing's burning to the ground, but it was both simple to solve and serious enough that it warranted a same-day, late-nite update.
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
NEXXT studio 3.7.4 by FrankenGraphics
Featureful NES assets studio based off the classic
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I got a new bug report. Nothing's burning to the ground, but it was both simple to solve and serious enough that it warranted a same-day, late-nite update.
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
So, here's NEXXT studio 3.7.4.
One crash case leaner.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 is up.
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 by FrankenGraphics
Featureful NES assets studio based off the classic
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 is up.
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 is up.
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 by FrankenGraphics
Featureful NES assets studio based off the classic
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEXXT studio 3.7.3 is up.
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
Get it here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Accompanying change blogpost:
www.patreon.com/posts/146840...
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
Besides exploring the frontiers of authentic NES gfx, I develop NEXXT: an essential gfx / layout tool for modern NES dev
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
December 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Besides exploring the frontiers of authentic NES gfx, I develop NEXXT: an essential gfx / layout tool for modern NES dev
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
Besides exploring the frontiers of authentic NES gfx, I develop NEXXT: an essential gfx / layout tool for modern NES dev
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
December 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Besides exploring the frontiers of authentic NES gfx, I develop NEXXT: an essential gfx / layout tool for modern NES dev
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
To help maintain it, i'm issuing a 50% off 1st month holiday voucher on my patreon.
Code: 6502
www.patreon.com/frankengraph...
Help me raise new supporters by sharing.
Thanks!
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
NEXXT studio; minor update.
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
NEXXT 3.7.2 released - minor fix
This update isn't essential for most, but still. On the metasprite tab, there used to be a niche mouse action called "mirror move", which moved sprites apart or together, occasionally useful for anima...
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
NEXXT studio; minor update.
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
NEXXT studio; minor update.
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
NEXXT 3.7.2 released - minor fix
This update isn't essential for most, but still. On the metasprite tab, there used to be a niche mouse action called "mirror move", which moved sprites apart or together, occasionally useful for anima...
frankengraphics.itch.io
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
NEXXT studio; minor update.
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Small fix reenables "mirror-move" feature when editing sprites. Otherwise same as 3.7.1
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
2 days later, here's a post-release fix to NEXXT - the tool i make nearly all my NES game assets in.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
NEXXT 3.7.1 released - important bugfixes
Yep, no big update without its issues seems to be the rule no matter who thorough I try to be. This time, 2 critical bugs (pasting metasprites and deleting sprites) could cause unpredictable behaviour...
frankengraphics.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
2 days later, here's a post-release fix to NEXXT - the tool i make nearly all my NES game assets in.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
2 days later, here's a post-release fix to NEXXT - the tool i make nearly all my NES game assets in.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
NEXXT 3.7.1 released - important bugfixes
Yep, no big update without its issues seems to be the rule no matter who thorough I try to be. This time, 2 critical bugs (pasting metasprites and deleting sprites) could cause unpredictable behaviour...
frankengraphics.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
2 days later, here's a post-release fix to NEXXT - the tool i make nearly all my NES game assets in.
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt/devlog...
Addendum to the NEXXT 3.7 release
Despite testing, some bugs were discovered after while recording new tutorials.
Here's some things to avoid 'til i release a patch:
-Don't delete sprites
-Don't paste sprites
both may create difficult to deal with behaviour.
+3 minor bugs.
Halfway through fixing
Despite testing, some bugs were discovered after while recording new tutorials.
Here's some things to avoid 'til i release a patch:
-Don't delete sprites
-Don't paste sprites
both may create difficult to deal with behaviour.
+3 minor bugs.
Halfway through fixing
November 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Addendum to the NEXXT 3.7 release
Despite testing, some bugs were discovered after while recording new tutorials.
Here's some things to avoid 'til i release a patch:
-Don't delete sprites
-Don't paste sprites
both may create difficult to deal with behaviour.
+3 minor bugs.
Halfway through fixing
Despite testing, some bugs were discovered after while recording new tutorials.
Here's some things to avoid 'til i release a patch:
-Don't delete sprites
-Don't paste sprites
both may create difficult to deal with behaviour.
+3 minor bugs.
Halfway through fixing
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
I've just uploaded NEXXT 3.7 to itch - the essential graphics/map/sprites studio for NES gamedev.
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
NEXXT 3.7 finally out | FrankenGraphics
Get more from FrankenGraphics on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I've just uploaded NEXXT 3.7 to itch - the essential graphics/map/sprites studio for NES gamedev.
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
I've just uploaded NEXXT 3.7 to itch - the essential graphics/map/sprites studio for NES gamedev.
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
NEXXT 3.7 finally out | FrankenGraphics
Get more from FrankenGraphics on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I've just uploaded NEXXT 3.7 to itch - the essential graphics/map/sprites studio for NES gamedev.
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Open blogpost summary here:
www.patreon.com/posts/144526...
Or get it directly from here:
frankengraphics.itch.io/nexxt
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
I wrote an obituary of celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman for Ars Technica:
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman dies at age 62
The gaming community mourns a beloved mentor and LGBTQ+ advocate with a storied career.
arstechnica.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I wrote an obituary of celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman for Ars Technica:
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
Believe it or not, Super Sunny World has never had a Pause Menu until now! A new feature is finally pushing me to create one.
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Believe it or not, Super Sunny World has never had a Pause Menu until now! A new feature is finally pushing me to create one.
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Currently, I’m sketching out the layout in NEXXT. #nesdev
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
I'm so excited to finally be able to demo Tactus in person at #SuperMAGFest2026! This will be the game's first public showing, so come on by and Slay to the Beat!
Shoutouts also to @frankengraphics.bsky.social and the rest of the Halcyon team! That game looks *rad* and you should check them out!
Shoutouts also to @frankengraphics.bsky.social and the rest of the Halcyon team! That game looks *rad* and you should check them out!
The #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? 🎮
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm so excited to finally be able to demo Tactus in person at #SuperMAGFest2026! This will be the game's first public showing, so come on by and Slay to the Beat!
Shoutouts also to @frankengraphics.bsky.social and the rest of the Halcyon team! That game looks *rad* and you should check them out!
Shoutouts also to @frankengraphics.bsky.social and the rest of the Halcyon team! That game looks *rad* and you should check them out!
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
May 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Meatwashing.
When a human being repeats hallunicantions from chatbots, which other people inadvertedly trust more; creating both factoids & simulacra in the process.
i’m sure i’m not the forst this has occured to, but i want to call it that.
Meatwashing.
As in ”that’s just meatwashed slop”.
When a human being repeats hallunicantions from chatbots, which other people inadvertedly trust more; creating both factoids & simulacra in the process.
i’m sure i’m not the forst this has occured to, but i want to call it that.
Meatwashing.
As in ”that’s just meatwashed slop”.
August 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Meatwashing.
When a human being repeats hallunicantions from chatbots, which other people inadvertedly trust more; creating both factoids & simulacra in the process.
i’m sure i’m not the forst this has occured to, but i want to call it that.
Meatwashing.
As in ”that’s just meatwashed slop”.
When a human being repeats hallunicantions from chatbots, which other people inadvertedly trust more; creating both factoids & simulacra in the process.
i’m sure i’m not the forst this has occured to, but i want to call it that.
Meatwashing.
As in ”that’s just meatwashed slop”.
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
There is now a full speed Gameboy emulator for PlayDate!
It’s very polished, with sound support, and lots of options. It even supports using it as a wrapper for devs to release homebrew GB games on PlateDate.
github.com/CrankBoyHQ/c...
It’s very polished, with sound support, and lots of options. It even supports using it as a wrapper for devs to release homebrew GB games on PlateDate.
github.com/CrankBoyHQ/c...
August 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
There is now a full speed Gameboy emulator for PlayDate!
It’s very polished, with sound support, and lots of options. It even supports using it as a wrapper for devs to release homebrew GB games on PlateDate.
github.com/CrankBoyHQ/c...
It’s very polished, with sound support, and lots of options. It even supports using it as a wrapper for devs to release homebrew GB games on PlateDate.
github.com/CrankBoyHQ/c...
Reposted by FrankenGraphics
If i’d expand NEXXTstudio’s support to one other console/platform besides NES, which would be your choice?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
August 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If i’d expand NEXXTstudio’s support to one other console/platform besides NES, which would be your choice?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
If i’d expand NEXXTstudio’s support to one other console/platform besides NES, which would be your choice?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
August 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If i’d expand NEXXTstudio’s support to one other console/platform besides NES, which would be your choice?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?
things to cosider:
-which homebrew scene do you think’d benefit the most?
-what are you personally the modt invested/interested in?