Grayson Wendell
@grendell.bsky.social
* Android & NES Game Developer
* Conjuror of Code @ Sleepy Bits Games
* Retro Gaming Enthusiast
* Recovering Modern Graphics Programmer
* Life is not Zero Sum
* Conjuror of Code @ Sleepy Bits Games
* Retro Gaming Enthusiast
* Recovering Modern Graphics Programmer
* Life is not Zero Sum
Update: two conventions and a 100% playthrough of Clair Obscur later, we're still making our way through Saru no Gundan. Some of the episodes have been really slow, but the cheese factor is dependably delightful.
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Update: two conventions and a 100% playthrough of Clair Obscur later, we're still making our way through Saru no Gundan. Some of the episodes have been really slow, but the cheese factor is dependably delightful.
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
In case you missed it, or fell asleep during it, our NES Code Crash Course talk from Fire & Ice RGX 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check it out and start your NES journey today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5...
github.com/grendell/gam...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5...
github.com/grendell/gam...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
2025 Fire & Ice RGX - NES Code Crash Course Panel with Grayson Wendell
YouTube video by Sac Gamers Expo
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February 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
In case you missed it, or fell asleep during it, our NES Code Crash Course talk from Fire & Ice RGX 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check it out and start your NES journey today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5...
github.com/grendell/gam...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXY5...
github.com/grendell/gam...
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
My attachment to each #Nintendo franchise:
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚💚 Metroid
💚💚💚💚💚 Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Wario
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚⭕ Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚💚💚 F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚💚 Metroid
💚💚💚💚💚 Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Wario
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚⭕ Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚💚💚 F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
My attachment to each #Nintendo franchise:
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚⭕ Metroid
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚💚💚 Wario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚💚 Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚⭕⭕ F-Zero
💚💚💚💚💚 Zelda
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Pikmin
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚⭕ Metroid
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚💚💚 Wario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚💚 Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚⭕⭕ F-Zero
💚💚💚💚💚 Zelda
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Pikmin
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
My attachment to each #Nintendo franchise:
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Metroid
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Star Fox
💚💚💚💚💚 Mario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚💚⭕ Wario
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Kirby
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Pokémon
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚💚⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Metroid
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Star Fox
💚💚💚💚💚 Mario
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚💚⭕ Wario
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Kirby
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Pokémon
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚💚⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 AM
My attachment to each #Nintendo franchise:
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚💚 Metroid
💚💚💚💚💚 Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Wario
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚⭕ Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚💚💚 F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Mother
💚💚💚💚💚 Metroid
💚💚💚💚💚 Star Fox
💚💚💚💚⭕ Mario
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Rhythm H.
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Wario
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Donkey Kong
💚💚💚💚⭕ Kirby
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pokémon
💚💚💚💚💚 F-Zero
💚💚💚💚⭕ Zelda
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Fire Emblem
💚💚💚⭕⭕ Pikmin
💚⭕⭕⭕⭕ Animal Crossing
⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ Splatoon
💚💚⭕⭕⭕ Xenoblade
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
The Halls of Talamh Domhain was recently selected as a @magfest.org #IndieRetro #Homebrew Showcase Finalist, and the players showed up! Want in on the action? Be sure to join us for an upcoming convention as we continue development. Hope to see you there!
youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
#NES #indiegames
youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
#NES #indiegames
Super MAGFest 2026 Talamh Domhain Montage
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Halls of Talamh Domhain was recently selected as a @magfest.org #IndieRetro #Homebrew Showcase Finalist, and the players showed up! Want in on the action? Be sure to join us for an upcoming convention as we continue development. Hope to see you there!
youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
#NES #indiegames
youtu.be/fTexEGnbASc
#NES #indiegames
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
The results for the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! 🏆
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The results for the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Showcase winners are here! 🏆
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
🔊 Best Sound Design: Tactus by Phonorail LLC
🎨 Best Art Direction: Wicked Plague by Locus Motion
🕹️ Best Gameplay: The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers by Pixel Craft
🎮 Best in Show: Light from Within by Atarath Games
MAGFest bound... 🛫
January 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
MAGFest bound... 🛫
The looks one receives when pulling out multiple NES cartridges from a carry-on at airport security is still one of my favorite experiences in 2026.
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The looks one receives when pulling out multiple NES cartridges from a carry-on at airport security is still one of my favorite experiences in 2026.
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
We're headed to @magfest.org this week for the #IndieRetro #Homebrew Showcase, and we're bringing these shiny new demo carts of The Halls of Talamh Domhain! If you're in the National Harbor area, be sure to stop by, say hello, and give the game a try. Hope to see you there!
#NES #nesdev #indiegames
#NES #nesdev #indiegames
January 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM
We're headed to @magfest.org this week for the #IndieRetro #Homebrew Showcase, and we're bringing these shiny new demo carts of The Halls of Talamh Domhain! If you're in the National Harbor area, be sure to stop by, say hello, and give the game a try. Hope to see you there!
#NES #nesdev #indiegames
#NES #nesdev #indiegames
Look, I get it. Sports bring out passion. We lose sight of the fact that these are human beings, with exceptional talent, that show up and compete to entertain us.
If you think there's any excuse for terrorizing a 24 year old young man for missing a kick in a game, you're a lost cause. Full stop.
If you think there's any excuse for terrorizing a 24 year old young man for missing a kick in a game, you're a lost cause. Full stop.
January 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Look, I get it. Sports bring out passion. We lose sight of the fact that these are human beings, with exceptional talent, that show up and compete to entertain us.
If you think there's any excuse for terrorizing a 24 year old young man for missing a kick in a game, you're a lost cause. Full stop.
If you think there's any excuse for terrorizing a 24 year old young man for missing a kick in a game, you're a lost cause. Full stop.
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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...
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
We're easy to find all weekend at #SacGamersExpo! Come by and check out our games, including a new build of The Halls of Talamh Domhain. Hope to see everyone at the show!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
December 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We're easy to find all weekend at #SacGamersExpo! Come by and check out our games, including a new build of The Halls of Talamh Domhain. Hope to see everyone at the show!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
I made a dumb thing.
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I made a dumb thing.
As a huge fan of all things Planet of the Apes, I've been meaning to check out Saru no Gundan for some time now. Tonight we embarked on that journey, and I can already safely say that it is exactly what I wanted from a 70's Tokyo Broadcasting System take on the idea.
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
As a huge fan of all things Planet of the Apes, I've been meaning to check out Saru no Gundan for some time now. Tonight we embarked on that journey, and I can already safely say that it is exactly what I wanted from a 70's Tokyo Broadcasting System take on the idea.
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
Our panel for #SacGamersExpo, "Enhancement Chips: How Nintendo Cartridges Leveled Up" is currently up to 50 images, 12 videos, and 8 slides of assembly code. I think it's safe to say we're not holding back on this one! 😁
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Our panel for #SacGamersExpo, "Enhancement Chips: How Nintendo Cartridges Leveled Up" is currently up to 50 images, 12 videos, and 8 slides of assembly code. I think it's safe to say we're not holding back on this one! 😁
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
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/...
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
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...
I really hate LinkedIn posts around technical topics, but I couldn't ignore one today citing fixed-point math as the reason that PS1 animations jitter, completely ignoring 32- vs 64-bit, perspective texture correction, and lack of a depth buffer.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I really hate LinkedIn posts around technical topics, but I couldn't ignore one today citing fixed-point math as the reason that PS1 animations jitter, completely ignoring 32- vs 64-bit, perspective texture correction, and lack of a depth buffer.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
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
Reposted by Grayson Wendell
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, my favorite game of all time ❤️
Still chasing that high.
Still chasing that high.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, my favorite game of all time ❤️
Still chasing that high.
Still chasing that high.
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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 3:10 PM
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...
I made a stupid thing. (audio required)
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I made a stupid thing. (audio required)
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
I sorely lack the requisite skills to participate in #zombieskulltober, but I wanted to throw in a qualifying screenshot from my upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter, The Halls of Talamh Domhain.
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I sorely lack the requisite skills to participate in #zombieskulltober, but I wanted to throw in a qualifying screenshot from my upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter, The Halls of Talamh Domhain.
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
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!
It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀