Homebrew Game Club
@hbgameclub.bsky.social
A podcast about new indie video games for old consoles. We pick one aftermarket game per episode to play and talk about. Check us out at http://homebrewgameclub.com
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Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ...
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We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
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Thanks to @gametank.zone for talking to me about the Game Tank, a very cool project to create a new, open source, 8-bit, retro-style console. Listen to my interviews with him and others at PRGE for @hbgameclub.bsky.social right here: bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thanks to @gametank.zone for talking to me about the Game Tank, a very cool project to create a new, open source, 8-bit, retro-style console. Listen to my interviews with him and others at PRGE for @hbgameclub.bsky.social right here: bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025
We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
Hacks, Game Tanks, and Japanese Flip Phones: Live from PRGE 2025
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! Nick returns from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 with several short interviews featuring some very neat people. Optomon (Chris Lincoln) is a ...
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're back from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025, where we talked to a ROM hacker, an expert in Japanese flip phone game preservation, and a creator of a totally new retro console (not an emulator)! Find us at bit.ly/hbgc-prge-2025 or wherever you get podcasts!
NEW EPISODE: We talk indie game design and publishing with academic and #GBStudio developer @totter87.bsky.social! This is a great conversation for anyone interested in creating your own games.
Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t...
Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t...
Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten
Listen to the episode here, or wherever you get podcasts! The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. ...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
NEW EPISODE: We talk indie game design and publishing with academic and #GBStudio developer @totter87.bsky.social! This is a great conversation for anyone interested in creating your own games.
Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t...
Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
Check it out here: bit.ly/hbgc-chris-t...
Transcript link: bit.ly/hbgc-totten-...
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This was a lot of fun to watch. Tons of great chiptune music coming out of the #nesdev community right now.
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This was a lot of fun to watch. Tons of great chiptune music coming out of the #nesdev community right now.
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very cool NES homebrew DJ set on the Midwest Gaming Classic main stage yesterday by @raftronaut.bsky.social with video by HBGC’s own @bartman311.bsky.social
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And also some sweet new drink coasters, if you’re into that 🍺
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
And also some sweet new drink coasters, if you’re into that 🍺
We'll be at the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stop by and see us in the homebrew room to pick up some free HBGC stickers!
April 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We'll be at the Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stop by and see us in the homebrew room to pick up some free HBGC stickers!
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
We are thrilled to launch Homebrew Factory, our new platform that allows gamers to purchase homebrew games and helps creators bring their games to life!
➡️ Store: www.homebrew-factory.com
➡️ Factory: creator.homebrew-factory.com
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Great episode, really enjoyed listening to you. And glad you liked my game 🙂
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
February 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Great episode, really enjoyed listening to you. And glad you liked my game 🙂
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
February 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEW EPISODE: The Game Club takes on Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Can the gang solve the mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Find out at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
LINK: bit.ly/hbgc-waffles
Keep it up, folks
14 Percent Of North Americans Still Play Gaming Systems Released Before 2000.
14 Percent Of North Americans Still Play Gaming Systems Released Before 2000
New survey reveals retro is alive and well
www.timeextension.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Keep it up, folks
Our next game club pick is Inspector Waffles: Early Days for Game Boy Color by @golosogames.bsky.social! Get the demo + full version here: golosogames.itch.io/inspector-wa...
Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
Inspector Waffles Early Days - Gameboy Color by Goloso Games
Follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector: Find clues, report to your partner and solve cases!
golosogames.itch.io
February 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our next game club pick is Inspector Waffles: Early Days for Game Boy Color by @golosogames.bsky.social! Get the demo + full version here: golosogames.itch.io/inspector-wa...
Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
Don’t forget to play along with us on Discord! bit.ly/hbgameclub
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FLEA!2 is now available to buy physically!! on #NES and #Dreamcast
All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt...
#homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt...
#homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
February 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
FLEA!2 is now available to buy physically!! on #NES and #Dreamcast
All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt...
#homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
All #Kickstarter orders have been shipped
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lowt...
#homebrew #nesdev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart
ICYMI: In our latest episode, we take on swashbuckling NES platformer The Storied Sword and debate: Is "NES hard" too hard for modern gamers? (Naaaah.)
Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts!
Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts!
Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ICYMI: In our latest episode, we take on swashbuckling NES platformer The Storied Sword and debate: Is "NES hard" too hard for modern gamers? (Naaaah.)
Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts!
Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
Check it out at bit.ly/hbgc-sword or wherever you get podcasts!
Still need to play the game? Get it here: www.bitethechili.com
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For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 54: Cronela's Mansion
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 54: Cronela’s Mansion Introduction: Usually I try to write some heady introduction that contextualizes why the homebrew game I’m covering is i...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ]
Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch!
All versions available on Kickstarter
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ]
Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch!
All versions available on Kickstarter
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro...
➡️ #hbconnexion
February 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🚨KICKSTARTER🚨
[ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ]
Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch!
All versions available on Kickstarter
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro...
➡️ #hbconnexion
[ #Homebrew #NES #SNES #GameBoy #GBA ]
Cronela’s Mansion by Straynus is a new Point ‘n Click compatible with NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC and Nintendo Switch!
All versions available on Kickstarter
➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/cro...
➡️ #hbconnexion
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New to Bluesky, any indie dev recommendations for me to follow? @gbstudio.dev and others :-)
January 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
New to Bluesky, any indie dev recommendations for me to follow? @gbstudio.dev and others :-)
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📢Pre-order for Changeable Guardian Estique, a new NES and Famicom game developed by Cat Hui Trading is open!
🚀A new shmup made by experienced developers (having worked on Zanac, Aleste, …)
Shipping will start on December 16th
➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product/chan...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3i...
🚀A new shmup made by experienced developers (having worked on Zanac, Aleste, …)
Shipping will start on December 16th
➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product/chan...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3i...
Changeable Guardian Estique - Trailer
YouTube video by Broke Studio
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:14 PM
📢Pre-order for Changeable Guardian Estique, a new NES and Famicom game developed by Cat Hui Trading is open!
🚀A new shmup made by experienced developers (having worked on Zanac, Aleste, …)
Shipping will start on December 16th
➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product/chan...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3i...
🚀A new shmup made by experienced developers (having worked on Zanac, Aleste, …)
Shipping will start on December 16th
➡️ www.brokestudio.fr/product/chan...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3i...
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GB Studio has come to the NES!
You can build games for the NES, using the world-class toolset found in GB Studio! #gbstudio #gameboy #nesdev
github.com/michel-iwani...
You can build games for the NES, using the world-class toolset found in GB Studio! #gbstudio #gameboy #nesdev
github.com/michel-iwani...
December 2, 2024 at 10:25 PM
GB Studio has come to the NES!
You can build games for the NES, using the world-class toolset found in GB Studio! #gbstudio #gameboy #nesdev
github.com/michel-iwani...
You can build games for the NES, using the world-class toolset found in GB Studio! #gbstudio #gameboy #nesdev
github.com/michel-iwani...
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Over the last couple of months I have compiled a handpicked list of #GBStudio learning resources from all across the community. I made sure all of the resources are high quality and up to date.
Have a browse, you might find something cool.
You can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Have a browse, you might find something cool.
You can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
GB Studio Community Resources Megalist - GB Studio Lab
docs.google.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Over the last couple of months I have compiled a handpicked list of #GBStudio learning resources from all across the community. I made sure all of the resources are high quality and up to date.
Have a browse, you might find something cool.
You can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Have a browse, you might find something cool.
You can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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The Kickstarter page for my Game Boy Color game "Kero Kero Cowboy" is LIVE! 🐸🤠 Help me bring this game to life while also getting some sweet rewards!
kck.st/4fHvWUA
#gameboy #gbstudio #kickstarter #retro
kck.st/4fHvWUA
#gameboy #gbstudio #kickstarter #retro
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The Kickstarter page for my Game Boy Color game "Kero Kero Cowboy" is LIVE! 🐸🤠 Help me bring this game to life while also getting some sweet rewards!
kck.st/4fHvWUA
#gameboy #gbstudio #kickstarter #retro
kck.st/4fHvWUA
#gameboy #gbstudio #kickstarter #retro
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GB Studio Magazine Volume 5 goes to print on December 1st, 2024. You have until Nov 30th, at 11:00 PM EST to sign up for our Patreon to secure your copy.
patreon.com/gbs_central
#gbstudio #gameboy #magazine
patreon.com/gbs_central
#gbstudio #gameboy #magazine
November 25, 2024 at 8:58 PM
GB Studio Magazine Volume 5 goes to print on December 1st, 2024. You have until Nov 30th, at 11:00 PM EST to sign up for our Patreon to secure your copy.
patreon.com/gbs_central
#gbstudio #gameboy #magazine
patreon.com/gbs_central
#gbstudio #gameboy #magazine
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For Episode 50 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Jingles Defense, a puzzle game for the NES by Zyzix Games #homebrew #jinglesdefense #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 50: Jingles Defense
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 50: Jingles Defense Introduction: I didn’t used to like puzzle games as a kid. They felt like homework when all I wanted to do was jump into a...
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November 22, 2024 at 7:06 PM
For Episode 50 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Jingles Defense, a puzzle game for the NES by Zyzix Games #homebrew #jinglesdefense #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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Kickstarter campaign begins!!!
Get your Cake Keeper Phisical Copy for your Game Boy Color 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/854...
Get your Cake Keeper Phisical Copy for your Game Boy Color 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/854...
Cake Keeper - Gameboy Color by Splatter Soft
A brand new arcade game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color.
www.kickstarter.com
November 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Kickstarter campaign begins!!!
Get your Cake Keeper Phisical Copy for your Game Boy Color 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/854...
Get your Cake Keeper Phisical Copy for your Game Boy Color 👇
www.kickstarter.com/projects/854...
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Nuevo juego mojono! "Rumba", para #spectrum 48K y 128K. Limpia las habitaciones al ritmo de murciano. Pruébalo en tu flamente #thespectrum y nos cuentas!!!
mojontwins.itch.io/rumba-zx-spe...
mojontwins.itch.io/rumba-zx-spe...
November 22, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Nuevo juego mojono! "Rumba", para #spectrum 48K y 128K. Limpia las habitaciones al ritmo de murciano. Pruébalo en tu flamente #thespectrum y nos cuentas!!!
mojontwins.itch.io/rumba-zx-spe...
mojontwins.itch.io/rumba-zx-spe...