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kevin81
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bits & bytes & beats

Hi, I'm Kevin! I help NES developers by composing music and sound effects, and assisting with assembly coding.

https://kevinvanderburg.nl
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dalecoop.bsky.social
If, like me, you’re into #NES homebrew, you need to watch this one!

10 Most Underrated NES Homebrew Games You Must-Play Right Now!
👉 youtu.be/YbLj1Fh4DVY

Some real hidden gems in there (?)

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #indiegames #indieNES #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
10 Most Underrated NES Homebrew Games You Must-Play Right Now!
YouTube video by Retro Pocket
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October 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
kevin81.bsky.social
setcpm(26);n("<[[-7,2][2[-7,4]]7]!4*2[[-8,1][1[-8,3]]7]*2[[-7,2][2[-7,4]]7]!4*2>").scale("<C#4:minor F#4:major A4:major C#4:minor!2 F#4:major A4:major C#4:major!2>").sound("piano").room(.75).lpf("[1100 800 1100]*2").pianoroll({active:'#F1278A',inactive:'#F1278A',background:'#1E86E5',fold:0})
September 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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9panzer.bsky.social
The wait is over! 🚂 The Adventures of Panzer: Frontiers is now live on Kickstarter! Grab the physical or Collector’s Edition and join the pixelated chaos, train battles, and ego-fueled glory.

Hop aboard the hype train:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pan...
July 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
Coming soon to a Kickstarter near you:

[ #comingsoon | #frontiers | #nes | #nesdev | #panzer | #yeehaw ]
June 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
kevin81.bsky.social
Look what the undead dragged in 🤩 it's been my absolute pleasure to be a part of this! #ahu #allhellunleashed #nesdev #8bitslasher
May 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
kevin81.bsky.social
🔥 All Hell Unleashed 🔥
The latest horror homebrew by 8 bit slasher!

A twisted cult has summoned the most feared icons of horror of all time... Now, it's up to YOU to fight against the darkness!

Download for FREE now:
👁️‍🗨️ 8bitslasher.itch.io/ahu 👁️‍🗨️

#homebrew #nes #horror #fangame #8bitslasher
April 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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brewotaku.bsky.social
BrewOtaku #005 can be now purchased physically and digitally via DragonBox Shop. 80 A4 pages, packed with homebrew and retro gaming stuff, don't miss out! More info: www.brewotaku.com/2025/01/brew...

#brewotaku #magazine #homebrew #gaming
Advertising leaflet for BrewOtaku #005
April 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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brokestudio.bsky.social
🎁 #GIVEAWAY

To celebrate Homebrew Factory's launch, we are giving away 1 physical Limited Collector edition GB copy of Traumatarium.

✅ Follow @homebrew-factory.com
🔁 Repost
❤️ Like

🏁End of the giveaway on April 23th at 12 am CEST
April 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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nesmaker.bsky.social
New #NES games made with #NESmaker! All game demos shown were created in just 30 days as part of the Byte-Off. Play them, vote for your favorite, or get started creating your own today at www.TheNew8bitHeroes.com
March 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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atarath.bsky.social
🎉 Congrats to all the participants of Byte-Off V! 🎮

There’s some really creative, thoughtful, and just plain fun stuff this year. It’s always inspiring to see what people are building on the NES!

🕹️ Play the demos:
👉 theretroverse.com/special-even...

#RetroGaming #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker
Byte-Off V
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March 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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turtlerescuenes.bsky.social
The #NESmaker #ByteOff submission window is officially open and we have uploaded our submission: PACKEY!
#nesdev #indiedev 🐢

theretroverse.com/product/pack...
Packey
STORY: Packey and his brothers Lackey and Lackey 2 live on Turtle Island. One day Lackey went on a scavenger hunt and did not return. Packey found a trail of yogurt-covered raisins, Lackey’s favorite ...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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thegamebeaters.bsky.social
43 new NES games made by passionate devs working with 8-bit limits.

Tonight at 7pm CST, we celebrate by playing as many as we can, live.

This is what Byte-Off V is all about.

If you love indie devs & retro games, feel free to share so they can be seen.

Join us: www.youtube.com/live/PUcORpU...
43 NEW NES Games in 1 Night?! | Byte-Off V Mega Stream!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
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March 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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dalecoop.bsky.social
Byte Off V is a wrap! Nearly 50 fresh NES games made with @nesmaker.bsky.social, ready for you to play and vote. Don’t miss out on these retro gems! 😍☕️

🔗 theretroverse.com/special-even...

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #ByteOffV #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
March 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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dalecoop.bsky.social
Super Sunny World, the upcoming NES
platform game from @mhughson.bsky.social 😍

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
mhughson.bsky.social Matt Hughson (NES & GB Dev) @mhughson.bsky.social · Feb 25
I really need to get back into the habit of posting updates on my upcoming NES game, SUPER SUNNY WORLD 🌞

So here's a random minute of gameplay I just recorded💖

#nesdev
February 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
kevin81.bsky.social
...𝔴𝔞𝔫𝔫𝔞 𝔭𝔩𝔞𝔶? 🔪🩸

8bitslasher is looking for playtesters for a new horror game in development. Interested? Send a DM at your preferred platform: linktr.ee/8bitslasher

[ #nesdev | #nes | #homebrew | #playtest | #horror ]
February 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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thegamebeaters.bsky.social
Happy New Year!

The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!

youtu.be/3-eMIFIbr5Y

Please share. Thank you.
The 10 Must Play NES Homebrew Games of 2024!
YouTube video by The Game Beaters
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January 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
Happy holidays everyone! ☃️
December 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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orebodyinc.bsky.social
We're still working on a teaser trailer, but we're excited to announce our next NES project: Super Kaiju Boom Ball.

SKBB combines the dynamics of breakout, pinball, pong & GIANT MONSTERS for a truly unique 8-bit arcade experience.

More info/video soon.
#neshomebrew #indiegames #nesdev #retrogames
December 6, 2024 at 2:42 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
i'm hit (december 6th, 15:25 CET) #whamageddon
December 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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calgames.us
MISTER SCARY

Please check CALGAMES.US for other info, and/or follow us here. 🎄💜🎃🤘•••• #misterscary #nintendo #nintendoentertainmentsystem #nes #indiegame #platformer #actionplatformer #action #indiedev #indiedeveloper #nesdev #halloween #fall #winter #snow
December 6, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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brokestudio.bsky.social
📢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...
Changeable Guardian Estique - Trailer
YouTube video by Broke Studio
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December 3, 2024 at 1:14 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
Throwback to Byte Off Crunch Mode 😁
December 4, 2024 at 4:10 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
My favorite console? Hmm, not sure...
November 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
Good morning everyone! ☕️
November 19, 2024 at 10:59 PM
kevin81.bsky.social
This one just dropped: COBOL, a time-based arcade platformer for the NES by Oniric Factor, for which i had the pleasure of composing the soundtrack.

oniric-factor.itch.io/cobol
Cartridge concept art for Cobol, a new NES game by Oniric Factor
November 19, 2024 at 10:59 PM