Tony Barnes | RetroNinja
@retroninja.bsky.social
Jerry Lawson Lifetime Achievement Award winner | 40 yr game veteran | designer | artist | musician | video editor | owner/founder RetroNinja game dev studio
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?
#gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment
#BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?
#gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment
#BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
February 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?
#gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment
#BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we?
#gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment
#BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
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"So you want to be a #videogamecomposer ? "
This is what my sensei once said to me many years ago.
Many people think writing #gamemusic is easy. I can assure you that it is not.
So, what is the hardest part about being a video game composer?
https://youtu.be/aCWhj_bDYXQ
#gamedev #gameaudio
This is what my sensei once said to me many years ago.
Many people think writing #gamemusic is easy. I can assure you that it is not.
So, what is the hardest part about being a video game composer?
https://youtu.be/aCWhj_bDYXQ
#gamedev #gameaudio
Chase Bethea Shares the Hardest Thing About Being a Video Game Composer
Chase Bethea shares his thoughts on the difficultly of being a video game composer in this era.Many people think writing video game music is easy. I can assu...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:28 PM
"So you want to be a #videogamecomposer ? "
This is what my sensei once said to me many years ago.
Many people think writing #gamemusic is easy. I can assure you that it is not.
So, what is the hardest part about being a video game composer?
https://youtu.be/aCWhj_bDYXQ
#gamedev #gameaudio
This is what my sensei once said to me many years ago.
Many people think writing #gamemusic is easy. I can assure you that it is not.
So, what is the hardest part about being a video game composer?
https://youtu.be/aCWhj_bDYXQ
#gamedev #gameaudio
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
February 7, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
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If you look into his history he was WAY ahead of the curve on many things. Desktop publishing, anime, roleplaying games, etc. He's also definitely not the only legendary RPG designer with extensive video game experience, but he has a long history there too, predating Cyberpunk 2077 by decades
So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
Mike Pondsmith
Michael Alyn Pondsmith (born April 14, 1954[citation needed]) is an American roleplaying, board and video game designer. He is the founder of R. Talsorian Games and the creator of the acclaimed Cyberp...
cyberpunk.fandom.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
If you look into his history he was WAY ahead of the curve on many things. Desktop publishing, anime, roleplaying games, etc. He's also definitely not the only legendary RPG designer with extensive video game experience, but he has a long history there too, predating Cyberpunk 2077 by decades
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February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth #superbowl
I keep thinking about doing some pixels again and making a serious throwback Space Invaders in RetroNinja style, but @badcomputer.bsky.social is really doing a great job already.
#shmups #retrogaming #sega
#shmups #retrogaming #sega
Frontier Force for SEGA Master System is available on itch ⬇️ #homebrew #mastersystem
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I keep thinking about doing some pixels again and making a serious throwback Space Invaders in RetroNinja style, but @badcomputer.bsky.social is really doing a great job already.
#shmups #retrogaming #sega
#shmups #retrogaming #sega
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have.
Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Reposted by Tony Barnes | RetroNinja
Reposted by Tony Barnes | RetroNinja
Hi folks! I'm opening commissions.
3 Slots - Static Sprite
2 Slots - Character Idle Animation
I'm happy to discuss options for other sprites or design work. Rates may vary. Check my information here:
thatartisan.carrd.co#Commissions
Feel free to DM or Email me for inquiries!
3 Slots - Static Sprite
2 Slots - Character Idle Animation
I'm happy to discuss options for other sprites or design work. Rates may vary. Check my information here:
thatartisan.carrd.co#Commissions
Feel free to DM or Email me for inquiries!
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Hi folks! I'm opening commissions.
3 Slots - Static Sprite
2 Slots - Character Idle Animation
I'm happy to discuss options for other sprites or design work. Rates may vary. Check my information here:
thatartisan.carrd.co#Commissions
Feel free to DM or Email me for inquiries!
3 Slots - Static Sprite
2 Slots - Character Idle Animation
I'm happy to discuss options for other sprites or design work. Rates may vary. Check my information here:
thatartisan.carrd.co#Commissions
Feel free to DM or Email me for inquiries!
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Hey Tony Barnes, word on the street is you made a game or two?
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
Indeed, I have. Let's pick 28 of them and post one per day, shall we? #gamedesign #retrogames #gamedevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth
You will like my game if you like:
- Marble Madness
- Super Monkey Ball
- deBlob
- Speed-running
- Funky jazzy house & UK garage music
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
#platformer #marblemadness #indiegame #indiedev
- Marble Madness
- Super Monkey Ball
- deBlob
- Speed-running
- Funky jazzy house & UK garage music
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
#platformer #marblemadness #indiegame #indiedev
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
You will like my game if you like:
- Marble Madness
- Super Monkey Ball
- deBlob
- Speed-running
- Funky jazzy house & UK garage music
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
#platformer #marblemadness #indiegame #indiedev
- Marble Madness
- Super Monkey Ball
- deBlob
- Speed-running
- Funky jazzy house & UK garage music
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
#platformer #marblemadness #indiegame #indiedev
You will like my game if you like:
- Gravitar
- Fort Apocalypse
- Choplifter
- Sub-Terrania
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
#shmup #indiegame #indiedev #vectorgraphics
- Gravitar
- Fort Apocalypse
- Choplifter
- Sub-Terrania
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
#shmup #indiegame #indiedev #vectorgraphics
January 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM
You will like my game if you like:
- Gravitar
- Fort Apocalypse
- Choplifter
- Sub-Terrania
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
#shmup #indiegame #indiedev #vectorgraphics
- Gravitar
- Fort Apocalypse
- Choplifter
- Sub-Terrania
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
#shmup #indiegame #indiedev #vectorgraphics
ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style
My style is colorful, contrast with high-saturation glowing bits.
Show off your art style
My style is colorful, contrast with high-saturation glowing bits.
January 22, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ATTENTION INDIEDEVS
Show off your art style
My style is colorful, contrast with high-saturation glowing bits.
Show off your art style
My style is colorful, contrast with high-saturation glowing bits.
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I think we’ve got better and more culturally-varied street food than I could have imagined, cool jackets galore, and drugs that make us think we’re really fast and strong before they kill us.
we're getting all the downsides of cyberpunk (social alienation, ruthless hyper capitalism, digital mass surveillance state) but none of the promised upsides (cheap street food, cool jackets, super drugs that make you really fast and strong before they kill you)
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I think we’ve got better and more culturally-varied street food than I could have imagined, cool jackets galore, and drugs that make us think we’re really fast and strong before they kill us.
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A dream to some, a nightmare to others.
January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
A dream to some, a nightmare to others.