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The Halls of Talamh Domhain Development Update
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Check out the development update for The Halls of Talamh Domhain! This upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter from Sleepy Bits Games will have a hands-on demo all weekend at Fire & Ice RGX. We hope to see you there!
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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!
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#NES #indiegames
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#NES #indiegames
Super MAGFest 2026 Talamh Domhain Montage
YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games
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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
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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
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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
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...
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
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.
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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.
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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
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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/...
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...
Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during @fanexposf.bsky.social! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there!
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just a reminder that our talk, "NES 101", is happening tomorrow at 4:15pm during @fanexposf.bsky.social! Come by and say hello, then go meet a celebrity or pick up some incredible original art. Hope to see you there!
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It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s here! The 2026 NES Homebrew Calendar is out: featuring gorgeous cover art by @supernatetendo.bsky.social , 12 homebrew games, and fun homebrew holidays, this is what you want on your wall! Available in a U.S./Canada edition, and EU/rest of the World edition.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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
What's this?!
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
MAGFest 2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Celebration by Sleepy Bits Games
A bundle by Sleepy Bits Games, $10.00 for Rainbow Catcher, Old Oak Lane
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November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
What's this?!
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
In celebration of our next #NES game being selected as a finalist in the #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro #Homebrew Showcase, we've created a first-ever bundle discount for our current NES games! Grab both for $10 (or more) by Cyber Monday.
itch.io/s/167402/mag...
#nesdev #indiegames
Two big announcements today:
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Two big announcements today:
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
The Halls of Talamh Domhain has been selected as a @magfest.org #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalist!
The game has also been previewed by Marc Jowett
in issue 31 of @pixeladdict.bsky.social which is available now!
#NES #nesdev #homebrew
Congratulations to all the finalists! The showcase looks absolutely stacked this year, and we are extremely honored to be included in this amazing lineup! 🤩
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 3:27 PM
Congratulations to all the finalists! The showcase looks absolutely stacked this year, and we are extremely honored to be included in this amazing lineup! 🤩
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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...
We just confirmed a technical talk in November, have already committed to one in December, and applied for yet another in March. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements and more details soon™! 👀
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 AM
We just confirmed a technical talk in November, have already committed to one in December, and applied for yet another in March. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements and more details soon™! 👀
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The latest issue features the Banjo-Kazooie series on the cover and is on sale now. Grab it in stores or directly from us
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November 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The latest issue features the Banjo-Kazooie series on the cover and is on sale now. Grab it in stores or directly from us
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features.
Banjo-Kazooie
Operation Wolf
Th Great Escape
Lumines: Puzzle Fusion
Steve Jarratt
kill.switch
8-bit jobs
Magicland 2
Sonic 2
Burning Rangers
And more
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Banjo-Kazooie
Operation Wolf
Th Great Escape
Lumines: Puzzle Fusion
Steve Jarratt
kill.switch
8-bit jobs
Magicland 2
Sonic 2
Burning Rangers
And more
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features.
Banjo-Kazooie
Operation Wolf
Th Great Escape
Lumines: Puzzle Fusion
Steve Jarratt
kill.switch
8-bit jobs
Magicland 2
Sonic 2
Burning Rangers
And more
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Banjo-Kazooie
Operation Wolf
Th Great Escape
Lumines: Puzzle Fusion
Steve Jarratt
kill.switch
8-bit jobs
Magicland 2
Sonic 2
Burning Rangers
And more
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Thanks to everyone who took some time out of their @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social weekend to come and hang out! I think we had a great turn out, engaging conversations, and even came together to solve some equipment hiccups! 😅
October 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Thanks to everyone who took some time out of their @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social weekend to come and hang out! I think we had a great turn out, engaging conversations, and even came together to solve some equipment hiccups! 😅
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Headed to @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this weekend? Are you a part of the #NES development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made?
Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Headed to @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this weekend? Are you a part of the #NES development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made?
Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Best Of PRGE 2025 part 1: We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the US-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with guests, exhibits, The Warp Zone lounge and special events! Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/3km56wbt
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
October 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Best Of PRGE 2025 part 1: We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the US-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with guests, exhibits, The Warp Zone lounge and special events! Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/3km56wbt
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
Anyone else planning on participating in the NesDev's Game Genie Game mini-jam? I had a lot of fun with my entry, Maze Genie. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_D...
Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
Maze Genie (Game Genie Game Mini-Jam Entry)
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September 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Anyone else planning on participating in the NesDev's Game Genie Game mini-jam? I had a lot of fun with my entry, Maze Genie. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_D...
Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
We've never been to @magfest.org (in our defense, it's almost 3000 miles away), but we hope to change that in 2026!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
📣 Calling all #homebrew game developers! The #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase on #SuperMAGFest is looking for your incredible creations!
Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026
Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026
September 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We've never been to @magfest.org (in our defense, it's almost 3000 miles away), but we hope to change that in 2026!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro