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Ted Martens

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Artist & Indie Dev. Cadence of Hyrule, Crypt of the NecroDancer & Amplified DLC, Pixel Fireplace, Hexels co-creator.

Pixel Fireplace 🪵🔥◻️
Steam: s.team/a/2678480
Itchio: https://hammertail.itch.io/pixel-fireplace

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Ted Martens @tedmartens.bsky.social · Oct 18

Seems like a good time for a new intro post. Hii (•ᴗ•)╯ I'm an artist and indie game dev. I worked on Cadence of Hyrule, Crypt of the NecroDancer + Amplified, and I made a cozy simulation game called Pixel Fireplace. Working on a new game, and looking forward to sharing more when I can! #gamedev

Screenshot of Cadence of Hyrule with Link and Zelda fighting enemies.

Screenshot of Cadence of Hyrule with Link fighting enemies.

Screenshot of Crypt of the NecroDancer zone 1. Cadence and enemies are in a dirt dungeon floor.

Screenshot of Crypt of the NecroDancer zone 4. Cadence and enemies are in a dark purple dungeon floor.

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Ted Martens

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Gorillas 🍌
#pixelart #ドット絵

Gorilla pixel art sprites. Twelve different, colorful variants.

August 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM

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videogame history

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mario paint, magazine screenshot, recreation of a scene from star fox, snes (1993) archive.org/details/Nint...

small winged craft facing off against a large grey shaded polygon head. background is curved browns, oranges.

November 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM

Ted Martens

@tedmartens.bsky.social

Thanks so much again for getting it over the threshold. It's a small thing, but the rating helps it feel 'legit' now.

Glad you enjoy it, too :)

February 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Ted Martens

@tedmartens.bsky.social

Yay!!! Thank you so much, Lilas! This makes me so happy!!😭😊💖

screenshot of Steam review rating for Pixel Fireplace showing the word Positive because it has reached the 10 review threshold. Happy emoji character icons surround the word Positive.

February 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Ted Martens

@tedmartens.bsky.social

omg! I'm so happy, thank you so much Lilas!!
💖😊💖

February 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM

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₱Ʉ₦₵Ⱨ |💀📼🕹HOBBY GAME DEV

@boneypunch.bsky.social

N64 Artorias & Sif!

#lowpoly #b3d #n64 #DarkSouls #Art

March 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM

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doseone

@doseone.bsky.social

SAMURAI GUNN 2
⚔️ IS SO BACK ⚔️
Rebuilt from the ground up in our own engine, FASTER and DEADLIER than ever!
MORE to COME!
store.steampowered.com/app/1397790/...

February 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM

Ted Martens

@tedmartens.bsky.social

it's also super cheap right now ($1.49)
store.steampowered.com/app/2678480/...

Save 70% on Pixel Fireplace on Steam

Pixel Fireplace is a relaxing, type-controlled simulation. Type commands to strike a match, throw logs onto the crackling fire and watch them burn down to hot coals in real-time. Discover commands wit...

store.steampowered.com

February 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Ted Martens

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Just one more Steam review and it'll show the Positive rating for Pixel Fireplace. If you've enjoyed it over the years consider leaving a review to help give it a little visibility boost :)

🔥
👉👈

screenshot of Steam reviews showing "9 user reviews" with emoji characters surrounding it who are praying and crying.

February 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Ted Martens

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hell yes!! 🐺⚔️🔫

February 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM

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MrTalida

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We finally have a photo of the previously unseen Zelda 1 art on display at the Nintendo Museum.

The cartouche in the top right, subtitled "THE MAP OF HYRULE," depicts 3 fairy/goddess figures unfolding a cloth (making the world?). Miyamoto's signature is on the bottom right.