Nathan Tolbert
@bitethechili.com
I'm making new games for the NES and other retro systems, find my NESdev and other games at https://www.bitethechili.com
Also stuff about board games, Jesus, being a dad, and whatever else I feel like.
Also stuff about board games, Jesus, being a dad, and whatever else I feel like.
Bah, uploaded the video incorrectly. Here's video.
August 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Bah, uploaded the video incorrectly. Here's video.
Working on the Frozen Caves area in my upcoming NES adventure game Halcyon.
My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas.
#NESDev
My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas.
#NESDev
August 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Working on the Frozen Caves area in my upcoming NES adventure game Halcyon.
My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas.
#NESDev
My theory is that it wouldn't be proper to have a retro action-adventure without separate Ice and Lava areas.
#NESDev
Enjoyed meeting folks at Illinois Game Con this past weekend. Thank you for stopping by!
June 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Enjoyed meeting folks at Illinois Game Con this past weekend. Thank you for stopping by!
But sometimes you have to get out and explore on foot...
March 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
But sometimes you have to get out and explore on foot...
It's been awhile.....but things are moving....
March 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
It's been awhile.....but things are moving....
Dreamcast copies of The Storied Sword are finally finished!
We're working on shipping copies for KS backers, and the game is available for purchase at orcface.com/store
We're working on shipping copies for KS backers, and the game is available for purchase at orcface.com/store
January 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Dreamcast copies of The Storied Sword are finally finished!
We're working on shipping copies for KS backers, and the game is available for purchase at orcface.com/store
We're working on shipping copies for KS backers, and the game is available for purchase at orcface.com/store
I only wish I had the discipline to keep my NESdev space that tidy and cozy...
November 20, 2024 at 9:46 PM
I only wish I had the discipline to keep my NESdev space that tidy and cozy...
October 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Finally found and fixed the last bug on my to-do list for my NES game, The Storied Sword. That's a relief, this one was giving me trouble for weeks.
Now on to final testing!
#NESdev
Now on to final testing!
#NESdev
February 20, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Finally found and fixed the last bug on my to-do list for my NES game, The Storied Sword. That's a relief, this one was giving me trouble for weeks.
Now on to final testing!
#NESdev
Now on to final testing!
#NESdev
It's #PortfolioDay!
I make new games and accessories for old consoles.
Check out the Anguna adventure series, or the Quadtari 4-player adapter for the 2600. Current project is The Storied Sword, a twitchy platformer.
www.bitethechili.com
#NESDev
I make new games and accessories for old consoles.
Check out the Anguna adventure series, or the Quadtari 4-player adapter for the 2600. Current project is The Storied Sword, a twitchy platformer.
www.bitethechili.com
#NESDev
October 10, 2023 at 9:54 PM
It's #PortfolioDay!
I make new games and accessories for old consoles.
Check out the Anguna adventure series, or the Quadtari 4-player adapter for the 2600. Current project is The Storied Sword, a twitchy platformer.
www.bitethechili.com
#NESDev
I make new games and accessories for old consoles.
Check out the Anguna adventure series, or the Quadtari 4-player adapter for the 2600. Current project is The Storied Sword, a twitchy platformer.
www.bitethechili.com
#NESDev
Man, every day I'm tempted to post a picture of the final boss fight for our NES game The Storied Sword.
Then self-control hits and I decide to keep it a surprise.
So here's a picture of the spike-laden Dungeon instead. We're so close to finished!
With #NESdev art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
Then self-control hits and I decide to keep it a surprise.
So here's a picture of the spike-laden Dungeon instead. We're so close to finished!
With #NESdev art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
September 27, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Man, every day I'm tempted to post a picture of the final boss fight for our NES game The Storied Sword.
Then self-control hits and I decide to keep it a surprise.
So here's a picture of the spike-laden Dungeon instead. We're so close to finished!
With #NESdev art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
Then self-control hits and I decide to keep it a surprise.
So here's a picture of the spike-laden Dungeon instead. We're so close to finished!
With #NESdev art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
Cross-posting from the other site....
Great opportunity here to support autism research via the #nesdev community. And it's a ton of fun to follow along.
Great opportunity here to support autism research via the #nesdev community. And it's a ton of fun to follow along.
September 8, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Cross-posting from the other site....
Great opportunity here to support autism research via the #nesdev community. And it's a ton of fun to follow along.
Great opportunity here to support autism research via the #nesdev community. And it's a ton of fun to follow along.
I was never quite sure if this was a cigarette or not.
August 17, 2023 at 12:13 AM
I was never quite sure if this was a cigarette or not.
Spent the weekend working on the story scenes for The Storied Sword. It's always a trick near the end of a NES project to juggle and find ROM space for everything you want to include. This was no exception.
Art by @raftronaut.bsky.social and Steve D’eau
#NESdev
Art by @raftronaut.bsky.social and Steve D’eau
#NESdev
August 14, 2023 at 4:19 AM
Spent the weekend working on the story scenes for The Storied Sword. It's always a trick near the end of a NES project to juggle and find ROM space for everything you want to include. This was no exception.
Art by @raftronaut.bsky.social and Steve D’eau
#NESdev
Art by @raftronaut.bsky.social and Steve D’eau
#NESdev
Howdy, I'm Nathan Tolbert, a homebrew game developer for retro consoles like NES, Atari, GBA, and Dreamcast.
Check out my zelda-like Anguna at https://www.bitethechili.com
Current project in the works is The Storied Sword, a twitchy action platformer for NES, with art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
Check out my zelda-like Anguna at https://www.bitethechili.com
Current project in the works is The Storied Sword, a twitchy action platformer for NES, with art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
August 11, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Howdy, I'm Nathan Tolbert, a homebrew game developer for retro consoles like NES, Atari, GBA, and Dreamcast.
Check out my zelda-like Anguna at https://www.bitethechili.com
Current project in the works is The Storied Sword, a twitchy action platformer for NES, with art from @raftronaut.bsky.social
Check out my zelda-like Anguna at https://www.bitethechili.com
Current project in the works is The Storied Sword, a twitchy action platformer for NES, with art from @raftronaut.bsky.social