Sean Robinson
@scrobins.bsky.social
Author of the video game blog A Homebrew Draws Near! (and coming soon podcast??), also lawyer, baker, sketch comedian, in addition to massive homebrew fan
For Episode 63 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land for the Gameboy Color by Exquisite Laundry Pet and soon to be released by @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #gumballintrickortreatland #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 63: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 63: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Introduction: The way retro and modern games influence each other back and forth can lead to some fun layer...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
For Episode 63 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land for the Gameboy Color by Exquisite Laundry Pet and soon to be released by @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #gumballintrickortreatland #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
A new calendar for 2026, featuring 12 more NES homebrew games and the incredible art of Nate Ehlers is almost ready…
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A new calendar for 2026, featuring 12 more NES homebrew games and the incredible art of Nate Ehlers is almost ready…
For Episode 62 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit for Steam, modern consoles, and the NES, by @retroware.bsky.social and @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #avgn8bit #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 62: The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 62: The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Introduction: NES homebrew has enjoyed some fantastic licensed games over the past few years with Jay & Si...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For Episode 62 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit for Steam, modern consoles, and the NES, by @retroware.bsky.social and @megacatstudios.bsky.social #homebrew #avgn8bit #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
A homebrew draws near…
Prepare for pixelated pain and genuine NERD RAGE! The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is NOW AVAILABLE on your favorite modern #consoles. 🔥
Get it here: bit.ly/MCSAVGN
Get it here: bit.ly/MCSAVGN
October 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A homebrew draws near…
Reposted by Sean Robinson
October 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reposted by Sean Robinson
For Episode 61 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering All Hell Unleashed for the NES by Fista Productions/8-bit Slasher, kevin81, and Lilith Brendan #homebrew #allhellunleashed #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 61: All Hell Unleashed
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 61: All Hell Unleashed Introduction: The horror genre is littered with cool crossover ideas, both ones that were executed and those that never...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
For Episode 61 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering All Hell Unleashed for the NES by Fista Productions/8-bit Slasher, kevin81, and Lilith Brendan #homebrew #allhellunleashed #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 60 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Mega Kaiju Boom Ball for the NES by @johnvanderhoef.bsky.social and published by @dalyengames.bsky.social #homebrew #megakaijuboomball #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 60: Mega Kaiju Boom Ball
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 60: Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Introduction: It’s a great feeling when the developers you’ve befriended keep in touch with you even when y...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
For Episode 60 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Mega Kaiju Boom Ball for the NES by @johnvanderhoef.bsky.social and published by @dalyengames.bsky.social #homebrew #megakaijuboomball #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 59 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Frontier Force for the Sega Master System by @helpcomputer0.bsky.social and published by 2minds #homebrew #frontierforce #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 59: Frontier Force
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 59: Frontier Force Introduction: Homebrew games are as much a reflection of the consoles for which they are programmed as they are a reflectio...
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July 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
For Episode 59 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Frontier Force for the Sega Master System by @helpcomputer0.bsky.social and published by 2minds #homebrew #frontierforce #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 58 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Annihilator for the Gameboy Color by @saltandpixel.com #homebrew #annihilator #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 58: Annihilator
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 58: Annihilator Introduction: Atmosphere, ambience, or “vibe” are all an important description for an important collective quality that define...
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June 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For Episode 58 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Annihilator for the Gameboy Color by @saltandpixel.com #homebrew #annihilator #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 6 of The Mega Cat Chronicles, I’m covering Echoes of the Unread for the NES by @matt.clevercat.games as part of the collaboration between @videogamesage and @megacatstudios #homebrew #echoesoftheunread #themegacatchronicles www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 6: Echoes of the Unread
The Mega Cat Chronicles A blog series by Scrobins Episode 6: Echoes of the Unread Introduction: In today’s day and age with everything online, it’s easy for the world to feel overwhelmingly large and ...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For Episode 6 of The Mega Cat Chronicles, I’m covering Echoes of the Unread for the NES by @matt.clevercat.games as part of the collaboration between @videogamesage and @megacatstudios #homebrew #echoesoftheunread #themegacatchronicles www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 57 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Cursed Legacy for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by GGS Studio Creation and now available through @brokestudio.bsky.social #homebrew #thecursedlegacy #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 57: The Cursed Legacy
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by Scrobins Episode 57: The Cursed Legacy Introduction: Some stories and their worlds seem like they fit one particular type of game well, while others lend themse...
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April 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For Episode 57 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Cursed Legacy for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by GGS Studio Creation and now available through @brokestudio.bsky.social #homebrew #thecursedlegacy #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 56 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Malasombra for the NES by @4mhzes.bsky.social #homebrew #malasombra #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 56: Malasombra
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 56: Malasombra Introduction: Patience is a virtue, not just for homebrew fans, but for developers as well. The obstacles that life can toss in...
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March 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For Episode 56 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Malasombra for the NES by @4mhzes.bsky.social #homebrew #malasombra #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 55 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering ZPF for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by @gryzorrozyrg.bsky.social , Mikael Tillander and JGVex #homebrew #zpf #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 55: ZPF
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 55: ZPF Introduction: Hype. Anyone with something to offer wants to be the next big thing. Something so essential that the announcement leaves...
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February 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For Episode 55 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering ZPF for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by @gryzorrozyrg.bsky.social , Mikael Tillander and JGVex #homebrew #zpf #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 54: Cronela's Mansion
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 54: Cronela’s Mansion Introduction: Usually I try to write some heady introduction that contextualizes why the homebrew game I’m covering is i...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For Episode 54 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cronela’s Mansion for the NES, SNES, GB/GBC, GBA, PC/Switch/PS5/XBox by Straynus which launched on Kickstarter today! #homebrew #cronelasmansion #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 5 of The Mega Cat Chronicles, I’m covering Super Excidium Event for the SNES by Rob Vinciguerra and Zach Girgenti! #homebrew #superexcidiumevent #themegacatchronicles www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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January 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
For Episode 5 of The Mega Cat Chronicles, I’m covering Super Excidium Event for the SNES by Rob Vinciguerra and Zach Girgenti! #homebrew #superexcidiumevent #themegacatchronicles www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 53 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering SaturdayMan for the NES by Sunday Pistols Studio #homebrew #saturdayman #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 53: SaturdayMan
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 53: SaturdayMan Introduction: Many homebrew games I’ve covered previously have what I described as a “Saturday morning cartoon feel.” Those ga...
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January 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For Episode 53 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering SaturdayMan for the NES by Sunday Pistols Studio #homebrew #saturdayman #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
January 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For Episode 52 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Adventures Panzer 3 by Pixel Craft Games #homebrew #theadventuresofpanzer3 #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 52: The Adventures of Panzer 3
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 52: The Adventures of Panzer 3 Introduction: Homebrew can be such a forward-looking scene that it focuses on the new at the expense of what it...
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December 23, 2024 at 3:05 PM
For Episode 52 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Adventures Panzer 3 by Pixel Craft Games #homebrew #theadventuresofpanzer3 #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 51 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Crater Song for the NES by @johnvanderhoef.bsky.social & @raftronaut.bsky.social #homebrew #cratersong #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 51: Crater Song
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 51: Crater Song Introduction: Usually when we think of hybrid games, we imagine a game whose overall gameplay blends elements from multiple ga...
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December 7, 2024 at 5:05 PM
For Episode 51 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Crater Song for the NES by @johnvanderhoef.bsky.social & @raftronaut.bsky.social #homebrew #cratersong #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
It’s Cyber Monday, so while you’re cruising online for holiday gifts for yourself & your loved ones, don’t forget the homebrew tradition of the NES Homebrew Calendar!
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Shop Scrobins' Homebrew Shoppe by TheScrobinsStore located in District of Columbia.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:26 PM
It’s Cyber Monday, so while you’re cruising online for holiday gifts for yourself & your loved ones, don’t forget the homebrew tradition of the NES Homebrew Calendar!
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
For Episode 50 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Jingles Defense, a puzzle game for the NES by Zyzix Games #homebrew #jinglesdefense #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 50: Jingles Defense
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 50: Jingles Defense Introduction: I didn’t used to like puzzle games as a kid. They felt like homework when all I wanted to do was jump into a...
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November 22, 2024 at 7:06 PM
For Episode 50 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Jingles Defense, a puzzle game for the NES by Zyzix Games #homebrew #jinglesdefense #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Reposted by Sean Robinson
The NES homebrew calendar is a really great tradition in the community. I get one every year and often use them to write down the dates of games I complete.
Get them here while the getting's good ⬇️
Get them here while the getting's good ⬇️
The 2025 NES Homebrew Calendars are up for sale on my new Etsy store! Featuring 12 incredible homebrew games, with special cover art by Nate Ehlers!
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
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November 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
The NES homebrew calendar is a really great tradition in the community. I get one every year and often use them to write down the dates of games I complete.
Get them here while the getting's good ⬇️
Get them here while the getting's good ⬇️
The 2025 NES Homebrew Calendars are up for sale on my new Etsy store! Featuring 12 incredible homebrew games, with special cover art by Nate Ehlers!
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
www.etsy.com
November 8, 2024 at 3:14 PM
The 2025 NES Homebrew Calendars are up for sale on my new Etsy store! Featuring 12 incredible homebrew games, with special cover art by Nate Ehlers!
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
Make sure you select the listing based on where you live: US/Canada or the rest of the world when purchasing.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheScro...
For Episode 49 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Former Dawn for the NES & PC by Something Nerdy Studios and it’s still live on Kickstarter! #homebrew #formerdawn #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 49: Former Dawn
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 49: Former Dawn Introduction: Many homebrew developers and fans survey the games released for their favorite old consoles and consider the qua...
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November 5, 2024 at 7:23 PM
For Episode 49 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Former Dawn for the NES & PC by Something Nerdy Studios and it’s still live on Kickstarter! #homebrew #formerdawn #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...