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hi, i’m blip.

i run a blog where i post screenshots of games i’m playing. most of those screenshots are posted here but the blog is posted here:
https://split-pixel.tumblr.com/
Robocop, 1988
[Data East // NES]

#pixelart #cityscape #skyline
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Guardian Legend, 1988
[Compile // Irem // Brøderbund // NES]

#pixelart #shmups
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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what if strider was a snes game that felt like a mega drive game?
Run Saber (SNES)
There's a few interesting things to point out about Run Saber before you even get to the game itself. For a start, it's a Japanese game tha...
lunaticobscurity.blogspot.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I need to make more money so I can support /all/ of the patreons.

**Now announcing my patreon to support me supporting other patreons. As a member you can enjoy me reacting to viewing content from other patreons. **

Jokes aside, go support Mr. Parish. The Parodius games are incredible.
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Journey to Silius, 1990
[Sunsoft // NES]

#pixelart #postapocalypse #skyline
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’ve had this song from Guardian Legend stuck in my head since yesterday

Vgm rules
The Guardian Legend - Underwater Dungeon
YouTube video by Mike from the Midwest
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For being my favorite genre it’s amazing how many games appear on this list that I haven’t played.

Always happy to see belt scrollers get some press tho 💪
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Märchen Adventure Cotton 100%, 1994
[Success // Datam Polystar //Super Famicom]

#pixelart #shmups
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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スーパーファミコン
#ドット絵 #pixelart
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Run Saber, 1993
[Horisoft // Atlus // SNES]

#pixelart #background #skyline
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Reposted by Split Pixel
I wrote an obituary of celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman for Ars Technica:

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman dies at age 62
The gaming community mourns a beloved mentor and LGBTQ+ advocate with a storied career.
arstechnica.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Totally Rad, 1991 (US) // Magic John, 1990 (JPN)
[Aicom // Jaleco // NES]

#pixelart #totallyrad #boss
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Journey to Silius, 1990
[Sunsoft // NES]

#pixelart #cityscape
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In hearing of the passing of Rebecca Heineman, I thought it would be worth sharing this wonderful interview she did on @retronauts.bsky.social:
retronauts.com/article/1167...
Episode 211 explores the career of Rebecca Heineman
A whirlwind overview of a legendary programmer's work.
retronauts.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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The story of how Rebecca Heineman overcame corporate incompetence to develop the Doom 3DO port in two and a half months is incredible (via @bghof.com) www.badgamehalloffame.com/doom-3do/
DOOM (3DO) - Bad Game Hall of Fame
"Swept With the Boom, Don’t Forget to Assume, Time Catches up With Some 3DO DOOM." DOOM's foray onto the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer doomed from the word go, thanks to its being handled by the indust...
www.badgamehalloffame.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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vgmrips.net is a very cool site because you can just hit the random button a few times and there's a solid chance you'll land on a random X68000 or PC-98 game soundtrack with the sickest FM synth you've never heard in your life
November 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Do you ever overdo it with playing games?

I’ve reached this spot where my attention is so disjointed that I fire up games for 15 min at most before moving onto the next one.

This can’t be healthy.
November 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Busou Keiji Cyber Cross, 1989
[ITL Co. // Face Corporation // PC Engine]

#pixelart #SuperSentai
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, 1991
[Riot (division of Telenet) for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive]

#pixelart #sky #valis
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Reposted by Split Pixel
AGTP Announcement Update for Project splatterworld ~ Splatterworld Debut
Link: https://aeongenesis.net/news?date=2025-11-15T15:05:09-08:00
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Tick, 1994
[Software Creations // Fox Interactive // SNES]

#pixelart #skyline
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Reposted by Split Pixel
// Oh, Deer! Alpha
// PlayStation Mobile | PlayStation Vita
// Gameplay (1/2)

This game's wickedly fun and mesmerizing. Easily my fav PS Mobile game. Play it on your PS Vita, Vita Tv, Xperia Play now! (Soon on your Demonschool device?) 🚗🦌🗿

@necrosoftgames.com @brandon.insertcredit.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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SONIC SPINBALL
SEGA INTERACTIVE DEV DIV 1994
GAME GEAR
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Akira, 1988
[TOSE // Taito // Famicom]

#pixelart #akira #famicom
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Double Dragon, 1988
[Technos Japan // Taito // Tradewest // NES]

#pixelart #brawler
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM