For Episode 65 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m shining a special spotlight on the pillars of the homebrew community: Joe Paraell, Paul Molloy, Frank Westphal, and Brad Bateman #homebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 65: Pillars of Homebrew
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 65: Pillars of Homebrew Introduction: It can be easy to take several aspects of the homebrew scene for granted. When a brewer teases a game, m...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For Episode 65 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m shining a special spotlight on the pillars of the homebrew community: Joe Paraell, Paul Molloy, Frank Westphal, and Brad Bateman #homebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 64 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas for the Gameboy by @icecoldblood.bsky.social #homebrew #battyzabella #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 64: Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by Scrobins Episode 64: Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas Introduction: There are many aesthetics to choose from when developing a game with creepy Halloween vibes: ghost...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
For Episode 64 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Batty Zabella 2: XOXO Xmas for the Gameboy by @icecoldblood.bsky.social #homebrew #battyzabella #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
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/...
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/...
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 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 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/...
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/...
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/...
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/...
For Episode 48 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Steel Legion for the NES by Aeon & Star Interactive #homebrew #steellegion #aeonandstarinteractive #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 48: Steel Legion
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 48: Steel Legion Introduction: As homebrew continues to grow, reaching out for modern gaming tastes with its feet firmly planted in retro tech...
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October 14, 2024 at 11:04 PM
For Episode 48 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Steel Legion for the NES by Aeon & Star Interactive #homebrew #steellegion #aeonandstarinteractive #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 47 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Changeable Guardian Estique for the Famicom & NES by Cat Hui Trading #homebrew #changeableguardianestique #cathuitrading #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 47: Changeable Guardian Estique
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 47: Changeable Guardian Estique Introduction: Much as homebrew games stretch the possibilities of old consoles, so too does the term “homebrew...
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October 4, 2024 at 1:20 PM
For Episode 47 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Changeable Guardian Estique for the Famicom & NES by Cat Hui Trading #homebrew #changeableguardianestique #cathuitrading #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 46 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Zed and Zee for the NES by TENGEN GAMES #homebrew #zedandzee #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 46: Zed and Zee
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 46: Zed and Zee Introduction: A frequent element of homebrew is structuring gameplay around or sneaking in references to classic licensed era ...
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September 17, 2024 at 4:19 PM
For Episode 46 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Zed and Zee for the NES by TENGEN GAMES #homebrew #zedandzee #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 45 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Trial of Kharzoid for the NES by Pascale Bélisle and Felix Laflame #homebrew #thetrialofkharzoid #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 45: The Trial of Kharzoid
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 45: The Trial of Kharzoid Introduction: I’ve written a lot about homebrew and innovation. To be fair, that’s what homebrew is all about, but I...
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August 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM
For Episode 45 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering The Trial of Kharzoid for the NES by Pascale Bélisle and Felix Laflame #homebrew #thetrialofkharzoid #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 44 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cyber Mission for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by PSCD Games #homebrew #cybermission #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 44: Cyber Mission
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 44: Cyber Mission Introduction: Most homebrewers, for all their experimentation and boundary pushing, have a sweet spot they settle into; a pa...
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July 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM
For Episode 44 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Cyber Mission for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive by PSCD Games #homebrew #cybermission #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Two years after my first special post that gathered survey data, I’m sharing another set of survey recents for this latest State of Homebrew for 2024! #homebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Special Episode: The State of Homebrew 2024
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Special Episode: The State of Homebrew 2024 Homebrew continues to evolve at a steady pace. A few years ago, I solicited input from the community on a ...
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June 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Two years after my first special post that gathered survey data, I’m sharing another set of survey recents for this latest State of Homebrew for 2024! #homebrew #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 43 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Flap Happy for the NES & Gameboy by Refresh Games #homebrew #flaphappy #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 43: Flap Happy
A Homebrew Draws Near! A blog series by @Scrobins Episode 43: Flap Happy Introduction: I’ve covered a number of homebrew games made by veteran programmers with significant experience developing for mo...
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March 22, 2024 at 4:33 PM
For Episode 43 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering Flap Happy for the NES & Gameboy by Refresh Games #homebrew #flaphappy #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
For Episode 42 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering the NESdev Compo & Action 53 Series for the NES with interviews with Matt Hughson and M-Tee #homebrew #nesdevcompo #action53 #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...
Episode 42: NESdev Competition/Action 53 Multicart
Episode 42: NESdev Competition/Action 53 Multicart Introduction: Our enjoyment can be found in things of various sizes and levels of “completeness.” For all of the feature-length films and long-runnin...
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February 29, 2024 at 6:19 PM
For Episode 42 of A Homebrew Draws Near!, I’m covering the NESdev Compo & Action 53 Series for the NES with interviews with Matt Hughson and M-Tee #homebrew #nesdevcompo #action53 #ahomebrewdrawsnear www.videogamesage.com/blogs/entry/...