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PuttyCAD - Ric

@puttycad.bsky.social

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Game artist and illustrator. Also make retro games with friends at puttycad.itch.io Writer of comics at odbolz.co.uk #puttycad #puttycadpresents #odbolz #cartoonsbyRic #retrojotter #zxspectrum #retro

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · Oct 22

Introductory post... Ahem... Hi I'm Ric aka PuttyCAD a freelance artist for around 20 years. I studied graphic design at college and also gained a diploma in cartooning. I now mostly work on game graphics and illustration. In my spare time I make retro games for the #ZXSpectrum with my friends.

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Korruptor @korruptor.bsky.social · 8h

Out tomorrow! 3pm (or a bit earlier if I decide to slope off to the pub for a celebratory pint)

store.steampowered.com/app/3039260/...

Lumo 2 on Steam

Step into the sequel to 2016’s arcade-adventure hit, Lumo. In this metroidvania journey, carve out your own path through handcrafted puzzle rooms, evolving mechanics, shifting perspectives, and deligh...

store.steampowered.com

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Jim Blimey @jimblimey.com · 22h

Update: these arent as bad as what you might think, once you get over the initial weirdness

Jim Blimey @jimblimey.com · 23h

WTAF

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 6h

oooooh need! Pringles did some cinnamon ones a few years back I found in the weird sweet shop at Leeds market and never saw again. They were really nice.

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE-ZX | ZX Spectrum @freeze-zx.bsky.social · 2d

Double-sided FREEZE-ZX Collectable Cheat Card No.2, which will be given away FREE with FREEZE-ZX issue 02.
Pre-order your copy from:
freeze64.com/freeze-zx-is...
#ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Z80

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Robot Wig @robotwig.com · 2d

It's #PortfolioDay today! The final one of 2025 hopefully this one can bring me some work 🤞

I'm Steve an experienced creative based in Sheffield, as well as design, I photograph miniature cinematic scenes using practical effects, lighting & figures.

Check out my creations at www.robotwig.com

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 2d

brush head is genius! :D

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1CC Games @1ccgames.bsky.social · 2d

Meet Fairhurst, boss of the Ghost Train! Be prepared to use your dash attack to push his hands away - unless they're on fire!

#SilverBullet #NintendoSwitch #IndieDev #Arcade #Retro

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 3d

Car passed the MOT! :)

a man in a blue sweater is standing in front of a group of people .

ALT: a man in a blue sweater is standing in front of a group of people .

media.tenor.com

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Chris Lumb Voices @chrislumbvoices.bsky.social · Jan 4

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🕹️ Davey Sloan 👾 @sloanysoft.itch.io · 11d

Well it's taken a few years but we have finally made it. It took quite a bit to get it over the line in the end, but Lee Bee has done a phenomenal job on the music

BubbleBack, our sequel to Forward to the Past, now available for free on Itch.

Enjoy!

sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback

#ZXSpectrum

BubbleBack: The Story of Forward to the Past 2 by Sloanysoft

ZX Spectrum platform game inspired by Bubble Bobble

sloanysoft.itch.io

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🕹️ Davey Sloan 👾 @sloanysoft.itch.io · 11d

I've not played every computer game ever made, so I cannot say with any certainty that our new game is the only one to ever reference 70s Cookstown comedian Jimmy Cricket.

sloanysoft.itch.io/bubbleback

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 15d

forgot to say, both your games worked fine on the ticwatch e3 ;)

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Dugan @tikipodltd.bsky.social · 16d

Heylo - ASTRO AQUA KITTY is on sale on STEAM right now (70% off)
But thats not all

Trading cards have now been published along with some fun steam points shop items :D

Plz check em oot (esp the animated avatars and emoticons)

store.steampowered.com/points/shop/...

Reposts mucho appreciated thnkz

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 16d

The new copy of Crash magazine arrived with a glowing review of Babyman VS Terminatots Pt1 You can buy the games over at puttycad.itch.io The game was written by Nigel Critten in MPAGD with gfx by myself as usual. Works on original hardware and emulators. Enjoy!

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Ghost Ninja 🌎 @iamcodeninja.bsky.social · 16d

Somebody should invent a dog that lives for like 50 years.

I LIVE for my dogs and it's hard because you always know that one day they'll break your bloody heart. 😭

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Thalamus Digital @thalamusdigital.bsky.social · 16d

It ain't easy being indie. A huge thank you to to everyone who has bought our games, or pledges their hard-earned to support our Patreon. We simply couldn't do this without you.

More great games on the way...

#indie #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 17d

We had a road trip accross the pennines to Chorley on Saturday. We finally got to see the comedy legend John Shuttleworth (OOF!) He was absolutely brilliant! His merch was even funny! I bought his book and a wooden spoon (?) which he signed! Top man! #johnshuttleworth #oof #raisetheoof #legend

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 21d

odbolz.co.uk/99p-comic-bo...

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Will Freeman @spadgy.bsky.social · 23d

The game industry has been family to me when it’s come to my mental health, traumatic events, being an overwhelmed carer, & more.

Support that’s saved me… as part of a dream career!

I went on @gothbosscat.bsky.social’s podcast to talk about building a career in games when life is complex. You can!

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 23d

Honestly getting a wee bit emosh rewatching clips from this week's episode of the podcast with @spadgy.bsky.social ❤️

It quickly became an honest conversation about his struggles & how the industry has rallied around him.

Available now in all the usual places!

youtu.be/9BU1BzVf7sk

Games Journalism and a Love Letter to the Industry with Will Freeman

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 23d

I think they're quite old (and therefore cheap <£30) but I saw a youtube review and it sounded pretty good.

PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 23d

hi mate, I just ordered a ticwatch e3 with wear os. Am hoping it will be able to play some simple games on it. ;)

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The Top Loader @thetoploader.bsky.social · 26d

So ..
What's your Donkey Kong?

#retrogaming #donkeykong

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 25d

kongtastic! :)

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PuttyCAD - Ric @puttycad.bsky.social · 25d

nice!

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Richard Jordan @ericretro.bsky.social · 25d

Still playing with this, but going in no particular direction. It's just fun seeing the Melkhior's Mansion characters come to life on the PlayDate.

#melkhiorsmansion #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk

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