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Official account for Bitmap Books 📚 We pride ourselves on creating retro gaming books of the highest quality. https://linktr.ee/bitmapbooks

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Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 6d

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The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1

Expert writing, game art, screenshots, quality printing, and an essential history of the Super Nintendo’s role-playing games. The best guide to SNES RPGs ever.

www.bitmapbooks.com

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 7d

Monday 6th October 2025

Dear supporters of Bitmap Books,

Although I stand by the fact that Moses’ comments were ill-advised and insensitive, the whole thing blew up and was made much bigger than it needed to be. Moses has publicly apologised for any offence caused, as has the original poster of the comments who did not intend to cause this much trouble. I do not feel that this warrants an author losing his livelihood and ruining years of hard work to produce the book.

Despite multiple accusations to the contrary, Moses freely agreed to donate his royalties to charity. There was no coercion from me, however we both recognise that due to an increasingly stressful situation that decisions were rushed on both sides. I’m pleased to say that Moses and I have spoken again today, we stand together, and have agreed that he will receive 100% of his royalties.

Maybe I was hasty in my response, and I’m happy to admit to that. At the time I sincerely thought I was doing the right thing to diffuse an increasingly difficult situation. I will commit to donating all company profits from this first print run to the charity, Special Effect.

The bottom line is that is that Moses has apologised for his original comments, and will now be paid the royalties that are rightfully his.

Moses and myself have received a large amount of personal abuse and threats over the past few days. We hope that this statement will bring some closure to what has happened.

Sam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 8d

They were blocked briefly which was a mistake. They are now unblocked. Thanks.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 8d

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

We have previously explained that this was a mistake. Our social media manager blocked a small number of people which I then unblocked immediately. Thanks, Sam

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

They made a mistake and rectified it as soon as I spoke to them. It’s been dealt with internally and it won’t happen again

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Thank you. We will publish a full statement tomorrow …

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Anyone who was blocked has been unblocked by me. This was incorrectly done by our social media manager

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

We understand, but we were not aware of any of this until earlier this week. We will be making a full statement tomorrow. Thanks, Sam

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

We're not supporting Richard. We had no idea about these posts until a few days ago. Absolutely do not share or support the views. Thanks, Sam

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Yes we will ASAP. Thanks, Sam

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

No worries, thanks Tony. Last few days hasn't been great and we will put out a statement ASAP.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Hi. This is Sam Dyer (owner of Bitmap Books). You were blocked by our social media manager incorrectly. As soon as I noticed, I unblocked you as this was not an instruction from me.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Hi. This is Sam Dyer (owner of Bitmap Books). You were blocked by our social media manager incorrectly. As soon as I noticed, I unblocked you as this was not an instruction from me.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

🕰️ Blog Revisited 🕰️ - STATE OF THE ART: GAMES THAT PUSHED THE COMMODORE AMIGA

Read here: www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/g...

Thanks to Graeme Mason for writing the blog ✍️

Grab a copy of our book - Commodore Amiga: a visual compendium: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...

@wizwords.bsky.social

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Games That Weren't @gamesthatwerent.com · 10d

A huge surprise today, with a preview recovery of the unreleased The Blues Brothers: Jukebox Adventure on #Amiga. Dlfrsilver got in touch with Games That Weren't to share his recovery of this long lost game, and its hoped more can be found! Check it out at:

www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/10/the-...

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 10d

Thank you so much 🙌

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Bartek "Pan Nindyk" Wanot @pannindyk.nindyki.pl · 10d

Nie tak dawno @bitmapbooks.com wydało świetny album poświęcony grom niezależnym (moja recenzja wkrótce), a tu zapowiedzieli kolejną arcyciekawą publikację: "The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1".

To może być prawdziwa biblia dla każdego fana 16-bitowych gier RPG ze SNES-a.

Więcej szczegółów 👇

Powrót do złotej ery RPG | Nindyki.pl

Wydawnictwo Bitmap Books zabiera nas w nostalgiczną podróż z nową książką poświęconą grom fabularnym z konsoli Super Nintendo.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 10d

The 7th Saga - Featured in our book - The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1

📕 Pre-orders now open 📕

550 pages packed with detailed writing & developer quotes.

Pre-order here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...

Ships from 15th October 📦

#bitmapbooks #retrogaming @thewellredmage.bsky.social

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PixelCrib @pixelcrib.bsky.social · 10d

If you've ever admired beautiful video game box art from the past, you'll love the Art of the Box by @bitmapbooks.com : buff.ly/EqzJiDL

We've got 1 final copy available!

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 10d

50 Indie Games that Changed the World

An analytical deep dive into each featured game’s production, speaking to the small teams & solo creators responsible for making them.

Buy here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...

#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #gaming #booksky @aaronpotter.bsky.social

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 11d

Get reading! 😂

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 11d

80 Days

Can you make it around the 🌍 in just eighty days?

Read all about the development of 80 Days by @inkleStudios in 50 Indie Games That Changed the World 🌍🌍🌍

Grab a copy here: www.bitmapbooks.com/products/50-...

#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #gaming @inkle.co @aaronpotter.bsky.social

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 11d

📕 Pre-orders are now open 📕

The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol.1.

Serves as an essential, highly visual guide to an era of game history that every gaming fan should know.

Pre-order here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...

Ships from 15th October 📦

#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #snes

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 12d

Thank you 😊