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Grayson Wendell
@grendell.bsky.social
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* Android & NES Game Developer * Conjuror of Code @ Sleepy Bits Games * Retro Gaming Enthusiast * Recovering Modern Graphics Programmer * Life is not Zero Sum
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I'd like to dedicate this achievement to a misspent youth. #MortalKombat
I sorely lack the requisite skills to participate in #zombieskulltober, but I wanted to throw in a qualifying screenshot from my upcoming #NES #homebrew Dungeon Looter, The Halls of Talamh Domhain.

Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez

#nesdev #indiegames
I know entrapment when I see it! 😆
I do not understand how ANYONE in their right mind can depend on any "information" coming out of AI. #Google #Gemini just informed me that I first publicly demoed my latest game in 2020 and fabricated forum accounts and posts as supporting evidence. 😳
As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!
Explore 30+ years of video game history in @cyan.com's Myst & Riven Complete Collection, now available @humblebundle.com. A percentage of your purchase will support @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social’s type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.

Get the bundle: bit.ly/47px0cB
It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀
SFO: Take an #NES and 7 carts out of my carry-on, still receive a full manual search by TSA.

PDX: Leave the NES and 10+ carts in my carry-on, no additional screening required. 😆
I just asked Google Gemini to find a quote from 2008 that I vaguely remember. It eventually FABRICATED a quote, denied fabricating it, and then continued to blame link rot for its inability to provide a source after several bad links.

THIS. IS. TERRIFYING.
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Thanks to everyone who took some time out of their @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social weekend to come and hang out! I think we had a great turn out, engaging conversations, and even came together to solve some equipment hiccups! 😅
Headed to @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this weekend? Are you a part of the #NES development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made?

Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!

#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
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Headed to @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this weekend? Are you a part of the #NES development community and/or want to learn more about how your favorite games are made?

Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!

#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
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Best Of PRGE 2025 part 1: We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the US-release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with guests, exhibits, The Warp Zone lounge and special events! Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/3km56wbt
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
"I'm Sander f***ing Cohen!"
Also a kyber crystal color in Knights of the Old Republic 2. 😀
Aug 24 - placed a physical order for several copies of issue 11
Sep 7 - requested an update via contact form
Sep 8 - was told they were on their way
Sep 10 - requested an update via email
Sep 17 - received a shipment confirmation, no tracking
Oct 1 - requested an update via email and contact form
Hey guys, I'm really trying to not be an asshole here, but I need an update on my order. (cont.)
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Heretic II is a fantastic pick up. 👍
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Obviously this is just conjecture, but I doubt having the word "cult" in the video title is doing it any favors with the auto-review system.
Unfortunately, sometimes it's highly dependent on the game and personal preferences. A great example of this is Turok: Evolution, where the Xbox version has less asset compression but runs at 30 fps while the GameCube version has higher compression (smaller disc capacity) but runs at 60 fps.
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We've never been to @magfest.org (in our defense, it's almost 3000 miles away), but we hope to change that in 2026!

#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
📣 Calling all #homebrew game developers! The #IndieRetro Homebrew Showcase on #SuperMAGFest is looking for your incredible creations!

Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026
There's a new version of #GearsOfWar? Say no more.
Does anyone have experience applying for Switch access in the Nintendo developer portal? I applied four weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Just wondering if this is typical or if I should try to follow up.