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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 10h

I'd like to dedicate this achievement to a misspent youth. #MortalKombat

Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 3d

I know entrapment when I see it! 😆

Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 4d

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. 😳

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 4d

As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!

Breakthrough T1D Play @play.breakthrought1d.org · 4d

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

Thumbnails from six games in the Myst & Riven Complete Collection game bundle.

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 10d

It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 13d

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. 😆

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 14d

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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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 15d

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! 😅

Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 20d

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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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · 20d

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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RetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 21d

"I'm Sander f***ing Cohen!"

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 26d

Also a kyber crystal color in Knights of the Old Republic 2. 😀

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 26d

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

Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 26d

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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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · 27d

We're sorry, Grayson is not available right now. Please leave a message and he'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Sep 27

😯!

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Sep 27

Heretic II is a fantastic pick up. 👍

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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Sep 21

Anyone else planning on participating in the NesDev's Game Genie Game mini-jam? I had a lot of fun with my entry, Maze Genie. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_D...

Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...

#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro

Maze Genie (Game Genie Game Mini-Jam Entry)

YouTube video by Sleepy Bits Games

www.youtube.com

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Sep 11

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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Sleepy Bits Games @sleepybitsgames.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

Mega Cat Studios @megacatstudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 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

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Aug 30

There's a new version of #GearsOfWar? Say no more.

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Grayson Wendell @grendell.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.