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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · 21d

@vapnet.zip and @nomnom.bsky.social worked together on an in-house jam project, and released a video showcasing how the boss was made.
You can download the ROM from here:
furl.itch.io/kraken64

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · 23d

The source code for this is available here:

github.com/HailToDodong...

GitHub - HailToDodongo/raymarch64: Raymarcher on N64

Raymarcher on N64. Contribute to HailToDodongo/raymarch64 development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · 23d

N64brew user HailToDodongo has published a ray-marcher for the N64 which runs on the CPU and RSP in parallel. The CPU does the basic loop per pixel incl. ray construction and the final shading,
whereas the RSP does the loop per ray to determine the distance.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMDR...

Ray-marching on N64 [Homebrew]

YouTube video by HailToDodongo

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · 24d

N64brew user @kbmadam.bsky.social has published a library to allow developers to take advantage of the RAM permanence when the console is turned off (a feature that Rare famously tried to implement in Banjo-Kazooie, known as Stop and Swop).
github.com/AdamRVierra/...

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ReCollect64 @recollect64.bsky.social · Aug 28

ReCollect64 Reviews No. 74

Telocation Gemini V1.2 ~ Aug 28, 2025

defaultdnb.github.io/ReCollect64/...

#N64 #ReCollect64 @n64brew.bsky.social

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Sep 14

N64brew user @boxingbruin.bsky.social continues to showcase more work that they've done for their Pickle64 project, their action-RPG platformer hybrid with dark souls-like boss fights.

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Jul 31

The source code is available at: github.com/SpookyIluha/...

GitHub - SpookyIluha/CounterEmotion-Bar: A Targem Games GameJam 2025 Entry indie game/homebrew made for the Nintendo 64

A Targem Games GameJam 2025 Entry indie game/homebrew made for the Nintendo 64 - SpookyIluha/CounterEmotion-Bar

github.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Jul 31

N64brew user Spooky Илюха made a homebrew submission for the Targem Games Gamejam 2025: CounterEmotion Bar. You play two ambitious aliens who come to earth to conquer it, learning about emotions (and how to manage them) in the process.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nad...

CounterEmotion Bar (RU) - Nintendo 64 Homebrew Gamejam Entry (Full Walkthrough)

YouTube video by Spooky Iluha

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Jul 26

New N64brew user Wacomalt got their VRChat character converted over to the N64. This is their first time seeing their own code working on the system!

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Jul 21

N64brew user HailToDodongo has pushed another update for Tiny3D, showcasing post-processing on the Nintendo 64. The new samples showcase HDR and Bloom:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP8g...

Tiny3D - HDR & Bloom / Post-Processing [N64 Homebrew]

YouTube video by HailToDodongo

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Jul 18

N64brew user Buu342 has released a multiplayer networking stack for the Nintendo 64, allowing you to play homebrew online using a flashcart's USB port. They also made a video that shows how to use the tools, and explains all the technical details.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9aV...

Playing Online Nintendo 64 Games with a Flashcart

YouTube video by Buu342

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · May 16

Driving Strikers 64 can now reach of up to 60 FPS at 480i with no changes to the graphics. This uses the RDP/VI phased interlaced rendering optimization that halves the amount of pixels to draw.
youtu.be/xQ2lsyHd-xs

Driving Strikers 64 - 60 FPS 480i Performance Update - N64 Homebrew

YouTube video by Spooky Iluha

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · May 15

@boxingbruin.bsky.social is working on a homebrew title named Pickle64, which they intend on being an RPG platformer with boss fights similar to Dark Souls, and an atmosphere inspired by Majora's Mask. They showcased their new cutscene system with this little video on the N64brew server:

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · May 13

Spooky Илюха has put their HDR code to good use to bring us the Dreamcast game Driving Strikers for the N64! The release includes 8 different languages, stereo CD quality music and voices in 16MB, 480i at 30FPS without the Expansion Pak, and Rumble support.
github.com/SpookyIluha/...

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 27

N64brew user Buu342 has shared a small sneak peak into what they're working on.

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 21

Spooky Илюха has been playing around with the concept of HDR on the N64 by leveraging the RDP (meaning no custom microcode required!). Since the color combiner's multiplier uses 9-bit color depth, it clamps the overbrightened pixels to 255 instead of overflowing.

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 21

And lastly, Springy Break was put together by MARMOT, and was developed using Libdragon with the OpenGL microcode and some custom tooling.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmIG...

Springy Break by MARMOT (Nintendo 64) party release

YouTube video by DemoAll

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 21

Small64 was put together by a bunch of N64brew users, and is an incredible achievement due to the fact that it's the first 4Kb demo for the system, a feat complicated by the console's lockout chip. A full explanation of how it was achieved at: github.com/rasky/small64
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTnA...

Small 64 PAL HD - The first 4K on Nintendo 64

YouTube video by Giovanni Bajo

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 21

"Castello" is Macau Export's second demo, with the first being "Supersensory Investigation 'Point Borealis'" for Evoke 2023. "Castello" was made with Tiny3D and features a custom normal mapping and baked lighting system. More details will be at tykkiman.neocities.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3wY...

Real-time tech demo "Castello" (N64)

YouTube video by pekkavaa

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 21

In case you missed it, the VOD is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-7X...

The entries were:
00:42:45 Real-time tech demo "Castello" by Macau Exports
00:49:20 Small64 by N64Brew
00:57:27 Springy Break by MARMOT

More info on them soon!

Revision 2025 - Compo - Wild [audio issue]

YouTube video by Revision Demoparty

www.youtube.com

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 20

The @revision-party.bsky.social is about to start, and this year we will be seeing three N64 related submissions for the Wild compo! The competition is currently livestreaming at: www.twitch.tv/revisionparty

RevisionParty - Twitch

Revision 2025 [Chat in Discord]

www.twitch.tv

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 16

This port was made with a custom Visual Novel engine written by Spooky, which is also available in the repository. It features translation support, filesystem modding support, a scripting engine, and an extensive API to handle graphics, music, and more!

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 16

Spooky Илюха has also made an unofficial fan port of the "first run" of Doki Doki Literature Club, featuring 480i graphics and full CD stereo quality soundtrack. It is moddable via a custom filesystem, which will also allow you to make custom translations.
github.com/SpookyIluha/...

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Apr 16

Spooky Илюха has ported Open Hexagon to the N64, which includes Rumble support, and support for the N64 mouse! Holding Z on startup will allow you to lower the graphics to ensure a 60FPS experience. You can also inject custom levels using the Haxa-Editor tool.
github.com/SpookyIluha/...

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N64brew @n64brew.bsky.social · Mar 28

Far Apart's Pre Alpha, by @ariahiro64.bsky.social and their team, has been officially shared in N64brew's Discord. These early previews are designed to get feedback on various aspects including but not limited to game play and are not guaranteed to be final (or bug free).

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