Rob Caporetto
@robcap.bsky.social
Australian, 40-something (he/him) coder of Games & Stuff until the Industry took an Arrow to the Knee.
Looking for what's next, whilst making vids on old games & more.
Here for connections, not shitposts.
Check it all out: linktr.ee/hellfire64
Looking for what's next, whilst making vids on old games & more.
Here for connections, not shitposts.
Check it all out: linktr.ee/hellfire64
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Rob Caporetto
@robcap.bsky.social
· Jul 27
I guess it's intro time, right?
Name's Rob. I'm primarily a programmer (gameplay &UI), but I'm also big into exploring gaming's past - which I do by making videos about them.
Looking forward to meeting cool folks!
If you want everything I'm up to, it's all here: https://linktr.ee/hellfire64
<3
Name's Rob. I'm primarily a programmer (gameplay &UI), but I'm also big into exploring gaming's past - which I do by making videos about them.
Looking forward to meeting cool folks!
If you want everything I'm up to, it's all here: https://linktr.ee/hellfire64
<3
Repost with a photo of yours that would make a good album cover.
This shot of a roo from a window at early sunset gives a unique feeling for sure.
This shot of a roo from a window at early sunset gives a unique feeling for sure.
February 11, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Repost with a photo of yours that would make a good album cover.
This shot of a roo from a window at early sunset gives a unique feeling for sure.
This shot of a roo from a window at early sunset gives a unique feeling for sure.
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New Boot Leg Gaming video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/j2BzAnqPEeY
Jack, Rose, and the Strong Damages - Boot Leg Gaming - Week 17
YouTube video by Pixelmusement
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
New Boot Leg Gaming video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/j2BzAnqPEeY
This is horrendous, yet unsurprising.
Caught a snippet of the police side on the news this morning - as always pushing the usual claims, but man, I was already suss about them, and reading this confirms it.
Utterly senseless and cowardly.
Caught a snippet of the police side on the news this morning - as always pushing the usual claims, but man, I was already suss about them, and reading this confirms it.
Utterly senseless and cowardly.
"This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it ... I was there".
Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest.
While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest.
While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This is horrendous, yet unsurprising.
Caught a snippet of the police side on the news this morning - as always pushing the usual claims, but man, I was already suss about them, and reading this confirms it.
Utterly senseless and cowardly.
Caught a snippet of the police side on the news this morning - as always pushing the usual claims, but man, I was already suss about them, and reading this confirms it.
Utterly senseless and cowardly.
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By 1986 there wasn't much room for complex simulations at the top of the UK games chart. Then along came MicroProse, and a submarine combat game by a designer who Commodore User referred to as 'Sid Mayer'...
New post on Silent Service: www.superchartisland.com/silent-service
New post on Silent Service: www.superchartisland.com/silent-service
Silent Service – “Sonar reports distant explosions”
Back in the earlier days of the British microcomputer boom, when we were still figuring out what computer games could be, Psion’s Flight Simulation was a huge hit on the ZX81 and the ZX Spectrum. A…
www.superchartisland.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
By 1986 there wasn't much room for complex simulations at the top of the UK games chart. Then along came MicroProse, and a submarine combat game by a designer who Commodore User referred to as 'Sid Mayer'...
New post on Silent Service: www.superchartisland.com/silent-service
New post on Silent Service: www.superchartisland.com/silent-service
Really good read this - as much as I appreciate Zanac, it's certainly ~not~ the Compile game I go back to most often, and a lot of that is the unpredictable nature of the ALC.
Love the idea, but wish it could be countered a little easier. But I guess those are the limitations of 8-bits in general!
Love the idea, but wish it could be countered a little easier. But I guess those are the limitations of 8-bits in general!
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Really good read this - as much as I appreciate Zanac, it's certainly ~not~ the Compile game I go back to most often, and a lot of that is the unpredictable nature of the ALC.
Love the idea, but wish it could be countered a little easier. But I guess those are the limitations of 8-bits in general!
Love the idea, but wish it could be countered a little easier. But I guess those are the limitations of 8-bits in general!
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And ready now for everyone is this piece on Compile's FDS shmup, Zanac! It's unique, and reactive, and incredibly ambitious - and the end result is a somewhat vague and isolating experience:
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/02/09/z...
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/02/09/z...
February 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
And ready now for everyone is this piece on Compile's FDS shmup, Zanac! It's unique, and reactive, and incredibly ambitious - and the end result is a somewhat vague and isolating experience:
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/02/09/z...
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/02/09/z...
The house of cards will have to crumble soon for these charlatans.
I have to believe that, as otherwise what is the point if creativity is snuffed out for the plagiarism machine.
I have to believe that, as otherwise what is the point if creativity is snuffed out for the plagiarism machine.
February 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The house of cards will have to crumble soon for these charlatans.
I have to believe that, as otherwise what is the point if creativity is snuffed out for the plagiarism machine.
I have to believe that, as otherwise what is the point if creativity is snuffed out for the plagiarism machine.
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Raven Software's 2009 take on Wolfenstein often gets forgotten about, but I played it for the first time recently and really, REALLY enjoyed it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Xn...
WOLFENSTEIN 2009: the one that often gets forgotten
YouTube video by ThisIsPete
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Raven Software's 2009 take on Wolfenstein often gets forgotten about, but I played it for the first time recently and really, REALLY enjoyed it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Xn...
Slaving in front of compy on warm days isn't the best - but managed to get first draft of next vid together.
Going to proof it over the next few days, and hopefully get it up to Patrons before homework duties kick in.
Relieved to have gotten this done in a day, makes short term plans workable. 🤔
Going to proof it over the next few days, and hopefully get it up to Patrons before homework duties kick in.
Relieved to have gotten this done in a day, makes short term plans workable. 🤔
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Slaving in front of compy on warm days isn't the best - but managed to get first draft of next vid together.
Going to proof it over the next few days, and hopefully get it up to Patrons before homework duties kick in.
Relieved to have gotten this done in a day, makes short term plans workable. 🤔
Going to proof it over the next few days, and hopefully get it up to Patrons before homework duties kick in.
Relieved to have gotten this done in a day, makes short term plans workable. 🤔
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a little taste of a cheeky charli cover from our last tour xoxo
ALSO have u preordered the album yet??? not to alarm you but it’s releasing NEXT MONTH so get on it !!
ALSO have u preordered the album yet??? not to alarm you but it’s releasing NEXT MONTH so get on it !!
February 7, 2026 at 9:02 AM
a little taste of a cheeky charli cover from our last tour xoxo
ALSO have u preordered the album yet??? not to alarm you but it’s releasing NEXT MONTH so get on it !!
ALSO have u preordered the album yet??? not to alarm you but it’s releasing NEXT MONTH so get on it !!
I want to believe.
(In other words, I think they’re telling porkies.)
(In other words, I think they’re telling porkies.)
At SAGE this morning, Big Ant Studios COO Mark Bracken suggests you can go and get a games degree and walk into a video game job.
"Now is the easiest time to get into the industry" he says.
"Now is the easiest time to get into the industry" he says.
February 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I want to believe.
(In other words, I think they’re telling porkies.)
(In other words, I think they’re telling porkies.)
But at least I won't have to watch my "Mutual Obligations" like a hawk, which'll avoid psychic damage.
I knew things were going to constrict a bit as a result of it, but not as much as they are.
I feel like few people who'll see this care about my vid output, but an update for those who do.
🖤
I knew things were going to constrict a bit as a result of it, but not as much as they are.
I feel like few people who'll see this care about my vid output, but an update for those who do.
🖤
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
But at least I won't have to watch my "Mutual Obligations" like a hawk, which'll avoid psychic damage.
I knew things were going to constrict a bit as a result of it, but not as much as they are.
I feel like few people who'll see this care about my vid output, but an update for those who do.
🖤
I knew things were going to constrict a bit as a result of it, but not as much as they are.
I feel like few people who'll see this care about my vid output, but an update for those who do.
🖤
I should able to make it work, with episodes focusing on smaller games on a single platform, and needing less b-roll reliance and stuff.
It'll probably mean I'll become a hermit too during that April/May/June window seeing I'll only have one weekday & weekend for homework & side stuff.
It'll probably mean I'll become a hermit too during that April/May/June window seeing I'll only have one weekday & weekend for homework & side stuff.
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I should able to make it work, with episodes focusing on smaller games on a single platform, and needing less b-roll reliance and stuff.
It'll probably mean I'll become a hermit too during that April/May/June window seeing I'll only have one weekday & weekend for homework & side stuff.
It'll probably mean I'll become a hermit too during that April/May/June window seeing I'll only have one weekday & weekend for homework & side stuff.
Had Orientation today and it's been interesting.
The big (bad) news is that I have a packed timetable, on campus three days a week for Feb/Mar/April, going up to 4 days for May/June.
Factoring in homework & stuff, it means the next few months of Scanlines will be tough to squeeze in.
The big (bad) news is that I have a packed timetable, on campus three days a week for Feb/Mar/April, going up to 4 days for May/June.
Factoring in homework & stuff, it means the next few months of Scanlines will be tough to squeeze in.
As for 2026, I honesty don't have a real sense of goals or anything.
I'm going back to studies in Feb, in the hopes that might help job wise, but other than that, most of my energy is just treading water, and that honestly makes planning beyond a few weeks at a time tough.
I'm going back to studies in Feb, in the hopes that might help job wise, but other than that, most of my energy is just treading water, and that honestly makes planning beyond a few weeks at a time tough.
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Had Orientation today and it's been interesting.
The big (bad) news is that I have a packed timetable, on campus three days a week for Feb/Mar/April, going up to 4 days for May/June.
Factoring in homework & stuff, it means the next few months of Scanlines will be tough to squeeze in.
The big (bad) news is that I have a packed timetable, on campus three days a week for Feb/Mar/April, going up to 4 days for May/June.
Factoring in homework & stuff, it means the next few months of Scanlines will be tough to squeeze in.
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My work (and myself) relies on your support! So if you enjoy reading in-depth articles and fresh takes on all the games you already know and love, and plenty more on others I hope you will by the time you've finished reading about them, please consider subscribing!
ko-fi.com/kimimi
ko-fi.com/kimimi
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
My work (and myself) relies on your support! So if you enjoy reading in-depth articles and fresh takes on all the games you already know and love, and plenty more on others I hope you will by the time you've finished reading about them, please consider subscribing!
ko-fi.com/kimimi
ko-fi.com/kimimi
Nothing warms my heart like getting an email from the folks responsible for one of the projects you're a fan of saying thanks.
Especially when a lot of what I do flies under the covers, feels like it only resonates with a silent audience - hearing that it's appreciated really helps morale.
🖤
Especially when a lot of what I do flies under the covers, feels like it only resonates with a silent audience - hearing that it's appreciated really helps morale.
🖤
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Nothing warms my heart like getting an email from the folks responsible for one of the projects you're a fan of saying thanks.
Especially when a lot of what I do flies under the covers, feels like it only resonates with a silent audience - hearing that it's appreciated really helps morale.
🖤
Especially when a lot of what I do flies under the covers, feels like it only resonates with a silent audience - hearing that it's appreciated really helps morale.
🖤
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The 2026 Global Game Jam #GGJ26 was last weekend, so let's take a look at their historical data for engine usage.
📈 @godotengine.org is having a good run!
#Godot is now firmly established as the #2 engine in game jams (correlated by #GMTKJam data), rapidly closing the gap with #Unity.
📈 @godotengine.org is having a good run!
#Godot is now firmly established as the #2 engine in game jams (correlated by #GMTKJam data), rapidly closing the gap with #Unity.
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The 2026 Global Game Jam #GGJ26 was last weekend, so let's take a look at their historical data for engine usage.
📈 @godotengine.org is having a good run!
#Godot is now firmly established as the #2 engine in game jams (correlated by #GMTKJam data), rapidly closing the gap with #Unity.
📈 @godotengine.org is having a good run!
#Godot is now firmly established as the #2 engine in game jams (correlated by #GMTKJam data), rapidly closing the gap with #Unity.
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New No-Nostalgia Retro Gaming video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/E80hEV3e1wY
Buggy Boy - NNRG Week 99
YouTube video by Pixelmusement
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 AM
New No-Nostalgia Retro Gaming video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/E80hEV3e1wY
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It's chuffing here!
Roguecraft DX is now available!
Amiga: thalamus.link/roguedx-amiga
MEGA65: thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
Game Boy Color: thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#roguecraft #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #amiga #mega65 #gameboy
Roguecraft DX is now available!
Amiga: thalamus.link/roguedx-amiga
MEGA65: thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
Game Boy Color: thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#roguecraft #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #amiga #mega65 #gameboy
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
It's chuffing here!
Roguecraft DX is now available!
Amiga: thalamus.link/roguedx-amiga
MEGA65: thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
Game Boy Color: thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#roguecraft #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #amiga #mega65 #gameboy
Roguecraft DX is now available!
Amiga: thalamus.link/roguedx-amiga
MEGA65: thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
Game Boy Color: thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#roguecraft #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #amiga #mega65 #gameboy
And I rather enjoyed playing through Rogue64, back when I covered it aaaaaaaaaages ago.
Think it might be on the cards to dive into this one as well! 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNP2...
Think it might be on the cards to dive into this one as well! 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNP2...
Rogue64: Diminutive Dungeoneering Delight - Beyond The Scanlines #073
YouTube video by Beyond The Scanlines
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 AM
And I rather enjoyed playing through Rogue64, back when I covered it aaaaaaaaaages ago.
Think it might be on the cards to dive into this one as well! 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNP2...
Think it might be on the cards to dive into this one as well! 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNP2...
Honestly, ~this~ is the version of Roguecraft I'm most excited to play.
Kind of feels right to enjoy it there considering its predecessor was for the C64.
Kind of feels right to enjoy it there considering its predecessor was for the C64.
Roguecraft DX for #mega65 is OUT NOW!!
Find it here thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
#roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
Find it here thalamus.link/roguedx-mega65
#roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Honestly, ~this~ is the version of Roguecraft I'm most excited to play.
Kind of feels right to enjoy it there considering its predecessor was for the C64.
Kind of feels right to enjoy it there considering its predecessor was for the C64.
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Roguecraft GB is OUT NOW!💀
Find it on @itch.io -> thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#gameboy #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
Find it on @itch.io -> thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#gameboy #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Roguecraft GB is OUT NOW!💀
Find it on @itch.io -> thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#gameboy #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
Find it on @itch.io -> thalamus.link/roguegb-gbc
#gameboy #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #retrogames #pixelart
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New thing from my and honestly, it should not be a surprise that my anticipated games list goes off kilter.
This was kind of tough to do for me - finding cool smaller games planned for release is a challenge, and I'm finding myself less interested in most AAA things.
🖤
This was kind of tough to do for me - finding cool smaller games planned for release is a challenge, and I'm finding myself less interested in most AAA things.
🖤
@robcap.bsky.social always has a fascinating collection of slightly left of centre selections for his most anticipated games lists, so check out his 2026 picks and find something cool and new to add to your own as a result
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/2026...
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/2026...
2026’s Most Anticipated Games – Rob’s Picks | Player2.net.au
Rob discusses his Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2026, from Ace Combat 8, to Saros
www.player2.net.au
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM
New thing from my and honestly, it should not be a surprise that my anticipated games list goes off kilter.
This was kind of tough to do for me - finding cool smaller games planned for release is a challenge, and I'm finding myself less interested in most AAA things.
🖤
This was kind of tough to do for me - finding cool smaller games planned for release is a challenge, and I'm finding myself less interested in most AAA things.
🖤
Pulling out this C64 copy of "Sky Shark" from the shelf for #RandomGameSaturday.
This US release is a stronger conversion than Flying Shark which got in PAL territories.
Which is no surprise tbh, as it was done by Software Creations based on the strength of their take on Bubble Bobble.
This US release is a stronger conversion than Flying Shark which got in PAL territories.
Which is no surprise tbh, as it was done by Software Creations based on the strength of their take on Bubble Bobble.
January 31, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Pulling out this C64 copy of "Sky Shark" from the shelf for #RandomGameSaturday.
This US release is a stronger conversion than Flying Shark which got in PAL territories.
Which is no surprise tbh, as it was done by Software Creations based on the strength of their take on Bubble Bobble.
This US release is a stronger conversion than Flying Shark which got in PAL territories.
Which is no surprise tbh, as it was done by Software Creations based on the strength of their take on Bubble Bobble.