Syncoplay Retro Gaming
@syncoplay.bsky.social
(Joe Bourrie) Author: Beyond the NES, Owner: Syncoplay Retro Gaming. Founding member of THE VOID VR, Game Designer for EA/THQ, Tetris Blitz designer, Famicom enthusiast.
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Beyond the NES: Rediscovering 8-bit on the Japanese Famicom
www.BeyondTheNES.com
Update on www.BeyondTheNES.com
- Edit is about 80% complete (thanks @editorscott.bsky.social)
- A total of 554 Famicom games reviewed across 330 pages
- Interviews with experts and enthusiasts across the retro gaming space
- Numerous surprises throughout
- Edit is about 80% complete (thanks @editorscott.bsky.social)
- A total of 554 Famicom games reviewed across 330 pages
- Interviews with experts and enthusiasts across the retro gaming space
- Numerous surprises throughout
Apply directly to the forehead
February 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Apply directly to the forehead
Kiss my Asmik
February 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Kiss my Asmik
"Bubsy 3D is diarrhea dog shit!"
"Bubsy 3D is an underrated gem!"
And then there's me, fully enjoying my mid-tier 6/10 platformer since first playing it's demo at 15 years old.
"Bubsy 3D is an underrated gem!"
And then there's me, fully enjoying my mid-tier 6/10 platformer since first playing it's demo at 15 years old.
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
"Bubsy 3D is diarrhea dog shit!"
"Bubsy 3D is an underrated gem!"
And then there's me, fully enjoying my mid-tier 6/10 platformer since first playing it's demo at 15 years old.
"Bubsy 3D is an underrated gem!"
And then there's me, fully enjoying my mid-tier 6/10 platformer since first playing it's demo at 15 years old.
Yeah, it wasn't developed as a Contra game at all. It was supposed to be a new series, Arc Hound, but the Japanese release was cancelled so they renamed it and released it in North America because we were begging for more Contra.
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Yeah, it wasn't developed as a Contra game at all. It was supposed to be a new series, Arc Hound, but the Japanese release was cancelled so they renamed it and released it in North America because we were begging for more Contra.
"I played GTA 5 when I was a kid" - People who are still kids
February 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
"I played GTA 5 when I was a kid" - People who are still kids
Retro games?
You mean like Fortnite?
You mean like Fortnite?
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Retro games?
You mean like Fortnite?
You mean like Fortnite?
Hey, I know that character!
February 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Hey, I know that character!
Fun Fact: Janet Jackson's music video for Rhythm Nation is in resonant frequency with some 5400 RPM Seagate hard drives, causing physical damage to the drive if played simultaneous with drive access.
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id...
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id...
February 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Fun Fact: Janet Jackson's music video for Rhythm Nation is in resonant frequency with some 5400 RPM Seagate hard drives, causing physical damage to the drive if played simultaneous with drive access.
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id...
www.cve.org/CVERecord?id...
I thought everything was bigger in Texas, I'd need like four of those waffles 🤣
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 AM
I thought everything was bigger in Texas, I'd need like four of those waffles 🤣
Top left was my Facebook profile pic back in 2019
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Top left was my Facebook profile pic back in 2019
I miss the good old days, when generative AI was limited to This Person Does Not Exist and it didn't understand the concept of hats.
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I miss the good old days, when generative AI was limited to This Person Does Not Exist and it didn't understand the concept of hats.
If you're in the very specific niche of "Earthbound fan who listened to They Might Be Giants' entire back catalog", this amazing mashup is made for you.
(Not AI)
youtu.be/JzHwnaK1c7c?...
(Not AI)
youtu.be/JzHwnaK1c7c?...
They Might Beat Giygas (Mashup Album)
YouTube video by idiokit
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
If you're in the very specific niche of "Earthbound fan who listened to They Might Be Giants' entire back catalog", this amazing mashup is made for you.
(Not AI)
youtu.be/JzHwnaK1c7c?...
(Not AI)
youtu.be/JzHwnaK1c7c?...
I prefer House II
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I prefer House II
@profbloom.bsky.social Happy Birthday! 😄
February 3, 2026 at 3:18 AM
@profbloom.bsky.social Happy Birthday! 😄
I'm generally unimpressed by photorealism and fancy shaders. I want my games to be artistic, not realistic.
Genshin Impact is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
Genshin Impact is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
February 2, 2026 at 3:40 AM
I'm generally unimpressed by photorealism and fancy shaders. I want my games to be artistic, not realistic.
Genshin Impact is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
Genshin Impact is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
Can't decide which dress is more ridiculous
February 2, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Can't decide which dress is more ridiculous
Last night I dreamed my small town high school (I'm 45) was transformed into a huge venue with concerts, shopping, etc.
I got separated from my friends and was going to miss my flight (to where?) and then @mcchris.bsky.social started following and taunting me in rap form for being lost.
I got separated from my friends and was going to miss my flight (to where?) and then @mcchris.bsky.social started following and taunting me in rap form for being lost.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Last night I dreamed my small town high school (I'm 45) was transformed into a huge venue with concerts, shopping, etc.
I got separated from my friends and was going to miss my flight (to where?) and then @mcchris.bsky.social started following and taunting me in rap form for being lost.
I got separated from my friends and was going to miss my flight (to where?) and then @mcchris.bsky.social started following and taunting me in rap form for being lost.
I'll pay you $50 to watch the whole thing
★★★☆☆
Hard as hell to watch, let me solo it for you
Hard as hell to watch, let me solo it for you
January 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I'll pay you $50 to watch the whole thing
January 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
January 29, 2026 at 11:39 PM
I know what it looks like. I'm autistic, I have an alt account all about suplexing trains, and a complete collection of Tetsudou Nippon! imports with the Densha De Go! custom controller.
But I'm not one of those "train guys", I swear! 😂
But I'm not one of those "train guys", I swear! 😂
January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I know what it looks like. I'm autistic, I have an alt account all about suplexing trains, and a complete collection of Tetsudou Nippon! imports with the Densha De Go! custom controller.
But I'm not one of those "train guys", I swear! 😂
But I'm not one of those "train guys", I swear! 😂