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Thalamus Digital
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Indie Developer & Publisher of Retro | Mobile | Console games.

Web: thalamusdigital.co.uk | Merch: thalamus.shop
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thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Nintendo Switch Spotlight: Alien Death Mob, a heart-poundingly intense old-school twin-stick shooter from Pug Fugly Games!

thalamus.link/adm-us
thalamus.link/adm-uk
thalamus.link/adm-jp
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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bitmapbooks.com
The Games Of A Lifetime

Takes you from Pong through the 8 and 16-bit computer revolutions and
the European console renaissance, across the millennium, and all the way to the modern age.

Out now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...

#bitmapbooks #book #gaming #booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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gamehistoryorg.bsky.social
It's Giving Tuesday at the VGHF! We've had an incredible 2025, but we need your help to make sure we can continue doing our charitable work in 2026 and beyond. We just launched our annual Winter Fundraiser campaign, please give if you're able (and share this post!). http://gamehistory.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Music Monday: Inspiration can come from anywhere, indeed some of the best-loved tracks on the C64 were heavily inspired by riffs, basslines, and melodies.

youtu.be/mmQWZlvhpoE

#SIDchip #MOS6581 #RetroGames #C64 #Commodore64 #MusicMonday #fuzzy
Izit Stories
YouTube video by Daddy Bibby
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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kenney.nl
A couple of reasons why you'd choose my game assets! ✨

www.gameassets.com
Reasons; available for free (no payment necessary), commercial use allowed (no need to ask permission), no need for attribution (appreciated but not mandatory), choose from 40,000+ assets (categorized in sets and series), made by humans (no AI was used to create the game assets)
April 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Throwback Thursday: The sequel to Summer Camp, Winter Camp was a multi-level madcap cartoon adventure featuring Maximus Mouse. Created by John Ferrari, music by Mark Clements.

#ThrowbackThursday #c64 #retrogaming
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
People often ask us, "What's with the chicken?"

Find out for yourself when Roguecraft comes to Steam in 2026.

Wishlist NOW: thalamus.link/roguecraft

#roguelike #roguelite #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #Steam #NextFest #WishlistWednesday #ZeroClucks
Roguecraft on Steam
Roguecraft is a casual yet challenging turn-based roguelike, crafted for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with mysterious p...
thalamus.link
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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carletonhandley.bsky.social
Back in the day I bought so many issues of the Official PlayStation Magazine just to try out the demos. It’s even easier to try stuff before you buy these days. Obviously I’d recommend Millie & Molly but there’s lots of good stuff here.
thalamusdigital.bsky.social Thalamus Digital @thalamusdigital.bsky.social · 7d
If you're on the fence about shelling out for one of our #NintendoSwitch games, you can always grab a FREE demo of LOVE, 10 Second Ninja X, Destructivator, Word Forward, Millie & Molly, Cardful Planning, or Pan-Dimensional Conga Combat on the #eShop. Go get 'em!
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
If you're on the fence about shelling out for one of our #NintendoSwitch games, you can always grab a FREE demo of LOVE, 10 Second Ninja X, Destructivator, Word Forward, Millie & Molly, Cardful Planning, or Pan-Dimensional Conga Combat on the #eShop. Go get 'em!
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Music Monday: Martin Walker's epic C64 game Citadel - part shoot 'em up, part strategy game - boasted an equally epic soundtrack laced with swirling multiplexed chords and thundering basslines.

youtu.be/pjNj_mw0ACE

#SIDchip #MOS6581 #RetroGames #C64 #Commodore64
Citadel (C64) Title Music - DualSID 6581 & 8580
YouTube video by Vyothric
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Zombizzies in your way? Stun 'em!

Welcome to Basingstoke: a tense roguelike that mixes stealth and arcade action!

Out now on PS5!

thalamus.link/basingstoke

#basingstoke #welcometobasingstoke #playstation5 #ps5 #indiegames #indiedev
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
We're chuffed to reveal the official artwork for "Return to Blacktooth", lovingly crafted by the talented @wiloverton.bsky.social

More updates soon...

#headoverheels #isometric #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #retrogame #amiga #atariST #NoAI #NoToAIArt #HumanArt #ArtByHumans
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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freeze64.bsky.social
# BUY NOW! FREEZE64 ISSUE 80 #
Features our fab GHETTOBLASTER retrospective, along with a very revealing interview with one of its developers, Mark Harrison.
Plus - Julian Rignall, Chris Stanley, Warren Pilkington and a whole-host of #Commodore64 #C64 content to devour.
freeze64.com/freeze64-iss...
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Roguecraft is an award-winning, retro-inspired, turn-based, chicken-packed, retro-styled dungeon crawler.

Coming to Steam in 2026!

Wishlist NOW: thalamus.link/roguecraft

#roguelike #roguelite #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #RetroGame #Steam #NextFest #WishlistWednesday
Roguecraft on Steam
Roguecraft is a casual yet challenging turn-based roguelike, crafted for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with mysterious p...
thalamus.link
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Switch Spotlight: All of our Nintendo Switch games are currently on sale! Grab yourself a bargain starting at just $1.99/£1.99!

US: thalamus.link/eshop-us
UK: thalamus.link/eshop-uk
JP: thalamus.link/eshop-jp

#Nintendo #Switch #IndieGames #IndieDev #eShop #Sale
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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ultrabrilliant.xyz
As it's arbitrary deals season, I've knocked 50% off the digital edition of my Ridge Racer Type 4 zine for a week. 💸

📄 High res PDF, download instantly
🖊️ 40 pages, 7 original essays
🎮 Deep dives into the game's visual design, soundtrack, storytelling, and more
ultrabrilliant.xyz Andy Kelly @ultrabrilliant.xyz · Jul 20
ONE MORE WIN
Ridge Racer Type 4 Fanzine
Digital / Physical
Available now
🔗 ultrabrilliant.etsy.com
A mockup of three copies of One More Win: Ridge Racer Type 4 Fanzine on a white surface. A feature titled GARAGE TALK about the storytelling in the game's Grand Prix mode. A spread about the Namco JogCon controller. A spread detailing the game's tracks.
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Music Monday: The Mix-E-Load system pioneered by Delta also made an appearance in Hawkeye, with music crafted by Jeroen Tel from Maniacs of Noise.

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

#SIDchip #MOS6581 #Hawkeye #Xamox #RetroGames
Commodore 64 Longplay [014] Hawkeye (EU)
YouTube video by World of Longplays
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November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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martinpiper.bsky.social
I look at Commodore 64 "Cyberdyne Warrior" unreleased intro and some loading screens. These were not used in the final game but were mentioned on the excellent Games That Weren't site. @gamesthatwerent.com I then link all of these assets into a disk image and source code.
youtu.be/4DUa1QbBCcc
C64 Games memories - Cyberdyne Warrior Intro
YouTube video by Martin Piper's mostly Commodore related memories
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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martinpiper.bsky.social
I look at #Commodore64 "Cyberdyne Warrior", released in 1989, created by the Rowlands brothers. Many colours, wipes and fades, distinctive sound style, multiplexed sprites with expansion, and sprite background priority effects.
youtu.be/bMcvsEdY2xk
C64 Games memories - Cyberdyne Warrior
YouTube video by Martin Piper's mostly Commodore related memories
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Throwback Thursday: C.R.E.A.T.U.R.E.S. (C64), a cute 'n' cuddly platformer laced with deliciously violent torture screens, deftly crafted by John & Steve Rowlands aka Apex Computer Productions.

#ThrowbackThursday #c64
November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Roguecraft is an award-winning, retro-inspired, turn-based dungeon crawler, and it's coming to Steam in 2026!

Wishlist NOW: thalamus.link/roguecraft

#roguelike #rogue #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #Steam #NextFest #ChickUn
Roguecraft on Steam
Roguecraft is a casual yet challenging turn-based roguelike, crafted for fans of classic dungeon crawlers and inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Explore procedurally generated dungeons with mysterious p...
thalamus.link
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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apwot.bsky.social
APWOT 5 is here! 🦄

Available now via our site and the APWOT 6 Kickstarter campaign.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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ericretro.bsky.social
Been tinkering with a prototype for a quick little Playdate game. Zap the balls to fill the three batteries to a certain level (not shown), but don't over charge. See how many level you can do in 99 seconds. #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #playdate www.bitglint.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
thalamusdigital.bsky.social
Music Monday: As well as its epic game soundtrack, Delta's innovative Mix-E-Load system by Gary Liddon allowed the player to noodle with the music while the game was loading.

youtu.be/79UMFLJLi7w

#C64 #SIDchip #MOS6581 #Detla #HSiffian #RetroGames
C64 DELTA LOADER & INTRO MUSIC
YouTube video by viking120373
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November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM