Grayson Wendell
@grendell.bsky.social
* Android & NES Game Developer
* Conjuror of Code @ Sleepy Bits Games
* Retro Gaming Enthusiast
* Recovering Modern Graphics Programmer
* Life is not Zero Sum
* Conjuror of Code @ Sleepy Bits Games
* Retro Gaming Enthusiast
* Recovering Modern Graphics Programmer
* Life is not Zero Sum
As a huge fan of all things Planet of the Apes, I've been meaning to check out Saru no Gundan for some time now. Tonight we embarked on that journey, and I can already safely say that it is exactly what I wanted from a 70's Tokyo Broadcasting System take on the idea.
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
As a huge fan of all things Planet of the Apes, I've been meaning to check out Saru no Gundan for some time now. Tonight we embarked on that journey, and I can already safely say that it is exactly what I wanted from a 70's Tokyo Broadcasting System take on the idea.
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Our panel for #SacGamersExpo, "Enhancement Chips: How Nintendo Cartridges Leveled Up" is currently up to 50 images, 12 videos, and 8 slides of assembly code. I think it's safe to say we're not holding back on this one! 😁
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
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Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Grayson Wendell
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Our panel for #SacGamersExpo, "Enhancement Chips: How Nintendo Cartridges Leveled Up" is currently up to 50 images, 12 videos, and 8 slides of assembly code. I think it's safe to say we're not holding back on this one! 😁
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #SNES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
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Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Grayson Wendell
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer Grayson Wendell will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Packing a love of all things 8-bit, Professional Programmer @grendell.bsky.social will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
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Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their @fanexposf.bsky.social with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! 🥳
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to spend a bit of their @fanexposf.bsky.social with us! "NES 101" had an amazing turn-out, and we are so appreciative for all the interest and great discussions! 🥳
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
The updated slides have also been added to the sample project: github.com/grendell/gam...
I really hate LinkedIn posts around technical topics, but I couldn't ignore one today citing fixed-point math as the reason that PS1 animations jitter, completely ignoring 32- vs 64-bit, perspective texture correction, and lack of a depth buffer.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I really hate LinkedIn posts around technical topics, but I couldn't ignore one today citing fixed-point math as the reason that PS1 animations jitter, completely ignoring 32- vs 64-bit, perspective texture correction, and lack of a depth buffer.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
Test your assumptions. There are no perfect answers.
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I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at #FanExpo SF in just a few short weeks!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
The draft schedule is live, and we need your eyes on it. Spot a fandom clash, a timing overlap, or something we might’ve missed? Give us a heads-up. We can’t promise every fix, but we’ll do our best to make your fandom dreams come true.
Check it out here: fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfr...
Check it out here: fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfr...
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I bet you thought this week of big announcements was over, but coming in hot, we're very excited to announce that we will be presenting "NES 101" on Saturday 11/29 at 4:15 at #FanExpo SF in just a few short weeks!
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, my favorite game of all time ❤️
Still chasing that high.
Still chasing that high.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, my favorite game of all time ❤️
Still chasing that high.
Still chasing that high.
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The #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? 🎮
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The #SuperMAGFest2026 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase FINALISTS are locked in, and the lineup is next-level amazing. Which game title are you excited about? 🎮
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
Check them out: bit.ly/MCSMFIR2026F...
I made a stupid thing. (audio required)
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I made a stupid thing. (audio required)
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
I'm so sorry @chrisavellone.bsky.social.
#StarWars #StarWarsUnlimited #KOTOR
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
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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
Sprite work by Ramón I. Bunge
Background illustration by Tomas Rodriguez
#nesdev #indiegames
As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!
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
Get the bundle: bit.ly/47px0cB
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
As a T1D since 1990 and a Myst player since 1993, I can't recommend this enough!
It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
It's 2025 and game developers are getting rotary phones very, very wrong. Excuse me while I turn to dust. 💀
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. 😆
PDX: Leave the NES and 10+ carts in my carry-on, no additional screening required. 😆
October 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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. 😆
PDX: Leave the NES and 10+ carts in my carry-on, no additional screening required. 😆
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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! 😅
October 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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! 😅
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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
Join us Saturday in room F149 between 2 and 4pm to connect with fellow developers!
#prge #prge2025 #nesdev #homebrew
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
October 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #NES
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October 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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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
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
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September 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
Game jam thread: forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.ph...
#NES #gamejam #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
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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
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
📣 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
Join the celebration and submit your game here: bit.ly/MFIRHSA2026
September 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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
#NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #IndieRetro
There's a new version of #GearsOfWar? Say no more.
August 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There's a new version of #GearsOfWar? Say no more.
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.
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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.
I was told I couldn't save it. 😭
August 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I was told I couldn't save it. 😭
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📢Important Update:
Temporary Suspension of Orders to the USA
Temporary Suspension of Orders to the USA
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📢Important Update:
Temporary Suspension of Orders to the USA
Temporary Suspension of Orders to the USA
The gatekeeping in the Raspberry Pi community is off the charts. I fully admit I'm clueless when it comes to hardware modifications, but still only receive memes and mockery in response to a specific and clearly-stated question. I just don't get it. Spreading knowledge is not zero sum.
August 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The gatekeeping in the Raspberry Pi community is off the charts. I fully admit I'm clueless when it comes to hardware modifications, but still only receive memes and mockery in response to a specific and clearly-stated question. I just don't get it. Spreading knowledge is not zero sum.