Tony Barnes | RetroNinja
@retroninja.bsky.social
Jerry Lawson Lifetime Achievement Award winner | 40 yr game veteran | designer | artist | musician | video editor | owner/founder RetroNinja game dev studio
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Un très bel hommage à l'affichage vectoriel ! Découvrez le nouveau jeu d'action du studio fondé par Tony Barnes, qui redonne vie au graphisme vectoriel sur PC.
#VectaGuard #Retrogaming #shooter #shmups #IndieGame #RetroNinja #TonyBarnes #Steam
the-retrogamer.com/vectaguard-s...
#VectaGuard #Retrogaming #shooter #shmups #IndieGame #RetroNinja #TonyBarnes #Steam
the-retrogamer.com/vectaguard-s...
VectaGuard sur PC : Le vectoriel ressuscité par Tony Barnes
Découvrez VectaGuard sur PC, le jeu d'action vectoriel conçu par Tony Barnes (Desert Strike) qui ravive avec brio le vectoriel !
the-retrogamer.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Un très bel hommage à l'affichage vectoriel ! Découvrez le nouveau jeu d'action du studio fondé par Tony Barnes, qui redonne vie au graphisme vectoriel sur PC.
#VectaGuard #Retrogaming #shooter #shmups #IndieGame #RetroNinja #TonyBarnes #Steam
the-retrogamer.com/vectaguard-s...
#VectaGuard #Retrogaming #shooter #shmups #IndieGame #RetroNinja #TonyBarnes #Steam
the-retrogamer.com/vectaguard-s...
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Return of an Arcade Legend: Tony Barnes Launches VectaGuard, His First Solo Game in Over 30 Years!
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@techmashcouk #VectaGuard #RetroNinjaGames #TonyBarnes #IndieGame #ArcadeShooter #Shmup #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming #TechMash #VectorGraphics
techmash.co.uk/2026/07/28/r...
@techmashcouk #VectaGuard #RetroNinjaGames #TonyBarnes #IndieGame #ArcadeShooter #Shmup #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming #TechMash #VectorGraphics
July 28, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Return of an Arcade Legend: Tony Barnes Launches VectaGuard, His First Solo Game in Over 30 Years!
techmash.co.uk/2026/07/28/r...
@techmashcouk #VectaGuard #RetroNinjaGames #TonyBarnes #IndieGame #ArcadeShooter #Shmup #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming #TechMash #VectorGraphics
techmash.co.uk/2026/07/28/r...
@techmashcouk #VectaGuard #RetroNinjaGames #TonyBarnes #IndieGame #ArcadeShooter #Shmup #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #PCGaming #TechMash #VectorGraphics
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This week’s #WishlistWednesday is BPM Boy from RetroNinja Games!
A physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speed-running leaderboards and a funky original soundtrack.
Check it out on Steam and give it a wishlist! 💙
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
A physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speed-running leaderboards and a funky original soundtrack.
Check it out on Steam and give it a wishlist! 💙
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
BPM Boy on Steam
BPM Boy is a physics-based platformer, featuring hidden secrets, leaderboards for speed-runners and a funky original soundtrack.
store.steampowered.com
August 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This week’s #WishlistWednesday is BPM Boy from RetroNinja Games!
A physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speed-running leaderboards and a funky original soundtrack.
Check it out on Steam and give it a wishlist! 💙
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
A physics-based platformer packed with hidden secrets, speed-running leaderboards and a funky original soundtrack.
Check it out on Steam and give it a wishlist! 💙
store.steampowered.com/app/2130280/...
VectaGuard
Physics-based | neo-retro | shmup
Available Now on Steam !
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
Physics-based | neo-retro | shmup
Available Now on Steam !
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
VectaGuard on Steam
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
store.steampowered.com
August 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
VectaGuard
Physics-based | neo-retro | shmup
Available Now on Steam !
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
Physics-based | neo-retro | shmup
Available Now on Steam !
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
VectaGuard’s “Sustained Fire Update” rewards players for focusing their fire by increasing the damage output & reducing time to kill for skilled players.
Give it a whirl VectaGuardians & if you haven't picked up VectaGuard yet, what are you waiting for? 🫡
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
Give it a whirl VectaGuardians & if you haven't picked up VectaGuard yet, what are you waiting for? 🫡
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
August 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
VectaGuard’s “Sustained Fire Update” rewards players for focusing their fire by increasing the damage output & reducing time to kill for skilled players.
Give it a whirl VectaGuardians & if you haven't picked up VectaGuard yet, what are you waiting for? 🫡
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
Give it a whirl VectaGuardians & if you haven't picked up VectaGuard yet, what are you waiting for? 🫡
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
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Day 3 of Black Game Developers Month 2026:
A little over a week ago on July 27th, RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social , founded by games industry legend Tony Barnes, released the shmup VectaGuard on Steam. #Blackgamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
A little over a week ago on July 27th, RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social , founded by games industry legend Tony Barnes, released the shmup VectaGuard on Steam. #Blackgamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
VectaGuard on Steam
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
store.steampowered.com
August 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Day 3 of Black Game Developers Month 2026:
A little over a week ago on July 27th, RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social , founded by games industry legend Tony Barnes, released the shmup VectaGuard on Steam. #Blackgamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
A little over a week ago on July 27th, RetroNinja @retroninja.bsky.social , founded by games industry legend Tony Barnes, released the shmup VectaGuard on Steam. #Blackgamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
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@retroninja.bsky.social congratulations on the release of Vectaguard on steam! Even the font is classic arcade cool
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
Save 15% on VectaGuard on Steam
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
store.steampowered.com
July 27, 2026 at 5:44 PM
@retroninja.bsky.social congratulations on the release of Vectaguard on steam! Even the font is classic arcade cool
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2892200/...
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Me explaining to anyone who will listen how I just really like Keith David and everything he’s ever been in, even the bad stuff, because he just seems to always be having a good time and I’m glad he’s getting a star on the Walk of Fame because good for him.
May 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Me explaining to anyone who will listen how I just really like Keith David and everything he’s ever been in, even the bad stuff, because he just seems to always be having a good time and I’m glad he’s getting a star on the Walk of Fame because good for him.
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Just gonna reach out again to see if anyone needs an extra hand for Unreal support/Netcode/lobby/character action and controls/fighting games.
My cost of living is pretty low and so my rates are reasonable.
My cost of living is pretty low and so my rates are reasonable.
April 11, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Just gonna reach out again to see if anyone needs an extra hand for Unreal support/Netcode/lobby/character action and controls/fighting games.
My cost of living is pretty low and so my rates are reasonable.
My cost of living is pretty low and so my rates are reasonable.
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This amazing bundle ends in 3 days! Help us hit $10K in proceeds!
This will go directly toward supporting our community of Black indie devs who are <1% of the industry!
To help, you can adjust the slidernto give more.
This will go directly toward supporting our community of Black indie devs who are <1% of the industry!
To help, you can adjust the slidernto give more.
March 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
This amazing bundle ends in 3 days! Help us hit $10K in proceeds!
This will go directly toward supporting our community of Black indie devs who are <1% of the industry!
To help, you can adjust the slidernto give more.
This will go directly toward supporting our community of Black indie devs who are <1% of the industry!
To help, you can adjust the slidernto give more.
I knew there was a Motley Crue pinball game.
I worked on it!
I worked on it!
Did you know there's a Mötley Crüe themed pinball game for the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive? We did not, until we spotted this 1992 British print magazine ad for Crüe Ball.
March 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
I knew there was a Motley Crue pinball game.
I worked on it!
I worked on it!
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Tonight is the premiere of “Sounds of Dreams” the Audiokinetic Documentary that I am being featured in at this theater!
It’s free to attend. Deets below.
#gdc2026 #gameaudio #videogamecomposer
It’s free to attend. Deets below.
#gdc2026 #gameaudio #videogamecomposer
March 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Tonight is the premiere of “Sounds of Dreams” the Audiokinetic Documentary that I am being featured in at this theater!
It’s free to attend. Deets below.
#gdc2026 #gameaudio #videogamecomposer
It’s free to attend. Deets below.
#gdc2026 #gameaudio #videogamecomposer
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Our Spring Game Showcase starts IN 1 HOUR @ 10AM PT!! 🚨
Get ready for exciting trailers and announcements including some from games that will have playable demos available later tonight at our onsite showcase. 🔥
➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26
Get ready for exciting trailers and announcements including some from games that will have playable demos available later tonight at our onsite showcase. 🔥
➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26
March 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Our Spring Game Showcase starts IN 1 HOUR @ 10AM PT!! 🚨
Get ready for exciting trailers and announcements including some from games that will have playable demos available later tonight at our onsite showcase. 🔥
➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26
Get ready for exciting trailers and announcements including some from games that will have playable demos available later tonight at our onsite showcase. 🔥
➡️ bit.ly/MIXKF26
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If music was reviewed like videogames are:
"This metal song has too much drums."
"I wish this song wasn't metal, I like Rap. It should be Rap."
"The song is good but they should hire a new singer"
"The thing is they're using Gibson guitars, they need to switch to Fender and it'll sound better"
"This metal song has too much drums."
"I wish this song wasn't metal, I like Rap. It should be Rap."
"The song is good but they should hire a new singer"
"The thing is they're using Gibson guitars, they need to switch to Fender and it'll sound better"
March 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
If music was reviewed like videogames are:
"This metal song has too much drums."
"I wish this song wasn't metal, I like Rap. It should be Rap."
"The song is good but they should hire a new singer"
"The thing is they're using Gibson guitars, they need to switch to Fender and it'll sound better"
"This metal song has too much drums."
"I wish this song wasn't metal, I like Rap. It should be Rap."
"The song is good but they should hire a new singer"
"The thing is they're using Gibson guitars, they need to switch to Fender and it'll sound better"
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I've been running gdcparties.com for a few years now. Some shitty company BlueberryAI decided they'd just take all the source code for the work I've done and reskin it, advertising it as their own. Jokes on them...it was still linked to my events spreadsheet, and now their website looks like this 😉
March 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I've been running gdcparties.com for a few years now. Some shitty company BlueberryAI decided they'd just take all the source code for the work I've done and reskin it, advertising it as their own. Jokes on them...it was still linked to my events spreadsheet, and now their website looks like this 😉
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What's up everybody?!
We're throwing up deuces ✌️ cuz there's only 2 DAYS LEFT til The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase!! 😱
Hope to see you there!
We're throwing up deuces ✌️ cuz there's only 2 DAYS LEFT til The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase!! 😱
Hope to see you there!
March 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
What's up everybody?!
We're throwing up deuces ✌️ cuz there's only 2 DAYS LEFT til The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase!! 😱
Hope to see you there!
We're throwing up deuces ✌️ cuz there's only 2 DAYS LEFT til The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase!! 😱
Hope to see you there!
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We'll be at @dayofthedevs.org 2026! Meet the Devs and see titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Rogue Eclipse tomorrow at 4pm PT at The Midway in SF.
RSVP here:
bit.ly/dotd-gdc
#GDC2026
RSVP here:
bit.ly/dotd-gdc
#GDC2026
March 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
We'll be at @dayofthedevs.org 2026! Meet the Devs and see titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Rogue Eclipse tomorrow at 4pm PT at The Midway in SF.
RSVP here:
bit.ly/dotd-gdc
#GDC2026
RSVP here:
bit.ly/dotd-gdc
#GDC2026
