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If you're into 8-bit fun, you should check out the NESmaker ByteOff competition. I'm judging the game narrative bits of the Byteoff this year. The deadline's coming up fast, so go go go if you're interested! www.thenew8bitheroes.com/byteoffv
ByteOffV | Nesmaker
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March 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
dalecoop.bsky.social
Passing the time while waiting for the Byte-Off competition live stream!

#NESmaker #ByteOff #NES #homebrew #nesdev #indiegames #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム @nesmaker.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
dummyduckrulz.bsky.social
So excited to say that Runaround won TWO awards at Byte Off VI!! #NESMaker #ByteOff #ByteOffVI #NES #GameDev
April 25, 2026 at 3:55 AM
orebodyinc.bsky.social
Crater Song, a brand new and innovative NES game, is available now for FREE, on @itchio.bsky.social

We hope you like sci-fi fairy tales. :)

#nes #neshomebrew #nesmaker #byteoff #indieNES #nesdev #8bit #retrogames #ROMs #retrogaming #retrogamer #videogames

johnvanderhoef.itch.io/crater-song
Crater Song by John Vanderhoef
A single-player co-op adventure-puzzle game for the NES!
johnvanderhoef.itch.io
March 8, 2024 at 3:26 AM
gfdgaming.bsky.social
Byteoff 6 submissions are rolling in. Here are the first 10 games. For it.

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Byte Off 6 EP1
YouTube video by GFD Gaming
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March 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
dalecoop.bsky.social
2024 is wrapping up! 🥳
A year full of releases & collaboration (SkateCat, on Nintendo Switch, collaboration with GCCX, first physical carts of Chibi Monster Brawl, Cyber Rogue, Flea!2, the NESmaker ByteOff at MGC,…)

Big thanks to my family, friends, FAMICOM/NES devs! Here’s to an even better 2025!❤️
December 31, 2024 at 10:58 AM
calgames.us
Many folks are working on their submissions for this year’s Nesmaker ByteOff by @thenew8bitheroes , and I’m here night after night making adjustments/enhancements to a 5 year old game. 🤷‍♂️ #jimanddill2 #nes #nesmaker #calgames #indiegame
March 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
dalecoop.bsky.social
Happy Byte-Off day! ☕️
Tonight’s the night! The new edition of @nesmaker.bsky.social Byte-Off competition begins. Here’s the link, join the premiere at 6 PM EST and interact with the community!
See you there!

🍿 youtu.be/OiYsWCyUVsY

#ByteOff #NES #homebrew #nesdev #NESmaker #gamedev #ファミコン #同人ゲーム
Byte Off V Theme Reveal
YouTube video by The New 8-bit Heroes
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February 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
dummyduckrulz.bsky.social
Here's a preview of the setup for the Runaround table at Midwest Gaming Classic!
#MidwestGamingClassic #MGC #ByteOffVI #NESMaker #ByteOff
April 23, 2026 at 2:43 AM
dummyduckrulz.bsky.social
We're here at Midwest Gaming Classic! If you're nearby, stop by and say hi! #NESMaker #ByteOff #ByteOffVI #NES #MGC #MidwestGamingClassic
April 25, 2026 at 11:54 PM
orebodyinc.bsky.social
More shots from Crater Song. The brand new NES game will drop in the next week or so -- for free!

Best played on original hardware and using 2 NES-style controllers held sideways.

#nes #neshomebrew #indieNES #8bit #retrogames #retrogamecollector #retrogaming #nintendoentertainmentsystem #byteoff
March 5, 2024 at 5:40 AM
hagensalley.bsky.social
Episode 74 of The Indie-Credible Podcast is live!

We break down Lords of Exile, spotlight Possessor(s), and dive into this week’s new indie releases, budget indie finds, and NES homebrew updates.

#indiegames #indiecredible #lordsofexile #neshomebrew #byteoff @xanderskullion.bsky.social
April 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
gfdgaming.bsky.social
Episode 6 of my playthrough of the byteoff competition games. Check them out!

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Byte Off 6 EP 6
YouTube video by GFD Gaming
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April 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
hagensalley.bsky.social
We break down Byte-Off VI, spotlight some standout NES games, and dive into this week’s new indie releases and top community picks.

#NewIndieReleases #IndieGaming #CommunityPick #ByteOff #IndieScene #Podcast #NESHomebrew @xanderskullion.bsky.social
April 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
turtlerescuenes.bsky.social
The #NESmaker #ByteOff submission window is officially open and we have uploaded our submission: PACKEY!
#nesdev #indiedev 🐢

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Packey
STORY: Packey and his brothers Lackey and Lackey 2 live on Turtle Island. One day Lackey went on a scavenger hunt and did not return. Packey found a trail of yogurt-covered raisins, Lackey’s favorite ...
theretroverse.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
hagensalley.bsky.social
At Midwest Gaming Classic, we present the Indie-Credible Byte-Off Awards and talk NES homebrew.

Follow The Indie-Credible Podcast so you never miss new indie releases each week.

#NewIndieReleases #IndieGaming #ByteOff #NESHomebrew #MGC #Podcast @xanderskullion.bsky.social
May 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
3dplabox.bsky.social
Got my NESmaker ByteOff V demo submitted! Check out the other great games on the site, and don't forget to rate your favorites!

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Freak Physician
In Freak Physician you play a doctor who specializes in monster anatomy. Where did you get your degree? Don’t worry about it! Help cure (or dismember) your patients in a series of wacky body-humor the...
theretroverse.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
realgeneralgrunt.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAAa...

Commercial for my #NESmaker Byteoff entry!
Detective Nosferatu Commercial
YouTube video by TransfatylvaniaFilms
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March 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
hagensalley.bsky.social
We’re breaking down the top NES homebrew games, community favorites, and award winners from the NESmaker Byte-Offs!

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#NewIndieReleases #IndieGaming #NESHomebrew #ByteOff #IndieScene #CommunityRecommendations @xanderskullion.bsky.social
The Indie-Credible Podcast presents Best of the Byte-Off! | Hagens Alley Books & Indie Gaming Gems
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February 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
dummyduckrulz.bsky.social
JUST DROPPED! "Runaround" the new game for the NESMaker Byte-Off VI competition! Check it out!

#NESMaker #NES #ByteOff #ByteOffVI #Nintendo #HomeBrewGames
Runaround
QUACKER ISLAND: RUNAROUND A BRAVE DUCK, ARMED WITH WAFFLES, RACES TO HELP HIS FRIENDS. COLLECT ITEMS, DODGE HAZARDS, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. ADVENTURE, CHAOS, CORN, AND WAFFLES AWAIT! RUNAROUND IS NOT YOU...
theretroverse.com
March 31, 2026 at 12:54 AM
orebodyinc.bsky.social
The Crater Song trailer is here!

Look out for the game dropping in just a few hours!

#nes #nesdev #neshomebrew #nesIndie #8bit #pixelart #retrogames #retrogaming #nesmaker #byteoff #orebody

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Crater Song (NES) Trailer
Crater Song is a short, single-player co-op adventure puzzle game for the 8-bit NES based within the sci-fi fantasy world of Orebody.Download the game FOR FR...
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March 8, 2024 at 12:20 AM
gfdgaming.bsky.social
Episode 2 of playing the Nesmaker byteoff games.
Games played l: master of light, life 9, deep, Drakenmaid. And Hayate: Highway Attack

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Byte Off 6 EP2
YouTube video by GFD Gaming
youtu.be
March 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
indietaiwangame.bsky.social
Kearf ze Haenaekh is here! In this puzzle game, you have just 39 seconds to find the entrance into the next room of the cave before the oxygen supply runs out. 20 stages in all, submitted for Byteoff V.

Only 40 carts made!

www.maliscash.com

www.theretroverse.com
March 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
crazygrouptrio.bsky.social
Voting is open over on the Retroverse for this years NESdev competition! Make a free account and play lots of new NES games, and vote for your favorite!
(I recommend Carmilla 😁)
theretroverse.com/product/carmil…#nese#retror#nesdeve#indiegamedeve#indiegamem#byteoffff
March 20, 2024 at 3:22 PM
geeksgrimoire.com
New Frontiers That is the theme for the 4th ByteOff competition Time to brainstorm this weekend to come up with some ideas of what kind of game demo to make for the NES by March 17th based on that Theme #ByteOff24 #Nes #NesMaker
February 10, 2024 at 2:36 AM