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We are proud to announce Kudzu as the next installment in the 8-Bit Legit catalog of games!

This 'Colossal Adventure from a Tiny Cartridge' was developed by Pie for Breakfast Studios for Game Boy and now finds its way to the Nintendo Switch!

Pre-Order this epic action adventure for just $4.99 today! Nintendo of Europe and Australia release coming soon too!
 

SWITCH: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kudzu-switch/
GAMEBOY: https://megacatstudios.com/collections/handhelds/products/kudzu

The Secrets are Buried Within the Tomb...

Can you solve the mystery in Dead Tomb, the point and click adventure from CollectorVision & Acclaim which is

OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch and Xbox for just $4.99?

https://8bitlegit.com/games/dead-tomb/


 

Pre-Orders are still open for the NES physical version, which is limited to 300 copies.

On 1/13/2024 at 12:15 AM, Dr. Morbis said:

I really dig the box art you've got for this release, but just to be clear, is this the same game that was already released for the NES under the name "Dead Tomb" a couple of years ago?

Thanks for asking.

The game is almost identical but does have a few minor updates.
 

We are proud to announce Dead Tomb as the next installment in the 8-Bit Legit catalog of #indieNES games, which will include a Final Edition run of 300 physical NES cartridges to celebrate the release!

Developed by CollectorVision/Acclaim, this point and click throwback mystery adventure will take you back to a nearly forgotten genre of gaming on Nintendo Switch, Xbox and NES.

Pre-Orders start January 19th!

https://8bitlegit.com/games/dead-tomb/

Thanks for your support!

Sorry for the late reply @darkchylde28 but we do not distribute the ROMS. It is a team decision to handle it this way and we apologize if you don't agree with that. We sincerely appreciate your support of our projects.

I would say not to purchase extra Steam versions, since they do not include the ROMS.

On 4/4/2022 at 12:32 PM, JamesRobot said:

That's cool and all, but why no cart rerelease?   BKs have been out of print for a minute. 

Working on that. 

You Will Die Hundreds of Times!

Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril, the game that revolutionized NES homebrew development, is hitting Xbox thanks to 8-Bit Legit April 15th, with pre-reorders available this Friday, April 8th.

Jordan Ordorica, developer and creator of Sivak Games, set a new benchmark and showed the community what could be done with a brand-new NES game when he created this masterpiece back in 2010.

This tough-as-nails platformer will challenge even the best retro gamers, providing the white-knuckle difficulty that was prominent in many cartridge games.

Capture a full slate of achievements exclusive to Xbox. Boost your gamer score while your skills are tested in this real-retro platformer. 

Features
- Blast through over 550 action-packed rooms
- Battle more than 30 enemy types and 8 bosses
- Dive into authentic retro gameplay 
- Feast your eyes on 8-Bit Legit graphics loyal to the cartridge-gaming era 
- For Fans of Mega Man and classic platforming shooters
- 5 difficulty settings along with a password system

GET THE GAME ON XBOX HERE: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/BattleKid/9MTS8NRGD94P
VISIT THE #8BITLEGIT WEBSITE: https://8bitlegit.com/

8-Bit Legit is a pixel partnership between Mega Cat Studios & Retrotainment Games who share a passion for quality retro. We are committed to keeping cartridge gaming alive both in physical form and through modern digital publishing. 8-Bit Legit is physically headquartered out of the Steel City in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sorry I missed this Dale!

Trophy has achievements. Our next release Battle Kid, which comes out the 15th of this month has more bells and whistles than just achievements. Super stoked for the progress we are making. Thanks for asking.

It's Alive!

Trophy, the brand new #8BitLegit platformer from Gradual Games/The 6502 Collective is launching on Xbox One Friday, December 17th with Pre-Orders available now from our new publishing venture 8-Bit Legit!

Originally created for the NES and released on cartridge, Trophy now finds its way to the Xbox One. It is a love letter to such iconic games as the Mega Man series and Capcom Disney titles, featuring colorful characters, vibrant backgrounds, and giant bosses. The game features the classic movements of running, jumping, and shooting, and strives for a pure platforming experience, unhampered by excessive power-ups or useless abilities. Although the emphasis is on purity, Trophy features advanced technical features which have rarely been used in homebrew titles.
Capture a full slate of achievements exclusive to Xbox. Boost your gamer score while your skills are tested in this real-retro platformer. 

Features

• - Nine levels of intense, platforming action
• - Experience authentic retro gameplay
• - Explore diverse environments and terrain
• - Blast your way through large, fully-scrolling levels
• - Search for hidden areas and power-ups
• - Parallax scrolling
• - Cut-scene narrative segments
• - Password system
• - Face off against nine GIANT bosses

GET THE GAME ON XBOX HERE: 
GET THE NES CARTRIDGE HERE:
VISIT THE #8BITLEGIT WEBSITE: https://8bitlegit.com
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqdsiihpCk

8-Bit Legit is a pixel partnership between Mega Cat Studios & Retrotainment Games who share a passion for quality retro. We are committed to keeping cartridge gaming alive both in physical form and through modern digital publishing. 8-Bit Legit is physically headquartered out of the Steel City in Pittsburgh, PA.

Make The 6502 Collective Your Holiday Homebrew Headquarters This Year!

With Lizard, Trophy, Rollie and Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King NES cartridges, you can give your loved ones the gift of #8BitLegit games for your Nintendo Entertainment System.

GET NES CARTRIDGES HERE ==>https://6502collective.com/store
DIGITAL VERSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE ON ==>https://itch.io

Summer Scares Sale!

Just $4.99 for a Limited Time on Nintendo Switch!

Wanna party like its 1986 and try to reverse the curse of Possum Hollow?

Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow is available in the eShop on the Nintendo Switch in 14 countries and on sale for a limited time. #8BitLegit

GET IT HERE=>https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/haunted-halloween-86-switch/

GET CARTRIDGES WITH FREE SHIPPING HERE=>https://cashinculture.3dcartstores.com/Haunted-Halloween-86_c_160.html

Thanks so much for everyone's continued support of our games

Surprise, Surprise!

Lizard, the open world, platforming adventure from Brad Smith is now available from The 6502 Collective, a collaboration between Retrotainment Games and Sole Goose Productions!

Put on a lizard and go for an adventure in this epic NES homebrew that you will get lost in...both literally and figuratively. 

GET IT HERE==>https://6502collective.com/store/p_2548803/lizard

Thanks everyone. Derek did a fantastic job on this game. Super stoked to help get it out.

Trophy, the brand-new NES homebrew platformer by Gradual Games, with publishing by The 6502 Collective, is available now!

This love letter to Mega Man harkens back to the glory days of the NES featuring...

- Nine levels of intense, platforming action
- Diverse environments and terrain
- Large, fully-scrolling levels
- Hidden areas and power-ups
- Cut-scene narrative segments
- Password system
- Nine GIANT bosses

GET NES CARTRIDGES HERE ===>https://6502collective.com/store/p_1239926/trophy-
GET THE DIGITAL VERSION HERE ===>https://the6502collective.itch.io/trophy

Thanks for your support! #8BitLegit

$2.99 for a Limited Time on Nintendo Switch!  

The tradition continues! Enjoy every bit of the Halloween season this year with the early sale on Switch.  

Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow is available in the eShop on the Nintendo Switch in 14 countries and on sale for a limited time.

Are you ready for a real #8BitLegit challenge now on the Nintendo Switch?
GET IT HERE=> 
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/haunted-halloween-86-switch/

GET CARTRIDGES WITH FREE SHIPPING HERE=>https://cashinculture.3dcartstores.com/Haunted-Halloween-86_c_160.html

Thanks so much for everyone's continued support of our games. Happy Halloween.

8 hours ago, Scrobins said:

A homebrew draws near...

Awesome.

We will be sharing that on socials soon. Gotta link?

My friend Chris' game Rollie, the new adventure for the NES, is Out Now on cartridge and available from my crew The 6502 Collective. 

Roll and bounce through 16 stages of 8-bit bliss playing as Rollie or Lorrie who need to save their forest Paradise Gorge from the brats and bullies who have taken over.

FEATURES:
- Side-Scrolling Platformer
- Two Player Mode
- Items, Power-ups and Special Abilities like marbles, bubbles, clovers and more!
- Password Saves
- 16 Boss Battles over 16 Stages
- Secrets and Checkpoints

- #8BitLegit and built from the ground up by Optovania
GET YOURS HERE ==>https://6502collective.com/store/p_1239924/rollie

Haunted: Halloween '86 (NES) - Only $4.99 currently on Nintendo Switch (Spring Sale)
 

Class is still in session in the depths of Possum Hollow. Can you thwart Harry's battle plans?

Well now you can brush up on your skills for the cost of two school lunches!

Retrotainment Games' Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow is 1/2 Off in the eShop (only $4.99).

Haunted: Halloween '86 (NES) - Only $4.99 currently on Nintendo Switch (Spring Sale)
 

Class is still in session in the depths of Possum Hollow. Can you thwart Harry's battle plans?

Well now you can brush up on your skills for the cost of two school lunches!

Retrotainment Games' Haunted: Halloween '86 - The Curse of Possum Hollow is 1/2 Off in the eShop (only $4.99).

11 hours ago, fcgamer said:

I must say that this game honestly looks amazing, thanks @SoleGoose for getting it published,band of course thanks to Derek for developing it way back when.

Quick question though: Will the game be available for purchase after the Kickstarter as well? Realistically speaking, since most of my online wheeling and dealing has come to a halt due to the virus affecting shipping routes, sadly I'm not really in the position to be backing any Kickstarter projects at the moment

Yes, and totally understand that. We are in the process of setting up something on https://6502collective.com for retail purchases that would be shipped after all Kickstarters pledges are fulfilled. Keep checking in there for more info or follow us on any social media for updates.

19 hours ago, spacepup said:

I helped do a bit of testing for this game for gradual, back in its early days, and I have to share that it was a lot of fun, and was very well done!  I highly recommend the game.  I enjoyed it quite a bit back then, and I'm sure it has gotten even better since I last played it.  The game has a good amount of variety both in environments, enemies, boss fights, and more.  

It is just all around a fun game!  Congratulations on the success of the kickstarter!

Thanks and I am sure that early testing was crucial. I tip my cap to you. Just glad to see this is getting the attention it deserves. 

Really loving the label art we came up with for both the regular and limited editions.

Gonna be solid all around and actually really surprised on how many digital only backers there are. 

Only 2 Days remain on Kickstarter. Thanks for supporting the NES homebrew community. 

36 minutes ago, a3quit4s said:

I’m a Limited Edition backer, can’t wait!

Thanks so much! Derek did a spectacular job on this gem! So stoked to help get it out. 

600+ Backers with Tons of Time Left!

Thanks so much for all the support for Trophy, the new NES game created by Gradual Games and and published by The 6502 Collective. 

Get In On The Action Here: 

Trophy is a brand-new action platformer for the original NES! Take control of the robot Trophy in this exciting new homebrew game. Save the peaceful planet of Gearus 9 from the evil machinations of Lord Q as you run, jump, and blast your way to victory. Collect power-ups along the way and defeat some of the largest bosses ever seen on the NES!

The earliest imaginings of what would become Trophy lie in the mind of a twelve year old Derek Andrews, and more than twenty years later the world can finally see the results. The retro scene is filled with examples of faux 8-bit games (many of them quite excellent!), but Trophy was developed for the NES, a true 8-bit tour de force. As with all of Gradual Games’ NES projects, it was programmed from the ground up in 6502 assembly language, along with using custom tools developed by Andrews for the project. With over ten years of programming experience for the NES, Trophy blazes new territory in the homebrew scene, pushing the technological limits of the NES in ways not seen since the heyday of the licensed era! This process took over three years, and is a true labor of retro love that shines forth in all aspects of the game.

Trophy is 100% finished and is being published by The 6502 Collective in both physical and digital form.

On 10/29/2019 at 11:31 AM, gauauu said:

It's totally fair not to trust Kickstarter (there isn't any guarantee about what you're going to get), but I'd suggest it makes more sense to trust or distrust a particular person/creator instead of the platform.  When Khan or @SoleGoose or @K3VBOT or @IBtiM kickstarts a game, I have confidence in that person as a member of the community that they'll deliver what they promised. But I wouldn't necessarily back something by somebody I had never heard of, or by somebody who has failed to deliver in the past.

Kickstarter is just the platform.  The people are who you are trusting (or not trusting)

Thanks so much!