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I'm not sure how much I'm going to have time to post on this VGS club page on top of everything else we're doing for the podcast, but FYI we also have channels going for each game club pick on our Discord, where the conversation is hoppin' and you can join for yourself right here: https://discord.gg/MsaGY87kex

I just started a VGS club page for the podcast. I have no idea if anyone will use this but thought I'd give it a try! Our Discord server usually has a pretty active discussion going for each game we cover, so feel free to chime in there as well.

The Homebrew Game Club is a podcast about new games for old consoles. We're three friends exploring brand-new, original, aftermarket games for retro systems, as well as the quirky communities that create them. We pick one game a month to play and talk about, on consoles ranging from the NES, Genesis, and Game Boy, to the ZX Spectrum, Atari 2600 and more. Check out our main forum post here, or go here to see our VGS blog. To find links to the podcast feed, Discord server, social media, and more, visit http://homebrewgameclub.com. If you're wondering "Who the hell are these guys?" feel free to listen to our Episode 0: Introductions episode, where the three of us talk about our experiences with video games and how they've been shaped by our backgrounds in the tech and media industries.

Episode 5 will discuss Space Raft for the NES. Get the game here: https://raftronaut.itch.io/space-raft-nes Grab a CIB copy or play the game for free in your browser here: https://dustymedical.com/space-raft-nes/ For more discussion, join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/MsaGY87kex This episode is expected to post in late April, 2022.

DaVinci Resolve is great but it is definitely pro-level software.

Lizard is done. One of my all-time favorite homebrews. I would have beaten it in under 45 minutes this time if I hadn't made a few boneheaded mistakes at the end.

And for anyone who missed it, here's our full livestream playthrough of NEScape:

New episode is live!

GET THE PODCAST HERE: https://anchor.fm/homebrewgameclub/episodes/Episode-4-NEScape-e1gibgb The Game Club talks NEScape!, an escape room game for the NES. Conor makes the point-and-click connection, Bart is happy he finally figured out Morse Code, and Nick's just glad to have had help on this one. View the HBGC full livestream playthrough on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xnHryQBMcyE And our Bomberman playoff, if you're into that: https://youtu.be/TCh2HtmYXUo Still need to play NEScape? Get it here: https://khangames.itch.io/nescape Music break: "Final Escape (Scene 4)" by Travis Nelson: https://famitrackerbits.bandcamp.com/album/nescape-original-soundtrack The next game club pick is Space Raft for the NES. Get the game here: https://raftronaut.itch.io/space-raft-nes Or try it out in your browser: http://nes.dustymedical.com/ The Homebrew Game Club will be attending the Midwest Gaming Classic April 30 - May 1. Get tickets and more here: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ As always, find links to our social media, merch shop and more at: http://homebrewgameclub.com

Haves - I'm happy to entertain trade or buy offers on these. All are in new or like new condition. Pics on request. - Swords and Runes (CIB NES) - O to X (CIB NES) Wants - here are a few WTT / WTB titles I'm looking for: NES: Basse Def Adventures, Lucky Penguin Genesis: Demons of Asteborg, Arkagis Revolution, Tanzer, Papirum (sure, why not) Famicom: Blazing Rangers (or Euro NES CIB version), Super Bat Puncher

Our thanks to @matthughson for this great interview!

GET THE PODCAST HERE: https://anchor.fm/homebrewgameclub/episodes/HBGC-Interview-Matt-Hughson-e1g2laa The Game Club talks with Matt Hughson, developer of NES homebrew games Witch n' Wiz and From Below, as well as the upcoming From Below Pocket for Game Boy. While the discussion focuses on previous Game Club pick Witch n' Wiz, this is a great conversation for anyone interested in creating and marketing homebrew games, regardless of console. Matt Hughson's website: https://www.matthughson.com/ Matt Hughson's games: https://mhughson.itch.io/ Blog Post: How to Start Making NES Games: https://www.matthughson.com/2021/11/17/how-to-start-making-nes-games/ As always, find links to our social media and more at: http://homebrewgameclub.com

The full livestream of last weekend's NEScape playthrough is available on our YouTube channel. Tune in to see the entire dramatic escape!

You can get a free version of Amazon's Running Diet from this page (scroll to the bottom; thanks to @dale_coop for the link). I'm not sure how the ROM is different for these carts, though.

We're also attempting a livestream playthrough of our next game NEScape! on Saturday, March 19 at 8 PM CST. Join us at https://www.twitch.tv/hbgameclub to follow along!

Our full episode on Witch n' Wiz, the excellent puzzle game for NES, is now live!

GET THE PODCAST HERE: Homebrew Game Club Episode 3: Witch n' Wiz The gang talks about Witch n' Wiz, a puzzle platformer for the NES. Nick tries in vain not to swear, Conor confesses to a terrible mistake, and Bart has a particular room in mind where he'd like to play this one. There's also a bit about Reddit movies. Finally, Nick has a cautionary tale about giving your childhood stuffed animals away to high school filmmakers. Still need to play Witch n' Wiz? Get the full game here: https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz Or play it for free on Piepacker: https://piepacker.com/ Music break: "Gravity" by Tuï: https://twitter.com/Tui2A03 The next game club pick is NEScape! For the NES. Check our social media for the livestream date, and get the game here: https://khangames.itch.io/nescape Mawthorne on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crazygrouptrio/mawthorne-nes-game/ Skeller Boy on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skelerboy/skeler-boy-part-ii-for-game-boy-cartridge-and-pc The Great Gatsby for NES: https://greatgatsbygame.com/ Needle in a Timestack Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfPClAsIpg As always, find links to our social media, merch shop and more at homebrewgameclub.com.

A few days late, here's the link to our latest mini-episode. The next Game Club pick is Witch n' Wiz for the NES. That episode should post by the end of February or early March, so grab the game here and play along with us! https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz

GET THE PODCAST HERE: HBGC Extra: Retro-Inspired Indie Games Nick has a story about losing his car keys. It's long, sorry. Eventually, Nick and Conor talk about some of their favorite retro-inspired indie games. Let us know which ones we missed by yelling at us on social media or emailing homebrewgameclub@gmail.com. Our next game is Witch n' Wiz for the NES. Get it here: https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz Games mentioned in this episode: Streets of Rage 4 Fight'n Rage River City Girls Cave Story VVVVVV Super Hexagon Celeste Bionic Commando Rearmed Undertale GG Aleste 3 (Aleste Collection) Super Meat Boy Binding of Issac Shovel Knight Hollow Knight Sega Ages (Series) Limbo Braid Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 1 & 2 Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Super Hydorah

Our Deadeus episode is now live! I’m happy with how this one turned out.

GET THE PODCAST HERE: Homebrew Game Club Episode 2: Deadeus The Game Club takes on handheld homebrew horror with Deadeus for the Game Boy, a great Halloween title we're talking about in January for some reason. Warning: Spoilers abound. The guys wrap up with a discussion of their favorite non-homebrew games of 2021. Got a different take? Share your experience with us at homebrewgameclub (at) gmail.com. Play Deadeus here if you haven't already: https://izma.itch.io/deadeus Break music: Day 2 Overworld Theme by Stoo Busby: https://stoobusby.bandcamp.com/track/urizen-falls-day-two-overworld-2 Bart Elfrink's short film Innards: https://vimeo.com/101396406 The next game club pick is Witch n' Wiz for the NES. Get it here: https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz Find social media links and more at http://www.homebrewgameclub.com

We did a bit about this on our podcast. Here's the blog page.

Just our little podcast $0.02 on the, uh, drama this week.

In this totally bonus, eminently skippable episode, Nick and Conor address a couple of wild days in the NES homebrew scene. Do you devour internet drama like it's hot popcorn? This episode is for you. GET THE PODCAST HERE: HBGC Extra: The [Retracted] List of NES Homebrew Games Seth Abramson's Top 100 NES Homebrews (archived version): https://archive.is/QCi8s Response to the list from Sole Goose (Beau Holland): https://www.solegooseproductions.com/?page_id=816

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