Τα καλύτερα Homebrew Game Club podcast (2024)

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Live at the 2024 Midwest Gaming Classic 53:09

4d ago53:09

53:09

In the first-ever live HBGC show, the gang interviews NES developers John Vanderhoef and Greg Caldwell. John is the Byte Off Award-winning creator of the Orebody series, including Hunt the Wampus, Orebody: Binder's Tale, and Oratorio. Greg Caldwell is a member of Retrotainment Games, developers of classic homebrew titles Full Quiet, Haunted Hallowe…

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Episode 17: Full Quiet 2:12:12

2M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

Special guest host Chris (aka Deadeye) joins Conor and Nick for a deep dive into Retrotainment Games’ brilliant but baffling Full Quiet for NES. Conor reveals his new game design concept (the F.A.R.T.W.A.L.K.), Nick dusts off his memories of Russian literature, and Chris… probably isn’t used to this amount of profanity in a homebrew podcast. Still …

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HBGC Answers Your Questions! 1:31:27

2M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

In this extra special bonus episode, Conor, Bart, and Nick scour the "Ask the Podcast" channel from the HBGC Discord server to catch up on unanswered questions over the last year. Questions like: How long should a homebrew game be? What's your favorite video game movie? Is Atari still Atari? And what's your desert island laundry detergent? The gang…

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Courier for NES - Now on Kickstarter! 13:41

4M ago13:41

13:41

The Game Club whets their appetites for cyberpunk cool with the demo for Courier, a hackeriffic new adventure for NES from Khan Games. Courier is available on Kickstarter until January 31, 2024. Grab your copy here.

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Episode 16: Shmups! 1:58:07

4M ago1:58:07

1:58:07

The gang takes on three very short but action-packed shoot 'em ups: Omega Blast for the Mega Drive, Dangan GB2 for the Game Boy Color, and Flight of Pigarus for the Master System. We also reveal the winners of our 2023 shoot 'em ups high score competition! Still need to play the games? All are available as free downloads here: Omega Blast Dangan GB…

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Episode 15: Doodle World and Kubo 3 1:27:28

5M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

The Game Club takes on Doodle World and Kubo 3, two NESmaker games created with contributions from children. But are we the right audience for this type of game? We invite some guest experts on the show to discuss. Still need to play the games? Find Doodle World here. And here’s the link to Kubo 3. Our next Game Club picks will be shoot ‘em ups Fli…

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Episode 14: Anguna 1:36:40

7M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

The Game Club takes on three iterations of Nathan Tolbert's Zelda-inspired Anguna series on the Game Boy Advance, Atari 2600, and Nintendo Entertainment System. Conor attempts to define the "walkie-pokey" genre, Nick has a question about where those arrows are coming from, and Bart shares a wholesome story about George Clooney and a litter box. Sti…

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With Twitter's Decline, What's Next for Indie Game Developers? 1:23:33

8M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Twitter, now rebranded "X," has been an important avenue for homebrewers and other indie game developers to connect with each other and promote their work. Tech industry veterans Conor and Nick discuss the decline of the app under Elon Musk, the rise of alternative platforms, and what it might all mean for the homebrew community. This is an update …

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HBGC Interview: Ben Jelter 1:44:45

10M ago1:44:45

1:44:45

Game Boy developer Ben Jelter joins the gang for a wide-ranging discussion on… Lots of things. Things like: Game design, GB Studio, his favorite homebrews, how to stay productive as a creative professional, hacker movies, the illusion of choice, Just World Theory, and what retro console he’s interested in developing for next (you won’t guess what i…

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Episode 13: The Machine 1:44:19

11M ago1:44:19

1:44:19

The Game Club takes on The Machine, a dystopian sci-fi dark comedy for the Game Boy Color with surprising depth. Conor theorizes on how to keep hippies from turning into cannibals, Bart clarifies that we’re not watching a completely unrelated movie, and Nick embraces ethically compromised decision making. Still need to play the game? Get it here: h…

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HBGC Interview: Kevin Hanley 1:26:06

12M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Kevin Hanley, creator of NEScape! and co-host of the Assembly Line podcast, joins the Game Club to talk about his history as a developer, what he’s working on next, and why he thinks we’re in a “golden age” for NES homebrew. Our NEScape! livestream from March 2022: https://youtu.be/xnHryQBMcyE Kevin Hanley's website, where you can download many of …

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Episode 12: The Cursed Knight 1:27:03

1y ago1:27:03

1:27:03

The Game Club takes on The Cursed Knight, a well-made Mega Drive game that really wants to give you a wedgie and stuff you into a locker. Bart defends his Nintendo bias, Nick rages about passwords, and Conor tries to stay positive. Bonus topic: What's your favorite food item in a video game? Here's our full livestream playthrough of the game: https…

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HBGC Interview: Francesco Bacchelli (Studio Loading) 45:49

1y ago45:49

45:49

Nick talks to Francesco Bacchelli, the creative mind behind Game Boy developer Studio Loading. They discuss his inspirations, his approach to retro game development, and the positive aspects of working with a limited platform like the Game Boy. Hot on the heels of his first game Flying Arrows, Francesco is already moving forward with its sequel, Fl…

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Episode 11: What Remains 1:06:36

1y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Grab your tweeter and channel your inner pirate radio broadcaster as the gang covers What Remains, a walkie-talkie* adventure game for the NES. Conor digs the 1980s vibes, Bart gets duped by a false ending, and Nick brings back the beeps... or, at least, one big one. *Copyright 2023, Homebrew Game Club (yes we are owning this) Still need to play th…

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What Else We're Playing (2022 Recap) 2:13:03

1y ago2:13:03

2:13:03

Conor seizes control of the host mic to send the Game Club on a long, rambling, lightly edited conversation about several titles we played in 2022 that deserve more attention. Old games, new games, indie games, mobile games, AAA games – everything is up for discussion. (We even throw some homebrew games in there.) Other topics include game preserva…

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Episode 10: L'Abbaye des Morts 1:24:56

1+ y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Bart, Conor, and Nick head to 13th Century France in this deceptively compact tribute to ZX Spectrum platformers. We check out the original PC game as well as ports to the Spectrum, Mega Drive, NES, and Commodore 64. Sorry, Amiga and Ouya fans -- we tried. Still need to play the game? Find the original (free) PC version and links to all ports here:…

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HBGC Extra: We Played 67 NES Demos and Now We Are Tired 1:45:37

1+ y ago1:45:37

1:45:37

It’s a NES demo extravaganza as Nick, Conor, and Bart check out all sixty-seven 2022 NESDev and NESmaker Byte Off III competition entries. Assuming they were able to figure out the spreadsheet first. NESDev Competition results (with links to demos): https://itch.io/jam/nesdev-2022/results NESmaker Byte-Off III competition main page: https://www.the…

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HBGC Extra: A Rant About Twitter 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

Does Elon Musk have entrepreneurial brain worms? Tech industry veterans Conor and Nick discuss.

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Episode 9: Traumatarium and Phobos Dere 1:27:58

1+ y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

The Game Club gets spooky with two GB Studio titles for Game Boy: bite-size dungeon-crawler Traumatarium and glitchtastic platformer Phobos Dere. Still need to play the games? Get Traumatarium here: https://horatiunyc.itch.io/traumatarium And here’s Phobos Dere: https://appsir.itch.io/phobos-dere-gb Our next Game Club pick is L’Abbaye des Morts for…

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We're Doing a Giveaway! (Two, Actually) 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

3:45

Happy birthday to us!

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Episode 8: Dungeons & DoomKnights 1:20:19

1+ y ago1:20:19

1:20:19

Nick and Bart crush some undead 8-bit skulls in Dungeons & DoomKnights, a "Zeldavania" action adventure for the NES. There's also a conversation about barbecue on the menu, and Nick finally reveals the origins of his cryptic internet handle, Dvertov. Still need to play the game? Grab it here: https://www.heromart.com/collections/dungeons-doomknight…

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HBGC Interview: Jordan “Raftronaut” Davis 17:58

1+ y ago17:58

17:58

Nick and Bart talk with Jordan Davis about adapting his NES game Space Raft for an arcade setting, and what it’s like to get a homebrew game published on the Nintendo Switch. This interview was recorded live at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 1, 2022. Raftronaut on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0000jordan Get Space Raft fo…

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Episode 7: Alfonzo’s Arctic Adventure 1:37:04

1+ y ago1:37:04

1:37:04

Bart, Conor, and Nick head to the tundra with Alfonzo’s Arctic Adventure, a puzzle platformer for the NES. There’s also a lengthy debate about the ethics of using save states on emulated games, and an even longer, highly skippable (but hopefully entertaining) examination of the regional cuisine of Saint Louis, Missouri and its notoriously divisive …

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HBGC Extra: Ruby & Rusty Save the Crows 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Conor and Nick discuss Ruby & Rusty Save the Crows, a charming platformer for the Game Boy Color that may or may not concern workplace discrimination and chronically traumatized birds (it doesn’t). Get the full game here: https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/ruby-rusty-save-the-crows/ Play the demo here: https://maxoakland.itch.io/ruby-rusty-save-t…

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Episode 6: Xeno Crisis 1:34:59

2y ago1:34:59

1:34:59

The Homebrew Game Club takes on Xeno Crisis, a twin-stick shooter for the Sega Mega Drive. And loses, spectacularly. Get the game here, or on your platform of choice: https://shop.bitmapbureau.com/ The next game club pick is Alfonzo's Arctic Adventure for the NES. Get it here: https://www.spoonybard.ca/nes-games/alfonzos-arctic-adventure Music brea…

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HBGC Extra: Diamond Thieves 45:05

2y ago45:05

45:05

Conor returns to the podcast as the gang takes a look at Diamond Thieves, a new game for the Mega Drive and Genesis. Developed by Mangangá Team, Diamond Thieves is available through a joint collaboration between Mega Cat Studios and Video Game Sage. View the Diamond Thieves Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sks9sfC5atQ Order your co…

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Episode 5: Space Raft 1:14:50

2y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Nick and Bart discuss Space Raft for NES and its remixed semi-sequel, Space Raft Arcade. Bart has no regrets about taking over the Discord with Atari 7800 talk, and Nick builds a badass flight simulator. Also: Hey, did those Beanie Baby collectors ever make money?? Still need to play Space Raft? Get it here: https://raftronaut.itch.io/space-raft-ne…

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Midwest Gaming Classic 2022 Recap 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

The 2022 Midwest Gaming Classic is over, and Nick and Bart are tired. For more on the Midwest Gaming Classic: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ Hair of the Dogcast: https://hairofthedogcast.libsyn.com/ Warren Davis' Q*Bert Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Bert-Other-Classic-Arcade/dp/1595801057 Premium Edition Games Series 4 Direct (NES ho…

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Episode 4: NEScape! 1:04:16

2y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

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 Still need to play NEScape? Get it here: https:/…

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HBGC Interview: Matt Hughson 1:21:33

2y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

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 Hug…

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Episode 3: Witch n' Wiz 1:44:32

2y ago1:44:32

1:44:32

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 scho…

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HBGC Extra: Retro-Inspired Indie Games 1:01:13

2y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

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. Games mentioned in this episode: Streets of Rage 4 Fight'n Rage River City Girls Cave Story V…

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Episode 2: Deadeus 1:42:23

2+ y ago1:42:23

1:42:23

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…

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HBGC Extra: The [Retracted] List of NES Homebrew Games 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

38:55

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.Seth Abramson's Top 100 NES Homebrews (archived version): https://archive.is/QCi8sResponse to the list from Sole Goose (Beau Holland): https://www.sol…

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Episode 1: Lizard 1:32:02

2+ y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

The Game Club kicks off with enigmatic platformer Lizard for the NES, and contentious takes abound. Conor is perplexed by the soundtrack, Bart is scared and confused, and Nick wonders if his favorite homebrew game is an existential crisis simulator in disguise. Got a different take? Share your experience with us at homebrewgameclub (at) gmail.com. …

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HBGC Extra: Bart Elfrink on Drinksgiving 7:13

2+ y ago7:13

7:13

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and the Game Club's own Bart Elfrink made a movie about it! Here's a short, totally-extra bonus segment featuring Bart and Nick talking about Drinksgiving, a film Bart co-directed back in 2016, now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+.IMDB page for Drinksgiving (with poster art): https:/…

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Episode 0: Introductions 1:04:04

2+ y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Meet your podcasters! The gang discusses what they mean by “homebrew games” and why they’re different from “hacks” before outlining plans for the podcast. Bart examines what he looks for in a game, Conor reminisces on video games in 1990s Ireland, and Nick reveals behind-the-scenes tales from a family-operated video rental chain. The conversation t…

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Trailer: Homebrew Game Club Podcast 0:47

2+ y ago0:47

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Welcome to the Homebrew Game Club podcast! Did you know that brand new, original games are still being made for retro video game consoles like the NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Atari 2600 and more? Join us as we explore these games and the communities that make them. Find links to show notes, our Discord server, and other social media at https://lin…

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