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Software engineer at Microsoft in the Xbox Advanced Technology Group (ATG). I also write new & retro games and tinker with hardware in my spare time. More at the links below! https://ganksoft.com/ https://brianpeek.com/ https://github.com/BrianPeek/

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Sektori

Fellow twin-stick shooter fans -- if you have not yet discovered Sektori (I was late to the party), please explore. An absolutely perfectly amazing entry in this genre: www.gimblll.com/sektori/

01.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It truly takes a village; but in our case, the village is super weird, surrealist, whimsical, earnest, witty, optimistic, creative, warm, human, and brilliant! 😊

26.02.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey All, I made a header only C++ library (MIT) where line of code inits, then you can start writing to pixels on the screen.

I call it thirteen.h, inspired by the simplicity of the 13h days.

Examples include a mandelbrot viewer and a playable mine sweeper game.

github.com/Atrix256/Thi...

12.02.2026 03:53 πŸ‘ 178 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5

Hugger-Mugger has been nominated for β€œBest Atari Lynx WIP (Original & Port)" in the 8th Annual Atari Homebrew Awards! Check the links below for all of the nominees. Thank you
@zeropagehomebrew.com!

Winners in all categories will be announced February 21st, 2026.

ganksoft.com/products/hug...

09.02.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Powered By Namco Promo - 1995 (VHS Tape)
Powered By Namco Promo - 1995 (VHS Tape) YouTube video by Brian Peek

... and two more, this time for home consoles:

"Aladdin" and "Goof Troop" SNES promo tape from Capcom (1993)
youtu.be/oZWjufOIBLk

"Powered by Namco" promo tape featuring Ridge Racer, Starblade, Tekken, Air Combat, Cyber Sled, and Weaponlord (1995)
youtu.be/zUWj6PCYONc

14.01.2026 05:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Digitized some old Atari Games VHS tapes sent to coin-op operators. In the mix:

- San Francisco Rush: The Rock - Alcatraz Edition
- Radikal Bikers
- California Speed
- Gauntlet Legends
- Vapor TRX
- Site 4

If you're into that sort of thing, you can find them here:
www.youtube.com/@BrianPeek/v...

14.01.2026 05:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Dream Eaters: I AM THE ANTICHRIST
The Dream Eaters: I AM THE ANTICHRIST YouTube video by The Dream Eaters

Please enjoy my new favorite band, The Dream Eaters. @thedreameaters.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCn...

14.01.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My new Atari Lynx #LynxJam2025 game is now available! The "Let's do it in Monochrome" theme was an interesting challenge...

ganksoft.com/products/hug...

15.12.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This year’s #gamejam is about to start! This will be a fun one! πŸ‘‰ itch.io/jam/lynxjam-...

#RetroGames #RetroGaming #GameDev #RetroDev #RetroGameDev #AtariLynx #Atari #JustForFun

21.11.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
The nileswan cartridge

The nileswan cartridge

I've spent the last two years developing firmware and software for a WS/WSC/PCv2 flash/development cartridge. Now, it has finally been announced and will be sold by 49bitcat in Germany. Sales start November 24th!

Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...

31.10.2025 06:23 πŸ‘ 144 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 5
website screenshot https://wiki.nataliethenerd.com/

website screenshot https://wiki.nataliethenerd.com/

Signal boosting my board scan wiki: wiki.nataliethenerd.com

This is just a nice visual site featuring the content from the repo, I know some people aren't comfortable navigating github.

27.02.2025 12:54 πŸ‘ 166 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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The physical release of games for the #LynxJam2024 is out and ready to ship! Check out these 11 mini-games for your #AtariLynx! πŸ•ΉοΈπŸ€–πŸ’₯
k-retro.com/homebrew-gam...

#RetroGaming #RetroConsoles #GameDev #RetroDev #AtariDev

22.02.2025 06:52 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Version 9.0.0 Released The KiCad project is proud to announce the release of the next major version of KiCad. Version 9 is packed with new features, improvements, and hundreds of bug fixes. We hope you enjoy the new versio...

KiCad Version 9.0.0 Release

The KiCad project is proud to announce the latest major version release. See the blog post on the KiCad website for more information about this release.

www.kicad.org/blog/2025/02...

20.02.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 9

Thank you for trying Grogger! :)

08.02.2025 20:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
library.gamehistory.org β€”  Now in early access
library.gamehistory.org β€” Now in early access YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation

The Video Game History Foundation Library is now in early access. For free. For everyone. Wherever you are.

Read more: gamehistory.org/vghf-library...

30.01.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 5069 πŸ” 2612 πŸ’¬ 88 πŸ“Œ 294

The PicoROM is now available FOR SALE on my Tindie store www.tindie.com/products/pbr...

Be the first kid on your block to own your very own RP2040-based ROM emulator.

28.01.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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Now available the complete version of Grub-O-Grotto for #AtariLynx handheld https://buff.ly/4fYhZB5 #atari #retrogames #retrogaming

14.01.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You're a pessimist. But also, yes.

08.01.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There's 122 people in this starter pack now, which I think is pretty darned cool. Bluesky really is turning out to be a fine place. Please reshare and lets keep growing together!

#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #retro #vintage

go.bsky.app/MG7Hn9r

10.12.2024 03:48 πŸ‘ 150 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 3

Oh the humanity.

20.12.2024 20:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LynxJam 2024 Maximum Destruction logo

LynxJam 2024 Maximum Destruction logo

LynxJam 2024 is completed with 11 submissions this year. Unfortunately, I didn't participate this time around, but check out those that did, along with the upcoming @zeropagehomebrew.bsky.social stream! #Atari #Lynx #LynxJam2024

itch.io/jam/lynxjam-...
twitch.tv/zeropagehome...

16.12.2024 21:40 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

dear imgui 1.91.6 released!
github.com/ocornut/imgu...
misc fixes/maintenance, elide left on inputtext, crash fix for win32 backend w/ docking & multi program instance.

11.12.2024 14:29 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
The DIY MiSTer Handheld
The DIY MiSTer Handheld YouTube video by What's Ken Making

Amazing DIY MiSTer Handheld! youtu.be/SrycyjIemgY?...

14.12.2024 20:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

For sale? If so, please take my money. :)

11.12.2024 03:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent list of Retro Game Devs!

11.12.2024 01:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great list, may I and/or @ganksoft.com be added, please? Thanks!

10.12.2024 22:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We started a retro 8bit/16bit game dev and demoscene related starter pack!

Please help expand this list and let us know if you or anyone else should be on this list <3

Thanks for sharing! πŸ•ΉοΈπŸ‘Ύ

go.bsky.app/Fsty2vQ

#retrogame #retrogamedev #c64 #amiga #sega #atari #demo #demoscene #8bit #16bit

14.11.2024 11:23 πŸ‘ 238 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 82 πŸ“Œ 8

Could I get an add, please? I'm a retro game dev and release titles as @ganksoft.com . One or both would be lovely. Thanks for putting this together!

30.11.2024 02:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Here is your Xbox Starter Pack to easily follow Xbox employees, Xbox studios, titles, and staff, and other gaming-adjacent employees at Microsoft. It's still a work in progress, so let me know about others I should add. #Xbox
go.bsky.app/UN78mEo

14.11.2024 12:40 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 5