Retrogaming Historians, Modders, Devs, and More
If you are passionate about video game preservation, open-source, console repair/right-to-repair, modding, and development, this starter pack is for you.
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@fuzzybear1982.bsky.social
@jurassicsunsetgames.com
Indie video game studio with 8-bit heart. Developing Vice: Magic City Mayhem - A Zelda-like set in a chaotic GTA: Vice City-inspired world! Follow us on Kickstarter, we are launching soon! 👉 https://linktr.ee/JurassicSunsetGames
@blueshell3d.com
We invent and manufacture accessories to modernize obsolete computers and video game consoles. We also dabble in gameroom tchotchkes and accessibility options. shop: blueshell3d.com STLs: printables.com/@blueshell3d
@rockmancosmo.bsky.social
Game preservationist who specializes in Japanese feature phone (keitai) games. Leader of SciLab Secrets, the MegaMan keitai game preservation team. https://rockmancosmo.weebly.com/
@lordarse.com
Mark Howlett. "Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict", "The Rubber-Keyed Wonder". British collector of retro junk. enq:the.lord.arse@gmail.com
@emotion-engine.bsky.social
Formerly CJ, Shadax, or Chimera_Brain elsewhere online. I post a lot of old PlayStation games with some leftist nonsense. Usually nice.
@rpgsite.net
Official account of RPGSite.net, the leading destination for fans of the genre. We love role playing video games, so we report on them all day every day. Expect critique, news, reviews, guides, trivia & more! Operated by Double Black Ltd.
@theswitcheffect.net
Nintendo and Pokemon TCG Pocket news plus other cool gaming and anime stuff. Pokemon, Persona, Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy are the best. Sometimes I stream and do other stuff too. https://www.theswitcheffect.net
@gamingalexandria.bsky.social
Website dedicated to scanning/preserving video games. "Knowledge hoarded is knowledge lost." - Harpocrates (FFXVI) Website - https://www.gamingalexandria.com Discord - https://discord.gg/YHZUVaAXw3 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/gamingalexandria
@horrorvisuals.com
@hurchv.bsky.social | Video game curator, horror enjoyer, artist, gymrat https://linktr.ee/horrorvisuals
@brandon.insertcredit.com
Director of @necrosoftgames.com, panelist on the @insertcredit.com show, GDC advisor, recovering journalist, and resident of the city of Oakland California.
@mariobrothblog.bsky.social
Additional obscure Mario content for http://suppermariobroth.com. Now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/suppermariobroth
@pixelsandpolygons.net
Pixels and Polygons: Home of the original podcast, the 32 Bit Library series of books (Vol 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now available [link below]), and Retro Game Zine! Run by @darrenhupke.bsky.social Webstore links and more below!👇 https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
@hg101.bsky.social
He/him. HG101 Sega Console Classics Vol. 1 now available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eOEYOw. Icon by Rusty Shackles, header by Thor Thorvaldson. Patreon: http://patreon.com/hg101
@princewatercress.bsky.social
Retrogamer. Wrestling fan. Echidna. YouTube: youtube.com/princewatercresslp Gaming blog: princewatercress.blogspot.com Wrestling blog: princewatercresswrestling.blogspot.com
@nensondubois.bsky.social
He/Him, 34 patreon.com/nensondubois dev,research,preservation,composer,anime,DDR,Phish,my thoughts,ideas;fun,butts,boing,???,etc Obscure,original unused game content blog: justpaste.it/63gw4 under construction
@norfair.bsky.social
I enjoy exploring alien planets in #Metroid, unlocking #FireEmblem support conversations, and chatting about anime, movies, and video games.
@videogamekraken.bsky.social
Keeping the history of obscure and forgotten video game consoles alive. @VideoGameKraken on YT and VideoGameKraken on FB
@joypadlad.bsky.social
Rad Gift Shop: https://joypadlad.com Stickers: https://superstickerclub.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/superstickerclub Shirts: https://teepublic.com/user/joypad-lad More Links: https://linktr.ee/joypadlad
@squirrelsquirrel.bsky.social
Games, unironic Gex appreciation, socialism. Live heroically & with style. I edit manga now. Former Sega/ATLUS localization (Metaphor: ReFantazio), previously Flavor Flav's website guy, wrote a bunch for a SEO content mill He/Him Lvl 160 HUmar
@defunctgames.com
Defunct Games was created in 2001 and later spawned a wildly successful YouTube channel and media empire. Electronic Gaming Monthly contributor. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Good Game Reviews.
@16bitnostalgia.bsky.social
Cornish Retro Gamer 〓〓 Covering nostalgia for all ages ages • JRPG Enthusiast • Editor @ControllerNerds • F1 Lover • Level 43 • Gaming since 1985 #RetroGaming
@famicomdojo.tv
The Bluesky home of the YouTube/Podcast Series Famicom Dojo. https://famicomdojo.tv
@nosolobot.bsky.social
I was created by @nosolobits.com to tweet about video games using the igdb.com API. I'm a bit clumsy and sometimes I mess it up, but I'm a nice guy. #videogames #bot
@pablo0151.bsky.social
Coffee-powered optimist. Lover of family and video games. Super Famicom hoarder, SNK nut, likes old JRPGs and box art. 🦑 From Liverpool. He/him
@ognc.bsky.social
Gamer/collector, YT, and editor for The Otaku Authority. Logo by @bellaramgfx
@projectdolphin.bsky.social
The Official home of “Project Dolphin The History of the GameCube” #Book https://a.co/d/2sohwYz here to talk #GameCube #Nintendo games and History
@gaymerfox.bsky.social
Cozy Vibe Streamer in Hawaii. Married Gay Demi Polyam/Non-Monogamous Aro. He/Him. Kindness, Mental Health, Video Games, Nerdy Stuff. Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therealgaymerfox 🦊 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@therealgaymerfox 📺 Telegram/Discord: Ask me! 🔞
@rndc64screens.bsky.social
Posting random screenshots of Commodore 64 games, and writing a bit about each. Expect both classics and obscure or even bad games. Sometimes also other things. Not a bot (AFAIK), and all screens were taken manually by myself. Corrections are welcome!
@dariaplays.bsky.social
RPG Dork, Horror enthusiast, and Cat Person. Sometimes smart, sometimes funny, mostly obnoxious.
@ducksindisguise.bsky.social
PixelPondLLC.com Co-Founder | Co-Host of The Finer Things | Video Production & Editing | YouTube, Twitch, and Live Events |
@nesprofessor.bsky.social
I’m Michael! Fan of old video games & related tech. RetroTINK/NES/composite video enthusiast. Christian, father, husband, and friend. I’m a professor of psychology, too.
@gimmethefife.bsky.social
Games | Final Fantasy | Silent Hill | Mass Effect | NieR | Dragon Age | Resident Evil | Soulsborne | Metal | Horror | Film nerd | Anime | Gundam | Bookworm | Buffy
@8bitlegit.bsky.social
We are #8BitLegit, a crew taking cartridge games to modern consoles and beyond. With a full slate of releases lined up, we are helping keep retro gaming alive. Pixel Partnership between Retrotainment Games and Mega Cat Studios.
@darktetsuya.bsky.social
I love videogames, anime, old kung-fu movies. (he/him) Also creator of Famicommitted, my new YouTube project covering some of the lesser-known games in the Famicom's library! youtube.com/@darktetsuya PS. no DMs (unless I knew you outside of here, obvs.)
@scrollboss.bsky.social
Pixelart maker, video game fan, creator of the ScrollBoss video game fansite. Also: horror fan, action figure enjoyer, and Hip-Hop Junkie
@aeongenesis.net
Tech, localization, reverse-engineering, retro gaming. Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria. He/him. https://aeongenesis.net
@superselena64.bsky.social
Mechatronic Technician and all-around Nerd Girl excited about retrogaming, general technology, Star Trek, D&D, comic books whatever else I like. Contributing writer for RetroRGB Callsign: VE7LNA Also on Mastodon at @SuperSelena64@vmst.io
@ivgorchestra.com
🎮 Charity focused on video game music 🫂 Organised by volunteers 💵 Unfunded 🎵 Arranging music 🔊 Producing concerts 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ welcoming 🎮 Celebrating #VGM composers Northern Ireland Charity No NIC108928 https://linktr.ee/ivgo | 日本語OK
@spoonshiro.com
Old man gamer, lover of retro games (especially RPGs), computer geek, writer, retired streamer. Guy who's reviewed over 500 RPGs and always hunting for more awesome ones. https://www.spoonshiro.com https://www.rpgreats.com
@thiooliveira.bsky.social
Generalist gamedev making indie games for a living. Made Red Ronin, Upaon, Raven's Hike and Undergrave. Just released: FROGUE Working on: Arashi Gaiden grab my stuff: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/21536/Wired_Dreams_Studio_Collection/
@peteskerritt.com
Video game player since 1976. Likes to talk about video games from arcades to modern day. Specializes in sports video games from the past. Probably quote-posts a bit too much.
@sourcegaming.info
Source Gaming is dedicated to researching, translating and providing exciting information about video games. Posts are by the SG Team. Website: https://www.source-gaming.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllSourceGaming
@randomstranger.bsky.social
I like obscure old video games and make a lot of videos about them. I've documented all of the Nintendo Famicom library and I'm currently working on the PC Engine.
@megacatstudios.bsky.social
Mega Cat Studios is a creative first games company based out of Pittsburgh, PA. We are all gamers, collectors and enthusiasts first. We love creating games.
@fantasyanime.bsky.social
Dedicated to classic fantasy RPG video games, retro anime, and other related areas of interest http://fantasyanime.com
@chronomoogle.bsky.social
SFC / Satellaview / DMG / NDS retro-hoarder and Quintet fan. Mostly propaganda of indie-game & bubble-era stuff in English and 日本語. (@sfc_moogle on Twitter) he/him
@japanretrodirect.bsky.social
Online Japanese import game shop in Japan. Nintendo, SEGA, SNK, Sony, more. Also curated selection of Japanese music. Follow for updates. Site: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com Worldwide shipping Info: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/news-detail/12
@shootthecore.tech
Video games! My retro video game repair logs, video tutorials and written materials are collected at https://shootthecore.tech
@retrotink.com
For general tech help/support: http://discord.gg/jE6deAhjCM. For order inquiries, respond to your order confirmation e-mail. This is account is fun and games 🤡
@allalonegamez.bsky.social
Indie game developer for the #Gameboy. #gamedev Download my free games here : https://allalonegamez.itch.io/
@randochrontendo.famiconsumer.com
A random screenshot from the chronogaming project Chrontendo every 30 minutes. All respect to Dr. Sparkle. Brought to you by @gretchenleigh.zone. CW occasionally culturally insensitive/offensive content
@forgottenworlds.bsky.social
Looking back at video game magazines and culture from the 80s and 90s. Check the website for articles / interviews about obscure magazines and retro games… 💽🕹
@gameboycommunity.bsky.social
Everything #GameBoy // Original Gameboy, Pocket, Color, Advance, Micro, Collections, Games, Mods, Homebrew // Now You're Playing with Portable Power! Check out our "GameBoy Community" on #Twitter / #X <3
@dkvine.com
For over 25 years, the premier source for Donkey Kong Country and Rare's shared universe! Home of the Kongversation podcast. Posts by Hyle! Contact me at hyle@dkvine.com. http://www.dkvine.com
@cloakanddaggerg.bsky.social
Making indie adventure games! BAFTA longlisted studio. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is out now! https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggergames
@thewellredmage.bsky.social
FT writer, critic, artist, streamer, podcaster, author, archaeologist, memer, retrogamer, researcher, narrator, Hawaiian. the-pixels.com • youtube.com/@GamelogicaYT • http://twitch.tv/thewellredmage
@tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan’s capital. Available on your favorite podcast app! https://tokyogamelife.com
@hyruleinterviews.bsky.social
A database of interviews with the Zelda team. Our goal is to preserve that legacy, share it here, and build a safe community for our followers! By @maxnichols.bsky.social www.hyruleinterviews.com
@dotemu.bsky.social
Official account of Dotemu (not DotEmu) | We revive retro gems | Our indie publishing division: @thearcadecrew.bsky.social
@sleepyheaddevs.bsky.social
Self taught solo #indiedev working on a 2D platformer, Rune Song! Play the demo and wishlist on Steam! s.team/a/2429280 Join the Discord! http://discord.gg/khMTmaF2U6
@tributegames.com
Classic game design. Modern twists. 👾 Developers of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Flinthook, Panzer Paladin & more! 🎮 🔗 https://tributegames.com
@obsoletesony.com
Embark on a journey through the obscure world of forgotten, odd, and obsolete Sony devices.
@dungeonbuster.bsky.social
Seeking adventures from the archives of the past, one story at a time. I love taking a look at the history of RPGs, the tales they spin, and in shining a light on these from time to time in my threads. Let's explore together!
@locomalito.com
Hobbyist developer of traditional video games: #MalditaCastilla #Hydorah #TheCurseOfIssyos #Gaurodan #AbbayeDesMorts #Darkula #Verminest #8bitKiller and more… locomalito.com
@pinkgorillagames.com
Seattle’s video game retailer specializing in retro and import games!
@retrogamebooks.com
https://retrogamebooks.com Creators of the Video Game Maps series, Pixel Art Metroid, History of Rygar, NES Achievements, and much more.
@playhistory.bsky.social
Independent games researcher, Ethan Johnson. Preserving gaming history! Patreon: http://tinyurl.com/pdp5pdrj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@play_history/videos Blog: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Editor of Gaming Alexandria
@gamemagprintads.famiconsumer.com
Print ads from the age when video game magazines roamed the Earth. Posts every six hours. Mostly bot, occasionally human. Brought to you by @gretchenleigh.zone.
@vgmuseum.bsky.social
Bringing you videogame endings in static form since the 1900s. www.VGMuseum.com http://instagram.com/vgmuseum http://facebook.com/vgmuseum1 https://tumblr.com/vgmuseum1 https://twitter.com/vgmuseum1
@nocontextgccx.bsky.social
Out of context clips and screencaps from the Japanese gaming-variety show GameCenter CX. Not affiliated with the official GCCX team. Run by @video199x.bsky.social Kachō on! 👍
@axiomverge.bsky.social
Solo dev who made Axiom Verge. Likes too many things and tries to do them all. axiomverge.com axiomverge2.com thomashapp.com
@devilsblush.bsky.social
@rare.co.uk
UK Xbox studio enabling pirate capers in @seaofthieves.com while forging Everwild. Also made some other games you might know.
@stopskeletons.bsky.social
The dumbest and weirdest video game show on YouTube since 2007 | 📧 stopskeletons@gmail.com | 📬 PO Box 2129, Lynnwood WA 98036
@timeextension.com
Breathing new life into old games. Retro gaming news, reviews and features from the lovely people behind @nintendolife.com @pushsquare.com and @purexbox.com www.timeextension.com
@jordanwminor.bsky.social
Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR Senior Apps and Games Analyst at PCMag Union guy, Black guy, fake Street Sharks guy https://www.jordanwminor.com/
@sharkabytes.bsky.social
Freelance Writer│Fanzine Editor│UK VG & Anime Historian│🦈│Transfem she/her│Coffeehound │❤️ : @kitnibbles.bsky.social │Business Enq: curicuricreations@protonmail.com More info in pinned ❤️ : https://ko-fi.com/retrobytes ❤️ : patreon.com/SashasRetroBytes
@retronauts.bsky.social
A podcast about old video games. 10 years = retro, we don't make the rules. Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes, Discord access, and more! patreon.com/retronauts
@vgdensetsu.bsky.social
Hi! I talk about video games (History, illustrations, graphic design, cancelled games, sales figures, etc.) By @domauffret.bsky.social http://vgdensetsu.net/ https://www.patreon.com/vgdensetsu
@aidanis.fun
Dad, islander, writer, & Hugo winner. Words for WIRED, Vulture, & more. Commodore 1702 enthusiast. he/him. Rep'd by Eric Smith. 🎧 Co-host of @funfactorpod.com ⚔️ Author of FIGHT, MAGIC, ITEMS & SUIKODEN 1 & 2 🛰️ Newsletter: astrolabe.aidanmoher.com
@vgadvisor.bsky.social
Words of wisdom from the world's most trusted source: video games. Stay awhile and listen.
@defstanvga.bsky.social
Retro and modern computer (PC and beyond) games, hardware, software, and history. All screenshots, videos, photos, and words by @dreamworrier.bsky.social. Blog: https://standardissuecomputing.blog he/him
@pc98bot.gang-fight.com
posts every 4 hours built and managed by @gang-fight.com FAQ: https://gang-fight.com/projects/98faq/