Game/Tool development

A new game project has been started: CHIMP! The game is a 2D-platformer in the style of old arcade games. Coming for NES/Famicom and Steam.   What’s about A monkey dreams of owning his own hair salon. To make his dream come true, he needs gold. The gold is locked away behind closed doors. To … CHIMP! (NES/Famicom) is coming.

A game-breaking bug in the upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words (NES/Famicom) where the player stuck in a wall sometimes. The bug was found by 8-year-old Leon at LNC 2026 in Leipzig/Germany in May 2026. The linked video shows the bug and its fix. Video: Game-breaking bug found in Anna: The Magic of Words … Anna: The “Leon”-bug and its fix

The source code repositories for NESbag and GBCbag were migrated to Codeberg on April 5, 2026. Starting with version 2.6.0, the source code is now only available via the following repositories: https://codeberg.org/eastpixel/nesbag2 https://codeberg.org/eastpixel/gbcbag2

Hey lovely GameBoy and GameBoy Color developers, due to user requests, GBCbag got updated to version 2.6.0 with one major change. Changelog 2.6.0 Self-defined game icon Please put your game icon as a file named “game.ico” (a correct ICO file – please generate it yourself) beside your games ROM (“game.gb”) in the folder “game”. The … GBCbag 2.6.0 is available

Hey lovely NES developers, due to user requests, NESbag got updated to version 2.6.0 with one major change. Changelog 2.6.0 Self-defined game icon Please put your game icon as a file named “game.ico” (a correct ICO file – please generate it yourself) beside your games ROM (“game.nes”) in the folder “game”. The icon appears in … NESbag 2.6.0 is available

Hey lovely Gameboy and Gameboy Color developers, GBCbag got updated to version 2.5.0. Please note that there is no version 2.4.0. Next release is version 2.5.0 to match the features of NESbag 2.5.0. Changelog 2.5.0 Save States Added new configuration parameter “EnableNbSaveStates” to enable (“true”) or disable (“false”) game savestates The savestates are accessable via … GBCbag updated to version 2.5.0

Hey lovely NES developers, due to user requests, NESbag got updated to version 2.5.0 with one major change. Changelog 2.5.0 Save States Added new configuration parameter “EnableNbSaveStates” to enable (“true”) or disable (“false”) game savestates The savestates are accessable via “Game” menu or via F1 – F7 (loading) or Shift+F1 – Shift+F7 (saving)  NES Sprite … NESbag updated to version 2.5.0

Last week I was a guest on the ‘Grobe Pixel’ podcast, where I discussed video game development for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). If you’re interested, you can listen to it, but please note that we speak German. The episode is available wherever podcasts are available. Further link: News from the podcast host: https://grobepixel.de/nes-spieleentwicklung-45/

Hi there, lovely people. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the Long Night of Computer Games 2025 on 10 May 2025 in Leipzig. EASTPIXEL was there for the second time with Anna: The Magic of Words and I am very pleased that the game was very well received and played a lot. … After the play: EASTPIXEL was part of the LNC25 in Leipzig on May 10, 2025

Hey lovely GameBoy (Color) and NES developers, due to user requests, GBCbag and NESbag got updated to version 2.3.0 with some new configuration parameters. Changelog 2.3.0 Five new configuration parameters have been added to enable or disable various display filters (parameter list: ‘EnableVFilter_BRZ’, ‘EnableVFilter_HQ’, ‘EnableVFilter_Scale’, ‘EnableVFilter_Sai’, ‘EnableVFilter_Prescale’). The initial setting is ‘false’ for each one … GBCbag and NESbag updated to version 2.3.0

Have you ever been there when a videogame character got his face, his look? Unveiling today the game cover of my upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words (NES).

Hello lovely GameBoy and GameBoy Color developer community, as of today there is GBCbag 2, a tool that allows you to easily distribute your own GameBoy (Color) game as a Windows, macOS and Linux application to players for whom the use of emulator software is not very feasible. GBCbag 2 doesn’t hide its roots: first … GBCbag 2 is available now

Hey lovely NES development community,the first version of NESbag (May 2024), which was based on the NESTEK tool from LowtekGames, was a help, but had technical limitations.From today there is NESbag 2, a tool to easily distribute your own NES game as a Windows, macOS and Linux application to players for whom the use of emulator software is … NESbag 2 has landed

Hey lovely people, thanks for your interest in my upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words for NES/Famicom. I’m proud to report: The version for Windows and macOS has been completely revised. Three highlights of the new versions: Controller support (please select Settings > Controls to configure) Outstanding performance (even on older PCs) Image shaders (various … Anna: Windows + macOS version now with controller support, image overlays and great performance

​Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.5 – January 17, 2025 Changed after players feedback: slightly modified some parts of the level architecture (level Dungeon 1/4) Changed after players feedback: in all Dungeon levels – replaced some spiky plants to make … Anna: Update 0.1.5 available – Level skip passwords and some small level architecture changes

​Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.4 – January 13, 2025 Changed: Physics and performance update #4 Changed: Game Structure, Menu Navigation Changed: Ability to play a tutorial after starting a new game Changed: Graphics Added: New Sound Effects (Trampoline)   … Anna: Update 0.1.4 available – Performance, new graphics and sound

​Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.3 – January 09, 2025 Changed: Animated collectables (scrolls, hearts) Changed: Timer Logic inside levels / timer now always shows the correct remaining time   Download and further informations Game website: https://www.eastpixel.de/anna Game at itch.io: … Anna: Update 0.1.3 available – animations and timer fix

​Hey lovely people. An updated demo version of Anna: The Magic of Words (NES) is available now. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.2 – January 06, 2025 Changed: Physics – Jumping possible while standing on edges Changed: Physics – Jumping right after falling from a platform Changed: Small graphic animation added for collectable hearts Changed: Bonus stages … Anna: Update 0.1.2 available – some jumping fixes

A huge update today. For the first time a complete world (one map) with four levels and two bonus stages is playable. Changelog: Demo Version 0.1.0 – December 22, 2024 Physics and performance update #3 Changed: Gameplay logic update Changed: small audio and graphic bugfixes Changed: The password system has been revised – if you … Anna: Update 0.1.0 – biggest update so far: a complete playable world

I’m proud to present you the emotional game trailer of my upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words for NES and Famicom. Please click the image to watch the trailer on YouTube.

I wanted to stay a little closer to the real world, but now it’s over! Standing and jumping far over edges is now possible, thanks to the test feedback. The demo version 0.0.7 of Anna: The Magic of Words is available. Download and further informations Game website: https://www.eastpixel.de/anna Game at itch.io: https://eastpixel.itch.io/anna

Hey there lovely people, Anna: The Magic of Words got a new public demo version. Changelog Changed: Some sound effects Added: Overworld Map Added: One Bonus Level (just a placeholder to test the overworld map functions) Added: Overworld music (changing while progress in the game)   Download and further informations Game website: https://www.eastpixel.de/anna Game page: … Anna: Update 0.0.5 with Overworld map

A preview of the work-in-progress overworld map for my game Anna: The Magic of Words Link: Games website Preview video Overworld map (work in progress, it misses some animations right now) for my upcoming game Anna: The Magic of Words for NES and Famicom. #NESdev #indienes #indiedev #eastpixel #anna — Christian @ EASTPIXEL Games (@eastpixel.de) … Anna: The Magic of Words (preview of the overworld map)

My history as a gamer began in 1990 with a Schneider CPC 464 and the first game I bought was SABOTEUR. Today, 34 years later, to see my name printed in RETRO GAMER (UK) magazine as a game developer – a gift! Thank you Andrew Fisher Copyright note: the content of the PDF below © … My game SABOTEUR got featured in the british RETRO GAMER UK (#266) magazine

My upcoming game SABOTEUR for NES will get rogue-like elements. I was able to code some randomness routines. Assembly 6502 is hit or miss, but a cool experience. There will be at least 216 different ways to beat the game. You can find more details about the game, its story, behind-the-scenes details and screenshots on … SABOTEUR will get rogue-like elements

Please watch the first game presentation of SABOTEUR, my upcming game for NES/Famicom. Learn about the game, its story, its elements and of course … see the dogs in ingame action for the first time. You can find more details about the game, its story, behind-the-scenes details and screenshots on the games website. Game website: … First presentation of SABOTEUR, my upcoming game for NES/Famicom

Hi there, lovely people. The [Windows x64] version of this game is built for Windows – surprise 😉 – but reportedly works fine via Wine on macOS (both Intel and Apple Silicon M-Series) and Linux too. It is portable, so simply start it from wherever you like.

Hi there, lovely people. I was always fascinated by this weird ninja game on the CPC 464, I’ve bought as a 12 year old. Inspired by that, I want to make a game for the NES that is roughly based on the concept of it. Please welcome a first screenshot from SABOTEUR on NES. A … SABOTEUR (NES/Famicom)

Hi there, lovely people. The Steam release process is running and the game demo is now in review at Valve. Update: The game page is finally live on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963990 The game demo will be available through Steam from June 10, 2024. Steam guidelines specify an exact release cycle for an initial release, which means … Anna: The Magic of Words – on Steam from June 10, 2024

Hi there, lovely people. Thanks to everyone who visited our exibition booth at the Lange Nacht der Computerspiele 2024 on April 27, 2024 in Leipzig. In addition to the retro area (where you found us) with new and old games as well as some curious old and newly built hardware, there were numerous indie game … After the play: EASTPIXEL was part of the LNC24 in Leipzig on April 27, 2024

Hi there, lovely people. I had and still have problems with my mental health. This is not an isolated case, it is a general problem for people. I say that without judgment, because every story is different. Not being allowed to talk about it may still be ingrained here and there, but – to put … Anna: The Magic of Words (Demo version 4, 2024) available now

Hi there, lovely people. On April 27, I’ll be part of Lange Nacht der Computerspiele 2024 in Leipzig. The signage is ready, the merchandise is ready and of course the most important thing, my game Anna: The Magic of Words, is available to play. Come by and experience a challenging new video game for NES. … Visit EASTPIXEL exhibition booth @ Lange Nacht der Computerspiele 2024, HTWK Leipzig

Ten months after the last demo, there is something new to report. Demo version 3 of my upcoming game “ANNA The magic of words” (アンナ 言葉の魔法) is available for download and testing since yesterday. A lot has happened in the last year, new physics system, new graphic rendering, animated graphic elements, collectible objects, lives, a … Anna: The Magic of Words – Demo version August 2023 released

Hi there, lovely people. Our game Anna: The Magic of Words is now listed on IGDB and on Twitch (for streaming). IGDB: https://igdb.com/games/anna-the-magic-of-words Twitch: https://twitch.tv/directory/game/Anna%3A%20The%20Magic%20of%20Words

Hi there, lovely people. (Text: Matt Hughson) The Homebrew Games Summer Showcase is a celebration of all the games in development for old consoles. For the purpose of this showcase, we define a homebrew game as a videogame being developed for a retro home console that came out before the year 2000, or for a … Anna: The Magic of Words @ The Homebrew Games Summer Showcase 2023 (Video inside)

Hi there, lovely people. The name of the game will be Anna: The Magic of Words (englisch) アンナ: 言葉の魔法 (japanese) Story of the game The magic of words gave you everything and suddenly took everything from you. A little sad and disappointed you make your way through a dangerous world. Embark on the difficult journey … Anna: The Magic of Words – Game title and story reveal

Hi there, lovely people. Game development in progress. Backstory of the game: The magic of words gave you everything and suddenly took everything from you. A little sad and disappointed you make your way through a dangerous world. Embark on the difficult journey through the jungle, icy landscapes and dangerous caves. Collect scrolls and combine … Anna: The Magic of Words – New gameplay video (May 2023)

We hope you are all doing well? Here is a sign of life from the game Anna: The Magic of Words and we couldn’t be happier. 🙂 While the game continues to be worked on in the background, we took care of the hardware and had the first real boards/cartridges produced. A major milestone has … Anna: The Magic of Words – The game will be available as physical cartridge

Video will be updated from time to time. / Das Video wird hin und wieder aktualisiert. Gameplay video (Updated August 13, 2022) Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtbr_K2ZgWg

The idea is to have three different areas (dungeons, like in the demo), jungle and ice, both concepts in the screenshots. Every area consists of (maybe) 12 rooms you need to traverse. In every room will be at least one scroll (not in demo right now) to collect. There are no player “lifes”, every room … ANNA: Game concept idea

Hey lovely people, here we are. 🙂