itch.iohttp://itch.iohttps://itch.io/t/285511/games-for-the-game-boyGames for the Game Boyhttps://itch.io/t/285511/games-for-the-game-boyMon, 27 Aug 2018 13:07:23 GMTMon, 27 Aug 2018 13:07:23 GMTMon, 27 Aug 2018 13:07:23 GMTHey, just in case anyone else is looking for entries that are actual, bona fide Game Boy games, here are the ones I've found:


Hope I didn't miss any!

And if anyone wants to know more about Game Boy development, check out this list of resources!

]]>https://itch.io/t/284407/cant-upload-fixesCan't upload fixeshttps://itch.io/t/284407/cant-upload-fixesSat, 25 Aug 2018 13:02:38 GMTSat, 25 Aug 2018 13:02:38 GMTSat, 25 Aug 2018 13:02:38 GMTJust want to thank whichever of you set up the jam to not allow fixes to be uploaded once the submission period expired. That's fine, but you should have noted this on the jam page. Pretty annoyed that I spent so much time on this, uploaded a broken build, and can't fix it. I even bought some stickers T_T


as a workaround I've had to remove my uploaded rom and put a link to an updated one in the game's description, but that relies on people visiting the game page. 

Anyone want to explain the thinking behind the decision to lock out late uploads? Are you worried someone might cheat and steal the glorious prizes (of which I assume there are none).

]]>https://itch.io/t/279734/pixel-art-tile-inspirationPixel Art Tile Inspirationhttps://itch.io/t/279734/pixel-art-tile-inspirationSun, 19 Aug 2018 00:53:19 GMTSun, 19 Aug 2018 00:53:19 GMTSun, 19 Aug 2018 00:53:19 GMTI found this website that shows off a screenshot from games in the gameboy resolution helps with inspiration check it out 

http://thumbnails.libretro.com/Nintendo%20-%20Game%20Boy/Named_Snaps/

]]>https://itch.io/t/281509/my-mistake-My mistake :/https://itch.io/t/281509/my-mistake-Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:05:43 GMTMon, 20 Aug 2018 18:05:43 GMTMon, 20 Aug 2018 18:05:43 GMTI really thought the jam would last for about 2 weeks instead of one :/ my mistake. I'll probably won't get to make something in time, but maybe I'll give it a try. Can't wait to see the amazing games this year :)

]]>https://itch.io/t/279563/can-the-game-be-developed-for-more-than-1-jamCan the game be developed for more than 1 jam?https://itch.io/t/279563/can-the-game-be-developed-for-more-than-1-jamSat, 18 Aug 2018 20:18:03 GMTSat, 18 Aug 2018 20:18:03 GMTSat, 18 Aug 2018 20:18:03 GMTI noticed that this jam runs at the same time as the Demake jam.  Can I make the same game for both?  Not trying to step on any toes or anything, but I love both jam ideas and want to enter both but won't have time to make 2 games.  

]]>https://itch.io/t/278828/lower-resolution-but-same-ratio-Lower resolution, but same ratio ?https://itch.io/t/278828/lower-resolution-but-same-ratio-Fri, 17 Aug 2018 06:46:51 GMTFri, 17 Aug 2018 06:46:51 GMTFri, 17 Aug 2018 06:46:51 GMTWhat about using a smaller resolution with the same ratio ? I would like to use pico-8, but the max resolution is 128x128. I can clip to 128x115 to keep the same ratio as the original game boy.

Thanks !

]]>https://itch.io/t/277878/question-about-a-ruleQuestion about a rulehttps://itch.io/t/277878/question-about-a-ruleWed, 15 Aug 2018 16:26:36 GMTWed, 15 Aug 2018 16:26:36 GMTWed, 15 Aug 2018 16:26:36 GMTWhat does "Keep a theme of the original GameBoy" mean exactly?

btw the year on the jam's page is wrong

]]>https://itch.io/t/278762/porting-to-gb-format-original-or-notPorting to GB format - original or not?https://itch.io/t/278762/porting-to-gb-format-original-or-notFri, 17 Aug 2018 02:47:22 GMTFri, 17 Aug 2018 02:47:22 GMTFri, 17 Aug 2018 02:47:22 GMTI made a PICO-8 game for Ludum Dare and thought that maybe improving it and reworking the assets to fit GB spec would make a good GBJam entry, but it skirts the "original assets" limit. What do you think?

]]>https://itch.io/t/272321/regarding-the-resolutionRegarding the Resolutionhttps://itch.io/t/272321/regarding-the-resolutionWed, 08 Aug 2018 16:03:16 GMTWed, 08 Aug 2018 16:03:16 GMTSat, 11 Aug 2018 03:01:38 GMTIf I were to scale my screen up to a 320x288 resolution, and then have a 2x zoom on my screen, would that be appropriate?  The entire game would basically be designed as if it were 160x144, just with a zoom during gameplay, because I hate tiny screens.  XD

]]>https://itch.io/t/277662/preparationPreparationhttps://itch.io/t/277662/preparationWed, 15 Aug 2018 05:21:59 GMTWed, 15 Aug 2018 05:21:59 GMTWed, 15 Aug 2018 05:21:59 GMTAre we allowed to think of what kind of game we want to make and / or make some prototypes of the gameplay / art? I know it says that all assets must be created during the jam but I was just wondering if we were allowed to think up what type of game we want to make and try out some ideas.

]]>https://itch.io/t/277229/run-on-gameboyRun on Gameboyhttps://itch.io/t/277229/run-on-gameboyTue, 14 Aug 2018 14:56:24 GMTTue, 14 Aug 2018 14:56:24 GMTTue, 14 Aug 2018 14:56:24 GMTAre games supposed to be able to run on a gameboy or just be "gameboy like". If it's not supposed to run on a gameboy do we follow the same technical limitations? ie. 8-bit integers, 256 max tiles on screen ect.

]]>https://itch.io/t/272799/original-gameboy-themesOriginal GameBoy themeshttps://itch.io/t/272799/original-gameboy-themesThu, 09 Aug 2018 16:36:00 GMTThu, 09 Aug 2018 16:36:00 GMTSat, 11 Aug 2018 03:01:26 GMTHi!

1. Keep a theme of the original GameBoy.

I was playing GB back in the days but I'm not really sure what are 'original GameBoy themes'. Does it mean it can only contain gameplay seen in original GB games or what exactly?

What about music + sound fx? Only famitracker stuff?

Thanks and bye!

]]>https://itch.io/t/275617/about-preparationAbout Preparationhttps://itch.io/t/275617/about-preparationMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:58:34 GMTMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:58:34 GMTMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:58:34 GMTHow much preparation are we allowed to do for the jam?

Are we allowed to test our technology stack to ensure that we can submit something?

Thank you.

]]>https://itch.io/t/272376/questions-about-the-colorsQuestions about the colorshttps://itch.io/t/272376/questions-about-the-colorsWed, 08 Aug 2018 18:57:23 GMTWed, 08 Aug 2018 18:57:23 GMTSat, 11 Aug 2018 03:01:32 GMTHey! ^^

I recently joined the Jam and I'm pretty hyped for it, but I have a question about the colors...

You said that we can only show four colors at a time, but can we change the color set during the Game?

Like starting with four green colors, then four red colors, etc...

If so it would be cool x)

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