Why Would Anyone Make an NES Game in 2026? | Bio Creeps

What does it take to create a brand-new NES game nearly 40 years after the console first launched?
On this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast , I sit down with Nate Ehlers , creator of Bio Creeps , to talk about the story behind this new NES homebrew game and what goes into developing a game for Nintendo's classic 8-bit hardware in 2026.
We get into how Bio Creeps came together, the ideas behind its unique gameplay, the challenges of developing for the NES, working within the limitations of retro hardware, and why developers are still passionate about creating new games for consoles that many of us grew up playing.
We also talk about the growing NES homebrew scene, what Nate has learned during the development of Bio Creeps, and why there may never have been a more interesting time to be a retro gamer.
Whether you're an NES collector, retro gaming fan, homebrew enthusiast, or you've ever wondered how someone actually makes a new game for the Nintendo Entertainment System decades later, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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