MSXdev22 #10 Mine Finder
The classic Mine Sweeper for MSX is called Mine Finder. From Brazil,, Paolo enters de dev22 compo with this MSX1 entry.
MSXdev22 #09 Mix
The game Mix is a tribute to the original game called Qix, by Taito 1981. A classic-style MSX title by Uninteresting.
MSXdev22 Jury Announcement
It is with honor and pride that we introduce the jury panel for the MSXdev22 game contest!
MSXdev22 #08 Randoom
This is the second game submitted by ToriHino under the Robosoft Inc flag. A true MSX arcade title that’ll test your nerves.
MSXdev22 #06 Cryptogram – Anagrams Crosswords
Cryptogram is a letter arrangement game where the main goal is to form the right words out of given letters
randomly arranged into a crossword-style grid.
MSXdev22 #05 Wash Man
Get the detergent out and take care of the dirty laundry. Collect dirty clothes while avoiding creeps that run free.
MSXdev22 #04 Defence
When aliens invade your space, what do you do? Exactly, you take out your biggest cannon and blast those invaders to smithereens first, and ask questions later.
MSXdev22 #03 Safari Kids
From France we have the first MSX2 game in this years free-style contest. This game is aimed at children to help them discover the computer keyboard and reflect on the different actions to be taken to reach the next stage.
MSXdev22 #02 WÖRD
Word-up! It’s the MSX version of the popular online game Wordle. Guess the five letter word in six tries in this multi language puzzle game.
MSXdev22 #01 Shadow Switcher
A classic-style MSX1 arcade game, yet in the style of King’s Valley, in which you will traverse platforms and collect items.
MSXdev22 sponsoring – Pampas & Selene in the Maze of Demons
There are demons in the loot box, hiding underneath treasures. Pampas and Selene to the resque! When Popolon and Aphrodite returned from their adventure and saved their unborn son, things returned to normal in castle Greek – home of the heroes. They lived a happy life as a married couple […]
MSXdev22 sponsoring – Repair Bas Gift Card
A gift card – to use at Repair Bas his offerings – for the Winners Loot Box Dutch MSX hardware specialist Bas Kornalijnslijper (Repair-Bas) is known for his MSX repairing jobs and hardware projects. He offers repairs for MSX computers and related hardware and also sells hardware parts. Furthermore, Bas […]
MSXdev22 sponsoring – Côté Gamers
The Winners Loot Box expands with multiple items from the French Video Game shop Côté Gamers. The French retro computer shop Côté Gamers is a bustling business, as they provide lots of interesting videogame related items through their online shop. They sell games, books, cards, music, and other retro computer […]
MSXdev22 sponsoring – book: Modern MSX Basic Game Development
A physical edition of the book “Modern MSX Basic Game Development” drops into the Winners Loot Box Just like last year’s MSXdev21, Raul Portales, author of “Modern MSX Basic Game Development”, gives away a free copy of this book to MSXdev winners. As the title says, it is a book […]
MSXdev22 sponsoring – Leftovers from MSXdev21
Three sponsored items from the MSXdev21 that were left unclaimed, got shelved for the MSXdev22 Winners Loot Box. Last year, during the MSXdev21, we had a box full of sponsored items. Almost all of those were claimed by participants, leaving just three items in the box. These unclaimed items are […]
MSXdev22 – Free Style Kicks off
It is with great thrill that we announce the 18th edition of MSXdev to be open for entries! MSXdev22 is on, yes sir! This rendition of the long running game compo accepts all MSX software in “Free Style format”.
MSXdev21 Results – the verdict is in!
The MSXdev21 edition, running from January 2021 until September 2021, has resulted in 34 registered games. A record in MSXdev history! And now, the jury has come to a conclusion, so here are the results of MSXdev21. First place, winner of MSXdev21, with a total score of 88 points is […]
MSXdev21 sponsoring – MSXblog t-shirt
The Winners Loot Box got dressed up with shirts Be proud, stand tall, and wear MSX t-shirts. Any winner of MSXdev can now sport one of those thanks to MSXblog’s sponsoring. This gift comes from a familiair person, as he’s none other than one of the former organizers of this […]
MSXdev21 Enrollment Closed – Jury Time
We made it! – MSXdev21’s deadline has passed, resulting in 34 new MSX1 games on the shelf. Now it is time for the jury panel to do their duties.
MSXdev21 #34 – Arya
Title: Arya Genre: Puzzle Author: André Baptista ROM size: 16KB Registered: 20210831 Arya is a puzzle game, inspired by the classic SEGA title “Columns”. A game from Brazil written completely in C language, with all sources available. The goal is to remove pieces by putting at least 3 blocks of […]
MSXdev21 #33 – Heart Stealer 2
Navigate the maze. Bounce, flow, and defy gravity in order to seek and collect the hearts… In this unusual platformer, both your skills and nerves will be put to the test!
MSXdev21 #32 – No Back Down
Once you ascend, you can’t go back! Climb huge towering buildings with caution in this vertical scrolling arcade by game studio SoCal (Vincent, Sylvian, Cedric).
MSXdev21 #31 – Open Wide!
Hakogame’s “Open Wide! “is not for the faint of heart, as we’re seriously pulling dents. Now here’s a game to sink your teeth into.
MSXdev21 #30 – PAC-01
A certain round yellow guy, who’s probably the most iconic video game character ever, makes his entrance in ARC8’s recent MSX game called “PAC-01”. That’s right, it is Pac-Man himself that makes waves in the world’s fastest dot eating game.
MSXdev21 sponsoring – BaDCaT Wifi Modem
Wireless Fidelity at the Winners Loot Box Connecting your MSX machine wireless to the net with BaDCaT, a hardware unit provided by Andrés Ortiz (BaDCaT electronics). Sounds good, right? Well, this fine piece of work has now been added to the loot box. Why use cables while we can connect […]
MSXdev21 #29 – Pippo la scopa ficcanaso
Perhaps it is the Nimbus 2000, because this broomstick is magic as it hovers on its own to clean the sidewalk. Gamecast Entertainment just swept in another game entry.
MSXdev21 #28 – FlyGuy
Oh, no… what’s this? A spiderweb, and you’re caught in the middle! Robosoft’s third game entry this year.
MSXdev21 #27 – SD Sniper
One bullit, one shot, one life… Pick the right target at the right time by following the clues. Scope and shoot.
MSXdev21 sponsoring – Dust Covers
The Winners Loot Box got covered up with dust covers From Spain we received MSX dust covers to give away to any winner that needs his or her machine kept clean. The Winners Loot Box has five of these items inside. Keeping your precious 8-bit wonder in perfect and […]
MSXdev21 #26 – Alien Attack
All shooter fans can rejoice, as “Alien Attack” comes ripping through the horizon and breaking through the sound barrier with a bang.
MSXdev21 #25 – Fantastic Football
Fantastic Football is a welcome addition to the dev’s games heap. Prep yourself for a good match, for the World Cup awaits you.