Beginnings - Creating a Video Game

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So, after releasing a handful of albums with my band IntroVertuM: https://introvertum.bandcamp.com/

The last of which was a concept album, I realized how cool it would be to try to expand on that universe a little bit more.  I've always had a knack for creativity and recently came across a web page stating that you can create your own video game for the NES without any previous programming experience

https://www.thenew8bitheroes.com/

 I felt this to be a great opportunity for me to let my creativity flow, I've always wanted to create my own video game.

 Let's hope I don't put the cart(tridge) before the horse.

This is my journey into making a game for the NES.

This is my first blog attempt and I'll try to post here whenever I have made progress or have an interesting tid bit to share...so stay tuned. 

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