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marcogonzalez99/README.md

🌌 Marco Gonzalez | Full Stack Dev · Game Designer · Builder

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👋 About Me

Hi, I'm Marco, a developer and designer working across games, tools, music, and hardware under the SB Studios banner.

What I Work On

  • 🎮 [Polaris Studios]: 2D games & custom engine tooling (Galactic Tour 64, Callisto’s Trial)
  • 🧪 [Nebulab]: Developer utilities and web tools (ZPL Generator, Portfolio Tools)
  • 🎵 [Shineburst]: Music, vinyl, and creative expression (Original Music, Merch Vinyls)
  • 🕹️ [Lunarcade Studios]: Hardware builds and retro game projects (Desktop Arcade Cabinet)
  • 🍰 [M⌒o’s Bakery]: Cozy-themed experimental baking brand (Branding, Merch)
  • 🌌 [Mosaic Skies]: Astrophotography, Space Visuals, and Celestial Art

🛠️ Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks

Python Pygame JavaScript TypeScript Astro HTML5 CSS3

Tools & Platforms

Git GitHub Sanity VSCode Blender

📦 Published Products

PolarisKit Logo


PolarisKit is a 2D game framework for Pygame focused on modular design and scaleability.
It features scene stacking, lifecycle hooks, transition management, audio systems, persistent saves, and resolution-aware layout utilities, all organized for scalable development.

Ideal for: Indie developers • Educators

🔍 View Showcase 📥 Purchase on Ko-fi
PolarisPong Logo


PolarisPong is a polished, replayable Pong-inspired arcade game, and the first complete game built on PolarisKit.
It showcases the full framework in action: scene flow, transitions, audio, persistent saves, achievements, and deep customization.

Highlights: Multiple modes • Achievements (saved between sessions) • Skins & backgrounds • Secret challenge + Hall of Fame

🔍 View Showcase 📥 Purchase on Ko-fi

🚀 Current Projects

🧩 PolarisKit Core

Modular Pygame Starter Kit

Tech Stack: Python, Pygame

Comprehensive game development toolkit featuring:

  • 🎬 Scene Management System
  • ⏸️ Advanced Pause Menu
  • 💾 Save/Load Functionality
  • 🔊 Audio Management
  • 📐 Scalable Project Structure

📥 Ko-fi Product

🎮 PolarisKit Controller Expansion

Gamepad Support Module

Tech Stack: Python, Pygame, SDL2

Adding seamless gamepad support with:

  • 🎮 Plug-and-Play Detection
  • ⌨️ Automatic Keyboard Fallback
  • 🔄 Input Abstraction Layer
  • 🎯 Multiple Controller Support

🗺️ PolarisKit Tiled Expansion

Map Editor Integration

Tech Stack: Python, Pygame, Tiled

Load and render Tiled maps with the PolarisTileEngine:

  • 🗺️ TMX/TSX File Support
  • 🎨 Multi-Layer Rendering
  • 🚪 Object Layer Parsing
  • ⚡ Optimized Tile Rendering

🏎️ Galactic Tour 64

Top-Down Arcade Racer

Tech Stack: Python, Pygame, Tiled

Features:

  • 🏁 Multiple Racing Cups
  • 🏆 Trophy & Unlock System
  • 🎮 CC Class Progression
  • 🎵 Original M64-Style Soundtrack

🔍 Showcase Repo

👽 Cosmic Invaders

Roguelike Space Shooter

Tech Stack: Python, Pygame

A Space Invaders remake with roguelike elements:

  • 🌳 Skill Tree Progression
  • 🎨 Ship Customization
  • 🎲 Procedural Enemy Waves
  • ⚡ Power-Up System

💻 SB Studios Website

Central Hub for All Branches

Tech Stack: Astro, Sanity CMS, TypeScript

Features:

  • 📱 Responsive Design
  • 📝 Dynamic Content Management
  • 🎨 Branch-Specific Pages
  • 🛒 Product Integration

🎮 M64 Custom Console

Hardware Gaming Device

Tech Stack: Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, Electronics

A compact gaming console designed from scratch:

  • 🖨️ Custom Case Design
  • 🔌 Hardware Wiring & Assembly
  • 🎮 Original Game Support
  • 📺 HDMI Output

🔐 About Code Access

💼 For Employers, Recruiters, & Collaborators

Most of my work lives in private repositories to protect the IP behind SB Studios games, tools, and hardware projects. I'm a solo developer building original content from the ground up, from the game engine to the physical console.

📩 Want to see the source code?
Send me a message! I'm happy to grant access or walk through the architecture, design decisions, and technical stack.

📫 Connect With Me

LinkedIn Ko-fi

or just drop a ⭐️ on something cool

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  1. PolarisKitShowcase PolarisKitShowcase Public

    Showcase project demonstrating PolarisKit, a lightweight Python + Pygame starter kit for building 2D games.

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  2. CallistosTrialShowcase CallistosTrialShowcase Public

    Showcase project for Callisto’s Trial, an action roguelike built with PolarisKit and Pygame, featuring a custom scene stack and rich pixel art.

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  3. GalacticKart64Showcase GalacticKart64Showcase Public

    Showcase project for Galactic Tour 64, a top-down retro-inspired arcade racing game powered by PolarisKit.

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  4. StudioGenerationsShowcase StudioGenerationsShowcase Public

    Showcase project for Studio Generations, a creative simulation game built with PolarisKit, part of the Polaris Studios game lineup for the M64 console.

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  5. PolarisPongShowcase PolarisPongShowcase Public

    Showcase project for PolarisPong, a retro-inspired Pong clone built using PolarisKit and Pygame.

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  6. PongTutorial PongTutorial Public

    Learn 2D game development fundamentals through Pong, the first step in our tutorial series.

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