BitFinity (Matthew Taranto)

Matthew Taranto, known online as BitFinity, is a creative powerhouse in the world of webcomics, indie gaming, and musical parody. Born on May 22, 1985, Taranto carved out a niche for himself by blending humor, heartfelt storytelling, and a deep love for gaming culture. He’s best known as the creator of Brawl in the Family, a beloved webcomic that ran from 2008 to 2014 and focused largely on Kirby and other Nintendo characters. With over 600 comics, the series earned a loyal following for its wholesome humor and charming art style.

Not one to stay confined to a single medium, Taranto expanded into game development with the 2016 release of Tadpole Treble. This indie rhythm-adventure game lets players guide a tadpole through a musical world, navigating sheet music as if it were a platformer. Taranto wore multiple hats in the project—director, designer, and composer—highlighting his multifaceted creative talent.

He also dipped into musical parody with his BitMusical series on YouTube, where he writes and performs catchy, funny songs, often about Nintendo characters. One of his most popular subjects? Waluigi. Taranto’s knack for combining musicality with geeky humor shines through in these fan-favorite videos.

In addition to digital work, he co-authored Gamemaster Classified with Nintendo legend Howard Phillips, offering fans a rare peek behind the curtain of gaming history. Today, under the BitFinity name, Taranto continues to charm audiences with a mix of nostalgia, music, and heartfelt geek culture content.