Join me later today on the amazing PinkPixels podcast hosted by @thegamehers.bsky.social www.twitch.tv/thegamehers #gamedev #indiedev #womeningaming

Video games have not been shown to increase violent or aggressive behavior. Reading the process of the studies that claim they do is pretty revealing! #games #gamedev #helldivers

Had such a geeky, fun-filled, and exhausting weekend! I enjoyed SLICE, PAX, MIX, SIX, and more! Events and times like these help remind me why I'm a game developer! #paxwest #gamedev #seattleindies #indiegames #indiedev

Happy World Folklore Day! Did you know that Potions: A Curious Tale features 50+ folklore and fairytale characters from across the globe? Be sure to check out the free demo on Steam! #worldfolkloreday #folklore #indiegames #indiedev

One of the teams I mentored from the ShawneeXP Accelerator has just launched pre-orders for their game, Mole Maiden! Be sure to check it out! mole-maiden.xsolla.site #indiedev #indiegames

I have the immense honor of moderating the panel, Building & Managing Small Teams, at @seattleindies.bsky.social's SLICE in just over two weeks! I am so excited to hear their thoughts on a subject I am so passionate about myself! Hope to see you there! #gamedev #indiedev

Finally got around to decorating my new laptop!

📣New Game Announcement 📣 Cleaning Up - Turn huge messes into sparkling spaces! Feel the satisfaction of restoring them to order with your super-powered cleaning tools. The quick, cozy joy of tidying up! Wishlist & Play the Demo Here: unboundcreations.com/games/cleani...

I have the honor of helping organize SLICE, a new #gamedev conference on August 27th in Seattle! Uplifting and empowering others is my greatest passion, and I am sure this event will be invaluable for other devs! Be sure to check it out and share it with anyone that would benefit! seattleslice.org

Guess they forgot to invite audio to the meetings again... #gamedev #humor

Time to make a battle royale! Or was it UGC builder? MOBA? Multiplayer looter shooter? Deck builder? #gamedev

Another new one for ya this weekend! The super talented @rikukat.bsky.social gives us the lowdown on both solo dev and team leadership, pizza in Kyoto, and a lot more: open.spotify.com/episode/5c0z...

I've got a Helios army here at "Everything Geek" GFW -- Game Expo! #everett #geekfest #convention #plushies #indiegames

True story-- The best IT/SysAdmin I've worked with had his desk in a cramped server closet and 3 custom mechanical keyboards. Despite having a desk nearby, I only ever saw him when he called for me. #it #sysadmin #programming #gamedev #humor

Come see me this weekend at "Everything Geek" GFW -- Game Expo! Not able to make it? You can play the Potions: A Curious Tale demo on Steam and buy merch on the Potions' site in my bio! #indiegames #indiedev #convention #seattle

Do you have what it takes to be an indie dev? Because, wow, does it take a lot... #gamedev #indiedev #programming #humor

YOU need a magical familiar to provide catty commentary and enhance your life! Adopt him today at PotionsACuriousTale.com or this weekend at "Everything Geek" GFW -- Game Expo! Still not sure? Meet him in Potions: A Curious Tale's demo on Steam! #indiedev #indiegames #plushies #humor

Fear the scope creep. #gamedev #indiedev #humor

True story! A UX friend told me how their mobile company reverted a bunch of quality of life improvements because users spent more money when they were stuck and confused. #gamedev #humor

It do be like that... often. #programming #humor

Turns out there are no straight As the real world-- It's a bit more complicated. And, wow, can that realization be hard.

Please excuse such cringe. I couldn't help myself! #programmer #humor

The most dreaded question... #indiedev #gamedev #programming #humor

This happens surprisingly often. Nothing bothers me more than when companies make up absurd qualification requirements for a role! That's how you hire BSers. #programming #humor

It's not all about milestones and JIRA tickets-- a big part of production is improving comms and supporting your team! #gamedev #indiedev #programming #pm #humor

"It's not a bug, it's a feature!" QA should be awarded for their patience-- they put up with a lot! #gamedev #programming #humor #qa

Every engineer feels this temptation at least once... #gamedev #indiedev #programming #humor

Poor audio... Always forgotten. Don't worry, they'll eventually remember about QA later, too #gamedev #humor #indiedev

Meet the "ideas kid"-- Love the passion, but this happens way too often. Ideas are great, but implementation is the hard part! #gamedev #indiedev #ideasguy

🎮 Indie Game of the Week 🎮 Starting today we’re sharing our Indie Game of the Week ✨ Our first highlight is Potions: A Curious Tale🧪 by #tghawards25 winner @rikukat.bsky.social 💜 #indiegames #indierpg

Today’s do-good hits: 🏖️Vacation Simulator ⚰️Coffin Mall 🧪Potions: A Curious Tale ⛏️Digs 💥Day of Destruction Buy them in the DLC sale & support IGDA Foundation 🙌 👉 buff.ly/FRwnFtE #SteamSale #Gamedev ‪@owlchemylabs.com‬ @oksoft.itch.io‬ @rikukat.bsky.social‬ ‪@synaptixgames.bsky.social‬

A kid told me I earned my "unc status badge" from him by turning 35 and I had to Google what that meant. So here I am celebrating my birthday with my peers.

So honored to receive this InnovateHER award from @thegamehers.bsky.social for my work on "Potions: A Curious Tale" at the #TGHawards25. It is my hope that “Potions: A Curious Tale” and Luna can inspire current and future generations of women to pursue their dreams! #gamedev #potionsacurioustale

Don't be a jerk! #gamedev #careeradvice

Helios, the cat companion from Potions: A Curious Tale! At least THIS sassy cat won't bite me, shed everywhere, or randomly use the floor as the litter box when unhappy. @rikukat.bsky.social

Considering intrinsic motivations can transform your game design approach. We too often lean on extrinsic motivations, which can cheapen the player's experience and feelings of success! #gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev

Know your audience! Because it isn't you! #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #indiegames

I have Helios plushies available for adoption! Helios is the feline familiar in Potions: A Curious Tale and was designed after my late cat, Calcifer. You can get your own at: stumblingcat.com/merch Please help me get my living space back! #potionsacurioustale #plushies #indiegames

Prototyping and preproduction will kill your game. And that's a good thing! #gamedev #indiedev #programming #production

Game dev is easy, but good game dev is really hard! #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #programming #indiegames

Wild to see next-gen data analytics in action– Be sure to check this out at keewano.com?utm_source=i... #gamedev #indiedev #dataanalytics #sponsored #userjourney

I finally shipped my Kickstarter backer rewards for Potions: A Curious Tale! (And a few plushies!) Feeling grateful and a little emotional. Thank you so very much to everyone who supported me in pursuing this dream, it has been a truly magical journey! #gamedev #indiedev

It's astounds me when developers say Mac and Linux aren't worth supporting-- 10% of my sales of Potions: A Curious Tale are on Mac and Linux! Why? 1) They are underserved audiences 2) My audience loves cozy games on the Steam Deck 3) Teens and children often play on a non-gaming family computer

Unlocking the Magic Potions A Curious Tale Game Review & Gameplay with Renee Gittins @rikukat.bsky.social Watch the Full Interview Now linktr.ee/Epic_Realms

The full interview with Renee Gittins @rikukat.bsky.social is now live! We talked indie dev, leading Phoenix Labs, online harassment, mental health, and what it takes to build strong communities in games. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/nIm93cb1tLY #indiedev #indiegame #dauntless #igda

I spoke with Renee Gittins @rikukat.bsky.social about indie dev life, launching Potions: A Curious Tale, and the highs and lows of building communities in games. From IGDA to Phoenix Labs, her story is one worth hearing. Read the article here, completely free! #indiegames #indiedev #IGDA #Dauntless

One of the most effective, underutilized tools in game dev is premortems— a ritual to imagine how a milestone or project might fail and how to stop it. I hope this new Premortem Guide (and other free GDF resources) will help you and your teams succeed! rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou... #gamedev

My GDC micro talk is up on the vault, for those with access! Along with @nehapolitan.bsky.social and @rikukat.bsky.social ! gdcvault.com/play/1035091...

I just added a comprehensive Marketing Plan and expanded the Game Marketing Strategies section in Game Dev Foundry! Whether you're gearing up for your first demo or refining your go-to-market strategy, I hope this helps you launch with confidence (and maybe even have a little fun doing it).

I'm interviewing Renee Gittins @rikukat.bsky.social soon 🎙️. She’s done it all—from indie dev to Phoenix Labs to leading the IGDA. What do you want to ask her? Drop your questions below 👇 — don’t miss your chance to get them answered in the interview! #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDA