One of my Christmas gifts! Any #gamedev or creative recommendations for good program implementations? I know it can be active program based, so I figured binding some Photoshop, Blender, and OBS shortcuts would be a good start.

Some poor soul is spending his holidays posting hate comments on my 2yr old Reddit posts

When Engineering really doesn't want to update the build version. #gamedev #indiedev #programming

I've decided to run an inspirational AMA today on /r/IAMA to answer questions about #gamedev and to encourage others to pursue their dreams! Hosted on my /u/RikuKat account. Link coming soon!

So proud to announce that Potions: A Curious Tale has won "Best Indie Game" from the Overcome Festival!

Spent some time with @rikukat.bsky.social's #PotionsACuriousTale ⚗️ You play as Luna the witch who relies on clever potion crafting and environmental tricks rather than straight combat. Gather ingredients, experiment with recipes and solve puzzles across enchanted biomes 🧙‍♀️ Vid below 👇

Since Potions' console launches shipped (crash-free!), I was able to buckle down and add new content to Game Dev Foundry, including "Stages of Game Development" with best practices! I hope these free resources help others on their #gamedev and #indiedev path! rikukat.github.io/game-dev-fou...

Double, double toil and trouble; try my game before I crumble! Writing poems was an unexpected joy in the development of Potions! So please enjoy this bonus one! #witch #indiegames #indiedev

INDIE 👏 GAMES 👏 We've got 6 new indies launching on Xbox today! Take a look and get to gaming! Find links to each game in the comments below. ⬇️ #indiegames #idxbox #xbox

No controllers were injured in the filming of this video. #blooper #indiegames #indiedev

Women-Led Games Showcase: The Game Awards Edition aired yesterday and I'm so honored that Potions: A Curious Tale was able to announce our console launch during it! #WLGxTGA25 #thegameawards #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev @womenledgames.com

Still the best cosplay I've ever seen!

Surprise! Today, Potions: A Curious Tale is available on all console platforms along with a free endgame update, The Temple of Spirit, which adds new puzzles, quests, and late-game challenges for all players! Thank you for all of your support! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev youtu.be/PfdLFrmIa4U

Y'all... I had no idea how much I needed WoW housing. Life has been so busy and stressful recently, but I've stayed up the last two night building my druid's perfect home and it just warms my soul.

Multiple times, I've been offered a job with reduced title and compensation, but the exact same responsibilities and goals, explicitly due to lack of AAA experience. Glad I have AAA titles under my belt now, but it was so disheartening at the time. #gamedev #indiedev #humor

Thank you so much @rikukat.bsky.social for showcasing Potions: A Curious Tale with us! 😼🧪 Def going to the wishlist! 💜 Did you miss this showcase? Remember you can join anytime for FREE in our app! Plus extra Perks, Game Nights and Giveaways 🎁 Check the 🔗 in bio! #PowHerPlay

Do you enjoy roguelike deckbuilders? The demo for Retromine just released-- it's made by my @seattleindies.bsky.social mentee and it's super, super fun! cicidigital.itch.io/retromine #indiedev #indiegames

The old EA CEO proposed a model where players in online shooters could make instant real money payments to reload quickly during a match. I honestly find F2P monetization models exhausting because they often encourage friction for higher profit. #gamedev #indiedev #humor

I'm sorry you married such a troll, @zakwhaley.com

The cozy dream of reading books by candlelight in front of a crackling fire is going to be the only heating and entertainment Americans will be able to afford this winter.

Just finished another major project... marrying my best friend, @zakwhaley.com. I couldn't ask for a better partner! It was so wonderful getting to celebrate this next stage of our lives with our loved ones, and to dance the night away to our geeky playlist! Photos: Rebecca Jane Photography

If you need some humor with your motivational advice today: www.linkedin.com/pulse/glorio...

I'm pretty sure Unity 6 has a lighting curse. #gamedev #indiedev #humor

Turns out that AI can be helpful at work... just probably not in the ways that were intended. #programming #humor #gamedev #AI

✨PLAGUEFEST DAY 7: INTRODUCING YOUR SPEAKERS! ✨ @rikukat.bsky.social speaking at 3:00 PM ET and close after @amudaderp.bsky.social at 4:00 PM ET to share their secrets & inspirations! Be sure to stop by for a mayhem filled day live at 1 PM ET! www.twitch.tv/nezuyaki

If voice acting is just talking, then art is just drawing lines. #gamedev #voiceactor #humor

When you miss the red flag parade in the interview process... #gamedev #programming #humor

Does anyone have recommendations for artists with enamel pin design experience? I'm looking to commission 4-5 designs.

Stand-ups can feel that way sometimes. #gamedev #indiedev #projectmanagement

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