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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I put together a plein air kit and made a watercolor accordion book for Inktober. It's working out really well so far!

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Seriously amazing idea and execution. I can see this one going viral for sure! #indiegames #horror

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

So thrilled to talk with Ty Taylor and KIRO News Radio about the upcoming SLICE (Sept 2nd) and SIX (Sept 6th) in Seattle! SIX is a free event showcasing over 40 games from local indie devs. And SLICE is my current favorite game industry event! mynorthwest.com/kiro/watch/s... #indiedev #gamedev

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If you'll be in Seattle for PAX and SIX, swing by SLICE for my talk "Responsible Leadership: Lead Like a Tank" and other great content and networking! And you can get 25% off of your ticket with the code FRIENDS_OF_RENEE at seattleslice.org #gameindustry #indiedev

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I have a bunch of Google Play rewards money about to expire. What are some good premium games on the Play Store I should buy? Ideally indie titles

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Throw down "meccha" next time you're in Osaka and the locals will love it! #mecchachemeleon #indiegame #japan #japanese

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

If you need a break from the frustrations of reality (I know I do):

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 06/04/2026

🚨Final day of #DownloadForCharity! Today is the last chance to explore the Steam event featuring games from participating studios while supporting programs for underrepresented game developers: buff.ly/nqgZq9S 🎥 Creators are still streaming DLC games today — check the schedule below 👇 #IndieDev

More Games and More Fun! IGDA Foundation Download For Charity (DLC) Live Mar 27-Apr 6. IGDAFOUNDATION.ORG/DLC

Download for Charity Streamer Schedule for April 6th. RenPandApothecary at 8AM PT, AudioIgnis at 8:30AM PT, PrismarinaVT at 10AM PT, MycenaThePixie at 3PM PT, Moriboo at 4PM PT, HighlandRose at 5PM PT, Nezuyaki at 5PM PT, and NatureRobotMan at 5PM PT.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I just donated over 1000 keys to organizations that use games to support children undergoing medical treatment: Gamers Outreach, Child's Play, and Get-Well Gamers. It is crucial to spread light in dark times. I hope that Potions will provide comfort and a bit of joy to those who need it most.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Want to justify your game purchases with a great cause? Check out DLC! (And, yes, Potions: A Curious Tale is one of those games!)

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This is the kind of game I need right now

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A friend shared this today and I relate to it so hard it hurts.

Alice in Social Anxiety Land
Cheshire Cat: "We are all mad here."
Alice: "At me?"

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Skin, hair, fur, chimera. Fit check for our DLSS 5 era. The "future" of game graphics sure seems dystopian.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Ownership as a leader, taking responsibility for all failures, frees your team to worry about solutions. It improves trust & communication. It even reduced my stress and effectively reframed my problem solving approaches. From my ep on the Founders & Empanadas podcast! #leadership

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#WhataGameDevLooksLike From indie dev to industry executive and back again! And super proud that I self-published my game, Potions: A Curious Tale, on all consoles in December! 💜

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All Ages of Geek @allagesofgeek.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

😍Giveaway! 5 FREE Game coverages! @willdavis.bsky.social is sponsoring us to pick 5 women #indiegame devs for FREE coverage on your game in honor of Women's History Month. Check out the image on how to enter!

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

My WoW Midnight CE just arrived in the mail and the Dark Heart replica is a light! The box is gorgeous, too. Probably the most beautiful one yet!

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Passion based industries, amirite? I adore being a game developer, but most people don't grok how challenging it is, especially when you're an indie dev in charge of all of your systems, publishing, marketing, and community management. And comp and stability? lol #gamedev #indiedev #humor

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

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.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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

Reddit comment: Casual reminder that you deserved this and I hope losing any and all publicity to a AAA publisher happens to every indie dev who wastes years of their life on making some wholesome chungus Tumblr slop nobody will play

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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!

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

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Phenexa 🔥Variety Streamer | Content Creator @phenexa.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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 👇

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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...

rikukat.github.io

game-dev-foundry

Resources for game developers.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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ID@XBOX @idatxbox.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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

Indie Games Launching on Xbox on December 11:

Cakey's Twisted Bakery
Dunjungle
Ink Inside
Sintropia Fruits Together
Too Many Santas!
Potions: A Curious Tale

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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

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Potions: A Curious Tale - Temple of Spirit and Console Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Renee Gittins

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

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

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the*gamehers @thegamehers.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

cicidigital.itch.io

Retromine by ccdg

Infinitely replayable incremental roguelike deckbuilder

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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.

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Nezuyaki 🔜 PAXEast @nezuyaki.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

✨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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev @rikukat.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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