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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

TrenchBroom and Godot both open WAY fast than GameMaker I don't think it's just because my project is small right now either, I think GameMaker has a bunch of bloat/always connects to servers when booted #indiegamedev

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ondy @ondydev.com · 18/09/2026

this is the worst diagram in the entire gamemaker manual

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

thank you! some are old assets from a dead project I was able to re-use for this, and others are from itch under free use licenses :)

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

a few screenshots from the survival-horror i'm working on heavily inspired by RE 0, 1, & 2 #screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev

second floor walkway looking down to first floor

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Not to say you shouldn't put in care and detail but if things start becoming blockers to your overall progress don't waste too much time on those things!! ...especially if the game is gonna be free :P

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I think an important part of gamedev, if you find yourself obsessing over small details often, is to ask yourself: "Will the player notice this? Will they care?" If the answer is No, then move on.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

All in all I'm glad we have both, but more so glad there are still developers who lean more into artistic style over graphical fidelity. I think on a technical level graphics today are pretty amazing, but I still prefer the end result of an authentic art style over realism.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I tend to go back and forth on liking or disliking "realistic" current gen graphics. If it's a game I'm truly excited for, like FFVII: Rebirth, I genuinely enjoy it. But it seems I get fatigued easier playing newer games, more so than if I play older games.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

That's why when playing more modern games I tend to prefer those with distinct art styles like Borderlands. Also it's not like when N64/PS first launched we thought those games looked realistic. For example, I specifically remember thinking that the GoldenEye characters looked like shit.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I think a big diff between today's games and games of the past (specifically 3D) is that graphical limitations allowed more room for our imaginations to fill in the blanks. Games today can be so realistic with such high fidelity but at the same be less fun and "video gamey" than older games.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

computer/security room room furniture from sierrassets.itch.io/pixel-art-fu... #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I'm having a similar struggle, I've implemented them in the past in other languages/frameworks. Now I've been seeing lots of talk of using them in game dev, but when I went to make one I just fumbled hard

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A few images from Subatomix, my first game I recently launched on itch I wrote a short launch post about the game and development: witacus.itch.io/subatomix/de... Play it here: witacus.itch.io/subatomix #screenshotSaturday #indieDev #indieGameDev #gameDev #soloDev #gameMaker 🎮

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

on the new Final Fantasy Resonance game cool SE is making a classic HD-2D FF, even though I'm not a fan of HD-2D reason being I hope SE makes some new 3D "Pre-Rendered HD" style games again we really only got FF7, 8, and 9 in that style. A few more would be amazing! #videogames #finalfantasy 🎮

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

DaVinci Resolve has a free version

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

End of Abyss. First heard about it in issue 378 and it looks like the perfect game to play for Halloween!

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Wow thank you so much!!! I took particular care with the music and sound effects :)

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

SUBATOMIX is now officially launched!!! If you like 2D PUZZLE GAMES check it out!!! This is my first released game. It's SHORT and FREE TO PLAY on itch!!! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamemaker #videogames 🎮 witacus.itch.io/subatomix

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Subatomix by witacus

Collect the quantum shards. Restore power to the machine. Bring us home.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

wonder what the redesign for Hyrule Field will be in OoT Remake? Playing it recently it does feel small when compared to modern games when I was a kid it felt HUGE, but actually the Sand Kingdom in Mario Odyssey is probably bigger lol I mean I hope they don't completely blow it out 🎮 #videogames

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

that's too many commits for this project lol rdy to move onto something else for a bit #gamedev #indiegamedev

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

geez, Spotify is DOWN glad I have music burned straight to my PC from some of my old CDs i should also stop paying for spotify....

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

took me 2+ days to find and fix one bug, was some old ass code i forgot about in a room creation event then took me only 10 minutes to find and fix another bug I wish they all took only 10 minutes lolol #gamedev #gamemaker

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

it does make listening to music at the same time difficult i'm either not listening to music at all or constantly pausing songs in between testing

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

maybe this yukipixels.itch.io/boldpixels

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

hmm, SFX might be my favorite part of gamedev, or a close tie with level design glad i saved it for last

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Jhonen V @jhnenvee.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I’ve had these little Super Zimtendos on my iPad for a few months and only remembered they existed today while throwing one of my trademark fits. INVADER ZIM QUEST was the worst selling game on the Super Zimtendo Entertainment System… #invaderzim #pixelart

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

getting a nice sound for pushing boxes in Subatomix was absolutely daunting, but I'm happy with it the repsawn sound is sicko mode, reminds me of the shield recharge in Halo: CE #gamedev #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

went to fix a small bug, could not replicate. ok, move onto next small bug fix. also could not replicate... x.x #programming

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

also fuck AI for this sort of bullshit of increasing electronic prices by buying everything up, not to mention the goddamn environmental impact

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

sheesh, xbox wasted no time increasing their console price after valve released the price of the steam machine glad i've had a series s for a bit now wondering if i should get a switch 2 earlier than i planned, if that price will go up too

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

i've started using particles in games and now I'm unstoppable

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

it's amazing how just reading the docs can help so much XD

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

and fonts used BoldPixels - YukiPixels - yukipixels.itch.io/boldpixels monogram - datagoblin - datagoblin.itch.io/monogram

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

added coyote time and jump queuing to Subatomix recently and found this fun bug can pretty easily super jump if you spam the jump button really really fast. like Mario Party fast it's actually kinda fun...? #screenshotsaturday #indiegamedev #gamedev 🎮

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 20/06/2026

Today is #ShowYourStripes day! This year, St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor is encouraging everyone to use the Climate Stripes to start a conversation about climate change and the actions they are taking. Thank you @nationaltrust.org.uk! Graphics: www.ShowYourStripes.info

St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor lit up with the Climate Stripes to encourage everyone to start a conversation about our warming world.

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Freya Holmér @freya.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I was talking to a lawyer about AI, and he told me that there's super strict rules in law, where if you use generative AI that cites cases that don't exist, you can get disbarred and lose your license to practice anyway so what if game dev had a license, where if you- [gets hit over the head]

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

now there's a zelda i'd play zelda: ocarina of crime (the age of conan)

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

saw some video today debating if new dungeon(s) would be good. I think yes as long as their quality matches the existing ones I also wouldn't mind a complete overhaul of the layout of the shadow temple, I think that one is too linear. and no no NO open world shrines

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

starting to see why they say the last 10% of finishing your game is the hardest there are so many little pieces and nuances that add up

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

oh this is cool, i can definitely see myself reusing this sort of float-and-disappear effect again in the future #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #pixelart

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

also thankful for itch and all talented people on there and all the assets I can find on there (I did not draw the keyboard nor the controller) credit/links: hyohnoo.itch.io/keyboard-con... abbytorade.itch.io/1bitcontroll...

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

had a lot of fun making the controls page for Subatomix!! I could totally see myself getting lost in making an entire game manual. the design part of my brain likes it #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 13/06/2026

A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in national parks, including signs explaining the impacts of climate change.

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Court Blocks Censorship and Erasure of American History and Science at National Parks

A U.S. District Court has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from censoring American history and science at U.S. national parks.

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

more games with more little AI guys, so the data centers can be free in the wild

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

lmao, deer in the headlights moment

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Time Crisis won't know what hit 'em, got my vote

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witacus @witacus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

hence allowing the player to freely move the camera so they can inspect the room to think about the puzzle if needed

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