Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
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rikukat.bsky.social
Renee Gittins | Indie Game Dev
@rikukat.bsky.social
Plays video games. Makes video games. Helps others make video games.

Developer of "Potions: A Curious Tale"

PotionsACuriousTale.com
I'm sorry you married such a troll, @zakwhaley.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm pretty sure Unity 6 has a lighting curse.

#gamedev #indiedev #humor
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Turns out that AI can be helpful at work... just probably not in the ways that were intended.

#programming #humor #gamedev #AI
October 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
If voice acting is just talking, then art is just drawing lines.

#gamedev #voiceactor #humor
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
When you miss the red flag parade in the interview process...

#gamedev #programming #humor
October 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Stand-ups can feel that way sometimes.

#gamedev #indiedev #projectmanagement
September 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join me later today on the amazing PinkPixels podcast hosted by @thegamehers.bsky.social

www.twitch.tv/thegamehers

#gamedev #indiedev #womeningaming
September 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
September 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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
August 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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
August 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Finally got around to decorating my new laptop!
August 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
July 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Guess they forgot to invite audio to the meetings again...

#gamedev #humor
July 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Time to make a battle royale! Or was it UGC builder? MOBA? Multiplayer looter shooter? Deck builder?

#gamedev
July 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I've got a Helios army here at "Everything Geek" GFW -- Game Expo!

#everett #geekfest #convention #plushies #indiegames
July 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
July 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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
July 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Do you have what it takes to be an indie dev?

Because, wow, does it take a lot...

#gamedev #indiedev #programming #humor
July 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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
July 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Fear the scope creep.

#gamedev #indiedev #humor
July 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
July 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It do be like that... often.

#programming #humor
July 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Turns out there are no straight As the real world-- It's a bit more complicated.

And, wow, can that realization be hard.
July 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM