Hello, I am Katrina. Freelance indie game developer and pixel/traditional artist. I am here to post updates on my current projects, random sketchbook sketches, as well as anything else I find interesting as I come across them.
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NAVE is an indie game created by Hernán and Máximo. It’s a classic shoot-em-up game where the spaceship simply needs to get its way across a bullet-hell of alien spaceships, turbos, energies and bombs, towards infinity. But getting to infinity doesn’t matter. All that matters is resisting.
Hernán and Maxi did the game design and programming, respectively. The design and set up of the actual arcade experience was powered by 4 other creatives: El Gaita, Goyo, Axtor and Fer.
The game is meant to be experienced only on arcade. Not on keyboard. To get the full feel of it, you need to play it face to face to the actual machine. The game is only playable on arcade.
Even if NAVE has a tad of nostalgia factor thrown into it, it is not meant to be a homage to old arcades -although it perfectly could be-. Don’t be confused. NAVE is not just a game. It has a joystick, it has a button, but it’s not just a game. NAVE is not just about a spaceship, launched from Buenos Aires’ obelisk, fighting alien spaceships, resisting the longest, and teaching a new generation the values of resistance, in today’s day and age. No it is not.
NAVE is also what makes you feel when you experience it in person. And a game that requests, nay, demands… for your presence, your attention, in person… well, let’s say it’s not an everyday thing.
Tomás
@tomasgarciaSource: authorsbay
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Updates
It’s time for another update post!
First off, I’ve been busy working on pixel art commissions (Boss Monster being the most recent) as well as getting back into traditional drawing. I purchased a few art materials and sketchbooks, so there will be a hoard of drawings coming up soon. Used a Copic marker for the first time, and I love it sooo much! I’ve also recently come across another great pixel art tool “Aseprite”. It is free, open-source, and allows animating/saving as .gif, includes layers, and is simple to use. If you ever get a chance, be sure to give it a try.
Melogalactic had been put on hold as I have started reworking my other game “Fear Dreamer” in Game Maker Studio, but will be back in action soon. Both games will now have achievements. :D
Alright, that’s all for now. I’ll try to update this blog more often. Weekly/bi-weekly sounds good for now.
Until next time….
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Some commissioned pixel portraits done for Pixelhobby (www.pixelhobby.com). This was definitely a struggle for me as I am not used to drawing portraits.
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Video Game Themed Hardware by 8bitmemory on Etsy.
(via popeyesfriedsandwiches-deactiva)
Source: saveroomminibar
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Resources, References, and Tutorials.: Gesture/Figure Drawing Websites →
I always see posts for gesture and figure drawing sites, but never any sort of masterlist. There is probably some I missed, so if you have some I missed feel free to add them!- The Drawing Script - This one is my personal favorite! It has nifty categories…
Source: ibelievepracticemakesperfect
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GEARBEASTS on IndieDB →
hey folks! today officially marks the first day of GEARBEASTS Month!
GEARBEASTS is a hardcore action-shooter that i’ve been developing for the PC for the last month, and now that it’s finally started shaping up into a fuller product, i’ve decided to start promoting it with videos, screenshots, and artwork!
please do me a favor and spread the word! check out the page, reblog this post, generally anything that is supportive! thank you so much, i can’t wait to get this full game out to everyone. <3Source: alphasix
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Steam Games Suggestions?
Picked up some great games from the steam sale, and was wondering if anyone has other suggestions. I’m mostly looking for older games, or anything that would work on a netbook.
Current list:
-Mount and Blade Collection
-Cubemen
-Ben there, Dan that! + Time Gentleman, Please!
-Binding of Isaac
-Cthulhu Saves the World + Breath of Death VII
-Divine Divinity
-Cave Story+
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OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console
An open source console built with Android OS is trying to change console gaming. Giving indie developers the ability to bring their games to the television and giving you many Free to Play games and demos, this looks like it can do what it aims to. It also brings Twitch.TV to your screen so you can watch all the esports your heart desires.
With a Tegra3 quad-core processor, 1GB of ram, 8GB of flash storage, built in WiFi and Bluetooth, HDMI and USB support, and a controller with a touchpad built in, this little beast of a console will be more than enough running on Android 4.0.
All they need now is your support to make their prototype a product ready to be sold (extremely cheaply) on market, so go over to their Kickstarter and make a pledge!
Source: videogamenostalgia
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NASA Hubble Space Telescope Images (via Hubble Heritage)
Wow. Simply gorgeous.
Source: brain-food
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Super Apartment Bros is almost here! You can check out the main site here.
