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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · 12d

AND another FREE companion plugin!

⚙️ The Blueshift Game Settings plugin for extending Game User Settings support to Blueprints and providing a Lyra-inspired settings framework.

💡Get it for FREE (MIT license): github.com/Luna-Blueshi...

#gamedev #techart #unrealengine

GitHub - Luna-Blueshift/BlueshiftGameSettings: Expands user settings capability with Blueprint support for Game User Settings, extra hooks, and a Game Settings framework to help tie UI elements togeth...

Expands user settings capability with Blueprint support for Game User Settings, extra hooks, and a Game Settings framework to help tie UI elements together. - Luna-Blueshift/BlueshiftGameSettings

github.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · 12d

I'm sharing a FREE plugin from our internal tech stack for #unrealengine

📺 The Blueshift Image Quality plugin for UE5 for streamlining interoperability with third-party upscalers (DLSS, FSR3/4, XeSS) and anti-aliasing

💡Get it for FREE (MIT license): github.com/Luna-Blueshi...

#gamedev #techart

GitHub - Luna-Blueshift/Blueshift-Image-Quality-Plugin: Plugins designed to streamline interoperability with upscalers like DLSS, FSR, XeSS etc.

Plugins designed to streamline interoperability with upscalers like DLSS, FSR, XeSS etc. - Luna-Blueshift/Blueshift-Image-Quality-Plugin

github.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · 23d

I had a great time chatting with Sam on his podcast about all things video games. Go give it a watch or listen. ✨

Sam Hall @samhallofgames.bsky.social · 23d

A new Memory Card episode is out now featuring the wonderful @luna97x.bsky.social from @blueshift-interactive.com!

We talk about systemic game design, VR and blueshift’s upcoming skating game “XGravity”.

Youtube: youtu.be/vsgpQdSjSk8?...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4AFb...

Memory Card 06 - Luna Simpson - "Tony Hawk's RuneScaper"

YouTube video by Sam Hall of Games

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · 23d

I released a small but powerful UE5 plugin battle-tested on #XGRAVITY which adds thread-safe Blueprint support to Game User Setttings (C++ required) and a frontend settings framework!
💡 Free (MIT license): github.com/Luna-Blueshi...
#gamedev #techart #unrealengine

GitHub - Luna-Blueshift/BlueshiftGameSettings: Expands user settings capability with Blueprint support for Game User Settings, extra hooks, and a Game Settings framework to help tie UI elements togeth...

Expands user settings capability with Blueprint support for Game User Settings, extra hooks, and a Game Settings framework to help tie UI elements together. - Luna-Blueshift/BlueshiftGameSettings

github.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Sep 3

I created a quick guide on how to create custom nodes for PCG using Blueprints and C++

I hope this helps someone out there, as I was struggling to find the resources myself!

blueshift-interactive.com/2025/09/03/h...

#unrealengine #pcg #gamedev #indiedev

How to Create Custom PCG Nodes in Unreal Engine

Introduction to creating custom nodes in Unreal Engine's PCG framework using Blueprints and C++

blueshift-interactive.com

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Creator Meetups UK @creatormeetups.uk · Aug 14

From the deck to the half pipe, our next playable Indie Game at #CreatorNorth is XGravity by @BlueshiftIntLtd 🛹

Defy physics and chain insane combos across a reality-breaking cityscape!
#creatormeetups #indiedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 21

Really happy to have been a part of this - seeing it go from concept to where it is now. Was an absolute blast to provide tech art & engineering support.
If you like cosy games, go check it out!

Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Aug 21

Really happy to say we worked on Good Boy with the fantastic team over at @observerintltd.bsky.social, and they just dropped a really cosy trailer! 🐶👨‍🚀

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/7zQupsvrbto?...
🌠 Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2986110/...

#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #gaming #cosy

Good Boy on Steam

A cosy, heart-warming, ecosystem driven metroidvania! Take control of a LAIKA Space Rover, capture and research alien creatures, complete quests for the other Rovers and forge a bond with your new Hum...

store.steampowered.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 20

📌 Available for Freelance / FTC / Contract / Studio for Hire
If you've got current or upcoming needs for expert Unreal Engine technical art & engineering help - let's chat!
Reach out to me at blueshift-interactive.com/contact-us/
#techart #unrealengine #shaders #gamedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 20

✨I'm not at Gamescom this year, but I'm thrilled to finally share #XGRAVITY!
Riding that momentum, I've also pulled together my 2025 showreel, featuring tech art & code work from the project!
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCZ3...
#techart #unrealengine #shaders #gamedev

Luna Simpson - Technical Artist Showreel 2025 | Blueshift Interactive

YouTube video by Blueshift Interactive

www.youtube.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 16

Hey #screenshotsaturday - we dropped a fresh trailer for our indie gravity-defying open-world skater, X-GRAVITY 🛹👽
youtu.be/80ydXS-EOSU

X-GRAVITY - Official Reveal Trailer | Gravity-Defying Open-World Skater

YouTube video by Blueshift Interactive

youtu.be

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 14

Several years of my life.. now available to wishlist on Steam! 🌠

Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Aug 14

Check out our gravity-defying skater, X-GRAVITY with a fresh new reveal trailer! youtu.be/80ydXS-EOSU

Wishlist on Steam now! store.steampowered.com/app/3210100/...

#XGRAVITY #games #indiegame #skateboarding

X-GRAVITY - Official Reveal Trailer | Gravity-Defying Open-World Skater

YouTube video by Blueshift Interactive

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 13

Exciting news tomorrow!! 🌠

Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Aug 13

Shred impossible lines, chain jaw-dropping combos, and flow across every surface in style in X-GRAVITY!
Some exciting news dropping tomorrow! 🌠
#games #indiedev #unrealengine

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Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Aug 11

Blaze through missions for cosmic weirdos - like helping Vexla with a gooey infestation threatening her real estate empire.. in X-GRAVITY!
Some important news dropping this week 🌠
#indiedev #games #gamedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Aug 7

We've got some exciting X-GRAVITY-related news dropping next week, so stay tuned.. 🛹♨️🌠

#indiedev #gamedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 3

How the hell did you y'all do this in just 4 days? 😮

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Aug 2

Working on some character portraits for X-GRAVITY - what a nice way to brush up my 2D skills!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Jul 24

I'm also currently available for #unrealengine contract work via Blueshift. This work is a good example of the level of support I can offer - so if you know of anyone, feel free to reach out!

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Jul 24

Just finished a write-up on our bespoke Conversation Plugin I built for Unreal Engine - branching, non-linear dialogue with node graphs, built with designers in-mind.

blueshift-interactive.com/2025/07/24/c...

#gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine

Conversation Plugin

The Problem🛑 For X-GRAVITY we knew we’d be have multiple points where narrative is delivered through dialogue, sometimes non-linear and branching. Solution ✅ So I came to the conclusion that …

blueshift-interactive.com

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Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Jul 23

Just another reminder that we'll be at the Nottingham Video Games Expo in the Debug Indie area this weekend - come check out a gravity-defying skater packed with cosmic weirdos! 👽🛹

#gamedev #indiedev

Video Games Expo Events Ltd @vgeevents.bsky.social · Jun 2

X-Gravity by @blueshift-interactive.com will be showcasing in the Debug Indie Game Exhibiton space at Nottingham Video Games Expo, 26th and 27th July

Get your hands on the latest demo and chat to the devs!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW AT NottsVGE25.eventbrite.co.uk

#IndieGameDev #NottsVGE @debugmag.com

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Jul 15

I am genuinely so excited about this - who even gets asked to show off their skateboarding inspired game, at a skatepark!? 🔥

Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Jul 12

We'll be showing off our gravity-defying skater X-GRAVITY at the upcoming the Creators Meetup.. in a skatepark!! Is there even a better place to host such a game?

Grab a ticket and come shred an alien cityscape, then shred a real skatepark.

creatormeetups.uk

#gamedev #indiedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Jul 12

Well that's a wrap on @developconference.com - I just got back yesterday! ☀️

Welcome to my new connections!

We're looking to expand our clients and are offering tech art/anim/design and engineering services.
Also check out X-GRAVITY!

Also here's some silly cat graffiti I found in Brighton..

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · Jun 18

I’ll be at @developconference.com in sunny Brighton next month to rep my studio @blueshift-interactive.com ☀️

I’m open to meeting for any chats about X-GRAVITY or how we can help you with your projects with our technical art/anim/design & engineering services!

#gamedev #indiedev

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Blueshift Interactive | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @blueshift-interactive.com · Jun 6

Defy physics. Chain insane combos. Rack up likes.
Blaze through missions with a crew of freaky aliens, and carve your path in X-GRAVITY!

#PitchYaGame #indiedev #gamedev

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · May 18

It's been a turbulent few years (what a hell of a time to start a studio) but it's been a catalyst to learn & grow to build a sustainable company.

I just can't wait to show the world X-GRAVITY with the Steam page dropping very soon 🔥

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Luna ✨ | Wishlist X-GRAVITY on Steam 👽🛹 @luna97x.bsky.social · May 18

It just occured to me today that it's been 2 years since I left my job working in AAA as a Lead Technical Artist to incorporate @blueshift-interactive.com!
#indiedev #gamedev #games

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