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joão silva

@joaosdev.bsky.social

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Game Developer @ Nitrome ⇒ Shovel Knight Dig ⇒ Mouse Work joaosilva.me joaosdev.itch.io

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joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Oct 18

hi! I’m João, game developer @ Nitrome and volleyball addict.
(added volleyball to shovel knight dig)

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🔸Rafael Françoi🔸 @rathaelos.bsky.social · 12d

Aside from sprite work, I’ve been learning and doing some VFX. Here’s a compilation of the ones I made on Threads of Time:

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 12d

tá incrível rafaeel

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 16d

not sure what it is yet, but looks promising
#indiedev #gamedev

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 19d

This is so good, it really feels like a real physical toy and the music is so catchy

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for such a nice comment! Funny thing is, although the wide enemies might look more menacing, they are actually easier to deal with because its easy to get them in phase.

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 20d

thanks! nope, just a small side project

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 21d

thanks! i love your art, the tiles were so easy to work with

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks! My rough plan rn is fixing bugs I left behind, then daily leaderboards, then content (enemies, items, hazards, zones, etc.)

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 21d

So I made the smallest game I could.

This is sapito, a tiny daily classic roguelike, with a new level every day. Super simple, but finished! My plan is to keep updating it over time.

joaosdev.itch.io/sapito

Pixel art by @datagoblin.bsky.social and the whole game is inspired by 1 of their mockups.

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 21d

It's been 5 years since my last release. I worked on awesome games at Nitrome and learned so much, so I thought my next solo game had to be amazing!

I hadn’t noticed, but each project I kept raising my expectations and project scope.

That was a trap, I had to scale down instead.

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joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve always struggled with finishing projects, in the first half of this year I abandoned 11 games.

I started going to therapy to work through burnout and understand my process better.

This post by @mossmouth.bsky.social was also huge
makegames.tumblr.com/post/1136623...

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Finishing a Game

As I work towards completing my own game, I've been thinking a lot about finishing projects in general. I've noticed that there are a lot of talented developers out there that have trouble finishing.....

makegames.tumblr.com

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Klardonics ⚔️ Wishlist Flightless Fables! @klardonics.bsky.social · Aug 22

There's only 6 days left for the Kickstarter with less than 50% funded!

It's a big stretch, but any exposure for the game will be good in the long run 🐦

#indiegame #videogames #gamedev #roguelike #Kickstarter

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Uri is looking for work @urielcordas.bsky.social · Jun 17

📣Hey all!📣

I'm currently looking for work, sporadic freelance or more longterm.

I'm based in Porto, Portugal and do Concept, 3D, Marketing Assets and everything in between.
Most recently I concepted for Europa, and was the Art Lead for Harvest Hunt.
check out my work: urielcordas.artstation.com

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Jun 9

and congrats on the demo! going to give it a try tonight

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Jun 9

ehe thanks for the little shoutout

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Juanito Medina @juanitomedinart.bsky.social · Jun 9

The NPCs from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes' DLC send you on a variety of side quests. We added several portraits so players can keep proper track of them all.

It's been quite fun to make official renditions of these beloved characters (and some newcomers to the cast too!).

#pixelart

Pixel art portrait of Altius the owl from the Shovel Knight franchise.

Pixel art portrait of Greyson the blacksmith from the Shovel Knight franchise.

Pixel art portrait of a Hoofling pixie from the Shovel Knight franchise.

Pixel art portrait of shovel master Argus from the Shovel Knight franchise.

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Juanito Medina @juanitomedinart.bsky.social · May 21

I present you the Guild Hall!

By far the most demanding piece of BG art from 'Shovel Knight Dig: Wicked Wishes'.
I'm super glad to be able to share this after so long.

#pixelart

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N² @antire.al · May 15

the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.

@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net

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Nitrome @nitrome.bsky.social · May 15

EXCITING NEWS!!!

Shovel Knight Dig is OUT NOW on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, & Apple Arcade!

This release includes the full base game along with all expansions, including the Wicked Wishes update, which adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades. Delve in today!

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · May 13

ouh and used #love2d for the interface

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · May 13

Made a custom clock
- pi zero 2 w
- 3.5 inch LCD (touch)
- 3D printed case

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · May 1

one more thing I worked on announced this month yey 🎆

Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · Apr 30

Ready your shovels!

Shovel Knight Dig is tunneling onto Xbox & PS5 on 05/15. It'll include the base game & all expansions, including the upcoming DLC, Wicked Wishes. This final update adds new bosses, quests, secrets, & game-changing upgrades, making this the definitive version.

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Apr 24

the texture on this is HITTING

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Apr 16

grabby climby hands

joão silva @joaosdev.bsky.social · Apr 7

ehe, thanks