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wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jun 9

Welverdiend sowieso! Voor mij liet het echt zien dat op zulke schaal (solo-)gamedev écht een optie was. Ben er nog steeds super hyped over na al die jaren!

PRE-NUBS part 2, Gijs Witkamp

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jun 9

Posted some new stuff, check it out! www.artstation.com/artwork/Nqk4Wz

Before NUBS:Arena, there was ehh.. Something else. A lot of work that I've already shown was made during this production but there's a lot that didn't survive the transition. This is a selection of th...

PRE-NUBS part 1, Gijs Witkamp

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jun 9

Posted some new stuff, check it out! www.artstation.com/artwork/4N2E08

Before NUBS:Arena, there was ehh.. Something else. A lot of work that I've already shown was made during this production but there's a lot that didn't survive the transition. This is a selection of th...

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splendidland🌱 @splendid.land · May 16

Formless Star is out now!

Travel to a mysterious ever-changing planet and gather data on the animals that live there.

There's 60 different creatures to find, all with unique behaviours and descriptions!

Get the game for free (or pay what you want) here!
splendidland.itch.io/formless-star

"formless star", clay models of characters with various propellers on their heads are stood in a row in front of a starry background.

Anemo, a red character with a big orange nose and a green anemometer on their head is stood in front of their spaceship.

Finding the animal "Lighthorse", which looks like a lighthouse with legs, and a head made out of transparent cones of light.
"Stands at the coastline to act as a beacon, however it has difficulty discerning a puddle from an ocean. said to be proud of its red stripes."

Inside the spaceship, the character Turbine, who is green and has buck teeth, is saying "They say if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. Seems I may be the only worker here."

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wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 15

Jeez heck those COLORS, I'ma keep my eyes peeled for the release, can't wait!

Gijs (@wannegaek) | Cara - Artist Social & Portfolio Platform

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

YASSSS Kom klappe!

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

if you're more into Cara, than Artstation, be sure to check my stuff over there as well <3 cara.app/wannegaek

Dutch 2D Artist for & Design enthousiast for videogames - Currently at RANGATANG - NoAI obvs

cara.app

store.steampowered.com/app/2337860/...

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

Nubs! Arena on Steam

As a true chaotic Nub warrior, your skills will be put to the ultimate test in a trap-filled arena. Arm yourself with a can-o-beanz, Burny-Hogz-Stick, or a fish as you battle your way to the top in sh...

store.steampowered.com

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

We're releasing it tomorrow on the 15th of May and it's free to claim for the 24 first hours so be sure to grab a copy (and buy all the Dlc's and extra copies for your buddies HAHA) I hope you like it! Oh and no AI has been used FYI Xx

www.artstation.com/artwork/XJ99GL

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

Heyyyy peops, just updated my portfolio with brand new material from our new upcoming game Nubs Arena; Over the last year I've been scribbling and doodling and creating the style and artwork for all this and I'm so happy to be able to show what I've been up to!

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wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

NUBS - VARIOUS, Gijs Witkamp

So this is a collection of various pieces I've made during the production of Nubs! They didn't necessarily have a place within the other categories and I felt it was cool to go slightly more behind-th...

www.artstation.com/artwork/EzKK92

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

NUBS - ENVIRONMENTS, Gijs Witkamp

These are various pieces contributing to creating the environment and levels and the world of Nubs! We used a mix of tilesets and shapes and 2D props to create whatever ended up in the game. It was ex...

www.artstation.com/artwork/XJ99DL

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

NUBS - KONZUMOS, Gijs Witkamp

Konzumos is the ruler of Nubs' Realm. I've been tasked to create him, his lair, and everything that comes with it. Hope you like it! © Glowfish & Rangatang

www.artstation.com/artwork/zxoomm

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

NUBS - CHARACTERS, Gijs Witkamp

It was so fun creating these little bubkins, they went through a lot of itterations and it was a blast to make so many skins as well. I've put a marketing-focussed piece in there for good measure and ...

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · May 14

Sorry not sorry, I'ma post a BUNCH of links to my new pieces on artstation in a bit, hold tight

Can you survive the 6 apocalypses?

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Apr 23

Godsamme das vet <3 buiten de tool echt sowieso een sicke workflow, werkt zo snel ZO goed!

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dennens.bsky.social @dennens.bsky.social · Feb 11

I'm super excited for my first proper game release - With illustrations by @koeng.bsky.social !
Also available on itch:
dennens.itch.io/hope-lost

Hope Lost by dennens

dennens.itch.io

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dennens.bsky.social @dennens.bsky.social · Feb 11

Hope Lost is out on #playdate NOW!

Play through 6 different apocalypses, each with their own spin on the game's mechanics. Gather and use resources to complete objectives in a race against time.
Will you survive the apocalypse, or is all hope lost?

play.date/games/hope-l...
#indiedev #indiegame

Hope Lost for Playdate

Hope Lost features 6 different apocalypses to play through, each with their own objective and unique spin to the game's common mechanics. Will you survive the apocalypse, or is all hope lost?

play.date

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wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Feb 11

So I finally posted everything I had stalled on Artstation over to Cara, go give it a peop if you want to see some cool stuff Xx

cara.app/wannegaek

Gijs (@wannegaek) | Cara - Artist Social & Portfolio Platform

Dutch 2D Artist for & Design enthousiast for videogames - Currently at RANGATANG

cara.app

Fast, frantic, and full of surprises, four-player battles in Nubs never go as planned! Risk it all for the mighty Konzumos' delight in this arena brawler and smash the others to nublivion in your ques...

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jan 31

Heyyyy cuties, the playtest just launched (or is about to very soon), if you'd like to check our game that I did a lot of art for! Have fun Xx (you can request access over at the steampage)

store.steampowered.com/app/2337860/...

Nubs! on Steam

store.steampowered.com

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wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jan 22

I swear I'm gonna post some cool stuff soon, portfolio is gonna get updated in a bit, but for now: here's a quick little stone boii! Got an iPad with Procreate n everything so drawing is so much fun again!

digital-art procreate photoshop golem stone enemy game-art illustration character design

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Jan 22

We're having another PUBLIC playtest soon for anyone interested :D

Nubs! Arena - OUT NOW! @playnubs.bsky.social · Jan 22

From Jan 31 to Feb 2, Nubs! is hosting its first OPEN playtest! 🎉

That’s right, everyone can sign up and join us on Steam! Plus, when you jump in next weekend, you’ll receive a free... chicken? 🐔

#Nubs #playtest #freeskin #indiegame #beta

wannegaek.bsky.social @wannegaek.bsky.social · Dec 30

Hahah that's VERY true! I always think its about rephrasing that kinda stuff, it's good to see your perseverance paid off! (Although that makes it sounds like a one time thing) I think i should say "I'm glad you found your process!" -instead! Always hyped to see your stuff <3