Julia Minamata

Mashina is OUT NOW.

Dig and mend the world in this chill stop-motion mining adventure.

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YouTube video by Julia Minamata Let's Play Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken (Enix, 1985) -- Learning Japanese edition! Part 4

And here's just the Portopia bit. I bet/hope that underground maze I found the other week isn't important? I'm going to forget about it for now. 😅 Instead I'll concentrate on this chest of drawers that I can see but can't open! youtu.be/vMryeKRwaIM

YouTube video by Julia Minamata Art Stream -- Making The Crimson Diamond... LIVE! July 29, 2025

Latest VODs! More single-dragonning EGA DOS Double Dragon, more progress on Wasson Bluff art, and new locations in Portopia! Happy Crimson C'Thursday! youtu.be/L5xx5AwfeFQ

The cover of Cyberpunk 2077.

My team is hiring again!

We've got two jobs posted: EXPERT and SENIOR writer. In our org chart, Expert is a click above Senior and focused on craft. Senior owns big parts of the game and could eventually be promoted to a direction- or craft-focused role.

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TOMORROW!!!
I can’t wait. So excited. Mashina is very near and dear to my heart. Hope you like it.

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Happy Birthday! 🎉

Save 40% on Castaway on Steam Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy clas...

🎂DEAL ALERT🎂

It’s my 🎉birthday so here’s 40% on my mini game Castaway on Steam!
❤️Please share!
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Screencap of my livestream, with "Happy Crimson C'Tuesday" handwritten across the bottom. A screenshot of Gold Rush (Sierra, 1988) is in the background.

Done for the night! Thanks @jesshaskins.bsky.social, www.twitch.tv/therealcanad... and www.twitch.tv/geoffertainm... for the raids! I raided www.twitch.tv/itswill, who played The Crimson Diamond ages ago and posted the VOD I just found. Yay! youtu.be/p_lLaHk4vSw?... Happy Crimson C'Tuesday!

a_maplemystery - Twitch Solo indie dev of The Crimson Diamond! I also stream EGA games, particularly EGA adventure games. Based in Toronto, Canada!

Live now! Crimson C'Tuesday, let's gooooo! www.twitch.tv/a_maplemystery

A scene with a traveller on a cliff with balancing rocks and cairns, and a strange man sitting on one of the cairns.

A traveller in front of a large, round door that says "Vault door" in a science fantasy style environment.

A close up of a hooded, bearded elderly man saying "Step forth, take this phial of sacred oil."

A traveller in a science fantasy room with arched windows, hanging banners, a net over a bed and various ornaments and devices visible.

This is what the game I'm making looks like.

Animated gif of The Crimson Diamond logo, reading "Making The Crimson Diamond: Live! Painting Pixels with Julia".

It's Crimson C'Tuesday! 8pm Eastern! Tonight I will attempt to conquer EGA DOS Double Dragon (single dragon mode! 💪), continue my first double-wide pixel art, and further investigate Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken! Join me! www.twitch.tv/a_maplemystery

Careers - Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract) - Evening Star Evening Star is now hiring for a Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract) position.

We just posted a new job opportunity on our website and LinkedIn!

Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract)

This role has a focus on anime-stylized characters with a strong emphasis on form and shape language

Find out more:
eveningstar.studio/careers/3d_s...

What makes a story stick?

Remy (@sunsetvisitor.studio) & Abhi (@visaigames.bsky.social) go deep on narrative game design.

🗓️ July 29 @ 12pm ET
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#LiveWithUnity #IndieDev #1000XRESIST

Wishlisted! 🤩

ooh I do greek yogurt and crunchy peanut butter. I should try a bit on honey on that!

As much as I love that light red colour, I do prefer the one they used! Super interesting to see them both.

🦥 HIRING 🦥

We're looking for a freelance Senior Game Designer for something new!
🔹 10-month contract, remote
🔹 5+ years exp
🔹 Create quest designs combining gameplay designs and story beats and balance gameplay elements

Apps close Aug 13. Apply!
innersloth.bamboohr.com/careers/32

Ahhhh amazing!!!

I like the old one! Gradated background highlights the product. Texture of the product more appetizing. Looks brighter and cheerier. The large strawberry pattern doesn’t do much for me. I like the pop of yellow in the corner of the old one. Old font is trying to say “healthy”, I respect the hustle.

A 1-Bit game on the Playdate handheld. A knight is standing battle ready across a giant stone monster

I'm going to present my current Playdate-project next Monday at @indietreff.bsky.social in Hamburg.

It's called

🛡️G l o o m G a t e⚔️

and it's an action RPG with reaction based fights, a node based overworld, Souls-Like elements and still looooots of missing features. But I'm getting there😅

Thanks so much!

If you're a Canadian dev directly affected by these changes on Itch or Steam, I want to talk to you.

YouTube video by Julia Minamata Let's Play Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken (Enix, 1985) -- Learning Japanese edition! Part 3

Let's Play Portopia! There's a maze thing 😩 youtu.be/3GMjNmpkzqs

YouTube video by Julia Minamata Art Stream -- Making The Crimson Diamond... LIVE! July 22, 2025

Latest VODs! I happily wallow in EGA Double Dragon nostalgia, start a new pixel art in a new style (for me), and continue Portopia! youtu.be/rB9LHl4lVik Happy Crimson C'Thursday!

Screencap of my livestream, with "Happy Crimson C'Tuesday" handwritten across the bottom. A screenshot of Gold Rush (Sierra, 1988) is in the background.

Work in progress of my first Sierra AGI style background! I'm also learning how to use Aseprite!

Done for the night! Thanks so much for hanging out with me. Thank you @willovergard.bsky.social, www.twitch.tv/mudbound_dra..., @thedeivore.bsky.social, and @tacoadventure.bsky.social for the raids! I kept it going by raiding @robotspacer.online, playing more Nancy Drew! Happy Crimson C'Tuesday!

a_maplemystery - Twitch Solo indie dev of The Crimson Diamond! I also stream EGA games, particularly EGA adventure games. Based in Toronto, Canada!

Live now! It's Crimson C'Tuesdayyyyy! www.twitch.tv/a_maplemystery

Animated gif of The Crimson Diamond logo, reading "Making The Crimson Diamond: Live! Painting Pixels with Julia".

Tonight, 8:30-ish pm! Crimson C'Tuesday is back for another week! I'm gonna start a new EGA pixel project, a new EGA game warm-up, and more Portopia! Hope to see you there! www.twitch.tv/a_maplemystery

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