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Christina

@gigglyguineapig.bsky.social

Game developer with a Youtube tutorial channel, designer and teacher: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaCreatesGames

488 Followers  |  432 Following  |  550 Posts  |  Joined: 22.11.2024  |  1.9034

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After releasing the newest guide on the #Unity3D layout system (Layout Groups, Elements and Content Size Fitter), you can now purchase all six guides in a pack! That's 161 pages of material with hundreds of images, lots of scripts and project files! #gamedev

itch: christinacreatesgames.itch.io

17.09.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hamsters are cute, too, I guess. Not as cute as guineapigs. But cute. And they hold seeds in their tiny paws, which really, guineapigs just don't. Point for hamsters.

Play Down the Mountain for free over on #itchio!
christinacreatesgames.itch.io/down-the-mou...

#MadeWithUnity #indiedev

01.11.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We absolutely are! I'm currently working on a project and start getting into animation. I hadn't expected to see so many high quality animations available, either!

30.10.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Synty is this week's Publisher of the Week over in the asset store, with many packs on sale for 50% off (and a bonus free asset). If you've been looking to get some of those, this might be a good moment =)!
assetstore.unity.com/publisher-sa... [ffiliate link] #gamedev #unity3D

30.10.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creative Lights | Fire & Explosions | Unity Asset Store Add depth to your project with Creative Lights asset from SineVFX. Find this & more VFX options on the Unity Asset Store.

I enjoy recommending #Unity3D #gamedev assets that I've been using πŸ‘‹ This one is another from my favourite VFX artist: SineVFX and is all about lights. Make sure to watch the video, the screenshot can't do it justice. The echo effect alone had me go "wow". [affiliate link]

29.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
UI Masks in Unity - Rect, Mask, Soft and Inverted Masks
YouTube video by Christina Creates Games UI Masks in Unity - Rect, Mask, Soft and Inverted Masks

I released a new tutorial! UI Masks in Unity - How to work with Rect, Mask, Soft and Inverted Masks. The last two will be created via Shadergraph in just a few clicks.

Hope, you'll enjoy this one! #gamedev #unity3D

27.10.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another look at some scenery. I feared this to tank FPS, but yay for good optimization, it doesn't!

Play Down the Mountain for free over on #itchio!
christinacreatesgames.itch.io/down-the-mou...

#MadeWithUnity #indiedev

25.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tool building for Maximus Jones πŸ’› Game Devlog 1
Welcome to the first Devlog of Maximus Jones πŸ’›In Maximus Jones, you play as Maximus the guineapig, who delves into an ancient egyptian temple to find your f... Tool building for Maximus Jones πŸ’› Game Devlog 1

I built a whole level editor with this, which does qualify as a dedicated project, but if you enjoy tooldev, maybe you'll get a kick out of this video in which I talk about it and also give a glimpse into how I tackle design tasks for UI πŸ’›

22.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

(That up there is an affiliate link)

Since so many people already have the asset but rarely use it (Hi to my lovely discord community, you guys are awesome πŸ‘‹), I started using it in my tutorials as well whenever it makes sense. It can shave off so much time during development.

22.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Odin Inspector and Serializer | Utilities Tools | Unity Asset Store Use the Odin Inspector and Serializer from Sirenix on your next project. Find this utility tool & more on the Unity Asset Store.

Odin Inspector in #Unity3D was among the first assets I purchased and I don't want to work without it anymre. Sure, I ignored it at first as well, thinking I'd need a dedicated project to find a use for it, but just adding [Button] to call a method in the inspector made #gamedev so much easier.

22.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Generally, Kronnect make rock solid assets I'd generally say are worth their price tags if you find an actual use for them in your projects. Volumetric lights aren't needed everywhere, but where they are, they can add quite a wow-factor.

22.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volumetric Lights 2 | VFX Shaders | Unity Asset Store Add depth to your next project with Volumetric Lights 2 from Kronnect. Find this & more VFX Shaders on the Unity Asset Store.

Before I started working with this #unity3D asset, I was super intimidated by it. Volumetric lights look awfully pretty, but I thought I wouldn't be able to recreate what I saw in their screenshots. I can attest: It is really easy to use and the results look great! [affiliate link]

22.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You can never have too much #guineapig in your game. Prove me wrong.

Play Down the Mountain for free over on #itchio!
christinacreatesgames.itch.io/down-the-mou...

#MadeWithUnity #indiedev

18.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is an amazing photo πŸ’›

16.10.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Milo the Cat | 3D Animals | Unity Asset Store Elevate your workflow with the Milo the Cat asset from MalberS Animations. Find this & other Animals options on the Unity Asset Store.

You can find him here: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/... [affiliate link]

16.10.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You need this cat in your Unity game #Unity3D #unityassetstore
YouTube video by Christina Creates Games You need this cat in your Unity game #Unity3D #unityassetstore

Last week, I went to look at the new packs on the #Unity3D asset store and found the most delightful cat. Milo looks amazing and has plenty of options to customize. Absolutely give this one a look if you're looking for animals for your game! #gamedev

16.10.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
How to correctly setup UI images in Unity by 9-slicing
YouTube video by Christina Creates Games How to correctly setup UI images in Unity by 9-slicing

Building a UI? You need 9-sliced images for that. Those kinds of images don't just stretch, but can also just expand as needed without ugly effects going on. Learn more about it here: #gamedev #Unity3D

15.10.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Low Poly Ultimate Pack | 3D Props | Unity Asset Store Elevate your workflow with the Low Poly Ultimate Pack asset from polyperfect. Find this & other Props options on the Unity Asset Store.

Worlds come truely alive once you clutter them with a whole lot of stuff - just making the world feel lived in. For exactly this scenario I really enjoy huge asset packs like the low poly ultimate one linked here. It works well with other low poly assets, too! [affiliate link] #gamedev

15.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you located in the north-western part of Germany?
Ideally in Grafschaft Bentheim, Emsland, Kreis OsnabrΓΌck or MΓΌnster?

I started a #Unity3d User Group!
First meetup is Oct. 24th and I would love to see and meet likeminded people πŸ’›
#gamedev #indiedev

08.10.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
1 Like = 1 Video Game Book

1 Like = 1 Video Game Book

Alright, let's see how big this gets!

❀️ 1 Like = 1 Video Game Book πŸ“š

25.10.2024 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3946    πŸ” 314    πŸ’¬ 1414    πŸ“Œ 32
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A goose in a sulphuric spring. Maybe not the smartest decision, who put it there? (exists this textbox with an innocent whistle)

Play Down the Mountain for free over on #itchio!
christinacreatesgames.itch.io/down-the-mou...

#MadeWithUnity #indiedev

11.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can set it up in a way to check for specific assets/scenes/scenarios and make it send out a warning if it comes across something you haven't intended - and in general Odin fashion, it can do a whole lot more, as well. It's a good tool, but I'd recommend it primarily for larger-ish projects.

08.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Odin Validator | Utilities Tools | Unity Asset Store Use the Odin Validator from Sirenix on your next project. Find this utility tool & more on the Unity Asset Store.

This #unity3D asset took me a while to warm up to and when I finally gave it a chance, I promptly set it up all wrong and frustrated myself to no end. But I've made smarter decisions since then and can say it became a good tool to rely on during #gamedev of my largest project. [affiliate link]

08.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grundstein Treffen, Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup Moin und herzlich willkommen πŸ’› Du interessierst dich fΓΌr **digitale Spieleentwicklung**? Du mΓΆchtest andere aus der Region treffen, die in dem Bereich tΓ€tig sind? Von Hobb

Here's the link to the meetup entry:

08.10.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you located in the north-western part of Germany?
Ideally in Grafschaft Bentheim, Emsland, Kreis OsnabrΓΌck or MΓΌnster?

I started a #Unity3d User Group!
First meetup is Oct. 24th and I would love to see and meet likeminded people πŸ’›
#gamedev #indiedev

08.10.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Peekaboo?

Play Down the Mountain for free over on #itchio!
christinacreatesgames.itch.io/down-the-mou...

#MadeWithUnity #indiedev

04.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Synty has a sale going on! Polygon sets, their animation pack and their sidekicks are on sale right now. I'm currently working on a project using the Samurai pack and it's incredibly fun to work with. Highly recommend checking it out! syntystore.com/christinacre... [affiliate link] #gamedev

22.09.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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October Asset Store Sale - Asset Store

It's October and I have a feeling Unity seems to go with one sale a month at this point ^^ Their newest one is all about farming (well, for the most part). Assets listed are 50% off and I made a list with my favourite picks this time around [affiliate link]. #gamedev

02.10.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quantum Console | Utilities Tools | Unity Asset Store Use the Quantum Console from QFSW on your next project. Find this utility tool & more on the Unity Asset Store.

Do you need a well-crafted ingame console for your #unity3d #gamedev project? For example to give access to cheats or methods from within the game? Quantum console is for you and it comes with a ready-made, prefabbed console you can drop into your game, too! [affiliate link]

01.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, do you need help with your UI? I'm a designer and teacher and would love to help you clear any roadblocks you have!

#gamedev #LFW

16.09.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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