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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · 1d

The Legend of the Ripper Blade #01 — Pre-Alpha Gameplay

I’ve been using my spare hours outside work and studies to build the GDD for a new personal project.
youtu.be/wMrNXDqBakw

#RPGMaker #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #2DGame #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #IndieGameDev #JRPG #GameWriting #DevLog

The Legend of the Ripper Blade #01 — Pre-Alpha Gameplay

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Sep 4

I created another #Free #Asset with what I’m learning in lowpoly; if you’re interested, you can download the sword at: nyteon.itch.io/free-lowpoly...

#3DModel #LowPoly #Free3DModel #GameAsset #Blender3D #IndieDev #RPG #GameDev #Stylized #Sword #ItchIO #Unity3D #UE5 #3DArt #Download #FBX

FREE - Lowpoly Sword

Sword - Free asset

nyteon.itch.io

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Aug 28

Another step in my journey learning low poly 3D models: I made an RPG (rocket launcher)!
Missile and trigger are separated, ready for animation or game engines.

Free download: nyteon.itch.io/free-lowpoly...

#3DModel #LowPoly #Free3DModel #GameAsset #Blender3D #IndieDev #RPG #GameDev #Stylized

FREE - Lowpoly RPG (Rocket Launcher) by Nyteon

Lowpoly RPG - Free asset

nyteon.itch.io

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Aug 24

A simple stock analysis bot made with Python, created out of curiosity to explore areas of technology beyond game development. It generates CSV data for Apple and a PETR4 chart

github.com/Matheus-Gana...

#Python #Finance #Automation #DataScience #MachineLearning #Investments #BotDev #Trading

GitHub - Matheus-Ganancio/Bot_Investimento

Contribute to Matheus-Ganancio/Bot_Investimento development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Aug 11

Final part of my first-person horror prototype (UE5): flashlight toggle + enemy AI that chases and touch = Game Over. Explore, manage stamina, avoid the stalker

Github: github.com/Matheus-Gana...

Youtube: youtu.be/uW0GkHTIoyI

#UnrealEngine5 #UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev #GameDesign #SoloGameDev

Alone In Nowhere #2 - Unreal Engine 5 - Player Basic Movement Additions

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Aug 4

Continuation of the first-person horror prototype. Now featuring stamina-based sprinting, reactive HUD, simulated footsteps, and dynamic depth of field.

Github: github.com/Matheus-Gana...

Youtube: youtu.be/CisfcUn08Eo

#UnrealEngine5 #UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev #GameDesign #SoloGameDev

Alone In Nowhere #2 - Unreal Engine 5 - Player Basic Movement Additions

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 28

First-person horror prototype. Includes door interaction, HUD feedback, and ambient tension.
This is an ongoing learning project to explore and practice with UE5

Github: github.com/Matheus-Gana...

Youtube: youtu.be/KB-VQ1sMnKA

#UnrealEngine5 #UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev #GameDesign #SoloGameDev

Alone In Nowhere - Unreal Engine 5 - Starting project

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 22

I wanted to share that I’ve recently started learning how to create low poly 3D models, and this traffic cone is my very first one. Free download for anyone who needs it: nyteon.itch.io/traffic-cone

#3DModel #LowPoly #Free3DModel #GameAsset #Blender3D #IndieDev #TrafficCone #GameDev #Stylized

FREE - Traffic cone by Nyteon

Traffic cone - Free asset

nyteon.itch.io

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 19

I created this modular bounce pad with full spring customization. Easy to tweak in-editor, no code needed. Clean Blueprint with comments to help you learn and build faster.
Download: fab.com/listings/a11a44ea-a06e-48f4-b1b7-357528b76b36

youtu.be/PBTbirIXNA0
#UnrealEngine #GameDev #GameAssets #asset

Modular Bounce Pad - Unreal Engine 5 (Asset)

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just sharing a quick clip from my RPG Maker MZ game. this is when the new character, Nyx, joins the party.

youtu.be/0g2UwPI3Ycg

#RPGMaker #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #2DGame #FantasyGame #IndieDev #GameDesign #IndieRPG #GameDevelopment #IndieGameDev #JRPG #GameWriting #DevLog #IndieGameStory

Nyx entra para o grupo! - O Florescer de Gaia

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 13

In this tutorial, I show in the clearest way possible how to implement animations (Emotes) in Unreal Engine 5.
Video in Brazilian Portuguese.

youtu.be/8LNcw-BBEPE

#UnrealEngine #GameDev #UnrealTutorial #Animation #IndieDev #UnrealEngine5 #GameProgramming #GameDevTutorial #TutorialGameDev #Emote

Adicionando emotes - Unreal Engine 5

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 12

Building a Final Fantasy-style SaaS to learn.
just curiosity, I’ll stay in game dev! 🎮
How the start of the project is shaping up:
youtu.be/tMh_dLH5tCg

GitHub: github.com/Nyteon-Wol/SAAS_FinalFantasy

#IndieDev #GameDev #SaaS #BuildInPublic #Coding
#Github #Git #Programmer #CodingJourney #JRPG

Inicio Ivalice Bazaar

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 12

A game I am creating, with a story based on characters who are reincarnations of aspects of a Goddess’s personality and now must fight against an ancient enemy that the Goddess once sealed away.

youtu.be/SMW8qVHcxhM

#RPGMaker #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #2DGame #FantasyGame #IndieGameDev #JRPG

Primeiros passos da "Guardiã de Gaia" - O Florescer de Gaia

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 11

I made this asset for your Unreal game, like Sonic’s launch pads, but fully customizable via editor interfaces, as shown in the video.
Download: www.fab.com/listings/cf6...

youtu.be/75NADV-C6DA

#EasyToUse #UnrealEngine #UE5 #BLUEPRINT #UnrealFab #gamedev #IndieDevs #asset #Assets #PlugAndPlay

Boost Platform Blueprint - Unreal Engine 5 (Asset)

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 9

Here's the second snippet of a little game I was making to play around with in RPG Maker MZ.

youtu.be/-R1Bub-6Vg0

#RPGMaker #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #2DGame #IndieDev #GameDesign #IndieRPG #IndieGameDev #JRPG #GameWriting #RPGMakerMV #RPGMakerMZ #FantasyAdventure#DevLog #IndieGameStory

Introdução a Floresta do Riff eterno - Sonata Celestial

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 9

Here’s my first game!
Like Only Up!
Climb and collect orbs for points. Each difficulty has unique maps, mechanics, and obstacles.
9 languages | Made in UE5 (C++/Blueprints)
🎮 nyteon.itch.io/skye-the-sto...

📹 youtu.be/0h011Dvi0wY

#gamedev #indiegame #NewGame #GameDevBR #Itchio #UnrealEngine #C++

Skye The Stormbound Witch (Normal)

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 7

Here's the second part of the tutorial for creating our pause system's interface and code. In this second part, we'll add the code and map commands.
Video in Brazilian Portuguese.

youtu.be/VyNgLbS9AHM

#UnrealEngine #GameDev #GameDevelopment #UnrealTutorial #IndieDev #LearnUnreal #GameProgramming

Interface e Blueprint tela de pause Unreal Engine 5 Parte 2 2

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 6

I made a tutorial teaching how to create the interface and code a pause screen in Unreal Engine. In this first part, we'll create the UI. In the next video, which I'll post soon, I'll implement the code.

youtu.be/vzAVw5hbSzg

#UnrealEngine #GameDev #UnrealEngineTips #IndieDev #GameProgramming

Interface e Blueprint tela de pause - Unreal Engine 5 - Parte 1 / 2

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 6

Here's a little project I made in Unreal, I want it to be like a mix of 'I Wanna Be The Guy' and 'Mega Man'.
Demo download link: nyteon.itch.io/magic-splash

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLjf...

#GameDev #IndieGame #Platformer #IndieDev #Gameplay #RetroInspired #UnrealEngine #Learning #SkillsShowcase

Magic Splash

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 5

Here's a snippet from a video I recorded last year to showcase what I learned to do in C++ in Unreal Engine:
youtu.be/itneGKtRDKA

- Obstacle that pushes the player
- Moving platforms
- Elevator
- Fan with directional force
#GameDev #IndieGame #Platformer #IndieDev#UnrealEngine #UE5 #SkillsShowcase

Mecanicas Plataforma Unreal Engine 5 C++

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 4

Just a snippet from a little game I was making for fun in RPG Maker, using song references. I got really into writing the story and quite liked what came out. Maybe I'll turn it into something more serious in the future.

youtu.be/bikKhx1DNJU

#RPGMaker #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #IndieDev #JRPG

Introdução cidade 1 - Sonata celestial

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 4

I created a hybrid 3D pixel art platform game as a other learning Project!
youtu.be/Y8HBaDKGxvE

#GameDev #IndieGame #Platformer #3DPlatformer #IndieDev #Gameplay #LevelDesign #RetroInspired #UnrealEngine #UE5 #UE5Platformer #Learning #LearningUnreal #SkillsShowcase

Aqua Blaster

YouTube video by Nyteon

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Matheus Ganancio @matheusganancio.bsky.social · Jul 4

I recreated Super Mario in Unreal Engine 5 as a learning project, trying to replicate its mechanics.

youtu.be/zN5nf5wOW1E

#GameDev #IndieGame #Platformer #3DPlatformer #IndieDev #Gameplay #LevelDesign #RetroInspired #UnrealEngine #UE5 #UE5Platformer #Learning #LearningUnreal #SkillsShowcase

Reimaginei o Super Mario na Unreal engine 5

YouTube video by Nyteon

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