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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 3d

John gifting us a walk outside today and for me a reminder that... "Hope springs in spite of it all, Hank. It sprouts different but undiminished from the rough hewn wounds we visit upon each other and it finds a way to survive the un-survivable."
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I Like Being Alive

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 4d

The OTHER project at CDPR's Boston studio is hiring a Lead Writer. (FT, onsite preferred) Come work with a very chill and creative team on Project Sirius ✨️

jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...

Lead Writer

Company Description: To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social medi...

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 4d

If you need examples of a kind of short form essay like review, John Green’s nonfiction book, The Anthropocene Reviewed, has some bangers, but they are not classical reviews, I realize. 🤗

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 4d

Six of the nine Nobel Prize winners this year work in the U.S.
Three of the six were born outside the U.S., which is the pattern most years. No country has benefited more from welcoming immigrants from around the world.
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The official website of the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org

The Nobel Prize rewards science, humanism and peace efforts. This is one of the central concepts in the will of Alfred Nobel, and it also permeates the outreach activities that have been developed for...

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George E. Osborn @georgeosborn.bsky.social · 5d

Read the piece. Understand the piece. Make sure you/your business follows the guidance within.

Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 6d

Hello! I wrote this op-ed because I've fielded some awkward requests from devs and PR (who shall remain anonymous) this year and I think it's indicative of a wider issue in the game industry that stems from some folks not fully understanding the role of reporters.

THOUGHTS on Game Dev Dot Com:

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 6d

Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, no....I fear, Megabonk _is_ really fun for people with rng and unlock weakness....fast, addictive game loop, plus it's silly and knows its silly, which is always a winner with me in games like this. If you enjoyed Vampire Survivors, you're gonna enjoy Megabonk, too. 3-4 hours flew by for me 🤗🥰

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🌲🏳️‍🌈MTO 🔞 @mtomauw.bsky.social · 14d

Your fandom experience will improve when you start treating works like a buffet where many people attend.
You might fucking loathe the stuffed greens but aren't you glad someone else is enjoying it? Otherwise it'd just be going to waste.
And when someone hates what you like? Bro, more for you

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 14d

Have you ever listened to Irish singer-songwriter, Mick Flannery’s, White Lies album? I go back to it regularly 🤗🥰💜

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 16d

Oh my gosh....what a time. 😂🥰
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Timothy Olyphant Writes His Own Late Night Introduction; Talks Alien: Earth

YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 16d

Okay tonight’s episode might be up there with my favorite “stranger” in the lab/house Taskmaster tasks….that was pretty great. Seems so simple but is also diabolical on the contestants. 🤣💜

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 21d

Utterly charming 🤗💜🥰✨

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BEST MOMENTS | 10 YEARS OF CHICKEN SHOP DATE

YouTube video by Amelia Dimoldenberg

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 22d

That would give me so much stress and anxiety 🤣🤣🤣

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 23d

Just a heads-up for any fellow BAFTA Games members, this year's steam key was just posted to the view BAFTA site. I'm sure we'll get an official e-mail in the near future, but they announced it in the Discord and if you want to get a jump on it, you can go grab yours and start delving in... 🤗💜

Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 26d

Great thread by Andy here 🤗💜👏🏻

Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 26d

One issue generally overlooked in the whole screenwriter vs gamewriter, discussion is time.

Beyond anything to do with training, ability, style etc is the amount of time screenwriters get to invest in a script.

Whilst there are time pressures on any writer, the vast amounts of script that-
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Eline Muijres 🐇 @elinemuijres.com · 26d

I'm looking for a Senior/Lead Animator (freelance, fulltime, remote - start in Oct/Nov) to create and integrate 3D animations for creatures & environments in Unreal 4.

If you are (or know) someone that fits that profile, please share a portfolio. Recommendations are appreciated 💛 #gamejobs #gamedev

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 26d

This video was down for most of the past week because YouTube took down the Writers' Guild channel(!), but now it's back online. Enjoy!

David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

For anyone looking to get into games writing as a career, @writersguildgb.bsky.social has uploaded a panel session I did with @coreybrotherson.bsky.social, @marygoodden.bsky.social and James Chew of @failbettergames.com, talking about that very subject: youtu.be/fcOXhmTk1tM?...

Navigating a career in videogames writing

YouTube video by Writers' Guild of Great Britain

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 27d

Well, @therealjoebob123.bsky.social is the best horror aficionado & expert I am aware of and he’s often quite a nice guy, if you wanted to try reaching out to him. 🤗 There is an email addy listed on his contact page on his website. joebobbriggs.com

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 28d

Oh, saw something that reminded me of another great indie deck building game I really enjoyed last year called Pyrene that is definitely worth checking out to see if it’s your thing or not…loved my time with it! 🥰

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Sam-Galad 🇵🇸🏴‍☠️🏳️‍⚧️ @sam-galad.bsky.social · 28d

I am yet again asking you to try this game. It's amazing, based on real mythologies from different regions of France and Europe and the deck building/progression mechanic is very satisfying. Also amazing artstyle by the great @janeprigent.bsky.social
I just recommend it all around 🌸

˗ˏˋ Jeanne ˊˎ˗ @janeprigent.bsky.social · 29d

Pyrene is 1 year old today! 👉👈✨

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 28d

2nd-ing Tactical Breach Wizards, if you have not yet tried it…and, as for books, have you tried any of Mark Gatiss or Richard Osman’s murder mysteries? They’re quite fun times. 🤗💜

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Game Development Daily News @gamedevdaily.bsky.social · Sep 12

What's the real reason games are taking longer to make?

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev

What's the real reason games are taking longer to make?

Can AI really speed up game development?

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Mae is fantastic…and an absolute treat in that series of Taskmaster 🤗💜

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Really appreciated this video from @dialectcoacherik.bsky.social about the difference between the terms accent & dialect...super informative! youtu.be/totDmkKrDmw?...

Accent vs. dialect

YouTube video by Dialect Coach Erik Singer

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yes, I understand it is difficult to shift time, energy, and resources sometimes but games studios…..come on, it’s Make-A-Wish and I have never heard anyone say they regretted participating in a partnership with them afterwards 🤗🥰🫂💜

GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · Sep 9

April Stallings from Make-A-Wish International says the charity has seen a surge in interest around video games – but support from the games industry isn’t meeting demand.

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We understand that charity is difficult when times are hard – but we need your help

April Stallings from Make-A-Wish International says the charity has seen a surge in interest around games, but support from the industry isn’t meeting demand

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is likely going to make me weep...and honestly is probably long overdue. 👏💜
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John Candy: I Like Me - Official Trailer | Prime Video

YouTube video by Prime Video

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