Giselle
@bewarethesiren.bsky.social
Award-winning Game Writer and Narrative Designer 🇵🇷 she/her gisellemakesgames.com
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Giselle
@bewarethesiren.bsky.social
· May 27
I am an award-winning game writer and narrative designer with 6+ yrs' experience and I am looking for full-time, freelance, and contract opportunities.
I have worked in mobile, indie, and AAA and I have implementation, scripting, and puzzle design experience. gisellemakesgames.com
I have worked in mobile, indie, and AAA and I have implementation, scripting, and puzzle design experience. gisellemakesgames.com
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On keeping hope right now, from @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social on stream with @katmabu.bsky.social.
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On keeping hope right now, from @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social on stream with @katmabu.bsky.social.
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"Lay off CEOs instead": Game Awards protesters fed up with the show and the state of the industry
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
December 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
"Lay off CEOs instead": Game Awards protesters fed up with the show and the state of the industry
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
One of my favorite game series! Excited for this one!!!
Detective Grimoire and Sally will return in 'The Mermaid Mask' in 2026. Thanks for your patience! I can't wait to share it with everyone. (The first delay was largely due to Crow Country, and this second delay is a normal 'every project takes longer than you think' situation)
December 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
One of my favorite game series! Excited for this one!!!
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Before the Game Awards in LA last week, a US video game workers union turned up to protest. "Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money." @alyssamerc.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Before the Game Awards in LA last week, a US video game workers union turned up to protest. "Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money." @alyssamerc.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Latest from me at The Guardian!
Chatting with @videogameworkers.bsky.social at their protest outside The Game Awards. ✊
Chatting with @videogameworkers.bsky.social at their protest outside The Game Awards. ✊
Before the Game Awards in LA last week, a US video game workers union turned up to protest. "Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money." @alyssamerc.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Latest from me at The Guardian!
Chatting with @videogameworkers.bsky.social at their protest outside The Game Awards. ✊
Chatting with @videogameworkers.bsky.social at their protest outside The Game Awards. ✊
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"Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money. And they don’t care about the games. They don’t care about the art. They just want their money."
@alyssamerc.bsky.social
@alyssamerc.bsky.social
‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money. And they don’t care about the games. They don’t care about the art. They just want their money."
@alyssamerc.bsky.social
@alyssamerc.bsky.social
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what trump is doing to the somali-american community is deplorable.
BREAKING: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by immigration agents and asked to prove his citizenship.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
cbsn.ws
December 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
what trump is doing to the somali-american community is deplorable.
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what a horrible thing to know about yourself, at the age of 20, that you're 'good in active shooter situations'
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
what a horrible thing to know about yourself, at the age of 20, that you're 'good in active shooter situations'
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*sitting up to pound my fist dramatically on the table and point at this paragraph with fury and emphasis*
(please read the whole thing though, that last line is chef's kiss)
(please read the whole thing though, that last line is chef's kiss)
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
*sitting up to pound my fist dramatically on the table and point at this paragraph with fury and emphasis*
(please read the whole thing though, that last line is chef's kiss)
(please read the whole thing though, that last line is chef's kiss)
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Since Polygon is leaving it out of the headline: Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to put money into the pocket of a bigot who uses her wealth to further the genocide of trans people through lawsuits and legislation. Every 'free' game gives money directly to JKR, and they are complicit.
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
Hogwarts Legacy is now at the right price: $0
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
www.polygon.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Since Polygon is leaving it out of the headline: Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to put money into the pocket of a bigot who uses her wealth to further the genocide of trans people through lawsuits and legislation. Every 'free' game gives money directly to JKR, and they are complicit.
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I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
Despelote is only 2 hours long, so it's gonna be my first game of the weekend
Despelote
December 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Despelote is only 2 hours long, so it's gonna be my first game of the weekend
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If your fave candidate could not win a majority of voters inclined to agree with them, they cannot win a general election among a broader electorate
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If your fave candidate could not win a majority of voters inclined to agree with them, they cannot win a general election among a broader electorate
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It’s a truth universally denied that in order to win the general, you must first win the primary
Let me tell you something daddy… if James Talarico can’t win a Texas primary he’s not beating John Cornyn
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
It’s a truth universally denied that in order to win the general, you must first win the primary
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Let me tell you something daddy… if James Talarico can’t win a Texas primary he’s not beating John Cornyn
December 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Let me tell you something daddy… if James Talarico can’t win a Texas primary he’s not beating John Cornyn
Only played a handful of games this year: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Roottrees. But I have a free weekend!
What's a 2025 game I shouldn’t end the year without playing?
Prio will go to shorter games, but if there’s a long one you really think I should see, feel free to give the rec!
What's a 2025 game I shouldn’t end the year without playing?
Prio will go to shorter games, but if there’s a long one you really think I should see, feel free to give the rec!
December 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Only played a handful of games this year: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Roottrees. But I have a free weekend!
What's a 2025 game I shouldn’t end the year without playing?
Prio will go to shorter games, but if there’s a long one you really think I should see, feel free to give the rec!
What's a 2025 game I shouldn’t end the year without playing?
Prio will go to shorter games, but if there’s a long one you really think I should see, feel free to give the rec!
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we still need about $800 to cover january rent! retail hours are limited, and side gigs are sparse right now, so this is our only shot at keeping our home.
your support has meant so much to us - we're almost there!
#MutualAid #gfm #gofundme
www.gofundme.com/f/q9d99-supp...
your support has meant so much to us - we're almost there!
#MutualAid #gfm #gofundme
www.gofundme.com/f/q9d99-supp...
Donate to Support a Trans Couple In Crisis, organized by Xan Farley
Choosing the wrong career shouldn't cost you and your loved ones everything.
The insta… Xan Farley needs your support for Support a Trans Couple In Crisis
www.gofundme.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
we still need about $800 to cover january rent! retail hours are limited, and side gigs are sparse right now, so this is our only shot at keeping our home.
your support has meant so much to us - we're almost there!
#MutualAid #gfm #gofundme
www.gofundme.com/f/q9d99-supp...
your support has meant so much to us - we're almost there!
#MutualAid #gfm #gofundme
www.gofundme.com/f/q9d99-supp...
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Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. He was 86 years old.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father of Selena, has died
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. He was 86 years old.
www.dallasnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. He was 86 years old.
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It's so fucked up to have been a kid during the D&D is the devil freakout and the Tipper Gore dirty lyrics freakout and live to see the teen suicide machine get such a pass.
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's so fucked up to have been a kid during the D&D is the devil freakout and the Tipper Gore dirty lyrics freakout and live to see the teen suicide machine get such a pass.
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Black protag = usually won't be considered for a real award, but they want to get points so game is relegated to "impact" awards.
Amazing seeing what was jammed into that category.
Amazing seeing what was jammed into that category.
South of Midnight is only in "Games for Impact" whatever that means at this point. Truly one of the best OSTs this year, and if you don't plan on playing, I recommend you check it out anyway.
South of Midnight - Altamaha-ha Music Video
YouTube video by Xbox
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Black protag = usually won't be considered for a real award, but they want to get points so game is relegated to "impact" awards.
Amazing seeing what was jammed into that category.
Amazing seeing what was jammed into that category.
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On Games for Impact:
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On Games for Impact:
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
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I hate this idea that stepping outside of white narratives is medicinal rather than entertaining. And it's patronising to be sidelined from the creative awards, as though all our craft, design and ingenuity is secondary to our work "being good for you" or meaningful solely in identitarian terms.
December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I hate this idea that stepping outside of white narratives is medicinal rather than entertaining. And it's patronising to be sidelined from the creative awards, as though all our craft, design and ingenuity is secondary to our work "being good for you" or meaningful solely in identitarian terms.
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See also: BAFTA's "Game Beyond Entertainment", which ends up as a catch-all for games with PoC in them + social impact games. While it's an honour to be nominated for a BAFTA I was utterly baffled that *Thirsty Suitors* a game about fighting your hot toxic exes and wuxia cooking was in this category
On Games for Impact:
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
“It's good that it's there, but it's also, in a way, kind of insulting. Because giving a special award for a game for actually meaning something or having some human content... we should be aspiring for that in every category."
postgame.substack.com/p/the-histor...
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
See also: BAFTA's "Game Beyond Entertainment", which ends up as a catch-all for games with PoC in them + social impact games. While it's an honour to be nominated for a BAFTA I was utterly baffled that *Thirsty Suitors* a game about fighting your hot toxic exes and wuxia cooking was in this category