Bobby Stein
@bobbystein.bsky.social
Studio Narrative Director at ArenaNet. Dad, husband, musician, mentor, foodie, retro gaming enjoyer, and a few other things. I post about the games I'm playing, the food I'm eating, and occasionally the games we're making. Follows =/= endorsements.
slopfoot was tempting, but I couldn't resist stupid sexy Flanders
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
slopfoot was tempting, but I couldn't resist stupid sexy Flanders
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Back in November, I gave a talk at a conference in Baltimore about The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You. It's a little freeform and unstructured, but that was kind of the point, and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Richard Dansky Game Writers Guide at the Game Your Future Conference 2025
YouTube video by IGDA-Baltimore
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January 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Back in November, I gave a talk at a conference in Baltimore about The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You. It's a little freeform and unstructured, but that was kind of the point, and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
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Always read the fine print.
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Always read the fine print.
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Return of the Obra Dinn is $13.39 on GOG buff.ly/jxKgXtG
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December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Return of the Obra Dinn is $13.39 on GOG buff.ly/jxKgXtG
US eShop buff.ly/ZM3eNP2
US PSN buff.ly/YMEClXA
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The Stream Team: It's our last Guild Wars 2 stream of the year - join MJ live at 9p EST! 📺
The Stream Team: Aiding the Sly crew in Guild Wars 2’s Tranquil Glen
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December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Stream Team: It's our last Guild Wars 2 stream of the year - join MJ live at 9p EST! 📺
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Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for his role as Clay Davis on “The Wire,” has died. He was 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor & Frequent Spike Lee Collaborator Was 71
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire, Veep, Your Honor and The Residence and a number of Spike Lee movies, passed away Dec. 30.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for his role as Clay Davis on “The Wire,” has died. He was 71
dorky vacation project: upgrading an Atari VCS and installing Bazzite
December 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
dorky vacation project: upgrading an Atari VCS and installing Bazzite
Hope y'all had a wonderful day today.
December 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hope y'all had a wonderful day today.
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And to share my favorite piece of writing advice, it comes as ever from Tony Gilroy:
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
December 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
And to share my favorite piece of writing advice, it comes as ever from Tony Gilroy:
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
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The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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December 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
@maddymakesgames.com I never mentioned this to you (and I realize this is a but late) but I really enjoyed Celeste and appreciated the difficulty options and earnest storytelling. Cheers to you and the team.
December 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
@maddymakesgames.com I never mentioned this to you (and I realize this is a but late) but I really enjoyed Celeste and appreciated the difficulty options and earnest storytelling. Cheers to you and the team.
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Become ungovernable
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Become ungovernable
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Posting this just made me remember something and I’m angry with myself bc I should have said this sooner
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Posting this just made me remember something and I’m angry with myself bc I should have said this sooner
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
I have a lot used for testing that ends up not being used, and I have this Xbox adaptive controller and the full kit. Happy to ship it to any gamer who HAS THE NEED for the full controller
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Rob Reiner directed some of the most beloved movies of all time, including Stand By Me, This is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride. His production company also made movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Before Sunrise and Michael Clayton. The film industry has lost one of its titans.
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Rob Reiner directed some of the most beloved movies of all time, including Stand By Me, This is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride. His production company also made movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Before Sunrise and Michael Clayton. The film industry has lost one of its titans.
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Looking to hire an editor! Let us know your skill level and exepreince! Full time position, need to be local to Portland, Oregon.
Starting pay is $26.50-28/hr + annual bonus.
Benefits: health insurance, paid sick and personal leave, retirement plan.
Apply at forms.gle/dRSftwbBnwaX...
Starting pay is $26.50-28/hr + annual bonus.
Benefits: health insurance, paid sick and personal leave, retirement plan.
Apply at forms.gle/dRSftwbBnwaX...
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Looking to hire an editor! Let us know your skill level and exepreince! Full time position, need to be local to Portland, Oregon.
Starting pay is $26.50-28/hr + annual bonus.
Benefits: health insurance, paid sick and personal leave, retirement plan.
Apply at forms.gle/dRSftwbBnwaX...
Starting pay is $26.50-28/hr + annual bonus.
Benefits: health insurance, paid sick and personal leave, retirement plan.
Apply at forms.gle/dRSftwbBnwaX...
Fear not this night, Jim. Thanks for enriching our world. You are missed.
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Ward, the unforgettable voice of Tybalt Leftpaw and other characters in Guild Wars 2. His warmth and talent brought Tybalt to life and into our hearts. We’re grateful for his work and his legacy in Tyria. Thank you, Jim.
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Fear not this night, Jim. Thanks for enriching our world. You are missed.
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After you turn 35 this just happens to you every night at 7:15pm
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
After you turn 35 this just happens to you every night at 7:15pm
This has been a big year for us, and for me. (Hit my 20th anniversary at the studio this month.)
We're celebrating with a little documentary reflecting on the past 25 years. Consider joining us this Wednesday.
We're celebrating with a little documentary reflecting on the past 25 years. Consider joining us this Wednesday.
🎬 Premiering Wed at 7 PM PT: The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet! Go behind the scenes of the franchise, the people who built it, & the community that calls Tyria home. Register to get notified when it goes live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpm2...
The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet
YouTube video by Guild Wars 2
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December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This has been a big year for us, and for me. (Hit my 20th anniversary at the studio this month.)
We're celebrating with a little documentary reflecting on the past 25 years. Consider joining us this Wednesday.
We're celebrating with a little documentary reflecting on the past 25 years. Consider joining us this Wednesday.
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It's my birthdayyyy!
I'd love folx to donate to @extralife4kids.bsky.social for me today if they could 💜
My links below 😊
www.extra-life.org/participants...
44. First birthday as an American citizen.. yea so, everything is a first again because I got citizenship yesterday 😂
I'd love folx to donate to @extralife4kids.bsky.social for me today if they could 💜
My links below 😊
www.extra-life.org/participants...
44. First birthday as an American citizen.. yea so, everything is a first again because I got citizenship yesterday 😂
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It's my birthdayyyy!
I'd love folx to donate to @extralife4kids.bsky.social for me today if they could 💜
My links below 😊
www.extra-life.org/participants...
44. First birthday as an American citizen.. yea so, everything is a first again because I got citizenship yesterday 😂
I'd love folx to donate to @extralife4kids.bsky.social for me today if they could 💜
My links below 😊
www.extra-life.org/participants...
44. First birthday as an American citizen.. yea so, everything is a first again because I got citizenship yesterday 😂
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