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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them)

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Game Writer–Narrative Designer 📗📕📘 ⚠️Looking for Work 💼📚 README: http://jisaacgadient.com 🌐🔗 https://linktr.ee/jisaacgadient

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · Jul 8

#PortfolioDay i'm isaac, a Game Writer and Narrative Designer ✨ Looking For Work ✨
i'm a proud member of the UVW-CWA, Small Loan Studios, The Game Co-op, and a secret fourth thing.

i study theory & craft all day every day.

you can find my story and my games at jisaacgadient.com

https://jisaacgadient.itch.io/fairview-slipstream

https://jisaacgadient.itch.io/mimetic-parchment

https://bugvevo.itch.io/illuminational-debt

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Heidi McDeathknelled @hmcd.bsky.social · 13d

I’ve been gone awhile because things have been very hard at home. I find myself at an unfathomable point, and my heart is absolutely broken. If you’re able to donate and share, my gratitude is deep. I never wanted to get here. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. gofund.me/0b0592ad0

Donate to Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story, organized by Heidi McDonald

I was a game writer at the height of my career - author, freq… Heidi McDonald needs your support for Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 3h

I strongly dislike the phrase "meet cute."

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Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · 12h

Bumping this! Looking for short or long term work, full or part time! If you're an indie game dev looking for support around production, operations, or self-publishing, or know someone who is, get in touch!

Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · Aug 25

I have two contracts wrapping up in November! If you're looking for game dev support around production, operations, publishing, and more, get in touch!

I have nearly a decade of industry experience in PC and console, and have worked with teams big and small on all genres!

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“Dora has been an INCREDIBLE producer for In Stars and Time!!! Always organized and strategic, always helpful, always a pleasure to talk to. I could not have asked for a better producer, and In Stars and Time wouldn’t have had the same success without her!!!”

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“Dora is one of the kindest, coolest, most organized and thoughtful producers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I genuinely believe that without her fighting for us from the very first email pitch, Bear and Breakfast would not have existed.”

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A screenshot of various games I've worked on including The Adventure Pals, Swords & Souls: Neverseen, Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive and others.

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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

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Laura Michet @lmichet.bsky.social · 2d

Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.

Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 19h

If you only read one story today, make it @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social's breakdown of the Saudi-backed EA buyout, which includes thoughts from multiple business analysts and experts who explain what the $55B deal could mean for EA workers, its video games, and the wider industry.

Essential reading.

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 19h

'Gaming is the new oil:' How the EA buyout 'diverges from the traditional playbook'

Analysts explain how the high-risk leveraged buyout will impact Electronic Arts and the video game industry.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · May 8

You all helped make 19-year old Ahmed's from Gaza's dream of enrolling in game artist studies come true. Now, he needs additional funding to pay for living expenses. Let's prove this industry tries to take care of anyone that shares our dream of making games.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-ahmed...

Donate to Help Ahmed study & pursue gamedev outside Gaza, organized by Ahmed Matar

Update! (May 2025), The journey continues! The past year has been wild!… Ahmed Matar needs your support for Help Ahmed study & pursue gamedev outside Gaza

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 1d

How much later? Did finishing the book kinda become your "white whale" so to speak?

J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 1d

Choco taco

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 1d

Louisville

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 1d

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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Lisa Schmeiser @lschmeiser.bsky.social · 2d

Huge thanks to the friends/enablers who hipped me to the Bookshop.org Anti-Prime sale: free shipping on October 7-8, plus 20% off titles featured on banned book lists.

Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

Bookshop.org

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 3d

Whatever you're waiting for, you cannot wait for it. You have to just do it—and as soon as possible. Worrying is wasting time, and time is all we have.

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Tanya is seeking work || 🔜 TCNA @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · 4d

I hate sharing this one so much, but winter is coming and thanks to medical weight loss, I'm looking at replacing fall & winter gear which ain't cheap. I've got an ongoing goal that I put up post layoff: ko-fi.com/tanya_hbic/g...

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

If you're willing, the kit and the caboodle as well, please! I love studying the craft, all day e'eryday ❤️‍🔥

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

I just finished it the other day and it's already a new classic in my mind

J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

I would love to see these, please !!

J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

(O_O)

J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

My eyes rolled back and out of my head

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

Not at all! 😬

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 5d

Praise "Bob"!

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Xalavier Nelson Jr. @writnelson.bsky.social · 5d

I really hope that Erika Ishii gets their flowers for their performance as Atsu this year - it’s one of the very rare protagonists I keep playing the game just to see more of how they inhabit the world and unfold their story.

Damn fine work.

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J. Isaac Gadient 🎮✍🏻 (they/them) @jisaacgadient.bsky.social · 7d

The world we've known
may cease to exist

in '26

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