Matt Farrow
@mattfatmarrow.bsky.social
UE5 game dev (game mode design & code / UI coding / c++ / lua / BPs / mods / &c). 'Solo' game dev (unannounced project). UK & EP patent attorney. Pro photographer once (weddings, festivals). Writes bad sci fi. Give ☕ pls.
You know it's a good after-after-party when the toilet looks like this. #AdventureX
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You know it's a good after-after-party when the toilet looks like this. #AdventureX
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EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
Thanks to the organisers, volunteers, exhibitors, attendees of #AdventureX #AdvX2025 for a great conference. It's true what they say about it (the good things). I hope the quest for an after-after-after-party was fruitful. Now I will go sleep for 3 days.
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Thanks to the organisers, volunteers, exhibitors, attendees of #AdventureX #AdvX2025 for a great conference. It's true what they say about it (the good things). I hope the quest for an after-after-after-party was fruitful. Now I will go sleep for 3 days.
A great pleasure to make new acquaintances at AdventureX today. Some excellent human beings and talented game devs. I am sure I will be 110% fresh as a daisy at 9.45am tomorrow.
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A great pleasure to make new acquaintances at AdventureX today. Some excellent human beings and talented game devs. I am sure I will be 110% fresh as a daisy at 9.45am tomorrow.
Rolling into #AdventureX on the bus, and I am feeling personally attacked by this shop
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Rolling into #AdventureX on the bus, and I am feeling personally attacked by this shop
Reposted by Matt Farrow
Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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For those of you in the UK, especially if you are a UK citizen, can you please take part in the consultation on changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) that were just proposed by the UK government. We need as many people as possible to reject these proposals. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
For those of you in the UK, especially if you are a UK citizen, can you please take part in the consultation on changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) that were just proposed by the UK government. We need as many people as possible to reject these proposals. www.gov.uk/government/c...
I am delighted to go to my first AdventureX conference tomorrow. I am working on a game that incorporates old school text parser adventure sections into a 3D environment (it's long), and I am exploring writer/editor options. Bit niche. If you want to hear more, grab me if you see me.
#AdvX #AdvX25
#AdvX #AdvX25
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I explained how the first time I listened to "Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me" by Gavin Bryars, I accidentally had it on repeat while delirious with 'flu, and it was quite the thing.
If you haven't listened to it (which you must do in full), I can recommend it for all forms of delirium really.
If you haven't listened to it (which you must do in full), I can recommend it for all forms of delirium really.
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I explained how the first time I listened to "Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me" by Gavin Bryars, I accidentally had it on repeat while delirious with 'flu, and it was quite the thing.
If you haven't listened to it (which you must do in full), I can recommend it for all forms of delirium really.
If you haven't listened to it (which you must do in full), I can recommend it for all forms of delirium really.
Appearing soon on BBC 1 in a 7pm slot on Saturday. Magical fun for all the family.
November 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Appearing soon on BBC 1 in a 7pm slot on Saturday. Magical fun for all the family.
I am a grown adult, and I would like the UK government to wind its authoritarian neck in and stay the f*ck out of my private life, and to work a little harder on solving the real problems affecting UK society right now.
The British government admits it is now monitoring VPNs use by UK residents. Regulator Ofcom has contracted with an AI-powered surveillance service to detect the number of citizens using VPNs to evade the Online Safety Act.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy
www.techradar.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I am a grown adult, and I would like the UK government to wind its authoritarian neck in and stay the f*ck out of my private life, and to work a little harder on solving the real problems affecting UK society right now.
WHERE'S YOUR F*CKING POPPY, THOMAS
November 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
WHERE'S YOUR F*CKING POPPY, THOMAS
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If you were a member of The Game Awards Future Class and can speak to your experience, I want to chat with you for The Guardian!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you were a member of The Game Awards Future Class and can speak to your experience, I want to chat with you for The Guardian!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
DM me, or email alyssamerc[at]gmail[dot]com.
Signal boost please!
Drivers on narrow suburban roads who don't do a little wave of acknowledgement when someone lets you past: ARE YOU DEAD ON THE INSIDE??
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Drivers on narrow suburban roads who don't do a little wave of acknowledgement when someone lets you past: ARE YOU DEAD ON THE INSIDE??
If you are a lawyer and you need to take a long holiday from your busy job in litigation, may I suggest
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
If you are a lawyer and you need to take a long holiday from your busy job in litigation, may I suggest
I think I will have Cure songs playing at my funeral (not imminently expected, touch wood) with none of this wear-bright-colours nonsense, so that at least my goth friends can enjoy the moment. If anyone asks, point to this and tell them Yes This Is What He Would Have Wanted.
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I think I will have Cure songs playing at my funeral (not imminently expected, touch wood) with none of this wear-bright-colours nonsense, so that at least my goth friends can enjoy the moment. If anyone asks, point to this and tell them Yes This Is What He Would Have Wanted.
A propos nothing, I remember when I posted more on Facebook. I remember going to school reunions and people sometimes saying 'hey man, I love your Facebook posts'. People who never 'liked' any of my Facebook posts. I mean... wasn't there an easier and more helpful way to convey that information?
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A propos nothing, I remember when I posted more on Facebook. I remember going to school reunions and people sometimes saying 'hey man, I love your Facebook posts'. People who never 'liked' any of my Facebook posts. I mean... wasn't there an easier and more helpful way to convey that information?
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Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!
Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...
actionnetwork.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
No Subway For Old Men
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
No Subway For Old Men
Ok, let me give you this one for free: if you intend to construct a hilarious photoshop involving sandwich-based weapons, DO NOT carry out an image search for 'footlong sub'.
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ok, let me give you this one for free: if you intend to construct a hilarious photoshop involving sandwich-based weapons, DO NOT carry out an image search for 'footlong sub'.
I don't have anyone to buy these for (I have friends, just not ... that kind of friend) and no-one who would know to buy them for me, but maybe YOU needed a gift idea for the festive season.
Balatro - Balatro Playing Card Deck
Official Balatro playing cards are coming to Fangamer! This deck of linen-finish cards, based on LocalThunk’s original in-game designs, includes 52 standard playing cards as well as four Jokers: Joker...
www.fangamer.eu
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I don't have anyone to buy these for (I have friends, just not ... that kind of friend) and no-one who would know to buy them for me, but maybe YOU needed a gift idea for the festive season.
I'm glad I got my rental renewal sorted before the landlord realised he owns a Lincoln Bathroom
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I'm glad I got my rental renewal sorted before the landlord realised he owns a Lincoln Bathroom
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It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
Reposted by Matt Farrow
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM