Michael Barclay
@michaelbarclay.bsky.social
World Design Director on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at Naughty Dog fae Dundee, Scotland.
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I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me / In these last few days, I've been afraid that I might drift away
February 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me / In these last few days, I've been afraid that I might drift away
Can’t believe I’m gonna watch the Seahawks win the superbowl then go home absolutely full of crisps and play Overwatch with 5 billion people. What a weekend.
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Can’t believe I’m gonna watch the Seahawks win the superbowl then go home absolutely full of crisps and play Overwatch with 5 billion people. What a weekend.
When the RPG has a dialogue option to turn down the reward for my good deed.
February 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
When the RPG has a dialogue option to turn down the reward for my good deed.
In Ohio this is just a Tuesday at Jungle Jims.
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
In Ohio this is just a Tuesday at Jungle Jims.
My horse game got shinier horses and my whole day is made up
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 PM
My horse game got shinier horses and my whole day is made up
Nothing more passively judgemental than the number of chopsticks you get thrown in the bag with your order.
January 10, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Nothing more passively judgemental than the number of chopsticks you get thrown in the bag with your order.
Loading up that level I was looking at before the break
January 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Loading up that level I was looking at before the break
My top 5 goty no order
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
My top 5 goty no order
Reposted by Michael Barclay
definitely the most flexible and magical level design tools I've ever used! @2darray.bsky.social is a 3d math genius
What was the level design process like for BIG HOPS and what tools did we use?
Question from Terri V on Bluesky
#indiegames #gamedev #bighops
Question from Terri V on Bluesky
#indiegames #gamedev #bighops
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
definitely the most flexible and magical level design tools I've ever used! @2darray.bsky.social is a 3d math genius
Every year I submit WCW vs NWO Revenge and every year I’m knocked back.
Naughty Dog devs (including yours truly) share their favourite games of 2025.
Naughty Dog’s Favorite Games of 2025 #gaming #naughtydog #goty
YouTube video by Naughty Dog
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December 24, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Every year I submit WCW vs NWO Revenge and every year I’m knocked back.
Spielberg making alien movies just for me.
December 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Spielberg making alien movies just for me.
Making money in my level design job so I can support my hobby of level designing my wee WoW hoose.
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Making money in my level design job so I can support my hobby of level designing my wee WoW hoose.
My guild set up in Razorwind Shores…
December 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My guild set up in Razorwind Shores…
Wee bit of baking and a wee bit of Battlefield for Thanksgiving. 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wee bit of baking and a wee bit of Battlefield for Thanksgiving. 🦃
DCs Absolute series continues to be outstanding. The panels in Martian Manhunter are gorgeous.
November 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
DCs Absolute series continues to be outstanding. The panels in Martian Manhunter are gorgeous.
TODAY IS THE DAY
Fuckin love bein Scottish. Dont give me hope, just despair. Make everything shite. Forever. The feelin you get when you get that rare win, that’s what it’s aw aboot. It’s a lifetime of sorrow for that one good day. Class.
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
TODAY IS THE DAY
Fuckin love bein Scottish. Dont give me hope, just despair. Make everything shite. Forever. The feelin you get when you get that rare win, that’s what it’s aw aboot. It’s a lifetime of sorrow for that one good day. Class.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Fuckin love bein Scottish. Dont give me hope, just despair. Make everything shite. Forever. The feelin you get when you get that rare win, that’s what it’s aw aboot. It’s a lifetime of sorrow for that one good day. Class.
Detachable saucer section
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Detachable saucer section
Saw this Youtube thumbnail that made me chuckle. Sounds like a good title for a talk about faking player agency in a linear game. Credit Alius on YT. #gamedesign
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Saw this Youtube thumbnail that made me chuckle. Sounds like a good title for a talk about faking player agency in a linear game. Credit Alius on YT. #gamedesign
Power lines extra buzzy tonight in LA, gonnae take a wee walk
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Power lines extra buzzy tonight in LA, gonnae take a wee walk
I will never forgive Sony for giving me that free copy of MLB The Show
November 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I will never forgive Sony for giving me that free copy of MLB The Show
I saw this one cover and got all the Absolute comics.
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I saw this one cover and got all the Absolute comics.
