Patrick T Johnson π GDC
@patricktjohnson.bsky.social
Head of Discovery @ Playstack // he/him // Creator of http://gamerbeware.co.uk // Ambassador @SafeInOurWorld 24 // Opinions are my own // Currently based in Tokyo π―π΅
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Figured an intro/pinned post was in order.
I'm Patrick - Senior Discovery Scout at UK-based indie publisher Playstack. It has been my great honour to sign games like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, Lorn Vale, Unbeatable, and many more unannounced titles!
Please talk to me about JRPGS and Final Fantasy π₯Ί
I'm Patrick - Senior Discovery Scout at UK-based indie publisher Playstack. It has been my great honour to sign games like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, Lorn Vale, Unbeatable, and many more unannounced titles!
Please talk to me about JRPGS and Final Fantasy π₯Ί
Continued my run of post-2000 FPS games by wrapping up F.E.A.R., which I don't think I finished when it first came out.
Great atmosphere/gunplay and laughably milquetoast horror by anyone's standards - loved watching the evil guy slowly lean out from behind a window one million times.
Great atmosphere/gunplay and laughably milquetoast horror by anyone's standards - loved watching the evil guy slowly lean out from behind a window one million times.
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Continued my run of post-2000 FPS games by wrapping up F.E.A.R., which I don't think I finished when it first came out.
Great atmosphere/gunplay and laughably milquetoast horror by anyone's standards - loved watching the evil guy slowly lean out from behind a window one million times.
Great atmosphere/gunplay and laughably milquetoast horror by anyone's standards - loved watching the evil guy slowly lean out from behind a window one million times.
Patrick is an Alive Man
February 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Patrick is an Alive Man
Romeo is a PARCO Man π
February 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Romeo is a PARCO Man π
That Tokyo dinosaur game looked bad. I want to play it.
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
That Tokyo dinosaur game looked bad. I want to play it.
Inbox was thoroughly ignored today π
February 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Inbox was thoroughly ignored today π
Delighted to live out the very specific fantasy of buying the new Dragon Quest game launch day in Japan
February 5, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Delighted to live out the very specific fantasy of buying the new Dragon Quest game launch day in Japan
It's my favourite Overwatch character, Legally Distinct Animal with a Gun
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
It's my favourite Overwatch character, Legally Distinct Animal with a Gun
Spent the last few evenings playing through Clive Barker's Undying. Immaculate early noughties PC vibes - that wonderful post Half Life FPS sweet spot.
I also took pictures of my screen like a caveman because I couldn't figure out how to screenshot on GOG.
I also took pictures of my screen like a caveman because I couldn't figure out how to screenshot on GOG.
February 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Spent the last few evenings playing through Clive Barker's Undying. Immaculate early noughties PC vibes - that wonderful post Half Life FPS sweet spot.
I also took pictures of my screen like a caveman because I couldn't figure out how to screenshot on GOG.
I also took pictures of my screen like a caveman because I couldn't figure out how to screenshot on GOG.
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We did an interview if you're into that stuff. gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com/abiotic-fact...
The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook: Abiotic Factor with Geoff "Zag" Keene and Henry Feltham
chats with developers and from . Together they discuss the challenges and benefits of working in small teams; the importance of relationships and commu...
gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:54 AM
We did an interview if you're into that stuff. gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com/abiotic-fact...
Can't believe we met Pochacco on your most sacred of (birth) days
January 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Can't believe we met Pochacco on your most sacred of (birth) days
Every British man has to pick a path in their thirties - Bond villain, or football fan
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Every British man has to pick a path in their thirties - Bond villain, or football fan
Too kind, Chi - especially coming from a fashionista such as yourself π₯Ί
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Too kind, Chi - especially coming from a fashionista such as yourself π₯Ί
Thinking about Super Mario 64
January 18, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Thinking about Super Mario 64
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i found some sorta super secret area in unbeatable?? i think i'm supposed to play a show here but can't quite figure out how
January 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
i found some sorta super secret area in unbeatable?? i think i'm supposed to play a show here but can't quite figure out how
Looking forward to taking my coffee in semisolid form for the foreseeable π€
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Looking forward to taking my coffee in semisolid form for the foreseeable π€
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Happy one week in Tokyo @patricktjohnson.bsky.social - look forward to infinite coffee jellies in your future βοΈπͺΌ
January 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Happy one week in Tokyo @patricktjohnson.bsky.social - look forward to infinite coffee jellies in your future βοΈπͺΌ
Me: Don't buy any stupid merch while you're out.
The Secret of Mana Rabite mug:
The Secret of Mana Rabite mug:
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Me: Don't buy any stupid merch while you're out.
The Secret of Mana Rabite mug:
The Secret of Mana Rabite mug:
JOJO Pop Up with @rinoaskyes.bsky.social πΆ
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM
JOJO Pop Up with @rinoaskyes.bsky.social πΆ
See you at Bitsummit!!
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
See you at Bitsummit!!
Thanks dude! Won't last much longer π
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thanks dude! Won't last much longer π
Apartment feeling more like home. Don't let anyone tell you you can't transport an entire PC across the world in checked luggage βοΈ
January 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Apartment feeling more like home. Don't let anyone tell you you can't transport an entire PC across the world in checked luggage βοΈ
Already shared on LinkedIn (lmao), but just a quick update for my network - I will be moving to Tokyo next week!
I will still be keeping an eye on the Western discovery process for Playstack but, during my time in Japan, I will be shifting focus to scouting/business development across Asia βοΈπ―π΅
I will still be keeping an eye on the Western discovery process for Playstack but, during my time in Japan, I will be shifting focus to scouting/business development across Asia βοΈπ―π΅
January 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Already shared on LinkedIn (lmao), but just a quick update for my network - I will be moving to Tokyo next week!
I will still be keeping an eye on the Western discovery process for Playstack but, during my time in Japan, I will be shifting focus to scouting/business development across Asia βοΈπ―π΅
I will still be keeping an eye on the Western discovery process for Playstack but, during my time in Japan, I will be shifting focus to scouting/business development across Asia βοΈπ―π΅
Smashing through all four of these over Christmas break - makes me want to play L.A. Noire for the hundredth time
December 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Smashing through all four of these over Christmas break - makes me want to play L.A. Noire for the hundredth time
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This is awful. Shame on Critical Reflex. This is some Blizzard/Activision behavior.
#indiegames #criticalreflex
youtu.be/aB6jrARl_jA?...
#indiegames #criticalreflex
youtu.be/aB6jrARl_jA?...
I worked at the creepiest publisher in indie games (CRITICAL REFLEX)
YouTube video by Evelina Zemljic
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is awful. Shame on Critical Reflex. This is some Blizzard/Activision behavior.
#indiegames #criticalreflex
youtu.be/aB6jrARl_jA?...
#indiegames #criticalreflex
youtu.be/aB6jrARl_jA?...