Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer
@rebeccamwrites.bsky.social
🖊 Game Writer / Narrative Designer - Freelance Hire Me!
🌟 Portfolio: https://gameswriting.coffee
🌎 https://rebeccam.carrd.co
🌟 Previously: Dirty Bomb / Gears Tactics / Yooka-Replaylee
#narrativedesign #gamewriting #gamedev
🌟 Portfolio: https://gameswriting.coffee
🌎 https://rebeccam.carrd.co
🌟 Previously: Dirty Bomb / Gears Tactics / Yooka-Replaylee
#narrativedesign #gamewriting #gamedev
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New year and new pinned post! Looking for game writing, world-building or narrative design for your project? Let's talk.
I have a bunch of samples right here!
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Happy to chat perm & contract/freelance work. From consulting to bigger gigs.
I have a bunch of samples right here!
gameswriting.coffee/portfoliowri...
Happy to chat perm & contract/freelance work. From consulting to bigger gigs.
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I'm excited to share that Game Poems Issue 1 is now live at www.gamepoems.com/issue01
A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format.
Thanks for playing and sharing!
A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format.
Thanks for playing and sharing!
Game Poems #1
An online literary magazine publishing short-form videogames directly in a playable format. Issue #1 features interactive works by international artists and game designers.
www.gamepoems.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I'm excited to share that Game Poems Issue 1 is now live at www.gamepoems.com/issue01
A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format.
Thanks for playing and sharing!
A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format.
Thanks for playing and sharing!
Reposted by Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer
Even on hugely popular games with 95%+ Steam user review scores, you will almost always see some interminable, essay-length negative rant flagged as the 'most useful' and put front and center on the store page.
Part of it is Steam's upvoting system being busted. Part is human nature being stupid.
Part of it is Steam's upvoting system being busted. Part is human nature being stupid.
One negative review killed Pendragon. It was posted within hours of release: a detailed "objective" explanation of why they didn't connect with it.
But it's ticked as helpful by passing people *who have not played the game*. This keeps it pinned to the top.
It's longer than our description text.
But it's ticked as helpful by passing people *who have not played the game*. This keeps it pinned to the top.
It's longer than our description text.
RE that RT.. it’s wild how steam reviews are still so damn important to getting visibility. If you play and like indie games, the most generous and helpful thing you can do is spend an hour popping positive reviews onto anything you like with <500 or so reviews.
January 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Even on hugely popular games with 95%+ Steam user review scores, you will almost always see some interminable, essay-length negative rant flagged as the 'most useful' and put front and center on the store page.
Part of it is Steam's upvoting system being busted. Part is human nature being stupid.
Part of it is Steam's upvoting system being busted. Part is human nature being stupid.
Reposted by Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer
Reposted by Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer
My eternal battle with imposter syndrome?
A look at the many projects I'm part of?
Somewhat scatterbrained and manic shout-outs?
We've got them all 👀
I had the best time chatting with the ever-wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social for It Takes a Village Season 2! 👇🏿
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umkm...
A look at the many projects I'm part of?
Somewhat scatterbrained and manic shout-outs?
We've got them all 👀
I had the best time chatting with the ever-wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social for It Takes a Village Season 2! 👇🏿
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umkm...
It Takes A Village - S02 E06 - Writer, Editor, and Narrative Designer Corey Brotherson
YouTube video by Samantha Béart
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM
My eternal battle with imposter syndrome?
A look at the many projects I'm part of?
Somewhat scatterbrained and manic shout-outs?
We've got them all 👀
I had the best time chatting with the ever-wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social for It Takes a Village Season 2! 👇🏿
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umkm...
A look at the many projects I'm part of?
Somewhat scatterbrained and manic shout-outs?
We've got them all 👀
I had the best time chatting with the ever-wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social for It Takes a Village Season 2! 👇🏿
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umkm...
I'm playing a fun little golf physics puzzler called Puttler. Did not expect this prompt to hit so hard.
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 AM
I'm playing a fun little golf physics puzzler called Puttler. Did not expect this prompt to hit so hard.
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Woah, Witcher Reigns! store.steampowered.com/app/1651600/...
Reigns: The Witcher on Steam
Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim i...
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Woah, Witcher Reigns! store.steampowered.com/app/1651600/...
Ending the day with Wonderman. Loving it! A few eps in, but oof, I don't think I was ready for a show to start digging in about creative careers.
January 28, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Ending the day with Wonderman. Loving it! A few eps in, but oof, I don't think I was ready for a show to start digging in about creative careers.
Midway through doing to dishes and it struck me the victim was an eSports athlete...but whenever they showed the game it was about doing quests.
I'm only forgiving it because it's High Potential and the entire show is a delight.
I'm only forgiving it because it's High Potential and the entire show is a delight.
Heck yeah High Potential is doing an eSports episode.
January 28, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Midway through doing to dishes and it struck me the victim was an eSports athlete...but whenever they showed the game it was about doing quests.
I'm only forgiving it because it's High Potential and the entire show is a delight.
I'm only forgiving it because it's High Potential and the entire show is a delight.
This is how lore works.
I feel @tolkoto.com did a great job explaining Highguard lore to @grubb.wtf on Nintendogs!
January 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This is how lore works.
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Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you must embark on a quest to save your father..
Queens Domain is our new retro dark fantasy RPG inspired by Kings Field and Morrowind.
⚔️ FREE DEMO OUT NOW ⚔️
#WishlistWednesday #indiedev
Queens Domain is our new retro dark fantasy RPG inspired by Kings Field and Morrowind.
⚔️ FREE DEMO OUT NOW ⚔️
#WishlistWednesday #indiedev
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you must embark on a quest to save your father..
Queens Domain is our new retro dark fantasy RPG inspired by Kings Field and Morrowind.
⚔️ FREE DEMO OUT NOW ⚔️
#WishlistWednesday #indiedev
Queens Domain is our new retro dark fantasy RPG inspired by Kings Field and Morrowind.
⚔️ FREE DEMO OUT NOW ⚔️
#WishlistWednesday #indiedev
Heck yeah High Potential is doing an eSports episode.
January 28, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Heck yeah High Potential is doing an eSports episode.
Ooh games workshop have a new talent programe for concept, minis and painting.
jobs.games-workshop.com/business-are...
jobs.games-workshop.com/business-are...
Creative Talent Programmes - Games Workshop Jobs
CREATIVE TALENT PROGRAMMES Recognising your potential. Apply Now Our talent programmes aim to find and develop the next generation of Warhammer Miniatures
jobs.games-workshop.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Ooh games workshop have a new talent programe for concept, minis and painting.
jobs.games-workshop.com/business-are...
jobs.games-workshop.com/business-are...
Opened up AGS for the first time in years, to try some ideas out. Main character currently looks like this, because I'm a writer and not a pixel artist.
( The BG is the default tutorial one)
( The BG is the default tutorial one)
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Opened up AGS for the first time in years, to try some ideas out. Main character currently looks like this, because I'm a writer and not a pixel artist.
( The BG is the default tutorial one)
( The BG is the default tutorial one)
Reposted by Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer
The Surprising Physics behind Mommy
January 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The Surprising Physics behind Mommy
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These are the ✨ most subscribed to✨ events of all the Knowledge Share events we've done so far!
Looking forward to hosting tomorrow and over the next few weeks! Power to the indies! 🚀
(Available at impress.games/discord)
#steamnextfest #marketingtips #indiedev
Looking forward to hosting tomorrow and over the next few weeks! Power to the indies! 🚀
(Available at impress.games/discord)
#steamnextfest #marketingtips #indiedev
January 26, 2026 at 7:18 PM
These are the ✨ most subscribed to✨ events of all the Knowledge Share events we've done so far!
Looking forward to hosting tomorrow and over the next few weeks! Power to the indies! 🚀
(Available at impress.games/discord)
#steamnextfest #marketingtips #indiedev
Looking forward to hosting tomorrow and over the next few weeks! Power to the indies! 🚀
(Available at impress.games/discord)
#steamnextfest #marketingtips #indiedev
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We're hiring a People and Culture Officer to join our HR team in Glasgow!
We're looking for a communicative, proactive individual who values people and solution focused approaches. This position offers an opportunity to impact our long term goals as an indie game studio.
See below on how to apply
We're looking for a communicative, proactive individual who values people and solution focused approaches. This position offers an opportunity to impact our long term goals as an indie game studio.
See below on how to apply
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We're hiring a People and Culture Officer to join our HR team in Glasgow!
We're looking for a communicative, proactive individual who values people and solution focused approaches. This position offers an opportunity to impact our long term goals as an indie game studio.
See below on how to apply
We're looking for a communicative, proactive individual who values people and solution focused approaches. This position offers an opportunity to impact our long term goals as an indie game studio.
See below on how to apply
Every word of this article is a delight. There are some great anecdotes about working for real tip lines.
yarnspinner.dev/blog/hint-li...
yarnspinner.dev/blog/hint-li...
We Pitched a Museum a 1993 Game Hint Line (And They Actually Said Yes) | Yarn Spinner
Early 2025, ACMI, the Australian museum of screen culture, put out a call for comissions for Game Worlds. They wanted to commission microgames from Australian developers, and the brief was deliberatel...
yarnspinner.dev
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Every word of this article is a delight. There are some great anecdotes about working for real tip lines.
yarnspinner.dev/blog/hint-li...
yarnspinner.dev/blog/hint-li...
Rolled credits on TR-49. Had such a good time with it. Some very clever puzzles that were rewarding to solve.
Really recommended.
Really recommended.
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Rolled credits on TR-49. Had such a good time with it. Some very clever puzzles that were rewarding to solve.
Really recommended.
Really recommended.
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Unvarnished truth. This is the one area where I give a crap about games being taken seriously ‘as an artform’.. because as it stands, funds are limited, and frankly select for charlatans.
If you’re unwilling to lie about a 10x return, you’re fucked. So liars get funded
If you’re unwilling to lie about a 10x return, you’re fucked. So liars get funded
The UK videogames sector seems to be facing a duality:
On one hand, it is trying to convince investors that it's a high-growth, low-risk sector so that it raises financing.
On the other hand, it is trying to convince government that it's suffering from market failure, so it receives funding. 1/9
On one hand, it is trying to convince investors that it's a high-growth, low-risk sector so that it raises financing.
On the other hand, it is trying to convince government that it's suffering from market failure, so it receives funding. 1/9
January 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Unvarnished truth. This is the one area where I give a crap about games being taken seriously ‘as an artform’.. because as it stands, funds are limited, and frankly select for charlatans.
If you’re unwilling to lie about a 10x return, you’re fucked. So liars get funded
If you’re unwilling to lie about a 10x return, you’re fucked. So liars get funded
The Japan Foundation has a free streaming service with movies and documentaries. There are a few live-action anime adaptations. Availability depends on the region you live.
For viewers in Africa they have a virtual tour for anime with films like Attack on Titan and Your Name.
en.jff.jpf.go.jp
For viewers in Africa they have a virtual tour for anime with films like Attack on Titan and Your Name.
en.jff.jpf.go.jp
JFF Theater
Watch free Japanese movies online with multilingual subtitles. Regular update of films and videos. Operated by the Japan Foundation.
en.jff.jpf.go.jp
January 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The Japan Foundation has a free streaming service with movies and documentaries. There are a few live-action anime adaptations. Availability depends on the region you live.
For viewers in Africa they have a virtual tour for anime with films like Attack on Titan and Your Name.
en.jff.jpf.go.jp
For viewers in Africa they have a virtual tour for anime with films like Attack on Titan and Your Name.
en.jff.jpf.go.jp
Ahh look at this neat photography adventure game store.steampowered.com/app/4000720/...
Grems on Steam
Explore a cozy hand-drawn world where you use your camera to connect with quirky aliens called Grems. Each Grem has something unique to say about what you've captured, so gift your photos to build rel...
store.steampowered.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Ahh look at this neat photography adventure game store.steampowered.com/app/4000720/...
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I am starting to look for an artist to do some art for the upcoming iOS release of Everkin.io. Simple hand drawn style pets of various types. Cats, kittens, dogs, parrots, turtles etc. cozy cute things. If anyone has any references or knows anyone that would be great. I’m vey flexible on style
Everkin - Pet Health Tracker App for iOS
The complete pet health tracking app for iOS. Monitor your pet's health records, weight, symptoms, and milestones all in one beautiful app. Join the waitlist!
Everkin.io
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I am starting to look for an artist to do some art for the upcoming iOS release of Everkin.io. Simple hand drawn style pets of various types. Cats, kittens, dogs, parrots, turtles etc. cozy cute things. If anyone has any references or knows anyone that would be great. I’m vey flexible on style
A new tool for using Dink ( and extension for Ink for dialogue). Solves a lot of pipeline issues. Even if you're not using Ink it's worth poking around for ideas for your own tools.
wildwinter.medium.com/dinky-an-edi...
wildwinter.medium.com/dinky-an-edi...
Dinky: An Editor for Dialogue-Heavy Ink Games
TL;DR: I wrote an editor for Dink, my expanded Ink syntax. It’s called Dinky and you can find it here: https://github.com/wildwinter/dinky/
wildwinter.medium.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
A new tool for using Dink ( and extension for Ink for dialogue). Solves a lot of pipeline issues. Even if you're not using Ink it's worth poking around for ideas for your own tools.
wildwinter.medium.com/dinky-an-edi...
wildwinter.medium.com/dinky-an-edi...
Huh this is interesting, a game's hint system is failing because people don't know how to write e-mails anymore.
www.polygon.com/after-hours-...
www.polygon.com/after-hours-...
Steam dev says his game got harder because young people can't write an email
After Hours is a 2018 puzzle game where fans can send an email IRL to get hints, and more players are getting it wrong
www.polygon.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Huh this is interesting, a game's hint system is failing because people don't know how to write e-mails anymore.
www.polygon.com/after-hours-...
www.polygon.com/after-hours-...