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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Beautiful animated trailer for "Terre ou Lune", the new comic book by Jade Khoo (published in France by Morgen).
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February 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Beautiful animated trailer for "Terre ou Lune", the new comic book by Jade Khoo (published in France by Morgen).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
You don't get victory points. You get vitamin c.
Try some "Goya Star Fruit" from Tidal Blades Banner festival. They glitter and squishy! (the deluxe first game had some nice oranges)
February 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
You don't get victory points. You get vitamin c.
Mmmm forbidden strawberry.
Pre 2020 I’d have said the cubes from Pandemic (mmm cubes of jelly)
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Mmmm forbidden strawberry.
Strong contender.
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Strong contender.
I picked up my Steam Deck and got three e-mails. I didn't know I had this kind of power.
February 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I picked up my Steam Deck and got three e-mails. I didn't know I had this kind of power.
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Upset how accurate these prices are in 2026
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Upset how accurate these prices are in 2026
Dark Seed upset me so much as a kid that I wouldn't even let my dad leave it in my room where the CD32 was.
A new version of ScummVM has been released and it now supports (among others) The Adventures of Willy Beamish, Heart of China, Martian Memorandum, Another World, and Dark Seed!
Grab ScummVM here ► www.scummvm.org
Grab ScummVM here ► www.scummvm.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Dark Seed upset me so much as a kid that I wouldn't even let my dad leave it in my room where the CD32 was.
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Hey Gang! 🤖 is on the hunt for a few skilled folks to join us. We are a US-Timezone Remote Studio.
⌨️ Narrative Designer
🎰 UI/UX Artist
🔧 Tech Artist
Inquire below:
robotentertainment.com/careers
(note: i am not the hiring manager so dont reach out to me directly about these positions)
⌨️ Narrative Designer
🎰 UI/UX Artist
🔧 Tech Artist
Inquire below:
robotentertainment.com/careers
(note: i am not the hiring manager so dont reach out to me directly about these positions)
Careers — ROBOT ENTERTAINMENT
robotentertainment.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Hey Gang! 🤖 is on the hunt for a few skilled folks to join us. We are a US-Timezone Remote Studio.
⌨️ Narrative Designer
🎰 UI/UX Artist
🔧 Tech Artist
Inquire below:
robotentertainment.com/careers
(note: i am not the hiring manager so dont reach out to me directly about these positions)
⌨️ Narrative Designer
🎰 UI/UX Artist
🔧 Tech Artist
Inquire below:
robotentertainment.com/careers
(note: i am not the hiring manager so dont reach out to me directly about these positions)
Do any of my UK mutuals have recommendations where I can purchase a freelancer contract? Looking for something I can provide clients when hiring me for writing / narrative design and copywriting.
February 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Do any of my UK mutuals have recommendations where I can purchase a freelancer contract? Looking for something I can provide clients when hiring me for writing / narrative design and copywriting.
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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!
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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.
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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)
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The Surprising Physics behind Mommy
January 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The Surprising Physics behind Mommy