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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 5d

Look, I'm no economist, but it's obvious that the investors are going to sell EA for parts. They don't care about employees or whatever product they make.

Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 5d

EA's bombshell deal to go private could be good for investors, but bad for employees. Leveraged buyouts almost always lead to immediate mass layoffs, and more than half of EA's current cash flow will likely go toward servicing the debt.

This week's column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

EA's Deal to Go Private Could Be Good for Investors, Bad for Employees

Leveraged buyouts almost always lead to cost-cutting in the form of big layoffs

www.bloomberg.com

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 5d

Many (belated) happy returns!

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Sean H., freshly 34 @sjhdoesgames.blacksky.app · 5d

But--yeah. To the original point, thank y'all for being here. I'm doing what I can but it's rough out here. If you wanna support me, sjhdoesgames.carrd.co has links to both my Ko-Fi and my itch page where you can buy my game Final Spike. Working on a second game to put up there (not Shootlanzer). >>

sean heron's carrd.

A carrd for Sean Heron, a game developer, streamer, and writer.

sjhdoesgames.carrd.co

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 6d

5 decades later, this is still a quintessential NYC movie. The way it’s funny as a way to deal with the everyday messes of the city is basically how we get through day to day (especially when one is a regular subway rider.)

Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 6d

51 years ago today, Pelham One Two Three took New York’s subway hostage—and our hearts.

Dive into its making, music, and legacy in our deep dive:

cinephiliabeyond.org/the-taking-o...

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Mark Sample @samplereality.bsky.social · 7d

I made 10 Lost Boys in 2020. Not sure I expected the game to be relevant five years later, but here we are. samplereality.itch.io/10-lost-boys

10 LOST BOYS by samplereality

An RPG Character Generator

samplereality.itch.io

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Liz Ryerson @ellaguro.bsky.social · 7d

i will say: i genuinely don't know how to get people to broadly care about games that push the boundaries of the medium in interesting or compelling ways and aren't already big sellers, especially in an age where it just feels like everyone wants to retreat into their bubbles.

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 8d

We're collaborating with leaders in the NYC #gamedev scene to bring you:

"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"

On Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better! 💜

THE STATE OF NYC INDIE: DEVELOPING A BETTER GAMES COMMUNITY
FOUR LEADERS FROM THE NYC GAME DEVELOPMENT SCENE COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE COMMUNITY AND HOW WE CAN IMPROVE IT FOR THE BETTER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
NYU Game Center Theater, 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY (Tickets available on Eventbrite)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
SPEAKERS
Jess Haskins (NYC Indie Games
Kyra Wills-
Umdenstock
Mattia Sicuro (IGDA NYC)
Yiyi Zhang (GUMBO)
Social)
(EGD Collective)
Tim Rattray (NYC Game Dev Docuseries)
OUR PARTNERS:
NYU GAME CENTER
GDOC EXPO
WONDERVILLE
Playcrafting
Produced by: Tim Rattray, Nicole Papadopoulos, & PolyMedia Productions

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Yoshi Yoshitani @ NYCC 2162 @yoshiyoshitani.bsky.social · 11d

Hey I’m making another Starter Pack for those who will be selling at NYCC ‘25!

Comment below if you want to be added

go.bsky.app/QjxicuS

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Heidi McDeathknelled @hmcd.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve been gone awhile because things have been very hard at home. I find myself at an unfathomable point, and my heart is absolutely broken. If you’re able to donate and share, my gratitude is deep. I never wanted to get here. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. gofund.me/0b0592ad0

Donate to Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story, organized by Heidi McDonald

I was a game writer at the height of my career - author, freq… Heidi McDonald needs your support for Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story

gofund.me

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 12d

This Tuesday, at the @nyugamecenter.bsky.social, Celia Pearce is coming to present her book Playframes. If you're in NYC, come and join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/playframes...

Playframes - How Do We Know We Are Playing? A Book Talk with Celia Pearce

Join us for a lunchtime book talk and discussion with Celia Pearce!

www.eventbrite.com

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 13d

Ayayayayayay can't wait! Looking and sounding so good!

Dead Idle Games @deadidlegames.bsky.social · 13d

Chill Zambas To Play Cards Against The Devil To.

Music by @matiasjolmedo ❤️

Steam page coming this year! For sure!

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Liz Ryerson @ellaguro.bsky.social · 15d

Submissions to the Experimental Games Showcase at GDC are now OPEN through October 24, 2025! Please send us the weird shit you're working on! More info about the session and where to submit can be found on our NEW website here www.experimentalgamesshowcase.com

Experimental Games Showcase

SUBMIT YOUR GAME TO THE

www.experimentalgamesshowcase.com

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 18d

Open Your Eyes is more subtle, doesn’t play loud music to make the story feel “emotional”, and doesn’t need to explain what is going on. I like it better, though it hasn’t aged well (the protagonist is a creep).

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 18d

OMG that’s such a cool thing to do! Also ❤️Porter Sq Books and you all lovely people.

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Wadjet Eye of Sauron @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social · 18d

👇👇👇

Mathew Buck @filmbrainbmb.bsky.social · 20d

I think it's becoming clear that if you like indie creators, you're going to need to support them any way you can. And that doesn't mean money, just spreading worth of mouth can be powerful as well.

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patrickcarlson @pjcarlson.bsky.social · 19d

that endless feeling (for too long now)

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 19d

Not sure. I don't think so because it's also a workshop. The book comes up beginning of October matchingmindswithsondheim.com

Matching Minds With Sondheim | The Puzzles and Games of the Broadway Legend

matchingmindswithsondheim.com

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 19d

Musical theatre fans / theatre kids / game designers / players: this Thursday we have a talk + workshop for you. Come learn how Stephen Sondheim was also a game designer and learn more about his games at Barry Joseph's book presentation. RSVP below!

NYU Game Center @nyugamecenter.bsky.social · 29d

Announcing:
How to Play the Sondheim Way w/ Barry Joseph
Thurs. Sept. 25th, 7pm-8:30pm

Join us for a lecture/workshop! Discover how the playful approach to parlor games of the famed lyricist/composer Stephen Sondheim can inspire our own creative practices.

RSVP: barryjosephworkshop.eventbrite.com

How to Play the Sondheim Way - A Lecture & Workshop with Barry Joseph

Join us for a lecture and workshop with Barry Joseph, games educator and author of How to Play the Sondheim Way!

barryjosephworkshop.eventbrite.com

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Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 21d

Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:

⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 23d

We're shortstaffed on RPS and need some rad PC-minded freelancers for urgent review work. Specifically:
- Borderlands 4 (yes I know it's out already)
- Dying Light: The Beast
- Silent Hill f

Standard rate is £200 GBP per review, make yourselves known at [email protected]

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 22d

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 22d

One issue generally overlooked in the whole screenwriter vs gamewriter, discussion is time.

Beyond anything to do with training, ability, style etc is the amount of time screenwriters get to invest in a script.

Whilst there are time pressures on any writer, the vast amounts of script that-
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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 24d

We live in The Twilight Zone.

Anne C. Serling @anneserling.bsky.social · 25d

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 24d

Aaaaaaah okay 😂

In any case, now you know of a good oven place with delicious rolls to make the world a bit better ❤️

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Clara Fernandez-Vara @clarafv.bsky.social · 24d

Wait, did you bake it?

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