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Tomb Raider @tombraider.com · 12/12/2025

Two Tomb Raider games were revealed at The Game Awards: Tomb Raider Catalyst, and the surprise reimagining of Lara Croft's debut adventure, Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis. You saw the trailers, now get more details and meet the new voice of Lara Croft: tombraider.com/news/video-g...

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Come work with me! I'm looking for a Senior Level Designer to join my team! (full-time, remote) job-boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...

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Senior Level Designer

Remote/Flexible - USA/Canada

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

My 5 year old was doing a maze and I heard him sigh in mild frustration as he said, “Oh, GAME DESIGNERS!”

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Liz England @lizardengland.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

gdc jump scare 👻

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

That's a wrap for me for #gdc this year! I'm exhausted, happy, and excited for next year. Thanks to everyone who came to my talk; I felt incredibly loved and supported! Annnnd now, back to work!

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Richard Rouse III @richardrouse.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

GDC's just about a week away & I've seen all the talks for Rules of the Game & I bet you'll like them as much as I do! We're Thursday at 3:30, come see what rules will be shared by @carlaeng.bsky.social @ekanaut.bsky.social @nfalstein.bsky.social @harvey1966.bsky.social @alishathayer.bsky.social

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I'll be at GDC this year presenting in schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...! I'll be doing a talk on technical design called "Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the One-Off," which covers lessons for technical designers on how to balance technical order with creative chaos. Stop by if you're around!

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Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers

20th March, 2025 05:00pm - 06:00pm - Every designer knows that game rules are what create gameplay, but figuring out the rules we use ...

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I’ll be speaking at GDC 2025 as a contributor to "Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers"! Join me in practically exploring how technical designers can balance healthy creative chaos with game stability and content-at-scale. schedule.gdconf.com/session/rule...

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Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC)

Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I just taught my four-year-old son, a natural lawyer and min/maxer, how to earn money. Pray for me.

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

Nice seeing it get a little more lively over here!

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

I didn't know James McCaffrey personally, but I remember being so star-struck and honored to work near his orbit on Max Payne 3. I am a huge fan, and receiving deliveries of his performances to bring to life in gameplay is a cherished memory. RIP to a brilliant and unique actor.

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

I have two senior design roles open on my team at Crystal Dynamics, both remote! Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam... Senior Combat Designer boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...

boards.greenhouse.io

Senior Technical Designer, Player Abilities

Flexible/Remote

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 31/08/2023

Volition friends, my heart breaks to hear the news today. Crystal is hiring, and my team in particular, so if you are searching, please reach out. (Design, Production, Engineering) boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam... boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam... boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...

Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

Our gameplay systems team is really special. If you know a Senior Producer that is looking around, I'd love to chat with them! boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...

boards.greenhouse.io

Senior Producer, Gameplay Systems

Remote/Flexible

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 14/08/2023

I'm looking for a Lead Combat Designer to join my amazing team! boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynamic…

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 14/08/2023

Greetings from the land of My Sugared Up Kid Just Accidentally Dropped An Ice Pack on My Face

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Alisha Thayer @alishathayer.bsky.social · 13/08/2023

No spoilers, but I just started reading House of Leaves for the first time, and I’m LOVING it.

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