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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I feel like I've been through so many chapters of my life just this year alone

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Causeway Studios | The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham @ PAX West @causewaystudios.com · 28/09/2026

We're looking to bring on a contract 3D art generalist for The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham! This job posting will be open until October 8. Full listing and instructions here: causewaystudios.notion.site/3d-art-gener...

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3D Art Generalist (Contract) - Causeway Studios | Notion

Level: Any, as long as qualifications are met

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/09/2026

TAKE THIS IS SEEKING STREAM FUNDRAISING FOR GIVING TUESDAY! Join our Giving Tuesday 2026 fundraising drive! We're looking for streamers to stream for Take This any time between November 30 & December 4. Interested streamers should sign up here: forms.gle/SWR7mjPLQy...

Take This. Be a streaming champion for mental health in games!

Below the text at the top are three pictures in frames with stars. Top left: two Take This volunteers strike poses in front of a giant Pokemon card featuring pikachu. Bottom left: A photo of the exterior of the AFK Quiet Room at Pokemon Worlds 2025. Right: a picture of a person sitting at a 3 monitor computer set up playing a game.

Text below the photos reads: your fundraiser supports AFK quiet rooms at conventions, take this talks for game devs impacted by layoffs, developing expert resources, and better mental health in games. W W W dot take this dot org slash streaming

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

also, traveling to LA for work this week (Tues-Thurs) AND next week (Mon-Weds), so if there are mutuals who might want to meet up pls reach out 🙇

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At my regular salon waiting for a haircut. There was a Filipino girl before me getting her hair done, with her mom waiting. The mom says, "make her beautiful so boyfriend fall in love with her!!" 😂

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

WORKERS OF THE WORLD... don't forget to use your PTO.

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Maddie 🐮🐮 @maddiegptv.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hey so I’m doing a fun thing tomorrow and it’s all for trying to raise funds to get the full team to Twitchcon and I’d really love support because your girl feels so nervous about it 🫠 (honestly, I don’t know why but my brain says “what if it goes poorly”) so plz be there 🥲

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is your sign to order carne asada fries.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I want to say it's financially reasonable for me to attend GDC next year, but I want to make the experience meaningful and productive than just go for funsies 🤔. If anyone is seeking or knows of any opportunities for an HR panelist or a photographer... 🙇

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

honestly thinking about finally starting Fortune's Weave this weekend and play for 10+ hours like I'm a teenager who just picked up Radiant Dawn

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Take This @takethis.org · 23/09/2026

🚨Take This is seeking testimonials & impact statements from those we've helped in the last few years.🚨 Have you had a good experience with Take This at a convention, professional workshop, in our Discord, or anywhere else? Send us your Take This Testimonials via DM or email info@ takethis. org.

"Take This. Have you had a positive experience with Take This lately? In an AFK room? At a workshop? In our Discord? Anywhere else? We want to hear about it! Send your testimonials to us at info at take this dot org or D M us on this platform. W W W dot take this dot org." In the center of the graphic are three photos with starry frames. On the left, a group of Take This volunteers gather outside an AFK Room at Pokemon Worlds in California. In the center, Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer wears a boa that looks like a dragon as she presents a panel at PAX West 2026. On the right, two Take This volunteers and Take This's Board Chair Tanya DePass pose outside the Hope Booth at PAX West 2026.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

sometimes I think about getting a Costco membership just to use the food court because holy heck why are Costco's food court prices the way they are

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 22/09/2026

HexNest Games is hiring a Content Creator & Video Editor to make hilarious, shareable Birds of War clips! 🛰️ Remote, Contract 🎮 Edit epic/funny gameplay moments ✂️ Pitch, script, and deliver viral videos ⤵️

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HexNest Games is hiring a Content Creator & Video Editor

We're hiring someone to make short videos for our game, Birds of War on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was going through it. Self-aware I was going through it and trying to put my mental on a healthier track. Then faced a familiar heartbreak tonight that's setting me back again 🫠. Feeling small? Feeling unseen? Feeling misunderstood? I need to address these and claim the space I deserve to occupy.

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Thew @amazingthew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

god i love videogames. have you heard about "places"? they are called locations

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I don't want to watch anyone's FE Fortune's Weave content until I play it myself, but the problem is I don't know when I'll have the time to play!!!!! 😭😭😭

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Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

money is pretty tight right now with the 1 salary thing, so I am announcing that I am opening myself up for some 3D work! I don't have the time for full environments or anything, but if you need: -a game ready Hero mesh or -a specific asset pack/kit send me a message 😀

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Gnome @gnomedic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Also: are you a content creator? Do you stream or make YT or TikTok videos? Jackbox is HELLA busy with launches this year (tomorrow, October, AND November) and I'd love to get you a copy of our games! **No DMs please**, but comment here with the best way to contact you!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

how are we halfway through September already

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 14/09/2026

Folks who've ever visited an AFK Room at PAX: I'd love to hear from you! What was your experience like? Did you leave the room feeling more grounded and ready to get back to the convention than when you went in?

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I've been dealing with vulnerable and sensitive feelings in a way I don't expect to feel seen and understood (that's okay), but it's not helpful to go my day-to-day life spacing out and not being present.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Finally got around to doing this after some post-PAX West inspiration, so please feel welcome to reach out if it's something you're interested in. 🤍

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Hey video games when can it be my turn with the money hose I have hot talented friends I want to make stuff with

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@crashtroid.newgrounds.com You're hard to get a hold of sometimes, but thank you for your friendliness and kind heart. It means a lot, and I know you surround yourself with wonderful people. I wish we spent more time together, but that's why I'll visit you in BC someday, hopefully sooner than later!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you @watchgirlsplay.bsky.social for a special PAX weekend, for allowing me to support you, for giving me the space to be vulnerable, and for being wonderful people. I may not be the most present community member, but I appreciate all the time that you shared with me! I love y'all so much. 🖤

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@whatemily.bsky.social PAX weekend was pretty cool!! I know I brought you to this weekend, but thank you for spending time with me and helping to keep me on track. I believe in your journey in the industry, and I hope you enjoyed meeting all the humans I introduced you to. I appreciate you. 💚

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Though we hung out for only a short time during GDC last year, thank you @kjartankennedy.com and @gregwrogers.bsky.social for reconnecting with me at PAX! You are both doing beautiful work, and I see the passion, development, and achievements from then to now. That is a huge inspiration!! 🤍

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you @futterish.fsquared.biz and @amandafarough.ca for always being wonderful people that I adore 🤍. You persevere and don't give up in the games industry, and that inspires me to pave the path I want to follow. Thank you also for taking time out of your day to meet and chat with my friends!!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@loveretrobtw.bsky.social It was so awesome to reconnect during PAX!! You do wonderful and amazing work for the industry, and I'm happy that we find each other during these events. Thank you for taking the time to meet and chat with my friends too! Hope we can have a proper hang out soon!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

might fuck around and upgrade my camera

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Y'all... 😭 On the left, I was the heaviest I had ever been. Close to 180 lbs in just April this year. On the right was a few days ago in Seattle. I weighed myself after I got home, and I'm down 15-17 lbs since then. The last time I dropped this amount of weight was a period of deep depression.

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Girls Play | GP_TV @watchgirlsplay.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to say hi to us at PAX this weekend! 🩵

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 09/09/2026

Arial = ⌨️ aerial = 🦜 Ariel = 🧜‍♀️

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

my flight out of SEA is gonna be ~4:30 anyone going to be around the airport then and want to hang out 🤔

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

PAX West is over and I am sad

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 08/09/2026

HexNest Games wants a Community Manager to wrangle chaos and memes for Birds of War! 🛰️ Remote, Contract 🗣️ Run Discord & social events 🥚 Collect feedback & support players ⤵️

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HexNest Games is hiring a Community Manager

We’re looking for a Community Manager who can help us build and maintain the Birds of War community across Discord and social platforms.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Any friends/mutuals already in Seattle have anything going on tonight? Looking for something to do!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tech and game industry friends, I'm supporting a dear friend in Seattle, WA search for a senior opportunity in Community Management and/or Social Media. They have 7 YOE in the game industry and 13 YOE professionally. I'm happy to share their resume and portfolio and get you connected with them!

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If you're an indie studio, I know that they would especially love you. I understand how challenging the industry is right now, but they truly deserve a new home and a place to thrive. Reposts much appreciated. Thank you! 🤍

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I bought new boots to wear to Seattle/PAX but after 1 day of wearing them I've decided I will not be bringing these because they still need time to break in 😔

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

vulnerable posting but it's upsetting to get through the mental hurdle of healthier eating and healthier physical activity, and end up with a physical ailment I couldn't have controlled

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PAX @officialpax.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The roster is IN 📝 Come cheer on your favorite content creators for our Stream Stars $5k Championship on Sat. Sept. 5 at the PAX Arena stage! #PAXWest 2026 Starring: @dappermrtom.bsky.social, @fir.gay, @vernias.bsky.social, @maisielynnie.bsky.social, toxickbunny, MAR from GPTV, mikeeey, 8owser16

PAX Arena Stream Stars $5K Championship. Sept5th, 2:00 PM PT LIVE at PAX West and twitch.tv/PAXarena. Competitors: Maisie Lynnie, DapperMrTom, Vernias, Fir, Toxickbunny, Mikeeey, 8owser16, and MAR from GPTV.

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James Chen, PHR @jamesphr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · 25/08/2026

the thing about indie games is that if someone designs one single game I love, I’ll get whatever they make for the rest of their lives and pretty much always have a good time. people are so attached to ip but imo you really gotta know the creators.

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