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Manzanita Interactive

@manzanita-interact.bsky.social
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Worker-owned & operated game studio since 2025 🏗️ @dandelionvoid.bsky.social 🌌 Based in Los Angeles, California

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Overwatch Gamemakers Guild - CWA @owgg-cwa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today alongside our comrades across Blizzard we ratified our first union contract granting us unprecedented industry first protections! @cwaunion.bsky.social @videogameworkers.bsky.social cwa-union.org/news/release...
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Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA
Blizzard Entertainment workers represented by CWA voted to ratify historic union contracts with the Microsoft-owned company, securing an unprecedented victory for the video game industry following the...
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OneBGS - Bethesda Game Studios Union @bethesdaunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Guaranteed remote and hybrid protections. Salary increases. Recall rights to open positions 14 months after a layoff anywhere in Blizzard. Massive congratulations to the units at Blizzard for securing these rights (and more) in their historic contract! A win for one is a win for all ✊
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 09/09/2026
After years of company stalling, Blizzard workers win mega-contract that applies to all unionized teams aftermath.site/blizzard-union...
the famous orc statue outside blizzard's HQ in irvine, california
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We are proud union members of @videogameworkers.bsky.social 🎶 But we have a glowing dream 🎵Of how fair the world will seem 🎶 When each worker can live their life secure and free 🎵 When the earth is owned by labor 🎶 And there's joy and peace for all 🎵 In the Commonwealth of Toil that is to be
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Catton Arthur @cattonarthur.net · 25/08/2026
I got to write a really cool 6 string bass centric piece for Dandelion Void! And I recorded a one take video performing it! Check in out in this devlog!
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Dandelion Void @dandelionvoid.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We have another dev diary ready! Today we have a special treat from our composer Catton Arthur! ( @cattonarthur.net ) Check out the dev diary below where Catton shows us a live recording of how some of the music is recorded! store.steampowered.com/news/app/358...
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Dandelion Void - Music Reveal & Bass Performance! - Steam News
Showing off the new character creation track for Dandelion Void
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The layoffs are getting worse. Devs are suffering. Gamers are suffering. Organizing is the only way to save this industry and the people who make it possible.
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New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year
"The pace of layoffs is accelerating faster than our models initially predicted"
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OneBGS - Bethesda Game Studios Union @bethesdaunion.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
UVW-CWA's hardship fund has raised over 100k through the bundle with @itch.io and has had a real impact on the lives of laid off developers. You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA. Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
Quote from a OneBGS member who was impacted by layoffs: "The UVW-CWA hardship fund just covered all my expenses for the move back home."
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Over 150k and still 8 days to go. 🙏 Thank you everyone who has purchased the bundle. Your generosity helps us support laid off game workers who are facing eviction, have put off important medical care/treatment due to losing insurance, and the like. Your solidarity means the world.
A screenshot of the Game Industry Hardship Fund on itch that shows we have raised over 152k as of the afternoon of August 5th
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KB ❤️‍🔥 UVW-CWA @square2mom.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
my friend @capybruh.bsky.social is so cool. and so is everyone else at manzanita. everyone wishlist @dandelionvoid.bsky.social RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!
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KB ❤️‍🔥 UVW-CWA @square2mom.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Manzanita’s extremely involved with the unionization movement in games, and we require in our Operating Agreement that all member-candidates must be members of United Videogame Workers-CWA. We’re helping our union create knowledge and support systems for others looking to start game co-ops, especially with layoffs leaving so many workers with no options besides going indie.

Resisting AI means rejecting the frameworks of inevitability and productivity and instead centering the well-being and power of workers. We need to collectively respond to the question of ‘How can you integrate AI with your process?’ with ‘Fuck you, make me.’ We don’t win against automation by acquiescing before even putting up a proper fight, and labor needs to be organized to even square up.”
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We’re very proud that Manzanita Interactive is part of Aftermath’s hater week. Generative AI has no place in @dandelionvoid.bsky.social Read our full stance on Generative AI here: aftermath.site/video-games-...
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All The Video Game Studios That Refuse To Use Generative AI
People made games before it existed, and they'll keep doing so long after its gone
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Dandelion Void @dandelionvoid.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Twigsnapper isn't your average Dandelion Void enemy. Unlike the green uproots that rely on camouflage, this threat waits right in plain sight. Don't drop your guard it's basically a miniboss! Read about it in the latest Dev Post here: bit.ly/4fBs6gP
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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Game workers and allies are taking action at #SaveOurDevs rallies! Earlier this month, Microsoft reported that they would be laying off thousands of workers across the company – impacting hundreds of union jobs. An injury to one video game worker is an injury to all.
A photo of workers at a rally against layoffs!A photo of workers at a rally against layoffs!A photo of workers at a rally against layoffs!A photo of workers at a rally against layoffs!
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OneBGS - Bethesda Game Studios Union @bethesdaunion.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
One way you can show Microsoft your concern is here through the XBOX Player Voice feedback platform: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...
Yesterday’s layoffs at Bethesda Games Studios were not a cut of “14 layers of management”. We lost dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers. Many of whom worked at BGS for decades.

If Bethesda fans are worried this will harm the quality of our future games, like TES VI, let Microsoft know!
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
There are only two choices on the table for the game worker right now: give up or get organized. And giving up repeatedly has only led us to this absolute shitshow, so let's take a look at what organizing really means (uvw-cwa.org, btw)
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
[ Special Edition! ] Cooperate, or Perish Join us as we discuss what makes Manzanita Interactive different as a worker-owned and operated cooperative game studio. store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gamedev
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Dandelion Void - Cooperate, or Perish - Steam News
Today's post is an extra entry in between our normal two week devlog schedule, contrasting how we make games with wider industry practices.
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.
A red poster with a white logo (a polygonal heart lifted by 2 hands) and the title "United Videogame Workers – Hardship Fund", followed by this copy:

"UVW-CWA stands for every game worker: for those still employed and fighting for union contracts and those who have been callously treated as disposable by executives who've never shipped a title. 

We are proud to announce our launch of a hardship fund for game workers across the US and Canada who have been subjected to layoffs. If you are a game worker in need of support, please apply."

Below the text is a link to the initiative (as in the post) and the UVW-CWA logo.
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Never forget that you, that we all, deserve better. They are counting on you forgetting this.
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Dandelion Void @dandelionvoid.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Friend of the game MrAtomicDuck recorded an interview with our game director Brian Ostrander! Watch to learn how Dandelion Void was born out of a layoff, why we love cleaning and boredom mechanics, and hear a healthy sidebar on "the enshittification of space travel" youtu.be/kTTNLk97VAE
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Project Zomboid Modder Explains Their Terrifying New Survival Game - Exclusive Dev Interview!
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Interested in how we make Dandelion Void as a worker owned and operated studio? Tune into the @gameworkerscon.bsky.social session "Worker Cooperatives: Take Back Control of Your Work" to hear from us and our industry colleagues! 2:40pm Pacific / 5:40 Eastern www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...
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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Talks are starting in less than 20 seconds! Here is an updated stream link www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...
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Dandelion Void @dandelionvoid.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Audio Devlog! store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gaming #gamedev
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Dandelion Void - FMODernizing our FMaudio - Steam News
Hi everyone, and welcome to another Dandelion Void devlog. In a post last year we introduced the 4 members of our engineering and art teams: Brian, Dara, Roland, and Robin (yours truly). Today we’re (...
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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
UVW-CWA hereby announces our support for California State Assembly Bill 1921, put forth by Assembly Member Chris Ward of the 78th District! Inspired by @stopkillinggames.bsky.social, this is an important bill for gamers, game historians, and game workers alike! uvw-cwa.org/news/uvw-cwa...
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UVW-CWA ENDORSES CALIFORNIA AB1921
UNITED VIDEOGAME WORKERS-CWA hereby announces our support for California State Assembly Bill 1921, put forth by Assembly Member Chris Ward of the 78th District.
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Dandelion Void @dandelionvoid.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Debugger's Delight! Learn about the Dandelion Void debug console store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gamedev #gaming
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Dandelion Void - Debugger’s Delight - Steam News
We are showing off our new Debug tools!
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Mark your calendars! On May 23rd our game director Brian Ostrander will discuss why and how we're developing Dandelion Void as a worker-owned cooperative. RSVP for the free Game Workers Conference below! actionnetwork.org/events/game-... #gamedev #gaming
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Game Workers Conference 2026
The Game Workers Conference is an entirely new game industry event made by and for the countless workers who make this massively influential industry and artistic medium succeed. The first iteration o...
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Some well needed fleet upgrades for our members!
Three desktop computers with the manzanita tree branding emblazoned across their side. A single desktop computer on the floor with the manzanita tree logo on its side.
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Want to learn more about the games industry? Connect with fellow game workers? Stay tuned for upcoming talk announcements by @gameworkerscon.bsky.social Labor creates games! #gameworkersconference
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Manzanita Interactive @manzanita-interact.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Members of Manzanita Interactive will be at GDC 2026 🕹️ DM us if you’re in the area and want to say hi!
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