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Melissa Phillips (She/Her)

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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
One of the creepiest things i’ve found about the Cornell case has been men worldwide just simply outing themselves on social media. Fathers, doctors, your average neighbour just wading in with the most unhinged takes of “But Women…!” Does the world really hate women this much?
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When can you start?
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
They’ve also rebranded as “events” guy. They’re everywhere 👀😭
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hello, yes, I’d like to unsubscribe from the internet. All of it.
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Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Seriously. Even if you are a monster, a person driven to hurt other people, an absolute piece of shit… Even THEN all the data demonstrates that prolonged crunch lowers productivity. Those who cling to it are ignorant, and with the evidence available, actively and intentionally so.
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Jaime Cross @speedyjx.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I really REALLY need game devs, and especially those who are in higher up positions, indie or otherwise, to clue into the fact that crunching away for weeks or months of a time is neither normal nor something you should wear as a badge of honour.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Do all mobile games now require me to join an alliance? I want to play games to escape having to organise people, not do it for free…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to all of the Team for their time and hard work in getting this ready for release. Excited for us to see it in the wild! ❤️
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Delighted that the folk-horror narrative game we've been working on at Twin Swans has finally been announced!! Wonderful to see it as part of the State of Play announcement! Coming October 2026!! You can watch the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMa...
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Hunter's Moon - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I’ve had successful funding granted multiple times - but what I’m noticing is there are now “agents” trying to profit from it. If that’s someone’s full time job then the system has to be flawed?
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The more R&D Grant Specialists that reach out to me offering “amazing opportunities for government funding” the more I am convinced it’s all a scam and feel weird about applying for these things… 🙃
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Always fascinated when a new “CEO does weird thing” story breaks because I’m actually a bit fed up with it all… Creative Passion doesn’t always bring with it great Leadership and I’m done clutching my pearls pretending to be shocked when the same story repeats itself over and over.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It’s the first cooler day… I’m rewatching Hill House - manifesting spooky season immediately.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Anyone else think the nukes had been released yesterday? You don’t play with National Alerts! 🫠👀
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Please. Make it stop.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Been to Loading Bar Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner today and feel like I’m having some sort of existential crisis… 💀
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Develop really testing us with joint train and motorway battles… 🫠👀 I’m already overstimulated and all I’ve done is check in 😂 Excited to see people tomorrow! ❤️
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Dan Pearce @gamedesigndan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Bithell making the most Bithell game he's probably ever made. Completely bonkers that he's doing this solo, to the point where I immediately questioned him on it when he told me. Turns out he does mean it and actually does just have the sauce. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Kt...
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Vampirium: 1997 - Announce Teaser
YouTube video by Bithell Games
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Radical thought of the week: Imagine if we were just nice to each other? 👀
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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Mythmatch is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch ❗❗ 20% Launch Discount ❗❗ Our narrative-rich, Greek myth, anti-capitalist merge game is available now on the eShop! Americas: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... Europe: www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/... Please repost to help spread the word!
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Mythmatch for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Mythmatch and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official Nintendo Store.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I’m not sure why I’m so convinced I can cut my own hair… multiple hairdressers have begged me not to and yet…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Cut my own hair just in time to look completely unhinged for you all at Develop… 🫡
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I’m not ready… can I just skip the next 4 days please?
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
TOO MUCH SUMMER 🫠🫠🫠
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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📣No More Robots is HIRING📣 We're looking for a full time Marketing Manager Fully remote, flexible working 26 days holiday per year Private healthcare A supportive, no crunch culture focused on sustainability and trust You can find all the details about the role here: nomorerobots.io#careers
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We are No More Robots and we’ve published your new favorite game - No More Robots
Born out of game developers needing more publishers who actually care, and want to truly help them make the best video games they can.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Having A LOT of fun with 007: First Light. I haven’t laughed with absolute joy at a game in a very long time.
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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 workshop at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is TOMORROW! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming current and aspiring leaders and game-makers to explore the kinds of situations that test real teams every day. It'll be thoughtful, a little chaotic, and a lot of fun! Grab a spot and join us 🎟️👇
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Ok, this has given me hope.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Make it stop!!! Now!!!
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Ok, that’s enough Summer now…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The only downside was getting to taste what an actual martini (shaken, not stirred) tastes like… “THAT’S his drink of choice??? 💀💀💀” crestfallen Mel Phillips 2026 Never meet your heroes 😂😂😂
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Shoutout also to @nickpoole1.bsky.social for his passionate speech about the ‘Made in the UK’ campaign from @ukieofficial.bsky.social - a tentatively exciting moment for Games against what has been a very grim backdrop. ❤️
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I was lucky enough to be invited to the World Premiere for 007: First Light yesterday evening. Congratulations to the whole Team at IO Interactive - a tremendously impressive Game that sets a whole new chapter for Bond. Super excited for all involved!
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I’m not even sure how this happened. I can only name one of their songs and yes, it’s that one…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Can always count on Spotify to humble you…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Come and chat to me about helping to build a sustainable Studio (yes, even in THIS climate!), Operations queries and anything to do with @gamesleadership.bsky.social Looking forward to meeting everyone! ❤️
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I am in London today for @baftagames.bsky.social Connect Games Forum! I’ll be on a panel talking about the Future of Work at Midday and then hosting the Leadership Roundtables for the afternoon.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Absolutely foaming that he’s not allowed to bite the plumber… 😂😂😂
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
😂😂😂 it’s in the hall but it’s one of those fancy automated ones with the silly deploy button right on the top of it. It’s clearly a design flaw 👀💀
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
My humbling experience for the Bank Holiday is listening to my partner setting the childlock on the vacuum because myself and both dogs have now accidentally sat on it and deployed it…
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Everyone’s suddenly “What if we could ship 19 titles a year?” But I’m like “I don’t want that…” 🫠🔥
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Haha we can tell how long you’ve been working in Games by whether I need to hold you whilst you turn over the cards… 🫠👀
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
👀👀👀
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Very excited!!
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Oh no! We did a thing… 👀❤️
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ok, your partner is great and all but are they sending you newt pictures whilst you’re at the London Games Festival? (He also particularly hates newts so it makes it extra special) 😂
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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We're a Strategic Partner of Raise The Game! 🙌 We'll be supporting RTG by advocating for and advising around intentional leadership practice. This greatly aligns with our wider mission to support long-term impact across the Games Industry, and we're look forward to everything that comes next! 🎉
Text reads 'We are a Strategic Partner of Raise The Game', showcasing Games Leadership's support alongside the logos of other organisations involved.
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Melissa Phillips (She/Her) @melphillips.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I don’t want to brag, but I can’t go into a town in open toed sandals without gaining a friend… (it’s not just the internet)
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Games Leadership® @gamesleadership.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Come and find us at @londongamesfest.bsky.social! 🎉 We are delighted to be supporting the 𝗟𝗚𝗙 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 this year, offering free tickets to 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 and 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 for those facing financial hardship or a change in employment status. 🎟️ Apply here: forms.gle/yiJ92uhFQHPo...
The Games Leadership team at London Games Festival 2026 events, Games for Change and New Game Plus, with photos of Melissa Phillips and Millie-Jo MacIver against the official event key art.
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London Games Festival @londongamesfest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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The Games Leadership® Self Audit
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