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Josh Kulinski @joshkulinski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I sincerely thought Bungie was going to be my forever home in this industry. Alas, I'm back on the job market. I'm immensely proud of the work I got to do on Destiny, and the people I got to build an experience of a lifetime with.

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Artem Sorokin @artagah.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I got impacted by today's layoffs, as is essentially the entire Destiny VFX team, leads and all. It was a good half decade, Bungie. If y'all know a project that needs a VFX artist I can make you some pretty sparkles :) www.artstation.com/artagah

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Artem Sorokin

Senior VFX Artist at Bungie

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Andrew G Davis @agdtinman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

22 years. I joined a few months before Halo 2 shipped. Onto whatever comes next.

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ariella @agbouskila.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Well, I've been affected by the Bungie layoffs, and I guess I'm now looking for work. I'm a senior narrative designer on Destiny 2. I'm going to thread a little list of stuff I've done on the game; normally I go out of my way to avoid attention, but today I'd appreciate reposts.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today I get to be a part of my first new game. To say I’m proud of myself and my peers would be an understatement. As a lifetime fan, working at Bungie has been a dream come true. From Witch Queen to Marathon, it’s been an absolute privilege. See you on Tau Ceti, Runners.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

There has not been a single flight journey I have been on in the past 3 years that has gone smoothly and I need to fight a universal entity about it

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Me in 2005: Playing Kirby Air Ride and Metroid Prime far too late in a cozy blanket Me in 2025: Playing Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 far too late in a cozy blanket

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It wasn’t perfect, but damn, I had an absolute blast with Dispatch.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I just has the worst most accidental yet avoidable teamkill in Rainbow Six Siege ever and I’m going to lose sleep over this

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Having a daughter is sick as hell actually

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Trans rights are human rights.

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Holl🌞 @willows-song.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

This explains it better than I can

Dave Portnoy tweet saying ‘absolutely disgusting and disturbing video from Charlie Kirk shooting today. Hoping for the best for him and his family. Anybody who is happy about this is a disgusting human.’

Pop Crave Tweet: ‘Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy says he hopes a missile hits Greta Thunberg’s boat as she sails away with aid: “I hope they hit a f*cking, like, a missile on her boat. Knock that boat down. Greta or whatever her name is”

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TopSpin has Comms Open @topspinthefuzzy.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

"Only 3 devs" Hmmm "With help from contractors" So more than 3 devs then

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dr. hazel 🕸️🕷️ @hazelmonforton.com · 02/09/2025

My contract with Blizzard ends in one month. I'm still looking for a fulltime role as a senior writer or narrative designer! If you need someone who can write poetic prose, emotive dialogue, and sharp stories, I'm here. ✨

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I love being the father of my daughter so much

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Okay so Pantheon of the Knight progress is good! Can reliably get to the fifth boss (white defender) with decent health. Gonna practice that one!

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

110/112% If this mfing Pantheon don’t fall man

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

PATH OF PAIN DONE. PATH OF PAIN DONE. I CAN LIVE AGAIN. RAHHHHHH!!!!!

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Legitimately so excited! Congratulations #DestinyRising team!

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The Nightmare King Grimm boss fight in Hollow Knight might be my favorite boss fight of all time.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

K-Pop Demon Hunters ate actually

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Finally got around to Hollow Knight!!! I “beat it” with 70% completion! I’ve been adamant about not looking stuff up, but it’s super neat!! I think the first few hours felt super slow, and the last upgrade came *really late* but it was sick! I really enjoy the boss fights.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

FINALLY FINALLY getting around to It Takes Two. Loving it!!!

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🎃👻BOO Li Jaw-bone👻🦴 @juleshortstuff.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I understand a lot of people (especially in tech adjacent fields) feel the need to leave the door open on a hypothetical ethical AI, but I just can't engage in any theoretical good faith AI discussions right now when the current form of AI that exists and how it is used is all bad faith.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

OH MY GOD. BATTLEFIELD 6 FUCKING RIPPPPPPSSSSSSSSSS.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I can’t wait for Alien: Earth actually

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dr. hazel 🕸️🕷️ @hazelmonforton.com · 31/07/2025

It's been one year since I was laid off, and my contract with Blizzard ends in two months. I'm still looking for my next role as a senior writer or narrative designer! I have over 8 years of experience working in AAA games from live service MMOs to single player. You can find my work on my website.

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Portfolio — Hazel Monforton

Senior Narrative Designer (2021—2024)

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Neightreign is fucking sick. It might also be the hardest damn game I’ve ever played 😂

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Dude Black Mesa was my favorite of the Half-Life series. That SLAPPED.

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

The more I think about it, the more the Half-Life series just feel like middle-of-the-road shooters with so many new set pieces and such a drip feed of new gear that it doesn’t get old by the end. And physics bragging in games.

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Victoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

✨ MY BOOK IS OUT NOW ✨ "Mastering Community Management" is finally here! 😭 Learn what goes into community management for video games from pre- to post-production. ❤️ Get my step-by-step strategy for creating meaningful online spaces! Shares appreciated. AHH!! Buy: www.victoriatran.com/book

Holding up my book "Mastering Community Management: Chaos, Compassion, and Connection in Games".

Picture of me in between shelves of books, holding up my book.

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William B. Fuckley @opinionhaver.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Really was one of the dumbest and most harmful things possible for “virtue signaling” to become some kind of epithet. Sending externally visible signals that you are engaging in pro-social behavior is normal, natural, and good, it’s how society works. Other people can’t read your fucking mind.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Completely agree with Jim. There are things you can learn about the United States only by not living in the United States

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I’m actually so frustrated about plugging in my gaming PC in my temp new place, buying/downloading Dune Awakening, and it just crashing on launch repeatedly.

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Face plant @chengeling.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Unfortunately I've been affected by the Xbox layoffs as well as numerous of my talented colleagues. I'm sad our hard work on Perfect Dark may be lost in the dark. I'm in the market for senior concept artist, lead concept artist and Art Director roles!

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Richie from The Bear makes me genuinely feel better about being a single Dad

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Michael Elliott @mtelliott.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I want to apologize to all Half-Life fans. Internally I always thought the desire for Half-Life 3 or Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was just the desire for “more” I HAD NO IDEA THE STORY SIMPLY LEFT OFF ON AN EMOTIONAL CLIFFHANGER WITH NO RESOLUTION OR ANSWERS

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