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Chris Murphy

@oghamsmith.bsky.social
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Hooked on weird & wonderful creativity Currently: Cooking up a suprise Prev: BULKHEAD, Square Enix Collective + more He/Him

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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I got into community management before social media took off in a big way. I had no desire to be a social media manager, but that eventually became a huge part of the community management gig most places. Eventually transitioned into production, then design, and now I'm running a small studio.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I think I have a spare invite if you do want one.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is really cool! After your left eye times out (or is manually deactivated), I'd love to see you only having your right eye available to you until you pick up your left eye again 😁
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Great job on the thread btw, did a decent job of turning sentiment around a bit. Did not think that possible.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
On to happier topics. Huuuuuuuge congrats on EA launch, I'm sorry thrilled for everyone that it's gone so well. You've all done a great job! 💪☺️
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
but I haven't experienced the last few months there, so thought it not my place to comment.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I feel for you man. The dog piling without any examination of nuance on the UK Games Industry slack was probably the most disappointing for me. It's a tricky topic that deserves actual thought rather than bond condemnation. There were a couple of times when I was going to chime in on that thread,
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I've started to try and schedule in at least a day of doing nothing after getting back. Removes the guilt, overwhelm and stress from the day, setting me up well for getting back to things properly the following day. Plus you usually get some SMALL things done in that day off, which is a nice bonus
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Google Keep. 0 faff and available everywhere.
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Johan Peitz - Icy Tower is coming soon! @johanpeitz.com · 20/08/2026
What happens if you boil down the essence of metroidvanias in the tiniest package? - 64x64 resolution - classic formula distilled - satisfying controls Ascent DX is out now on Nintendo Switch!
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 20/08/2026
It's "the direct and indirect consequences of not getting screwed by rich people's brazen attempts to extract value from every single thing on Earth"
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My home county, nooooooooooooooooooo!!!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Absolutely love the desire to support smaller games. Fair play to you!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The fact that Red Bulls and Racing Bulls are allowed to throw around staff so interchangeably is infuriating.
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Owen Dennis: Infinity Train/Among Us Show creator @owendennis.com · 18/08/2026
Saw the word "snollygoster" pop up twice today, so I'm putting this here just in case anyone wants to get in on the ground floor with me before the stock gets too high
The definition of the word snollygoster.

snollygoster /snŏl′ē-gŏs″tər/
noun

    One, especially a politician, who is guided by personal advantage rather than by consistent, respectable principles. A shrewd person not guided by principles, especially a politician.
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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A few more: Discord - 489,728 Oculus - 1,359 Riot Games - 32 Niantic Labs - 29 Take-Two Interactive - 12
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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Electronic service providers in the US are required to report instances of apparent child abuse when they become aware of them. Here are the number of reports filed by some game corps: Roblox - 65,381 Sony Interactive Entertainment - 9,074 Microsoft (Xbox products) - 1,652 Nintendo of America - 1
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The FIM Womens World Championship should give you some good sport bike results
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Over a decade late. I was horrified when I looked into the game way back then. It's improved slightly since then... But not by enough. But who cares really, they're making a ton of money
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If you don't plan to celebrate/enjoy the day, then, before you know it, that opportunity is gone! You've missed it, and now you HAVE to fix bugs and face reality 😁😬🙃😁
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
There can be a tendency to immediately go into bug fixing mode as reports come in. Or to obsess over player/sales numbers - refreshing them constant. They're not always where you want them to be, so PLAN TO CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE DAY REGARDLESS. Releasing a game is a monumental achievement 🙂!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I was always sure to remind our teams to enjoy the moment. Set some time aside on launch to truly appreciate the fact that you've done it. You've. Got there. You've made the game and released it. Celebrate 🎉 🥂 🎉!!! That is fricking awesome!!!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
TBH, the "Before the Flood" soundtrack is so goddamn good for trying to chill while frantically prepping. (don't appear to be any copyright owner uploads on YT, so this has to do) Such an amazing album to work to www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF1Y...
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Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - 8 Billion
YouTube video by Ziziel
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Who wants this???
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If you actually want to get a game made, rather than theorycraft a language ; it's a damn good language.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Still one of the best ways to dissociate and forget Gamescom stress for a few mins 😂
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Wow, soooo cute!!!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This is very cool mate. Fair play to you for releasing these tools for free!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Between crazy CEOs, owners violating human rights, or owners supporting genocide; Valve almost has a moral obligation to add a developer and publisher block list to Steam. Would help with discoverability for all the developers not destroying people's lives too.
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Elmo Shrug
ALT: Elmo Shrug
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ovsko @ovsko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Cave Diver just Launched on Steam: Using only your hands, drag yourself down a suffocating cave system. Equal parts rage-game, claustrophobic nightmare, and descent into a forgotten folktale...
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Em @emaudible.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Lots of excitement about the squeaky beach sounds in Big Walk! You'll all be happy to know it's the real thing! Was absolutely giddy to get to record them on an actual Australian squeaky beach in Wilson's Promontory. Yes, if you didn't know some beaches there really do squeak. It is pure joy.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
When the AI bubble pops & data centre demand plummets, are we going to see focus shift back towards all that extra hardware being used for Blockchain mining? You wouldn't think so at first glance, but people do weird things when desperate. I wonder if they'll find a twisted way to justify it.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Seems like we're perfectly positioned to save each other 🙂
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
When you link up a couple of good plays in Rocket League, it still makes you feel on top of the world, no matter your skill level 🙂.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Honestly, I'm starting to really enjoy checking this calendar every week to see what cool new indies are releasing.
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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
My painting COASTAL EXPLORERS Sale ends tonight!
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I just try to keep my expectations fairly modest most of the time. Makes it much easier to enjoy the games and ignore the hype 😊
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
GTA VI having a limited playable version on Netflix premium. That'd bring plenty of people onboard with the tech pretty quickly
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The quote did bring about a wry smile. Have people exited/leadership changed significantly in the intervening years? If so, then the new folks steering the ship could perhaps say that with straighter face.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Great news! "Being private will allow the Devolver Digital team, especially the finance, legal, & executive team, to singularly focus on the long-term health of the company & less on satisfying the requirements of the public market, which have nothing to do with being a successful game publisher"
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Gorgeous
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Don't engage with the ragebait
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Fortunately @thewardogs.bsky.social will replace it for many. Proud to have worked on that too.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Battlefield was my first AAA online experience. It's the reason I got into the industry. I never expected to leave the franchise behind. Unfortunately, now is the time.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Amazing
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Yeah, that one seemed like a poor move for the host
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
After months of hard work, we're thrilled to finally welcome you to the island of Resthaven.
 The Curse of Resthaven demo is LIVE. Come experience our unique blend of investigation, trading, deck-building, and gothic horror, and begin unraveling the mystery at the heart of the island.
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Wow, that is absolutely lovely :)
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Chris Murphy @oghamsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Jesus christ, this was impactful. I'd imagine this rings true for many people in addition to the Irish. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty3M...
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Why we’re all so sorry: Ireland and collective shame.
YouTube video by Meditations for the anxious mind
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