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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 17h

Would love to see you curate a Grand Theft Auto radio station, Dom!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I sometimes refer to this kind of thing as: The mundane made memorable Great write up!

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Dev To Dev Podcast @devtodevpodcast.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Four judges tore Jamie Smith's Dragon's Den style pitch apart during the 2008 crash. Months later, one of them offered him an internship at Reflections. Find Dev to Dev here: linktr.ee/DevToDev . . . . #DevToDevPodcast #careerjourney #firstjob #gamedesign #gameindustry @smithstock.bsky.social

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fantastic to chat with you, Alex! It was fun to revisit some past memories and cover some design sensibilities I've picked up along the way.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What about the second heavy object one? I delivered the truth bomb that we'd likely have to locate the original item, and then chucklevision half way over the map

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jeez, man - those music puzzles were absolutely rock hard without it, nice work. Same for the ones with the shape matching, lights and symbols - we devised a code to communicate them!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Were those the purple variants of the puzzle? We did it with arm waggling and props, I only suggested using the board after the fact!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Barry is amazing, the episode in the house with the martial artist is one of the best things I've ever seen

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I dropped the object after hoofing it, one layer from the top 🧈 If it makes you feel any better, I think there are, at least, a couple more worse than that too.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ha, yes I have. Had plenty of run ins with them in the past myself!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Yeah I caught this the other week, absolute banger - perfect for that setting. Their entire channel is great.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Live footage of game designers debating the merits of an encumbrance system

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

If you want to discover plenty of overlooked gems that relate to nostalgia, tabletop, or recreation - please give my Steam curator page a follow! store.steampowered.com/curator/4623...

store.steampowered.com

Steam Curator: This Is Design

Tabletop. Nostalgia. Recreation. Overlooked games that combine tactile, innovative, mechanics with high skill ceilings and low skill floors.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hi Wayne! Absolutely, this is completely up my street - half a dozen games come to mind already. Would love to get involved please, keep up the great work :)

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

If you want to discover plenty of overlooked gems that relate to nostalgia, tabletop, or recreation - please give my Steam curator page a follow! store.steampowered.com/curator/4623...

store.steampowered.com

Steam Curator: This Is Design

Tabletop. Nostalgia. Recreation. Overlooked games that combine tactile, innovative, mechanics with high skill ceilings and low skill floors.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's always a fantastic experience chatting with the lads! Please give this a listen and be sure to run through the entirety of the @backpagepod.bsky.social catalogue, it's full of timeless and engaging insights across the medium.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#GTA6 - Impressive visual showcase and radio bangers, base jumping, everglades and Sir Cliff stood out for me. Like the nuances in the felony system and the adaptive camera work. Doesn't quite have the Vice City nostalgic feel, but I hope a twilight cruise down Oceanfront delivers in that regard.

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Miami Vice Turn Around

ALT: Miami Vice Turn Around

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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast @backpagepod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Coming tomorrow! The return of Game Design Crimes with expert guest @smithstock.bsky.social. Here's a preview where Matthew litigates simple hint systems:

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The probability of a mirror match is extremely high, so this was unexpected!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Would love to hear your thoughts on Dispatch, Andy! I really enjoyed it, and finished it in a handful of sessions.

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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Diddly Kong Racing
You know
It's like Diddy Kong Racing but with Ned Flanders
It's the box art for that game

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Funnily enough, I didn't win in the end - I lost on the final round because I made a mistake with reading moves and trapped my last piece. The more I play, the more I think the Knight is the strongest piece due to the combination of smaller board, functional utility and gambit synergies.

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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast @backpagepod.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

August podcast schedule! Read more about it in our free Patreon newsletter: www.patreon.com/backpagepod/...

Two Giant Men Play Halo: Campaign Evolved + Backseat Design the Next Halo Game – August 7th
XL Episode: Two Giant Men Play Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty – August 10th
What We've Been Playing (Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack!, The Incident at Galley House, The Mermaid Mask) – August 14th
The Nintendo DS and 3DS Mega Draft (with Ashley Day and Dave Scarborough) – August 21st
XXL Episode: Two Giant Men Watch Dr. No – August 24th
A Few Game Design Crimes More (with Jamie Smith) – August 28th

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I think I've busted it @blukulelestudio.bsky.social... I have an engine that allows me to generate gambits and pieces when captured. Manipulating the Queen, I sacrifice each turn which also prevents crumble mode. So I'm repeating this approach to cycle pieces, gambits, tiles and cash 😎

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

If you enjoyed #Odyssey or recent events in #WWE, following this feed may be of interest. Now with Roman gods added into the mix, keep your eyes peeled!

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zeusuplex.bsky.social @zeusuplex.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Icarus performed a bronco buster on Hephaestus at Anarchy Rulz XII, tune in via Cilla!

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zeusuplex.bsky.social @zeusuplex.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Menelaus inflicted a gorilla press slam on Artemis during King of Pro-Wrestling XVI, repeated on Trisha Goddard!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Looking forward to it, I've been playing the mobile version :)

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Made a bot that combines mythology, wrestling and British TV #TheOdyssey #WWE

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I finished finished my first run of Gambonanza from @blukulelestudio.bsky.social this morning. It has really grown on me recently - especially after discovering this build revolving around promotions and white squares to clone queens. Might just make it into my top 5 for the year!

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Advertise your Bluesky account with a Simpsons image.

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

"My name is Landon Donovan Dempsey, Commander of the Reyna, General of the Friedel, loyal servant to the true emperor, Tim Howard."

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Yeah, gen Atlas is in my ballpark too - will have to chat to you about some of my pitches sometime! I think the PlayStation showcase was stronger than the Xbox one, at least for my interests - especially Last Ronin 🐢🍕

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Has anything caught your eye on following up?

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

"I'm sorry sir, do you have Balatro installed? Yes? Step to the side for a pat down please"

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Hey @marathonteam.bungie.net - I bought this, and refunded due to the confusion / inability to download, between the comms. Will this purchase be reinstated/upheld please?

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Jamie Smith ➡️ GR New Horizons @smithstock.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Yeah, this is a very early spike - for sure. Barely any gunplay up until that point and then you're expected to survive with minimal cover, surrounded by threats from various angles. Doesn't seem like there is much dampening from off screen either.

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