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Storyworks Inc. @storyworksinc.ca · 29/05/2026

Congrats to Beehive Studios & @team17.com on the release of LumenTales: Memories of Trey this week! We're excited to announce that our own Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social led an editing team for the game via @talespinners.co.uk feat. Pati Tozer @iconic-edits.bsky.social. #GameDev #GameEditing

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LumenTale: Memories of Trey - Launch Trailer

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andrea @asaraviapt.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If you are in a position to do so, I highly recommend other writers to search for contracts together like @talespinners.co.uk The more we can find opportunities together, and continue sticking together the more institutional knowledge we can share with one another.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 03/05/2026

Come to the North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) in June and see this panel featuring our own Chris Tihor discussing #GameNarrative with other #GameWriting professionals. Informative & useful for game writers as well as #GameDev companies wondering how to include narrative in their games.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 20/03/2026

Congratulations to @ironiciconic.bsky.social and all the other folks involved with Crimson Desert on a successful game launch! It looks terrific!

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 04/03/2026

Check out this terrific new collection of essays on #GameNarrative by some of the brightest lights in the #GameDev industry. Our own @ironiciconic.bsky.social has contributed an essay on writing mysteries for games based on his own work writing for Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie's Poirot.

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Stella Sacco @antlervel.vet · 26/02/2026

FYI for fellow narrative designers/game writers: the studio in question is Sentona Games and it’s my understanding they are currently interviewing to replace me. Be very careful with them. They were very nice to me and easy to work with right up until I needed the money I was promised.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 23/10/2025

With the release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, developed by @thechineseroom.co.uk and published by Paradox Interactive, we're delighted to say that Talespinners provided additional writing, editing, and some consultancy on the project.

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Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I had a terrific time working with Cash and the Pocketwatch Games team on the writing and narrative for Monaco 2. May all your heists go off without a hitch!

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Cash! @cashdecuir.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Another announcement! I had the happy chance to work as a writer on MONACO 2. My @talespinners.bsky.social colleague @ironiciconic.bsky.social and I worked on a draft of the game's original story and original script. It was a joy to work with Pocketwatch on such a classic series.

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Perfectly Paranormal | check out The Holy Gosh Darn @perfectlyparano.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

🏆 The Holy Gosh Darn is the Norwegian GOTY 🏆 Friday night the Norwegian game industry gathered to celebrate the best games of 2024 - Spillprisen! And hey, we won 5 categories: 🏆 Game of the year 💡 Best Innovation 📢 Best Sound 💻 Best Tech 📐 Best Game Design #spillprisen #goty #awards

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

There's still time to pick up a ticket for Pride in Bloom! Join us and Playground Games for an evening of food, games, networking and a fabulous talk by our own James Dodd! ✨ 🌈 www.outmaking.games/events-list/...

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 17/03/2025

As usual, our own @michelleclough.bsky.social will be at #GDC2025, taking part in game writing panels and roundtables on romance and intimacy in games! She's also happy to talk about Talespinners and what we do, so if you're interested, feel free to flag her down on BlueSky or via the GDC app!

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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

GAME NARRATIVE NETWORKING THIS Monday, London Tickets going like hot cakes only without the burnt fingers, greasy paperbags and calorie guilt! Don’t have Fear Of Missing Out have the Fabulousness Of Meeting Others!* Please share See you there! #gamewriting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-not-a...

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'We're not at GDC' game narrative networking!

Game narrative networking and chat, without the airfare to San Francisco

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inkle @inkle.co · 21/02/2025

1922. Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls has a reputation as the best place for educating young women in all England. But when the system is against you -- then you have to break the system. Term will end. MARCH 12th ⭐ store.steampowered.com/app/2963890/ ⭐

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Perfectly Paranormal | check out The Holy Gosh Darn @perfectlyparano.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Holy f3ce5! We won the BEST VOICE ACTING AWARD at @debugawards.com Holy! DM us for Ozan's unhinged thank-you-video! #debugawards #debugmagazine

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Yogscast Games | Wishlist Dupery! @yogscast.games · 21/02/2025

The Holy Gosh Darn won a @debugmag.com award! Congratulations to the incredible team @perfectlyparano.bsky.social for your win of Best Voice Acting, it's so well deserved. It's been an honour working with you, well done! (also play The Holy Gosh Darn its AWARD WINNING)

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Matt from Yogscast Games accepting the award on behalf of Perfectly Paranormal.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 12/02/2025

Welcome to all our new followers! Here's a quick intro to who we are and what we do.

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Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I've got a few editing credits under my belt now through @talespinners.bsky.social. We've been hired to edit games by everyone from AAA to Indie studios. I'm hoping it's a trend that continues to grow!

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Pati @labelleepoque.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Also, I do editing for video games through @talespinners.bsky.social , and this was hands-down my favourite gig ever. I laughed out loud on the daily. The finished game is even better than I expected. Nice.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 10/12/2024

Looks like the longlist for the 2025 BAFTA Game Awards has been released. Lots of excellent games on there. Congrats to the nominees! www.bafta.org/stories/best...

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The Best Video Games of 2024 - Bafta

This is the official longlist for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards.

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

For #GivingTuesday, all December donations will go towards building travel grants for GDC Ensemble. Since 2016, our scholarship program has bolstered the careers of underrepresented game devs, by providing them with the support & means to attend GDC. 💕 ko-fi.com/pixelles

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Support Pixelles on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/pixelles

Support Pixelles On Ko-fi. Ko-fi lets you support the people and causes you love with small donations

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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Happy Monday, gamewriters! If you’re into #GameWriting an on Bluesky, reply to say hello!! and help find each other. Shares welcome!

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The Cooperative Economy @cooperatives.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

In a world where exploitative billionaires and corporate interests seek to increase their authority over us, it is now more important than ever to support our community and worker-owned businesses, to build solidarity and support networks so that everyone can live fine and free. go.bsky.app/UsAcPoV

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Michael Iantorno☔️🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · 27/11/2024

I'm still looking for a few more 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗷𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 for a survey. 📝 You're eligible if you are Canadian and have turned a game jam project into a: 🎮Portfolio piece 🕹️Commerical release 💾Self-published game/art Link below, and feel free to re-post (we have pretty good bot filtering now🔥🤖🔥).

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"Thats My Jam" Game Jam Participant Survey

This survey is directed toward game jam participants who have continued to work on their projects post-jam. We're interested to hear if you've turned your game jam project into a portfolio piece, deve...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Our GDC Scholarship returns for 2025 ✨ We're raffling all access passes to mid-career game devs of underrepresented genders. Special consideration given to those who are also a studio founder or community/grassroots organizer in games. More info & application options: pixelles.ca#gdcensemble

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 20/11/2024

Congratulations to the team at Bungie for their Game Awards nomination for Destiny 2 as Best Ongoing Game. We're proud that we were able to do our part by lending our editing skills to your game.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 20/11/2024

Time for an intro! Talespinners is a co-operative of freelance game writers who provide writing & narrative services for games & immersive experiences. Recent clients include Bungie, HeR Interactive, Paradox Tectonic, Team17, & Blazing Griffin. Please do get in touch with your game narrative needs!

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Martijn van Zwieten @mvavz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I created a Game Dev Freelancer Starter Pack. Chock full of freelancers chomping at the bit to help you build your dream game - or dream studio! Or... you know, it will be, when more people sign up. Let me know if you'd like to be included! go.bsky.app/BvMVC8W

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Jess Rowan Marcotte @jessromarcotte.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

🌈Thrilling news! QGCon 2025 will take place on September 26-28 in Montreal! If you are a gamemaker, researcher, or activist at the intersection of queerness and games, we want you there!✨ 🦄We value accessibility! QGCon 2025 is a COVID-cautious event. www.qgcon.org/blog/announc...

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QGCon 2025: september 26-28, 2025 — QGCon

The Queerness and Games Conference is back! QGCon 2025 will be held on September 26-28 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada . If you are interested in presenting your work at QGCon, we w...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The Pixelles Make Games Showcase is happening next week at Unity Montréal! 🌻 Kid friendly 🌸 Non-alcoholic event 🌺 Has food 🌼 Gender inclusive 🌷 Stroller/wheelchair accessible entrance 🌿 Free! Don't forget to RSVP: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...

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Pixelles Make Games: Vernissage / Showcase (2024)

Get tickets on Humanitix - Pixelles Make Games: Vernissage / Showcase (2024) hosted by Pixelles. Unity Technologies. Thursday 28th November 2024. Find event information.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 23/10/2024

Check out this Humble Bundle that includes two great mystery games that we lent our writing talents towards: Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases & Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case! www.humblebundle.com/games/microi...

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Microids Mystery Menagerie

Get <em>Murder on the Orient Express</em>, <em>Syberia: The World Before</em>, and more mysteries from Microids. Pay what you want & support charity!

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 18/03/2024

For those at GDC , keep an eye out for our own @michelleclough.bsky.social; she'll be on the show floor and would love to say hello, and she's part of several talks on narrative and romance (first one today at 3:50!) schedule.gdconf.com/speaker/clou...

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 06/03/2024

I honestly can't believe this needs to be explained. Guess it's easier to be mad than to grasp how game-writing processes work🤷‍♀️ kotaku.com/sweet-baby-i...

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Catt Small @catt.design · 22/02/2024

GAME DEVS OF COLOR. Submit your talk ideas and your games to our expo. Applications are open today and close in April! You don't have to talk about being a game dev of color if that's not your thing. We like talks about coding, narrative design, art, business, community, and whatever else you like.

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Game Devs of Color Expo | Sep 18–21, 2024

Amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games.

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT! Regency Solitaire II is now out on Steam and @itchio.bsky.social Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2137470/... (please leave a review) Itch: greyaliengames.itch.io/regency-soli... (we make more $ if you buy it here) Reposts much appreciated. Thanks!

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Save 10% on Regency Solitaire II on Steam

Revisit romantic Regency Britain to build a glorious garden, in this charming solitaire sequel. Tour historic hotspots, silence gossips, and host the season’s most anticipated soiree. Play your cards ...

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

As of today, the IGN Creators Guild has been voluntarily recognized by Ziff Davis. We're a real legal union, now and forever. Thank you so much to everyone who supported us in any way, by sharing the petition, posting about us, voicing support, anything. It meant the world. We did it.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 10/02/2024

Something for your weekend.

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Miyoko @miyokikis.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

Very excited to announce I've completed my game writing mentorship with @talespinners.bsky.social ! I learned so much. Endless thanks to my mentor @ironiciconic.bsky.social

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Michael Iantorno☔️🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · 08/02/2024

I just fixed an layout mistake in this white paper, so y'all should read it RIGHT NOW. "If You Don't Like The Game, Change The Rules" explores the possibility space for unions, co-ops, and alternative labour structures in the Canadian game industry. gameartsinternational.network/if-you-dont-...

A title page for a white paper that reads "if you don't like the game, change the rules: alternative modes of videogame production". The main illustration depicts three people sitting on a stairway in front of a two story building.

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 07/02/2024

Congratulations to @miyokikis.bsky.social who has completed her mentorship with us! Follow the link and read about the creation of 'Where We Go From Here'. Miyoko discusses her goals, themes, and how her process changed over the course of developing her project. Thanks for being with us, Miyoko!

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Mentorship: Miyoko’s Story — Talespinners - Story for Games

Congratulations to Miyoko Conley who has completed her mentorship programme, working with Chris through lockdown and beyond! Here Miyoko gives us a retrospective on the work she did on her piece, ��...

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Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

Miyoko was terrific to work with and I'm incredibly proud of what she's accomplished. Please do read her account and check out her project.

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Mentorship: Miyoko’s Story — Talespinners - Story for Games

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Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Reintro for the new folks: I'm Chris Tihor, a game writer and designer, and a partner at Talespinners. I've worked on a bunch of things but may be best known for working on Nancy Drew and Poirot games. More recently I worked on Trepang2 and Gord.

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Joyful, ecstatic, honored beyond measure to join my colleagues at IGN today in unionizing with NewsGuild-CWA. Support the #IGNCG by signing our petition: bit.ly/IGNCG-Petition

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Anna Brandberg @annabrandberg.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

My incredibly lovely friends at Really Interactive really need a Game Designer! 📍 Stockholm 🗓️ 4 day week 💵 equal pay across roles 💰 fully funded project 💼 make partner after 1 year 🐶 dog friendly 🌈 diverse candidates encouraged www.really-interactive.se/designer-wan... RTs appreciated! ✨

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Talespinners @talespinners.co.uk · 05/02/2024

A reminder that along with unions, there are alternate models of doing business that offer more equitable and supportive ways of treating workers. As an example, Talespinners operates as a cooperative. More details in the link for the curious.

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The Cooperative — Talespinners - Story for Games

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