iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Happy Alien Day 2026 ☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★🛸 To celebrate look the amazing Xeno tattoo posts I’ve saved on Insta this year just cause

Image shows a tattoo by @yoonneedle on Instagram which depicts a black cat outlined in blue with yellow eyes carrying a tiny Xenomorph in its mouth like a caught fish.

Image shows a tattoo by @nicotattoo.nyc on Instagram which depicts a Xenomorph on a chain as if it were a disco ball. It is sparkly and has tons of glass squares on it like a disco ball.

Image shows a tattoo by @chanel_diabla. It depicts a Xenomorph standing tall in high heels.

Image shows a tattoo by @hannaeyetattoo on Instagram. It depicts Ripley, a Xenomorph, and a facehugger in the style of a medieval triptych panel.

1252

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

it wasn’t until after we ordered that my friend admitted he spent $2000 on boba last year as if it were something to be ashamed of

Pictured are three boba milk teas on a stone table.

1220

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Congratulations to all these teams! All these stories were such a joy to play.

The image shows a screenshot of the DICE Awards Outstanding Achievement in Story, listing: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Consume Me, despelote, South of Midnight, and The Drifter.

0335

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

The music is haunting, some of the shots are so exquisite they remind you of Rembrandt or Caravaggio, but it’s Seyfried’s performance as Ann Lee that I’ll be thinking about for a long long time. See it in the 70mm if possible because gee whiz.

The movie poster for “The Testament of Ann Lee” which features actor Amanda Seyfried in the center of a group of worshipers with her arms outstretched reaching up into a mirrored reflection reminiscent of Baroque art.

2282

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Hi folks, I’ll be participating in some narrative chit-chat at G-CON next Thursday, Nov 13th, in Busan, Korea. If you’ll be in Korea next week, we’d love to see you there! :)

The image is a screenshot of the session description of a panel at G-CON Lis Moberly is participating in, “The Multi-Layered Structure of Narrative ― Environment, System, Character.”

The description reads, “This session is not simply about one approach to narrative, but about examining how environment, system, and character intersect to shape player experience.

Through the perspectives of these four creators from diverse backgrounds, the audience will gain a multidimensional view of both the present and the future of game storytelling.”

2220

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

happy black cat day. here’s my little demon (affectionate)

The image shows a little black cat looking up at the camera.

2410

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Many congratulations to my friends on Outer Worlds 2 who I watched toil from afar. Shout out in particular to the narrative designers who kicked ass: @kdlunas.bsky.social @joefielder.bsky.social @hayleystone.bsky.social @bustedkeyboards.bsky.social @gspy.bsky.social @paulkirsch.bsky.social

The marketing image for The Outer Worlds 2 which features an illustrated desert landscape with colorful flora. Moon Man holds a laser gun and stands atop a dead stheno.

58512

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

barbie xenomorph just took me all the way out

A xenomorph Barbie with a black dress and heels.

The close up face shot of the Barbie xenomorph.

The Barbie xenomorph has facehugger inspired heels.

0212

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Third, we cannot forgot PAX Aus! If you wanna see me chitchat with @jesawyer.bsky.social and @samwinkler.bsky.social about worldbuilding that sticks with you… I can only imagine it’s going to be a wildly fun hour ✨ Sunday the 12th at 12:30pm on the Main Stage

The image shows three photos of devs. First is Joshua Sawyer of Obsidian Entertainment who is a white middle-aged man with grey hair. The second is Lis Moberly of 20th Century Games, a pale woman with long brown hair. Last is Sam Winkler of Gearbox Software who is a white man with short brown hair and a beard.

3211

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hi, folks! If you’re going to be at Melbourne Games Week here’s a heads up on where to find me. First up, I’m thrilled to be keynoting at GCAP on Tuesday the 7th at 9:40am with a title that’s too long:

A blue square promotional template for GCAP that shows a woman with pale skin and open brown hair in a black shirt smiling at the camera. To her left is the title “Unsaved Progress Will Be Lost: Why the Game Industry Forgot How to Make Video Games and How to Fix It”, along with text beneath it in different fonts that say: Institutional Knowledge!!!!!, Has the game industry lost its mind??, Layoffs/Bureaucracy/Burnout/You Name It We Got It!, and Let’s get into it! The session is on Tuesday at 9:40am on October 7, 2025.

4499

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Institutional memory, how it works, and how to preserve it is the crux of my keynote address at GCAP in October:

190

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

I’ll be speaking about institutional memory at DICE Europe with @jesawyer.bsky.social and @brendaromero.bsky.social in a couple weeks.

16918

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

update: i now have six cats

The picture shows a pleasant green grove at night with different cats making soup in cute outfits.

0150

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

How refreshing to see someone have an absolute ball making games these days

The screenshot is of the article text, which reads, “Gibson and Pellen say they’re happy that the game is finally coming out — and even happier that they will get it keep working on it, which they still find enjoyable even after seven years. They haven’t burned out or shown any desire to take a break. Instead, they’re already making big plans to add extra content to Silksong in the months and years to come.”

213414

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

just look at it! consumerism will not save us but nana sure saved my teenage self so here we are

The picture shows a black shirt with a white picture of the Black Stones from the manga NANA.

040

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Update: I’ll be doing a keynote at GCAP this year. I’ve never been to Australia so this will be a new experience for me! :)

The picture shows a woman with long brown hair and a black shirt smiling as she stands in front of a white wall. The title of a talk is underneath that says, “Unsaved Progress Will Be Lost: Why the Game Industry Forgot How to Make Video Games, and How to Fix it”.

1717816

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

idk how to explain it but this is what game dev feels like from start to finish

520627

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

From my father. Got him now 😈

A screenshot of a text message reads, “Ever heard of a game called Star dew valley? A friend of mine recommended it. Wondered if you’ve played it.”

4811

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Another journalist everyone should know is Edward R. Murrow. He was known as “The Voice of WWII” because most Americans heard his voice over the radio each night reporting the devastation from Europe.

280

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This is coming a month late but my talk with @katedollarhyde.bsky.social, Designing Relationships: How to Make Compelling RPG Companions, is on the GDC Vault. Yay!

A purple powerpoint slides shows in yellow font the title, “Designing Relationships: How to Makr Compelling RPG Companions”. Underneath is additional white font text that mentions the names of the speakers: Kate Dollarhyde and Lis Moberly.

3315

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Just looks at these images from 1985. Incredible. I’m so mad I wasn’t alive for this.

A black and white picture of the Rock in Rio crowd from 1985 coming to see Queen perform.

Freddie Mercury stands shirtless onstage with his hand in the air as he sings to a large crowd in Rio.

The B-52s onstage at Rock in Rio where they opened for Queen.

Cindy and Fred of The B-52s have their back pressed against one another as they play Rock Lobster in Rio in 1985.

070

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Folks are pointing out the pie chart exceeds 100%. This is a valid point, and I encourage you to take it up with @fortune.com so they can improve their graphics in the future. However, the results of the survey still stand. Here’s a different screenshot of the same information:

The image shows a list of what 910 12-15 year olds marked in a survey about their career aspirations.

1. YouTuber 32%
2. TikTok Creator 21%
3. Doctor/Nurse 20%
4. Mobile app/game developer 19%
5. Entrepreneur 17%
6. Artist 16%
7. Sports athlete 15%
8. Professional online streamer 15%
9. Musician 14%
10. Teacher 14%

080

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

There is so much one could say about this survey but the fact that 19% of 910 surveyed Gen Alphas said they aspire to be a game developer is staggering imo. It’s incredible considering I didn’t even know “game developer” was a job that existed when I was 12.

A red and peach colored pie chart depicting how many Gen Alpha children selecteda desired career path. Mobile app/game developer came in at 19%.

1919419

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

On this Alien Day may we all remember what Ripley taught us… in a crisis we do not forget the cat.

Ellen Ripley is hugging an orange cat named Jones in the movie Alien.

8759158

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

And! Because I know absolutely zip about this game I can say with complete ignorance that it reminds me of this other little guy and thus I already approve. (I will probably deeply regret this take in a couple weeks)

The cover art of Blue Prince where a young boy is standing in a far off doorway down a hallway with toys and blue color tones.

The cover of Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Expéry. A small boy in a button down shirt and red bow tie stands on a gray moon-like planet against a blue back drop of yellow stars and planets.

070

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

(Not that I would know anything about it)

A black cat stares at the camera wanting food an hour before her breakfast time.

050

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Also this interaction is incredibly accurate.

Usagi kisses a surprised black cat named Luna.

A black cat named Luna starts scratching at Usagi who tried to kiss its face.

030

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Idk whose idea it was to make jumbo-sized manga reprints of Sailor Moon so my failing eyes can see but please world give them a huge raise and healthy retirement

In the image is a large-sized edition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Book 1. Sailor Moon stands on the cover in uniform holding her magic wand scepter above her head.

3231

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

And to @alexaray.bsky.social. I could have never imagined myself presenting at the GDC Awards with such a dear friend but what a special night. Thank you for trusting me to do the award and show justice.

Lis Moberly stands at the podium of the GDC Awards 2025 to present Balatro with the award for Best Design.

0180

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I need everyone to know that @katedollarhyde.bsky.social sat with me for hours upon hours over the course of several months. She dove into the trenches with me to develop our talk on designing RPG companions and I’ll never forget it. It was a privilege and I could not have done it without her.

Lis Moberly is turned to Kate Dollarhyde who wears a grey sweater. They are at the speakers podium at GDC standing in front of large purple curtains.

1140

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Next Thursday I’ll be back at the GDC podium with badass narrative designer and friend @katedollarhyde.bsky.social to talk shop about companions. Join us! In the meantime, here are some companions we love…

Parvati Holcomb from Outer Worlds looks into the camera as she stands by a shore with hills in the backdrop.

Judy from Cyberpunk 2077 stares at the screen as she leans onto a chair.

Fenris from Dragon Age states with a scowl at the camera. He has white hair and wears black armor.

Karlach from Baldur’s Gate 3, a red tiefling.

111999

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

On loop in every game writer’s brain

There is a red triangle with a black arrow on each side. On one side it says, “Start a new side project,” and on another side it states, “Get a PhD.” The last side says, “Write a book.”

1730635

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

lol gdc state of the game industry results really said “okay boomer”

The image shows a screenshot of the GDC State of the Game Industry results and a purple box states, “Older developers are more likely to use Generative AI than younger ones.”

810222

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Went right for the jugular I see

16512

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Update: A month ago I started at Disney as a Lead Game Designer. More specifically I’m working with 20th Century Games, because now I get to think about Ripley and Jones every day.

The image shows the character Ellen Ripley from the movie Alien. She is a white woman with brown curly hair, a faded blue jump suit, and black wrist watch. She is holding an orange cat named Jones on the space ship Nostromo.

453451

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

someone at studio zero was clearly watching the office

A screenshot from Metaphor: ReFantazio shows the character More holding a small brown book and asking the player, “So, what would you say to an alliance?”

Dwight Schrute and Jim from the show The Office stand close to each other. Dwight asks Jim, “Do you want to form an alliance… with me?”

040

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Behold! The most absurd and delicious holiday gift I’ve ever been given 🐓🍦

A tub with a drawn picture of a chicken on it sits on a dining room table. While it looks like a tub of chicken wings, it is actually ice cream.

1140

Lis @thewritegame.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

“If we lived forever, maybe we’d have time to understand things. But as it is, I think the best we can do is try to open our eyes and appreciate how strange and brief all of this is.” Edith Finch Jr.

The picture shows a bedroom from the game What Remains of Edith Finch. The room has a red rope between in. Half the room is blue and covered in planet and astronomy decor. The other half of the room is decorated in brown camping and wilderness decor.

0242