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Tim Clark

@timothydclark.bsky.social
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Group Editorial Director, Games - Future. Doomy gooner. Hearthstone survivor. Destiny 2 Warlock main. Lapsed Cheeseburger connoisseur.

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Ed Jefferson @edjefferson.com · 09/08/2026
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Me: “so you’re wicker all the way down?” Wicker Man (no not that one): “yes, except for the eyeballs” Me: “okay, right…” Wicker Man: “And one other organ.” <rustling, crunching, dry sound> Me: “Oh god no.”
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Brad Whipple @NYCC @bradwhipple.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
mass layoffs at Pixar despite Toy Story 5 about to cross $1 billion at the box office. there is simply no amount of money that will make corporations happy enough to not upend people’s lives.
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Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers
Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster "Toy Story 5," was hit particularly hard in a wave of corporatewide layoffs at Disney.
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 20/07/2026
This stage of the AI push reminds me of peak cryptocurrency, which was supposed to change everything. I was never afraid of blockchain the technology, I was afraid of the people behind it, and their vision for the future.
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lincoln carpenter, skeleton @lincolnhello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
New from me: "Being engaged in videogames over the last decade has meant watching a cohort of publisher executives inherit an industry of products, professionals, and consumers they seem to actively resent for failing to produce instant, infinite profits."
pcgamer.com
Does anyone know how to drive this thing?
It's increasingly looking like nobody remembers how videogames work—or cares to.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Locking in for 4th of July weekend.
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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Some amazing quotes in this article about how Ford replaced hundreds of engineers with AI, which broke a bunch of shit causing billions in damage and forcing them to rehire those people. www.the-independent.com/tech/ford-ai...
“Artificial intelligence is a fantastic tool, but it’s only as good as the information you use to train it,” said Charles Poon, Ford’s vice president of vehicle hardware engineering.“Mistakenly, we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence and ingesting the design requirements that we had, that that would produce a high-quality product.”
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Tits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
‘Say yes and never do it’ Mel Brooks knew how to deal with the studios
You have some wonderful stories of basically getting away with stuff at the studios.

I’d learned one very simple trick: say yes. Simply say yes. Like Joseph E. Levine, on “The Producers,” said, “The curly-haired guy—he’s funny looking. Fire him.” He wanted me to fire Gene Wilder. And I said, “Yes, he’s gone. I’m firing him.” I never did. But he forgot. After the screening of “Blazing Saddles,” the head of Warner Bros. threw me into the manager’s office, gave me a legal pad and a pencil, and gave me maybe twenty notes. He would have changed “Blazing Saddles” from a daring, funny, crazy picture to a stultified, dull, dusty old Western. He said, “No farting.” I said, “It’s out.”That’s probably the most famous scene in the movie, the campfire scene.

I know. He said, “You can’t punch a horse.” I said, “You’ll never see it again.” I kept saying, “You’re absolutely right. It’s out!” Then, when he left, I crumpled up all his notes, and I tossed it in the wastepaper basket. And John Calley, who was running [production at] Warner Bros. at the time, said, “Good filing.” That was the end of it. You say yes, and you never do it.

That’s great advice for life.

It is. Don’t fight them. Don’t waste your time struggling with them and trying to make sense to them. They’ll never understand.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Enjoyed speaking with @timsweeneyepic.bsky.social last week at Unreal Fest in Chicago for @pcgamer.com. I asked him about AI in game dev, how to fix AAA, and Epic’s vision for an open future. 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly' www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
pcgamer.com
Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly'
The Epic Games CEO discusses his vision for "Team Open," his objections to Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and the huge problems facing AAA game development.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Absolutely incredible end to the Sparks v Liberty hoops. 30th anniversary speech at half-time was great too - a game worthy of the moment.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Happy with this but willing to hear counter arguments.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If they lose this game the boos for him are going to take the roof off the garden
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Marc Deschamps @marcdachamp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Video game publishers seeing the backlash every time it comes out that a game is using AI.
Tobias from Arrested Development says “but it might work for us.”
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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Please also remember to watch the pre-show!!!
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Absolutely love to see the Indiana Fever blow a lead.
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PC Gamer @pcgamer.com · 04/06/2026
John Blanche, a hugely influential illustrator famed for his work on Warhammer 40,000 and other Games Workshop properties, has died.
pcgamer.com
Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died
Blanche's work set a stark, brutal vision for the grim dark future.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Rhyne Howard is unreal. This Dream team is super fun to watch.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Feel like a dumbass because I only just realised why Bear in Obsession was given that nickname.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Dallas Wings legit shooting like they’ve been drinking
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 22/05/2026
As a science fiction writer I really fucking resent tech bros for ruining the phrase "artificial intelligence." 80 years of it being all about cool androids and interesting computers destroyed by five years of "Spicy autocorrect making everything shittier for money." NEVER FORGIVE.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Tough loss for the Atlanta Dream after a great comeback. They’re the real deal though, and will keep getting better. Chelsea Gray is… inevitable.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I would let Sonia Citron take a free throw shot to save my life and not feel hugely worried about it.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Point Guard (1), Shooting Guard (2) Small Forward (3) Power Forward (4) Center (5) Coach (C)
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Dan Pearce @gamedesigndan.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Publishers when a live service game is ready to launch
A tweet that reads "got my horse to water. Now for the easy part"
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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Like the bible says: live by the sword, no worries
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We live in the dumbest timeline, idiots masquerading as sages and prophets, congratulating each other for every woeful take like a pack of enabling hyenas.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Here's my cinematic hot take: Unless it is *utterly* crucial to the character, don't put the talent in a wig. It's the costume equivalent of the uncanny valley. You can always see it and, as soon as you do, it's all you can look at. This message brought to you by Dafne Keen in Whistle.
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ULTRA💀BLAST @ultrakillblast.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Happy Mother's Day
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
What a game between the Dream and Lynx. A lot of haters are going to see what Angel's about this season. Olivia Miles looked unreal for a debutant.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“Today, I settle all family business.” Me, packing up a bunch of t-shirts that don’t fit that I need to return.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
DTF St Louis was beautifully acted and well written, but suffered from that thing too much US prestige drama does of just visiting as many indignities and miseries upon its characters, seemingly of the mind that more suffering must = higher art.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
@ultrabrilliant.xyz New Boards pitchfork.com/news/boards-...
pitchfork.com
Boards of Canada Return With First New Music in 13 Years
After a series of cryptic posters and creepy VHS tapes, the duo has released a mysterious piece of music
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I'll caveat this by saying I've only been following the WNBA for a year and a half, but isn't Golden State giving up Flau'jae for someone who was drafted in the second round + a 2028 2nd round pick just diabolically incompetent? What am I missing? A trade so bad it looks criminal.
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Hadas Weiss @hadas.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
europeans when asked to help unblock the strait of hormuz
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
@ultrabrilliant.xyz Got one song into the new Squarepusher record and felt like I was having a psychotic break at band camp.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
As someone who worked on PlayStation magazines for 10 years it’s incomprehensible to me to see consoles going up in price over time.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Had a lot of fun talking to @ARCRaidersGame production director Caio Braga at GDC. We talked about how Embark saved the game with its final throw of the dice. Fun fact: The game has a demonic tester whose nick name is 'hatch camper'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb5N...
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When your AAA game isn't fun: How Arc Raiders was saved
YouTube video by PC Gamer
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Super pleased for the WNBA Players Union for standing their ground and toughing out the deal they deserve. Also shame on the media and pundits (and fans) who said the players were greedy or naive. The entire history of sports (and the arts) is owners screwing talent. Lot of short memories.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Kelsey Plum is a stone cold killer.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
For those who prefer listening to my dulcet tones rather than reading my mots justes, here are the highlights from my recent interview with Arc Raiders design director Virgil Watkins, which I enjoyed a lot! www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A5... #arcraiders
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Arc Raiders' Game Director on match-making, fixes and expedition changes | Debrief
YouTube video by PC Gamer
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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Absolutely cursed headline. Every set of words is worse than the last.
A variety headline reads: ‘Killing Satoshi’ Bitcoin Biopic Starring Pete Davidson and Casey Affleck Set to Use AI for Locations and to ‘Adjust’ Performances (EXCLUSIVE)
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I assume this was an expensive bid to prop up viewership but I’ve been really enjoying Unrivalled, so v excited to see the queen of Chicago return.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Absolutely gala Super Bowl for companies trying to persuade people to guzzle down AI slop
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Ryan North @ryannorth.ca · 29/01/2026
imagine being so good at a crime that they actually rename the crime after you, like if you were so great at doing murders nobody called it "getting murdered" anymore but instead called it "getting [your name]d." For Charles Ponzi, this is no mere hypothetical
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Blerrrrgh
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Absolutely unhinged, bravura episode of Industry this week. Stellar performances from Kit Harrington and especially Marisa Abela. That look at the end. Oof.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
I'm not sure what the total marketing budget for Hamnet is, but at least $10k appears to have been spent on ads just targeted at me. If you are reading this, I am begging you to stop.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Solid night spent at the Matriarch farm.
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This is a cool new role in video working across @gamesradarplus.bsky.social and @pcgamer.com in the UK. Please share if you think you know people who'd be interested. apply.workable.com/j/29B1BC6C85
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a man in a black shirt is holding a white object in his hand
ALT: a man in a black shirt is holding a white object in his hand
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Tim Clark @timothydclark.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Irony might be dead, but subtlety has certainly been nuked into atoms.
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