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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Your cat is not where you think it is.

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Neil Brand @neilkbrand.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Come on folks - this is a priceless asset that we will LOSE if the money is not raised in the next ten days!!! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...

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The Cinema Museum: HELP US BUY OUR HOME

After 40 years of uncertainty, we have a chance to secure our home. We need £500,000 to purchase our home and we have five months to do it!

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As Pressure hits UK cinemas, a reminder that this is the *second* time Andrew Scott has played a meteorologist - the first being in a BBC Radio romcom I wrote, where he was the forecaster on the production of Cleopatra (the Liz Taylor & Richard Burton epic). davidvarela.wordpress.com/radio/olivia...

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Olivia’s Line

Rome, 1962: the Hollywood circus has come to town. Cleopatra, “the biggest, greatest, most expensive movie in motion picture history” is in production – and the world is watching.…

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jack@gamesjobs @gamesjobs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🎮 11 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Art, Engineering & Animation. Browse them all: gamesjobs.co.uk #GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I am unreasonably excited about this.

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Rebecca McCarthy - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @rebeccamwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ah so I've been a bit quiet on here but for the last few months I have been working as a Senior Game Writer at Frontier. On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier. www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game... It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.

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Game Writer - Careers

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renown...

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The Onion @theonion.com · 27/08/2026

Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance theonion.com/study-finds-regular-jo…

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Matt Wallace @mattfnwallace.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

SURPRISE! The definitive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate DLC is live! Launch trailer below! Finish the main story! New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally! I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done. Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When I was working on UD2, Hayden’s face was ever-present, even though UD1 was made a decade earlier. I loved her in Heroes and it’s horrible to hear of her passing, way too young.

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Phillipe Bosher @pabosher.com · 11/08/2026

So: my car was broken into and I had my microphones and headphones stolen. As a voice actor, this is particularly difficult and stressful. If any of you happen to know someone who works at Elgato, Rode, or Bose who can help me replace my stolen stuff, I’d really appreciate it.

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Lauren Taylor @laurenmt1.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Events are expensive to travel to, tickets are pricey, and sometimes they only have a few talks... I wanted to put together something with a huge range of sessions across games and adjacent. With useful information, networking, advice and feedback... Entirely online! #games #gamedev #indiedev

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Trezy @trezy.codes · 12/02/2025

If you're looking for a role in the #GameDev industry, check out the Game Jobs & Careers feed! It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉

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Hazel Southwell @hazelsouthwell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

*Stratford London, not upon Avon. loads of transport, drinks are cheap, I work my arse off keeping the lines clean and such. open to ideas like: comedy, open mic, live music, art, talks, fanfiction, 'just screaming' idk we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Why just pick five words when I can build a five-word phrase? "Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

His grandson, Louis Mosley, is now CEO of Palantir UK.

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Jim Mussell @jimmussell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

JOBS! We’re currently looking for two people to join us in the School of English @universityofleeds.bsky.social: Lecturer in Creative Writing jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1086; Lecturer in English Language (with interests in DH) jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1087 Both are FT ongoing appointments

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/07/2026

To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too. Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice. You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Yikes - this altered my permissions and I didn't even realise. Check those settings.

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

World cup croissant ball 😋 IG: @ilpatisserieaz

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Axel حسن Taiari @shevek.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I'm one of the folks affected. *Many* on the list are gifted; their work was crucial to the weird little miracle that is ZP. Please, consider hiring them. Dust is still settling on my end, but my inbox is open.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I know it’s a climate disaster and everything, but it still amuses me that Chicago Fire had to cancel a match due to smoke. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Quote from article: “On Thursday, the Major League Soccer match between Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed because of poor air quality conditions in the Chicago area.”

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Chris Hopper Accessibility Consulting @chrishopper.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I cannot speak highly enough of working for Brotherwise. This is a team that goes above and beyond with comms, focuses on realistic deliverables, and pivots gracefully if stuff goes sideways. Work like pros, make pro work. Get in on this!

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Today we launch a new free guide for videogames writers on how to navigate your contracts to understand your employment status and to ensure fair and equitable terms Find out more + download the new guidelines 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/games-contra...

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jack@gamesjobs @gamesjobs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎮 23 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Animation, Art & Production/Leadership. Browse them all: gamesjobs.co.uk #GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs

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Nuha 🌙 نهى @nuhahaha.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Yup. We’re looking for ANOTHER narrative designer to join our project! Come work on Star Wars!! ✨ www.respawn.com/careers/narr...

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Jordan DeVries 🔜 NYCC @jordandevries.com · 06/07/2026

in light of the news today, reminder that respawn is currently hiring (30+ roles at time of posting, mostly on apex): www.respawn.com/careers-list...

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Jay Turner @silopolis.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I and a good number of very talented game devs were laid off by Obsidian as part of the Microsoft sacrificial rituals this morning. If you or anyone you know is looking for a Senior Writer/ND with more than two decades' experience in titles like Dragon Age and Mass Effect, please let me know!

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Anna 🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Posted this a year and a half ago. Still true.

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Vicariously living out my footballing dreams via my namesake(s) at the World Cup. Two Varelas on the pitch at the same time! For opposite teams! And then this!

Headline from The Guardian: “Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw.”

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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

OPPORTUNITIES TEAM BATTLEFIELD WANTS YOU! You might have noticed, but Battlefield is a recruiting push on the narrative front. As of now we have not 1, not 2, not 3, but four chances to join us! Please note that some of these will close soon * Absolutely affiliated. Shares Welcome! Thread! 1/6

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Do I know any UK comedy writers on here with advertising experience, interested in paid pitch work?

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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

OPPORTUNITY! Senior Narrative Designer-EA Criterion - Battlefield -Fulltime UK Absolutely affiliated. Shares Welcome! Fancy joining Team Battlefield? Have experience in narrative design, implementation and storytelling across teams - then this is the role apply for! ea.avature.net/careers/JobD...

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Senior Narrative Designer

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Since the announcement of Until Dawn 2 last week, I've been feeling a lot of relief at finally being able to talk about it, *years* after my involvement. @alanahpearce.bsky.social just produced this video articulating similar feelings after working on another Sony game, Laufey. The relief is real.🏝️

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XBOX @xbox.com · 07/06/2026

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congrats to Firesprite and @playstation.com on the long-awaited announcement of Until Dawn 2! I was Lead Writer on this project, developing it for a couple of years until the end of 2023. It looks like the story has changed a bit since then - and I can't wait to see how it all plays out in 2027.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Did your cat throw up on your laptop this morning? No? Then your day is off to a better start than mine.

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 02/06/2026

insane how the UK apparently has a supreme court that looked across the pond and went "oh I wanna randomly fuck minorities too". The eugenicist logic on display here is horrifying.

The Court implies that individuals with profound cognitive disabilities cannot be "deprived" of liberty because their condition limits their ability to experience it—a view that devalues their fundamental rights.

The Court has suggested that in borderline cases, for a deprivation of liberty to exist, a care setting must closely mirror the extreme confinement of a prison cell.

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 29/05/2026

🚨 all science officers to the bridge 🚨 I’m looking for Scientists to come and speak at Destination, the Star Trek convention in Blackpool. 30 min + 15 min questions on any science topic linked to the show. (£125 + weekend pass for 2 people) 21-23 Aug. DM if interested.

A photo of Ethan peck, Christina Chong, Star Trek uniforms and a Lego Voyager space ship.

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David Varela @writingstudio.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Maybe the last Friday of the month is payday for you. Maybe it isn’t. Maybe you should apply for this grant.

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