Alessandro Mascellino
@amascellino.bsky.social
🇬🇧🇮🇹 British-Italian Narrative Designer 🎮 | Tech & Gaming Writer ✍️🕹️📰
👻 New game, All We Need, just released: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2490670/All_We_Need/
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👻 New game, All We Need, just released: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2490670/All_We_Need/
🌐 alessandromascellino.com
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🔐 From Tokyo Tech to Game Hacks: Meet Neon Vigilance
Debugging cyber-tropes and building better hacking stories.
neonvigilance.substack.com
🌐 Neon Vigilance is Live! 🌐
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
Hey Bsky folks! 😃 I have an extra ticket to the PlayStation concert - OVO at Wembley Arena, London, on the 27! Good seats, epic night of videogame music 🎮 🎵. DM me for price & details!
#music #videogame #playstation
#music #videogame #playstation
PlayStation | The Concert
Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking live music event that brings the most iconic PlayStation soundtracks to life, including music from The Last of Us and God of War. Check to see if PlayStation | The...
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April 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hey Bsky folks! 😃 I have an extra ticket to the PlayStation concert - OVO at Wembley Arena, London, on the 27! Good seats, epic night of videogame music 🎮 🎵. DM me for price & details!
#music #videogame #playstation
#music #videogame #playstation
🌐 Neon Vigilance is Live! 🌐
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
🔐 From Tokyo Tech to Game Hacks: Meet Neon Vigilance
Debugging cyber-tropes and building better hacking stories.
neonvigilance.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌐 Neon Vigilance is Live! 🌐
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
A newsletter dissecting gaming’s cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? 🤔
neonvigilance.substack.com/p/from-tokyo...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
🎮 Reflecting on a year of leveling up my narrative design skills! The games industry turned out to be a captivating blend of fascination and fierce competition. Grateful for the support and excited for what 2024 holds! 🚀
Writing Video Games: How To Build a Career in Narrative Design
Explore how to break into the game industry, build a standout portfolio, and the unexpected path to setting up a game studio.
www.techopedia.com
January 3, 2024 at 9:07 AM
🎮 Reflecting on a year of leveling up my narrative design skills! The games industry turned out to be a captivating blend of fascination and fierce competition. Grateful for the support and excited for what 2024 holds! 🚀
A Highland Song has just hit the gaming scene! 🚀 It's natively playable on Steam Deck, and I'm loving the seamless experience!
Major props to the talented team at Inkle for crafting this exceptional gaming adventure! 🏞️ 🏴 ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/1240060/...
Major props to the talented team at Inkle for crafting this exceptional gaming adventure! 🏞️ 🏴 ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/1240060/...
December 5, 2023 at 5:07 PM
A Highland Song has just hit the gaming scene! 🚀 It's natively playable on Steam Deck, and I'm loving the seamless experience!
Major props to the talented team at Inkle for crafting this exceptional gaming adventure! 🏞️ 🏴 ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/1240060/...
Major props to the talented team at Inkle for crafting this exceptional gaming adventure! 🏞️ 🏴 ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/1240060/...
🎮🤖 Just published a new article on Techopedia! Explore the world of #AI in gaming, from dynamic NPCs to homogenization concerns.
Would love to hear your thoughts on both the positives and challenges of this new trend! 🕹️
Would love to hear your thoughts on both the positives and challenges of this new trend! 🕹️
Level Up: Exploring How AI Is Changing Video Games
Gaming levels up: Delve into the world of AI in gaming, uncovering the advantages it brings, from level generation to personalized experiences.
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October 19, 2023 at 11:19 AM
🎮🤖 Just published a new article on Techopedia! Explore the world of #AI in gaming, from dynamic NPCs to homogenization concerns.
Would love to hear your thoughts on both the positives and challenges of this new trend! 🕹️
Would love to hear your thoughts on both the positives and challenges of this new trend! 🕹️
Just received my copy of #AssassinsCreedMirage! 🤩 I purposefully avoided any spoilers to enjoy it fully, but the return to the older format, shorter, and more focused, has me itching to dive in. I'll post my narrative thoughts after finishing it. For now, here's to an amazing first session for all!
October 5, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Just received my copy of #AssassinsCreedMirage! 🤩 I purposefully avoided any spoilers to enjoy it fully, but the return to the older format, shorter, and more focused, has me itching to dive in. I'll post my narrative thoughts after finishing it. For now, here's to an amazing first session for all!
Excited to share my thoughts on #ArmoredCoreVI! As a long-time fan of the series, I couldn't wait to dive in, and it's been a wild ride. Here's what I think 1/6:
October 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Excited to share my thoughts on #ArmoredCoreVI! As a long-time fan of the series, I couldn't wait to dive in, and it's been a wild ride. Here's what I think 1/6:
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Work Emails are Turn Based Combat
September 15, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Work Emails are Turn Based Combat
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Is it Miyazaki-unretiring time again already? Seems to come faster and faster each year
gizmodo.com/hayao-miyaza...
gizmodo.com/hayao-miyaza...
Hayao Miyazaki Will Not Be Retiring With The Boy and the Heron
Turns out the Studio Ghibli founder still has stories he wants to tell, as we'd all hoped (and suspected).
gizmodo.com
September 8, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Is it Miyazaki-unretiring time again already? Seems to come faster and faster each year
gizmodo.com/hayao-miyaza...
gizmodo.com/hayao-miyaza...
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Still very happy with these Playstaceans I made awhile back
September 8, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Still very happy with these Playstaceans I made awhile back
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Really sad about the layoff news--to help the amazing individuals affected, I highly recommend going through
@amascellino.bsky.social's list of job listings: bsky.app/profile/amas... @hitmarker.net and @mitchformer.bsky.social --both do an amazing job.
@amascellino.bsky.social's list of job listings: bsky.app/profile/amas... @hitmarker.net and @mitchformer.bsky.social --both do an amazing job.
August 23, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Really sad about the layoff news--to help the amazing individuals affected, I highly recommend going through
@amascellino.bsky.social's list of job listings: bsky.app/profile/amas... @hitmarker.net and @mitchformer.bsky.social --both do an amazing job.
@amascellino.bsky.social's list of job listings: bsky.app/profile/amas... @hitmarker.net and @mitchformer.bsky.social --both do an amazing job.
Reposting this for the new week! Happy hunting! 😎
#gamewriting
#gamewriting
🐦 Can't seem to find a thread on Bluesky about narrative design/game writing jobs, so I'm creating one! If you happen to know of any opportunities, please share them here. In the meantime, I'll kick things off by posting the first two jobs I came across. Let's do this! 🎮📝
August 21, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Reposting this for the new week! Happy hunting! 😎
#gamewriting
#gamewriting
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I’ve added a link to the free edition of the Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide to my bio, since we don’t have pinned posts yet. Directory and Roster links for Disabled Pros, Makers, and Sign Language Interpreters will be coming as soon as I have a good home for them here.
August 18, 2023 at 9:03 PM
I’ve added a link to the free edition of the Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide to my bio, since we don’t have pinned posts yet. Directory and Roster links for Disabled Pros, Makers, and Sign Language Interpreters will be coming as soon as I have a good home for them here.
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It seems to me that the time is ripe for a Bluesky thread about how—and maybe even why—to befriend crows.
(1/n)
(1/n)
August 20, 2023 at 1:55 AM
It seems to me that the time is ripe for a Bluesky thread about how—and maybe even why—to befriend crows.
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A fantastic but realistic overview of what narrative design is and how to start in this field! 🎮📜
Also packed with carefully picked resources and several career tips from someone who's been in the industry for quite a while 🖋
Thanks a lot for putting this together, Andrea! Bookmarked! 📌
Also packed with carefully picked resources and several career tips from someone who's been in the industry for quite a while 🖋
Thanks a lot for putting this together, Andrea! Bookmarked! 📌
August 16, 2023 at 11:11 PM
A fantastic but realistic overview of what narrative design is and how to start in this field! 🎮📜
Also packed with carefully picked resources and several career tips from someone who's been in the industry for quite a while 🖋
Thanks a lot for putting this together, Andrea! Bookmarked! 📌
Also packed with carefully picked resources and several career tips from someone who's been in the industry for quite a while 🖋
Thanks a lot for putting this together, Andrea! Bookmarked! 📌
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I couldn't find any and I've seen a few people ask around, so I'm starting a 🧵 to share jobs in Game UI, UX and UR that I come across.
Feel free to join in and contribute by:
- Reposting for visibility
- Replying with new jobs
#GameJobs #GameDev
Feel free to join in and contribute by:
- Reposting for visibility
- Replying with new jobs
#GameJobs #GameDev
August 14, 2023 at 4:04 PM
I couldn't find any and I've seen a few people ask around, so I'm starting a 🧵 to share jobs in Game UI, UX and UR that I come across.
Feel free to join in and contribute by:
- Reposting for visibility
- Replying with new jobs
#GameJobs #GameDev
Feel free to join in and contribute by:
- Reposting for visibility
- Replying with new jobs
#GameJobs #GameDev
This looks absolutely fantastic! Thanks a lot, @gregbuchananwriter.com! 🙏😄
August 16, 2023 at 6:53 AM
This looks absolutely fantastic! Thanks a lot, @gregbuchananwriter.com! 🙏😄
Reposting this after a while! 🔄 Just a note that I've been updating this thread regularly with new jobs over the last week. 📝 Happy hunting! 🎯
#gamewriting 🎮
#gamewriting 🎮
🐦 Can't seem to find a thread on Bluesky about narrative design/game writing jobs, so I'm creating one! If you happen to know of any opportunities, please share them here. In the meantime, I'll kick things off by posting the first two jobs I came across. Let's do this! 🎮📝
August 14, 2023 at 7:54 AM
Reposting this after a while! 🔄 Just a note that I've been updating this thread regularly with new jobs over the last week. 📝 Happy hunting! 🎯
#gamewriting 🎮
#gamewriting 🎮
🕹️ Some invaluable insights in this GameDiscoverCo newsletter post! Learn how to help your game thrive in a competitive market with these effective strategies. 🚀📈
In-depth: a discovery 'playbook' for Steam & console games
Also: a follow-up on Switch physical sales, and lots of brand new discovery news...
newsletter.gamediscover.co
August 8, 2023 at 8:12 AM
🕹️ Some invaluable insights in this GameDiscoverCo newsletter post! Learn how to help your game thrive in a competitive market with these effective strategies. 🚀📈
📰 Check out this fantastic article by Sarah Beaulieu, the Narrative Director of Assassin's Creed Mirage, discussing the role of writers and narrative designers in video games.
#GameWriting 👩💻🎮
#GameWriting 👩💻🎮
FAQ - Writers and narrative designers in video games
How can you enter the video game industry? How to start a portfolio?... Here are some answers about how to become a writer or a narrative designer.
sarah-beaulieu.com
August 6, 2023 at 6:47 PM
📰 Check out this fantastic article by Sarah Beaulieu, the Narrative Director of Assassin's Creed Mirage, discussing the role of writers and narrative designers in video games.
#GameWriting 👩💻🎮
#GameWriting 👩💻🎮
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We are seeking submissions for NIGHTMARE DIARIES. 10¢ per word, prompt responses, no bullshit. Please send creepy, freaky, profoundly weird fiction to haunt our dreams! #submit #horror #scifi
August 5, 2023 at 1:33 AM
We are seeking submissions for NIGHTMARE DIARIES. 10¢ per word, prompt responses, no bullshit. Please send creepy, freaky, profoundly weird fiction to haunt our dreams! #submit #horror #scifi
🐦 Can't seem to find a thread on Bluesky about narrative design/game writing jobs, so I'm creating one! If you happen to know of any opportunities, please share them here. In the meantime, I'll kick things off by posting the first two jobs I came across. Let's do this! 🎮📝
August 4, 2023 at 3:46 PM
🐦 Can't seem to find a thread on Bluesky about narrative design/game writing jobs, so I'm creating one! If you happen to know of any opportunities, please share them here. In the meantime, I'll kick things off by posting the first two jobs I came across. Let's do this! 🎮📝
😱😍 Finally, after years of waiting, it's happening! The Expanse game by @telltalegames.bsky.social is downloading on my PS5! 🎮🚀 As a die-hard fan of the TV show, I've been counting down the days for this epic adventure. Time to embark on an interstellar journey like never before!
July 26, 2023 at 9:38 AM
😱😍 Finally, after years of waiting, it's happening! The Expanse game by @telltalegames.bsky.social is downloading on my PS5! 🎮🚀 As a die-hard fan of the TV show, I've been counting down the days for this epic adventure. Time to embark on an interstellar journey like never before!
Hey there, Bluesky! 😄 I'm a London-based tech/games journo turned narrative designer 🗞️🎮
Also a mentee in LimitBreak 🚀 Seeking new opps in the industry while working on a horror game with an amazing indie team!
Let's create magic together! ✨
Also a mentee in LimitBreak 🚀 Seeking new opps in the industry while working on a horror game with an amazing indie team!
Let's create magic together! ✨
July 25, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Hey there, Bluesky! 😄 I'm a London-based tech/games journo turned narrative designer 🗞️🎮
Also a mentee in LimitBreak 🚀 Seeking new opps in the industry while working on a horror game with an amazing indie team!
Let's create magic together! ✨
Also a mentee in LimitBreak 🚀 Seeking new opps in the industry while working on a horror game with an amazing indie team!
Let's create magic together! ✨