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andrea 🔜 GDC
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game designer and writer | game design adjunct @ UBalt | co-founder @centralpagamedevs | xFiraxis | bylines: live science

opinions are mine, not employers etc etc

https://asaravia.carrd.co/
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I'm now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended.

I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have many other indie and AA projects where I was responsible for content, systems and production.
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended. I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked… | An...
I am now open to work and looking for my next role as a Writer or Game Designer in games, now that my contract has ended. I have worked on the award-nominated Civilization VII, and have worked acros...
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new job search strategy just dropped, bring arepas to yerba buena and hope for the best
February 16, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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Every few days when someone gets a moment, we add a few new games to the Yarn Spinner showcase. We still have a huge list to get through, but it's such a fun little job and the page is looking so great already! yarnspinner.dev/showcase/
Yarn Spinner Showcase
Explore games built with Yarn Spinner—from indie darlings to major studio releases.
yarnspinner.dev
February 16, 2026 at 5:23 AM
writing barks:
opening a restaurant with only these three items on the menu
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
You remind me of a JIRA ticket--not up to date.
Game industry letdown lines

Are you out of scope? 'cause you look like a creep.

(I don't know how to do pickup lines. I'm fully spec'ed into rejection)
February 15, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Games industry pickup lines

Are you up to date documentation? Because I've never seen you before, but I want to spend every day with you
Games industry pickup lines

Are you a job offer because I would do literally anything for you
February 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Are you a fulltime role? Because we could have benefits together✨
Games industry pickup lines

Are you a job offer because I would do literally anything for you
February 15, 2026 at 3:22 AM
if I had to take a shot every time someone asked me if I've considered doing bizdev, I would have had to take four shots this week alone
February 15, 2026 at 2:23 AM
There's a lot of reasons devs may want to go to GDC, and I've been added to a few introductions of connections who won a raffle/are thinking about attending but are not quite sure.

I don't believe that stating "don't go" is... the way to go with these conversations.

Instead, I ask a few Q's:
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Know anyone interested in writing video games? I'm chatting about it next Thursday, 6PM at MIT, so plan ahead #writing #gamedev

www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
[BPM] AAA Q&A: Discussing Game Writing with Anna Megill, Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
The BPM crew sit down with Anna Megill, a multi-award winning AAA game writer, to discuss her career, writing for games, and working within the AAA space. We will also have
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February 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
where would the gamedev community be without :eyesshake:
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 AM
if I join a meeting and say, "hey sorry, I'm very tired. so I don't have a filter right now," I can't be held legally liable for the feedback I deliver after that sentence
February 12, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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if bluesky drafts glitched today it'd sink the entire games industry
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
what I look like while sending the sponsorship pitch deck for @game-writing.com during one of the worst years of the economy:
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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My talk on fandom & game dev marketing is now available! I would love if you'd watch it and give me feedback! 💖

Key takeaways:
⭐ Build feedback loops early
🌱Cultivate a community space!
🤝🏾Incorporate feedback early where you can
🙌🏾Make your audience feel seen & heard

youtu.be/tQW7puDlFgY
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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“Please enjoy the museum”:

Relooted is OUT NOW!

Please share!
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Hey y'all, I'm a Black narrative designer, writer, editor & consultant who was impacted by layoffs last year. I'm available for immediate work in comics, books and games!
Website: www.jayjustice.net
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jay-justi...
Direct Support: ko-fi.com/thatjayjustice
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Day of the Devs will be at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026!

Our mission is to celebrate the creativity, diversity, and magic of games, and we're excited to bring that to life in SF. We'll be on the floor and there will be a FREE event at The Midway even if you aren't attending GDC! bit.ly/dotd-gdc
Games showcased at Day of the Devs San Francisco Edition (2026)
All the games showcased at Day of the Devs San Francisco Edition (2026).
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Tuesday, GDC, I'm going to need so many coffees I might as well unlock the 25th hour.
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anyways, if anyone is going, hmu and let's plan something!
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
adding re: game writers

It's such a conundrum because every project is different. Some games want you to only do writing, in others (particularly indie) you're juggling narrative design, game design, editorial/MarComm

yes, we have to consider different angles and explore different disciplines.
both games writers & games journalists face the same misguided perception: that their experience is too niche & they can "only" do games writing/games journalism... even though they must consider angles & do the kind of work that no other non-games writer or journalist needs to think about
February 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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While I'm looking for fulltime and contract work, I've been asked by a lot of students how to get into game writing, what the day to day is--and I decided to build a workshop to answer all of those questions!

Link to register is here:

www.eventbrite.com/events/19824...
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Heads up, the deadline to apply for one of our spare GDC passes is February 7th!
Announcing the IFTF x GDC Scholarship Program. We have a small number of passes to distribute amongst our community, so if you are interested, please visit this thread on IntFiction.org for details: intfiction.org/t/iftf-x-gdc...
February 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
While I'm looking for fulltime and contract work, I've been asked by a lot of students how to get into game writing, what the day to day is--and I decided to build a workshop to answer all of those questions!

Link to register is here:

www.eventbrite.com/events/19824...
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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I'm still looking for full-time or contract work – I'm a narrative design generalist with credits on multiple shipped titles. I focus on taming the complexity of narrative systems, writing prose, and leading narrative teams.

brunodias.dev/bio
Bio
Bruno Dias is a game designer and writer. Previous credits include Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Neo Cab, and Pathologic 2.
brunodias.dev
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Grave Seasons has confirmed 20 villagers for Ashenridge, at least some of which can be romanced and at least 1 of which is a serial killer.
Say Hello to Cozy Game Grave Seasons' 20 Villagers (& 1 of Them Can Be a Serial Killer)
Grave Seasons has confirmed 20 villagers for Ashenridge, at least some of which can be romanced and at least 1 of which is a serial killer.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Whats up I am Austin Taylor I do a lot, I am writer/designer in games and narrative designer, and podcaster over on the @maximumfun.org network! Find my work in games, writing & podcasts on my website!

www.austintaylor.games

or go right to our show page on max fun!
maximumfun.org/podcasts/sec...
It's #BlackHistoryMonth and I want to use that follower count for some good today. If you are a Black creative, QRP with your links.

Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
February 5, 2026 at 3:53 AM