Ashley Cooper
@ashleycooper.bsky.social
• Game Writer (Iron Man, Jurassic Park Survival, 40K Space Marine 2, Gotham Knights)
• Comic Writer (Killtopia: Nano Jams, Hoax Hunters, ReincarNATE)
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www.ashleywritesgames.com
• Comic Writer (Killtopia: Nano Jams, Hoax Hunters, ReincarNATE)
• 🏳️⚧️
• All views my own
www.ashleywritesgames.com
Weekend reads: Sunday edition
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Weekend reads: Sunday edition
Was going through my bookshelf and was reminded that my copy of Jurassic Park still has all the tabs in it from when I was working on JP: Survival.
January 31, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Was going through my bookshelf and was reminded that my copy of Jurassic Park still has all the tabs in it from when I was working on JP: Survival.
Weekend reads: Saturday edition
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Weekend reads: Saturday edition
Got an early look at Flash #31 and damn, what a fun read. @ryannorth.ca fits Flash's tone so well, and @gavinguidry.bsky.social kills it on every page. Adriano Lucas' colours pop, giving the book a vibrant, playful feel.
I think this is gonna be the start of a great run.
Order cutoff is Feb 3!
I think this is gonna be the start of a great run.
Order cutoff is Feb 3!
January 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Got an early look at Flash #31 and damn, what a fun read. @ryannorth.ca fits Flash's tone so well, and @gavinguidry.bsky.social kills it on every page. Adriano Lucas' colours pop, giving the book a vibrant, playful feel.
I think this is gonna be the start of a great run.
Order cutoff is Feb 3!
I think this is gonna be the start of a great run.
Order cutoff is Feb 3!
I love GDC. I love getting to see my friends. I love the talks. I love meeting new people.
I won't even think about going right now. I can't.
I won't even think about going right now. I can't.
"I do not feel safe in the country": international developers are skipping GDC because of Trump's border chaos:
aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...
aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I love GDC. I love getting to see my friends. I love the talks. I love meeting new people.
I won't even think about going right now. I can't.
I won't even think about going right now. I can't.
Weekend reads: Saturday edition
January 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Weekend reads: Saturday edition
My Lorwyn collector box was cracked!
Three anime alts, one fracture foil!
Three anime alts, one fracture foil!
January 20, 2026 at 2:31 AM
My Lorwyn collector box was cracked!
Three anime alts, one fracture foil!
Three anime alts, one fracture foil!
Equilibrium but the drugs make you calm down about your fandoms.
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Equilibrium but the drugs make you calm down about your fandoms.
The money you pay to Spotify is used to steal from musicians and line J*e R*gan's pockets.
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The money you pay to Spotify is used to steal from musicians and line J*e R*gan's pockets.
Subscribed immediately.
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Mothership Is A New Website About Gender And Games Which Feels Like A Radical Thing To Launch In 2026 But Shouldn't Be - Kotaku
Founded by ex-Polygon editors, it's for her, them, and even him
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January 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Subscribed immediately.
Many players think writers have much more power than they do.
If someone above you demands a change, or insists on an idea you disagree with, you can make your case, but the final decision is never yours.
You have to do the best work you can within the framework you're given.
If someone above you demands a change, or insists on an idea you disagree with, you can make your case, but the final decision is never yours.
You have to do the best work you can within the framework you're given.
If you think *any* consultant can influence games to a detrimental degree, your opinions about game development are too out of touch to be worth regarding.
Most of the time, even actual writers don’t get a final say over a game’s writing. The complex approval process is often above their heads.
Most of the time, even actual writers don’t get a final say over a game’s writing. The complex approval process is often above their heads.
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Many players think writers have much more power than they do.
If someone above you demands a change, or insists on an idea you disagree with, you can make your case, but the final decision is never yours.
You have to do the best work you can within the framework you're given.
If someone above you demands a change, or insists on an idea you disagree with, you can make your case, but the final decision is never yours.
You have to do the best work you can within the framework you're given.
What's up #PortfolioDay ?
I write games and comics!
In comics, I've done some anthologies, shorts, and backups, including work published by Heavy Metal and Image, as well as an upcoming story with [redacted]!
I'm developing creator-owned work and looking to do work-for-hire. Let's chat!
I write games and comics!
In comics, I've done some anthologies, shorts, and backups, including work published by Heavy Metal and Image, as well as an upcoming story with [redacted]!
I'm developing creator-owned work and looking to do work-for-hire. Let's chat!
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
What's up #PortfolioDay ?
I write games and comics!
In comics, I've done some anthologies, shorts, and backups, including work published by Heavy Metal and Image, as well as an upcoming story with [redacted]!
I'm developing creator-owned work and looking to do work-for-hire. Let's chat!
I write games and comics!
In comics, I've done some anthologies, shorts, and backups, including work published by Heavy Metal and Image, as well as an upcoming story with [redacted]!
I'm developing creator-owned work and looking to do work-for-hire. Let's chat!
Reposted by Ashley Cooper
It's Jobs Time. If you've wanted to try your hand at editing comic books (or crowdfunding them) at the best publisher ever, I suggest you apply. DO NOT SELF REJECT etc etc etc
(reposting with actual correct link)
www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...
(reposting with actual correct link)
www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...
Vault Comics | LinkedIn | Vault Comics
📣 We’re Hiring at Vault Comics
As Vault continues to grow across comics, graphic novels, novels, and crowdfunding, we’re expanding our team with three key roles:
🔹 Managing Editor
🔹 Associate Edito...
www.linkedin.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
It's Jobs Time. If you've wanted to try your hand at editing comic books (or crowdfunding them) at the best publisher ever, I suggest you apply. DO NOT SELF REJECT etc etc etc
(reposting with actual correct link)
www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...
(reposting with actual correct link)
www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...
First weekend reads of 2026!
Kept it simple and caught up on Redshirts, the exceptional miniseries by Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff, and Jodie Troutman.
Kept it simple and caught up on Redshirts, the exceptional miniseries by Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff, and Jodie Troutman.
January 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM
First weekend reads of 2026!
Kept it simple and caught up on Redshirts, the exceptional miniseries by Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff, and Jodie Troutman.
Kept it simple and caught up on Redshirts, the exceptional miniseries by Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff, and Jodie Troutman.
After being encouraged by many of you, I stuck with Silent Hill f and rolled credits.
You were right. Some really cool shit in there.
I maintain that the combat feels wrong for the game it's in, but I'm glad I finished it.
You were right. Some really cool shit in there.
I maintain that the combat feels wrong for the game it's in, but I'm glad I finished it.
January 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
After being encouraged by many of you, I stuck with Silent Hill f and rolled credits.
You were right. Some really cool shit in there.
I maintain that the combat feels wrong for the game it's in, but I'm glad I finished it.
You were right. Some really cool shit in there.
I maintain that the combat feels wrong for the game it's in, but I'm glad I finished it.
Instead of buying this, you could go to therapy.
Razer unveiled its AI concepts at CES 2026, which include an anime hologram that can speak to you, and headphones with built-in cameras.
January 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Instead of buying this, you could go to therapy.
"Pay $80 for a game you don't have to play" is a hell of a value proposition in a world of Let's Plays and streamers.
Sony has patented an AI gaming ghost that will play PlayStation games for you when you get stuck www.eurogamer.net/sony-has-pat...
January 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
"Pay $80 for a game you don't have to play" is a hell of a value proposition in a world of Let's Plays and streamers.
I'm just over 4hrs into Silent Hill f, and I really don't know...
There isn't a lot of SH DNA in here so far, and why is there Dark Souls-style combat?
Has anyone else finished it? I'm debating dropping it. Is it worth pushing through?
There isn't a lot of SH DNA in here so far, and why is there Dark Souls-style combat?
Has anyone else finished it? I'm debating dropping it. Is it worth pushing through?
January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I'm just over 4hrs into Silent Hill f, and I really don't know...
There isn't a lot of SH DNA in here so far, and why is there Dark Souls-style combat?
Has anyone else finished it? I'm debating dropping it. Is it worth pushing through?
There isn't a lot of SH DNA in here so far, and why is there Dark Souls-style combat?
Has anyone else finished it? I'm debating dropping it. Is it worth pushing through?
Want to spend less time doomscrolling on transit, so I dusted off an old friend.
January 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Want to spend less time doomscrolling on transit, so I dusted off an old friend.
Claiming the evil you performed was done under protest will not save you at the gates of Hell.
January 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Claiming the evil you performed was done under protest will not save you at the gates of Hell.
Reposted by Ashley Cooper
Starting the year off on the right foot.
Kicking off 2026 by watching the director's cut of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE with @ashleycooper.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Starting the year off on the right foot.
Ended 2025 delivering a comic script I'm really proud of and excited for, as well as finishing the outline for a creator-owned series developed with an artist I love.
This year, I'm re-focusing on comics in a big way, so if you wanna collab, get in touch!
This year, I'm re-focusing on comics in a big way, so if you wanna collab, get in touch!
January 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Ended 2025 delivering a comic script I'm really proud of and excited for, as well as finishing the outline for a creator-owned series developed with an artist I love.
This year, I'm re-focusing on comics in a big way, so if you wanna collab, get in touch!
This year, I'm re-focusing on comics in a big way, so if you wanna collab, get in touch!
Grades are in!
91% on my final project, 94% on the course overall.
2025 fucking sucked but I went out on a high note, so that's something.
91% on my final project, 94% on the course overall.
2025 fucking sucked but I went out on a high note, so that's something.
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Grades are in!
91% on my final project, 94% on the course overall.
2025 fucking sucked but I went out on a high note, so that's something.
91% on my final project, 94% on the course overall.
2025 fucking sucked but I went out on a high note, so that's something.