Bobby Stein
@bobbystein.bsky.social
Studio Narrative Director at ArenaNet. Dad, husband, musician, mentor, foodie, retro gaming enjoyer, and a few other things. I post about the games I'm playing, the food I'm eating, and occasionally the games we're making. Follows =/= endorsements.
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Hello! The IGN Guides team is looking for more freelancers. If you've got published writing or video samples and are interested in working with us, fill out the form below! We don't respond to individual applicants but do keep responses handy for when we need more folks.
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IGN Entertainment Strategy Guide Writer Freelancer Application Form
The pitch: IGN/Gamer Network is looking for paid strategy guide writers and/or strategy guide video editors. This is not an entry level position: We are looking for people with published strategy guid...
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February 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Hello! The IGN Guides team is looking for more freelancers. If you've got published writing or video samples and are interested in working with us, fill out the form below! We don't respond to individual applicants but do keep responses handy for when we need more folks.
forms.gle/NhZ7sRJAjAEZ...
forms.gle/NhZ7sRJAjAEZ...
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Come work with us! I'll regale you with stories of Ye Olde Dayes on the studio's hangout chat while you work. 😎
Hey gang! Are there any Melbourne/Victoria-based 3D modellers looking for short contract work right now? Summerfall is currently on the lookout for contractors to do hard-surface environment work for a new prototype, like furniture and all that. 🔨🪑
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Come work with us! I'll regale you with stories of Ye Olde Dayes on the studio's hangout chat while you work. 😎
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Please reskeet!
Journalism jobs! We currently have four (4) open positions at @pcmag.com:
• Senior Writer, Software
• Senior Writer, Mobile
• Writer, Mobile
• Editor, Shopping & Deals
Listings here: www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs I'm not involved in the hiring process, but feel free to DM me with any questions.
• Senior Writer, Software
• Senior Writer, Mobile
• Writer, Mobile
• Editor, Shopping & Deals
Listings here: www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs I'm not involved in the hiring process, but feel free to DM me with any questions.
February 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Please reskeet!
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Hey folks so I’m not good at this but, I’m a Sr. Producer seeking work!
💼 20 years of game production XP across Netflix Games/Spry Fox, Bungie, Blizzard, Zynga, Riot Games, and more
⭐️ indie, AAA, PC/console/mobile, 8-400 person teams, internal and ex-dev
www.linkedin.com/in/cuppycake...
💼 20 years of game production XP across Netflix Games/Spry Fox, Bungie, Blizzard, Zynga, Riot Games, and more
⭐️ indie, AAA, PC/console/mobile, 8-400 person teams, internal and ex-dev
www.linkedin.com/in/cuppycake...
Tami Lam - Netflix | LinkedIn
Producer-shaped person doing the video games thing for 20 years. Nominated for an… · Experience: Netflix · Education: AnimSchool · Location: Irvine · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Tami Lam’s prof...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Hey folks so I’m not good at this but, I’m a Sr. Producer seeking work!
💼 20 years of game production XP across Netflix Games/Spry Fox, Bungie, Blizzard, Zynga, Riot Games, and more
⭐️ indie, AAA, PC/console/mobile, 8-400 person teams, internal and ex-dev
www.linkedin.com/in/cuppycake...
💼 20 years of game production XP across Netflix Games/Spry Fox, Bungie, Blizzard, Zynga, Riot Games, and more
⭐️ indie, AAA, PC/console/mobile, 8-400 person teams, internal and ex-dev
www.linkedin.com/in/cuppycake...
Still waiting for mine to arrive, but if you were on the fence about picking up one of these FPGA marvels, they're slightly discounted for the next couple of days.
48 HOURS LEFT to get $20 off your #C64U. Use code - "RETROISALLRIGHT" to snag those sweet savings!
Thank you to the community who kept the magic alive and helped bring #Commodore back into the world; this is a victory worth celebrating!
Flash Sale for 72 hours only. Use promo code RETROISALLRIGHT for a $20 discount code on a new #C64U.
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Flash Sale for 72 hours only. Use promo code RETROISALLRIGHT for a $20 discount code on a new #C64U.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Still waiting for mine to arrive, but if you were on the fence about picking up one of these FPGA marvels, they're slightly discounted for the next couple of days.
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hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it.
my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...
my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...
Donate to Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment, organized by Gene Park
Hi, my name is Gene Park. I’m a games critic at The Washington Post, and I’… Gene Park needs your support for Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment
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January 22, 2026 at 1:44 AM
hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it.
my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...
my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
January 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
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Throwing this one in the ring
January 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Throwing this one in the ring
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OPPORTUNITIES - Thread!
Unaffiliated (unless stated). Always do a full check on positions and companies before applying. Shares welcome!
EA TFT - US - Battlefield*
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EA TFT - US - Battlefield*
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Senior Game Writer - TFT
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January 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
OPPORTUNITIES - Thread!
Unaffiliated (unless stated). Always do a full check on positions and companies before applying. Shares welcome!
EA TFT - US - Battlefield*
*affiliated with this company, but not directly to this post
1/6
jobs.ea.com/en_US/career...
Unaffiliated (unless stated). Always do a full check on positions and companies before applying. Shares welcome!
EA TFT - US - Battlefield*
*affiliated with this company, but not directly to this post
1/6
jobs.ea.com/en_US/career...
slopfoot was tempting, but I couldn't resist stupid sexy Flanders
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
slopfoot was tempting, but I couldn't resist stupid sexy Flanders
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Back in November, I gave a talk at a conference in Baltimore about The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You. It's a little freeform and unstructured, but that was kind of the point, and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Richard Dansky Game Writers Guide at the Game Your Future Conference 2025
YouTube video by IGDA-Baltimore
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January 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Back in November, I gave a talk at a conference in Baltimore about The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You. It's a little freeform and unstructured, but that was kind of the point, and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
Here you go!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrf...
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Always read the fine print.
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Always read the fine print.
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Return of the Obra Dinn is $13.39 on GOG buff.ly/jxKgXtG
US eShop buff.ly/ZM3eNP2
US PSN buff.ly/YMEClXA
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US PSN buff.ly/YMEClXA
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Return of the Obra Dinn is $13.39 on GOG buff.ly/jxKgXtG
US eShop buff.ly/ZM3eNP2
US PSN buff.ly/YMEClXA
US eShop buff.ly/ZM3eNP2
US PSN buff.ly/YMEClXA
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The Stream Team: It's our last Guild Wars 2 stream of the year - join MJ live at 9p EST! 📺
The Stream Team: Aiding the Sly crew in Guild Wars 2’s Tranquil Glen
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December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Stream Team: It's our last Guild Wars 2 stream of the year - join MJ live at 9p EST! 📺
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Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for his role as Clay Davis on “The Wire,” has died. He was 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor & Frequent Spike Lee Collaborator Was 71
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire, Veep, Your Honor and The Residence and a number of Spike Lee movies, passed away Dec. 30.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for his role as Clay Davis on “The Wire,” has died. He was 71
dorky vacation project: upgrading an Atari VCS and installing Bazzite
December 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
dorky vacation project: upgrading an Atari VCS and installing Bazzite
Hope y'all had a wonderful day today.
December 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hope y'all had a wonderful day today.
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And to share my favorite piece of writing advice, it comes as ever from Tony Gilroy:
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
December 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
And to share my favorite piece of writing advice, it comes as ever from Tony Gilroy:
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
“The quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behavior. You will never write above what you know about people.”
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The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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December 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees
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God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
@maddymakesgames.com I never mentioned this to you (and I realize this is a but late) but I really enjoyed Celeste and appreciated the difficulty options and earnest storytelling. Cheers to you and the team.
December 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
@maddymakesgames.com I never mentioned this to you (and I realize this is a but late) but I really enjoyed Celeste and appreciated the difficulty options and earnest storytelling. Cheers to you and the team.