Giada Zavarise
@cheerfulgoth.bsky.social
Gamedev, cat lover, shitposter, content designer @ Paradox (Stellaris, Cool Unannounced Game) |
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Giada Zavarise
@cheerfulgoth.bsky.social
· Oct 19
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Hello, I'm Giada!
🗞️ Former games journalist (RPS, Eurogamer, PC Gamer)
📚 Narrative Designer (Monster Loves You Too!)
🖥️ Now Content Designer at Paradox
☀️ Still trying to finish Selling Sunlight in my free time I swear
Portfolio: giadazavarise.com
More small games: bricabrac.itch.io
Hello, I'm Giada!
🗞️ Former games journalist (RPS, Eurogamer, PC Gamer)
📚 Narrative Designer (Monster Loves You Too!)
🖥️ Now Content Designer at Paradox
☀️ Still trying to finish Selling Sunlight in my free time I swear
Portfolio: giadazavarise.com
More small games: bricabrac.itch.io
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P. Craig Russell, from Elric: The Dreaming City, 1982
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
P. Craig Russell, from Elric: The Dreaming City, 1982
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Last month we announced this. Did you see it? 👉👈
Wishlist this because I think it's going to be good:
store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/...
Wishlist this because I think it's going to be good:
store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/...
January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Last month we announced this. Did you see it? 👉👈
Wishlist this because I think it's going to be good:
store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/...
Wishlist this because I think it's going to be good:
store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/...
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Here's a really big, new interview about the creation of #StrayChildren — and it's on IGN!
Go read it!
Go read it!
Why the developer of the game that inspired Undertale, Stray Children, has now made a game inspired by Undertale. https://bit.ly/4pt91An
January 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Here's a really big, new interview about the creation of #StrayChildren — and it's on IGN!
Go read it!
Go read it!
Me: hello James Workshop, I learned the Death Spectres are a sub-chapter of a bigger group, the Raven Guard! Can I buy some books about your tiny Warhammer people now? Did they ever do anything interesting?
James Workshop: can you please just buy some Ultramarines
James Workshop: can you please just buy some Ultramarines
Me: hello James Workshop, I finally found a space marines chapter I don't dislike! Can I buy some books and perhaps some minis about your tiny warhammer people now?
James Workshop: sure, which chapter?
Me: Death Spectres! : D
James Workshop: ahahahahaha guess what
James Workshop: sure, which chapter?
Me: Death Spectres! : D
James Workshop: ahahahahaha guess what
Me: hello James Workshop I would like to buy some books and perhaps some minis about your tiny Warhammer people
James Workshop: sure, which factions?
Me: Arlequins and Dark Mechanicum! : D
James Workshop: ahahahahahaha no seriously do you want some Space Marines
James Workshop: sure, which factions?
Me: Arlequins and Dark Mechanicum! : D
James Workshop: ahahahahahaha no seriously do you want some Space Marines
January 7, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Me: hello James Workshop, I learned the Death Spectres are a sub-chapter of a bigger group, the Raven Guard! Can I buy some books about your tiny Warhammer people now? Did they ever do anything interesting?
James Workshop: can you please just buy some Ultramarines
James Workshop: can you please just buy some Ultramarines
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The d___ed Urchins, their thirst for seasonally-themed violence remaining unslaked, have begun another snowball fight.
Play the rematch: www.fallenlondon.com
Play the rematch: www.fallenlondon.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The d___ed Urchins, their thirst for seasonally-themed violence remaining unslaked, have begun another snowball fight.
Play the rematch: www.fallenlondon.com
Play the rematch: www.fallenlondon.com
Polishing up my piece for the Game Narrative Kaleidoscope and it's just me whispering the word "sekaikan" over and over
January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Polishing up my piece for the Game Narrative Kaleidoscope and it's just me whispering the word "sekaikan" over and over
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the journalists
What is missing from video games journalism in 2026?
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
the journalists
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December 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I quit the fuckin labor rights violating lemonade stand so now would be a great time to grab some stickers or prints or originals!
If you’re thinking about gifts you have until Monday night to grab originals or stickers in time! Prints are handled separately so they’re chill. maxds.bigcartel.com
If you’re thinking about gifts you have until Monday night to grab originals or stickers in time! Prints are handled separately so they’re chill. maxds.bigcartel.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I quit the fuckin labor rights violating lemonade stand so now would be a great time to grab some stickers or prints or originals!
If you’re thinking about gifts you have until Monday night to grab originals or stickers in time! Prints are handled separately so they’re chill. maxds.bigcartel.com
If you’re thinking about gifts you have until Monday night to grab originals or stickers in time! Prints are handled separately so they’re chill. maxds.bigcartel.com
Checked an old mobile game out of nostalgia, and discovered you can still download it but jt doesn't work anymore.... rip Kawaii Home Design, your services during the lockdown have been appreciated
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Checked an old mobile game out of nostalgia, and discovered you can still download it but jt doesn't work anymore.... rip Kawaii Home Design, your services during the lockdown have been appreciated
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"Giada, what is this manga even about"
Imagine Chainsaw Man if the author fell deeply in love with Annihilation
Imagine Chainsaw Man if the author fell deeply in love with Annihilation
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"Giada, what is this manga even about"
Imagine Chainsaw Man if the author fell deeply in love with Annihilation
Imagine Chainsaw Man if the author fell deeply in love with Annihilation
I really cannot stress how much you should read After God if you like Chainsaw Man
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I really cannot stress how much you should read After God if you like Chainsaw Man
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Me: perhaps Playmaker will make Unity finally click with me this time
Me, half an hour later:
Me, half an hour later:
January 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Me: perhaps Playmaker will make Unity finally click with me this time
Me, half an hour later:
Me, half an hour later:
Didn't know my bike's brakes had been fixed, so I just slammed them as usual. The bike stopped, I flew and faceplanted the ground, breaking my glasses
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
😅
😅
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Didn't know my bike's brakes had been fixed, so I just slammed them as usual. The bike stopped, I flew and faceplanted the ground, breaking my glasses
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i still haven’t actually seen any primary incidents of the isabelle discourse but i have had replies trickle in over the last 24 hours with all sides accusing each other of targeted transphobic harassment and i want to congratulate the at protocol you did it you made twitter 2
January 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
i still haven’t actually seen any primary incidents of the isabelle discourse but i have had replies trickle in over the last 24 hours with all sides accusing each other of targeted transphobic harassment and i want to congratulate the at protocol you did it you made twitter 2
Me: perhaps Playmaker will make Unity finally click with me this time
Me, half an hour later:
Me, half an hour later:
January 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Me: perhaps Playmaker will make Unity finally click with me this time
Me, half an hour later:
Me, half an hour later:
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hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
NESSA CANNON
Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.
www.nessacannon.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
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Periodic reminder that I am open for work!
Specifically I am looking for:
-Writing roles
-Editing roles
-Project management roles
I have a decade of experience in all levels of journalism and seven years as a game developer and localizer
Specifically I am looking for:
-Writing roles
-Editing roles
-Project management roles
I have a decade of experience in all levels of journalism and seven years as a game developer and localizer
July 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Periodic reminder that I am open for work!
Specifically I am looking for:
-Writing roles
-Editing roles
-Project management roles
I have a decade of experience in all levels of journalism and seven years as a game developer and localizer
Specifically I am looking for:
-Writing roles
-Editing roles
-Project management roles
I have a decade of experience in all levels of journalism and seven years as a game developer and localizer
Me, not bothering to wear scarf and gloves because it's only a breezy -10 c° outside: I am finally a member of Swedish society
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Me, not bothering to wear scarf and gloves because it's only a breezy -10 c° outside: I am finally a member of Swedish society
From writer/director/other main actor Shane Carruth and his then girlfriend, Amy Seimetz, who later filed a restraining order against him. And she isn't even the only ex girlfriend who accused him of domestic assault!
January 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
From writer/director/other main actor Shane Carruth and his then girlfriend, Amy Seimetz, who later filed a restraining order against him. And she isn't even the only ex girlfriend who accused him of domestic assault!
Thinking about Undead Girl Murder Farce.... hope we'll get a second season at some point, s1 ruled but also felt like one big intro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=USr-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=USr-...
Undead Murder Farce - Opening | Crack-Crack-Crackle (HD)
YouTube video by Crunchyroll
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Thinking about Undead Girl Murder Farce.... hope we'll get a second season at some point, s1 ruled but also felt like one big intro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=USr-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=USr-...
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Legendary author David Gerrold, which you may know as "the guy who wrote that Tribbles episode on Star Trek", is getting crushed by medical bills. Can we give him a little support?
gofund.me/bcce25363
gofund.me/bcce25363
Donate to David Gerrold's Health and Leukemia Fundraiser, organized by David Gerrold
Here is a thank you just for coming this far, a link to a short collec… David Gerrold needs your support for David Gerrold's Health and Leukemia Fundraiser
gofund.me
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Legendary author David Gerrold, which you may know as "the guy who wrote that Tribbles episode on Star Trek", is getting crushed by medical bills. Can we give him a little support?
gofund.me/bcce25363
gofund.me/bcce25363
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Shoutout to Wise for immediately asking you "do you want to be contacted by phone, chat or mail?" the moment you click on Contact Us. Customer support for the introverts
January 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Shoutout to Wise for immediately asking you "do you want to be contacted by phone, chat or mail?" the moment you click on Contact Us. Customer support for the introverts