Daniel Jordan
@danifesto.bsky.social
📝 teacher + researcher @ glasgow uni
🎮 interested in video games, worker organising, and cultural labour
🎮 interested in video games, worker organising, and cultural labour
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Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
Absolutely despicable.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Absolutely despicable.
Massive congratulations to everyone involved!!! 🎉🎉🎉
The first of many ✊
The first of many ✊
The workers at ZA/UM Studio have unionized.
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
Workers at ZA/UM Announce Landmark Recognition Agreement - IWGB Game Workers
Video game developers at ZA/UM Studio, represented by the IWGB (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain) have today announced their formation of a union at their workplace. After a negotiation proc...
www.gameworkers.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Massive congratulations to everyone involved!!! 🎉🎉🎉
The first of many ✊
The first of many ✊
"Epic says that until the end of 2026, creators will earn 100% of the V-Bucks value from sales made in their islands, with this changing to 50% in 2027".
Oof, sounds like we've got another Roblox-esque child labour exploitation machine on our hands 🙃
Oof, sounds like we've got another Roblox-esque child labour exploitation machine on our hands 🙃
Fortnite will soon let island creators make money by selling in-game items, and pay to promote their island in a new Sponsored Row in the Discover menu.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fortnit...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fortnit...
Fortnite will soon let island creators sell in-game items and pay to appear in a new ‘Sponsored Row’ | VGC
Developers will earn 100% of the income made from any in-island purchases until the end of 2026…
www.videogameschronicle.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"Epic says that until the end of 2026, creators will earn 100% of the V-Bucks value from sales made in their islands, with this changing to 50% in 2027".
Oof, sounds like we've got another Roblox-esque child labour exploitation machine on our hands 🙃
Oof, sounds like we've got another Roblox-esque child labour exploitation machine on our hands 🙃
Last week, I presented part of my PhD research at the ILERA European Congress 2025, in a session on precarious work!
Thanks to the organisers and fellow panellists for their lovely questions!
Thanks to the organisers and fellow panellists for their lovely questions!
September 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Last week, I presented part of my PhD research at the ILERA European Congress 2025, in a session on precarious work!
Thanks to the organisers and fellow panellists for their lovely questions!
Thanks to the organisers and fellow panellists for their lovely questions!
The trek to #ILERA European Congress at @durham-university.bsky.social begins!! 🚂
September 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The trek to #ILERA European Congress at @durham-university.bsky.social begins!! 🚂
Please submit a paper, poster, or workshop proposal and come see us in Glasgow if you're interested! ❤️
CFP LIVE! #SMSociety
socialmediaandsociety.org/2025/call-fo...
Pleased to announce CFP for the 2026 International Conference on Social Media & Society (#SMSociety) in-person at U of Glasgow, July 13-15 2026.
In keeping with the conference’s inter- & transdisciplinary focus, we welcome both..
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socialmediaandsociety.org/2025/call-fo...
Pleased to announce CFP for the 2026 International Conference on Social Media & Society (#SMSociety) in-person at U of Glasgow, July 13-15 2026.
In keeping with the conference’s inter- & transdisciplinary focus, we welcome both..
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August 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Please submit a paper, poster, or workshop proposal and come see us in Glasgow if you're interested! ❤️
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Congratulations to Dan for being the first player to win a race of Reality Drift at the Glasgow Indie Games Festival!
August 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Congratulations to Dan for being the first player to win a race of Reality Drift at the Glasgow Indie Games Festival!
Massive congratulations!! 🎉
I had such a fun time playing yesterday and wish @flxli227.bsky.social all the best with it!
I had such a fun time playing yesterday and wish @flxli227.bsky.social all the best with it!
Congrats to @flxli227.bsky.social and crew for winning the #GIGF25 best in show! Folks had an amazing time playing and coming back in between breaks. Let's get more sports sequels! :3
August 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Massive congratulations!! 🎉
I had such a fun time playing yesterday and wish @flxli227.bsky.social all the best with it!
I had such a fun time playing yesterday and wish @flxli227.bsky.social all the best with it!
If you work (or worked) in Scottish video games and would be willing to talk about your experiences, please get in touch!
All interviews are anonymous and entirely voluntary.
My DMs are open or feel free to email me at d.jordan.1@research.gla.ac.uk
All interviews are anonymous and entirely voluntary.
My DMs are open or feel free to email me at d.jordan.1@research.gla.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
If you work (or worked) in Scottish video games and would be willing to talk about your experiences, please get in touch!
All interviews are anonymous and entirely voluntary.
My DMs are open or feel free to email me at d.jordan.1@research.gla.ac.uk
All interviews are anonymous and entirely voluntary.
My DMs are open or feel free to email me at d.jordan.1@research.gla.ac.uk
Super excited for the first day of DiGRA 🎮❤️
June 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Super excited for the first day of DiGRA 🎮❤️
Very grateful for all the lovely people at this year’s @buiraonline.bsky.social conference!! I had a lovely few days and couldn’t have asked for a nicer environment to present a paper for the first time!
See you next year! ❤️
See you next year! ❤️
June 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Very grateful for all the lovely people at this year’s @buiraonline.bsky.social conference!! I had a lovely few days and couldn’t have asked for a nicer environment to present a paper for the first time!
See you next year! ❤️
See you next year! ❤️
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I talked to 15 teachers/professors about how AI and ChatGPT is ruining their lives:
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
Teachers Are Not OK
AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs "have absolutely blown up what I try to accomplish with my teaching."
www.404media.co
June 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I talked to 15 teachers/professors about how AI and ChatGPT is ruining their lives:
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
Delighted to be presenting a poster about my @sgsss.bsky.social internship today! It was a real treat to get 3 months to nerd out about culture funding 🎭
May 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Delighted to be presenting a poster about my @sgsss.bsky.social internship today! It was a real treat to get 3 months to nerd out about culture funding 🎭
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Back in 2021, PMG reported on the unseen games industry crunch taking place at outsourcing studios in SE Asia.
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
January 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Back in 2021, PMG reported on the unseen games industry crunch taking place at outsourcing studios in SE Asia.
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
Since then, the companies we looked at have continued to work on some of the biggest games in the world, without any push to improve the conditions of the artists doing that work. (1/7)
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Sony brings back original PlayStation boot screen with PS5 anniversary update
Sony brings back original PlayStation boot screen with PS5 anniversary update
That sound is like a warm blanket.
buff.ly
December 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Sony brings back original PlayStation boot screen with PS5 anniversary update
Death stranding was cool and all but now I wish all games would end by telling me how much water I ingested
December 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Death stranding was cool and all but now I wish all games would end by telling me how much water I ingested
The survey is now CLOSED 🛑
Thanks again to everyone who took part! I am looking forward to a good few months of poring over the data 📊
My DMs are open if you would also like to take part in an interview about your experiences some time in the future!
Thanks again to everyone who took part! I am looking forward to a good few months of poring over the data 📊
My DMs are open if you would also like to take part in an interview about your experiences some time in the future!
November 16, 2024 at 12:59 PM
The survey is now CLOSED 🛑
Thanks again to everyone who took part! I am looking forward to a good few months of poring over the data 📊
My DMs are open if you would also like to take part in an interview about your experiences some time in the future!
Thanks again to everyone who took part! I am looking forward to a good few months of poring over the data 📊
My DMs are open if you would also like to take part in an interview about your experiences some time in the future!
📢 *CLOSES TOMORROW* 📢
If you are a game worker in Scotland and haven't yet filled in the survey, please consider spending 5 minutes to share your thoughts 💭 #Scotland #GameDev
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are a game worker in Scotland and haven't yet filled in the survey, please consider spending 5 minutes to share your thoughts 💭 #Scotland #GameDev
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM
📢 *CLOSES TOMORROW* 📢
If you are a game worker in Scotland and haven't yet filled in the survey, please consider spending 5 minutes to share your thoughts 💭 #Scotland #GameDev
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are a game worker in Scotland and haven't yet filled in the survey, please consider spending 5 minutes to share your thoughts 💭 #Scotland #GameDev
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Me researching a topic and talking to smart people: 😍🥰😍🥰
Me looking at the transcript and re-living how awkwardly I talk: 🤦🏻♀️💀🫠👻
Me looking at the transcript and re-living how awkwardly I talk: 🤦🏻♀️💀🫠👻
November 14, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Me researching a topic and talking to smart people: 😍🥰😍🥰
Me looking at the transcript and re-living how awkwardly I talk: 🤦🏻♀️💀🫠👻
Me looking at the transcript and re-living how awkwardly I talk: 🤦🏻♀️💀🫠👻
Oh boy, let’s try another app that isn’t Twitter 😎
November 13, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Oh boy, let’s try another app that isn’t Twitter 😎