Laura Michet
@lmichet.bsky.social
Extremely good at bicycling a medium distance at a medium speed. Was writer on Possessors recently. Narrative on Skin Deep.
I mostly don't post here. You can see my blog, where I post every day, at blog.lauramichet.com
I mostly don't post here. You can see my blog, where I post every day, at blog.lauramichet.com
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Laura Michet
@lmichet.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.
Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!
Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!
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just saw a billionaire pack all his things in a bindle and start leaving new york city on foot. he turned and looked at me with tears in his eyes and said “maybe one day when this city is safe we’ll return” before walking away
January 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
just saw a billionaire pack all his things in a bindle and start leaving new york city on foot. he turned and looked at me with tears in his eyes and said “maybe one day when this city is safe we’ll return” before walking away
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did you know? did you know? pc gamer's immersive sim of the year is on sale until the 6th of january and it is my wholly unbiased opinion that you should play it
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
did you know? did you know? pc gamer's immersive sim of the year is on sale until the 6th of january and it is my wholly unbiased opinion that you should play it
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
If you use generative AI to "explore ideas" you are mentally weaker than even the smallest child. If you feel that you need generative AI to "structure your thoughts" you lack the confidence of an 8 year old. If you feel shame about your diminished inner world, you should. You're bad at daydreaming
December 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
If you use generative AI to "explore ideas" you are mentally weaker than even the smallest child. If you feel that you need generative AI to "structure your thoughts" you lack the confidence of an 8 year old. If you feel shame about your diminished inner world, you should. You're bad at daydreaming
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Skin Deep ✨ BEST IMMERSIVE SIM OF THE YEAR ✨
Thanks PC Gamer!
👉Get it! store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
👉Skin Deep was made by insanely talented crew of folks; this game only exists because of them: blendogames.com/skindeep/cre...
Thanks PC Gamer!
👉Get it! store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
👉Skin Deep was made by insanely talented crew of folks; this game only exists because of them: blendogames.com/skindeep/cre...
Congrats to @blendogames.bsky.social ! Skin Deep won Best Immersive Sim of the year from @pcgamer.com
www.pcgamer.com/games/pc-gam...
www.pcgamer.com/games/pc-gam...
December 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Skin Deep ✨ BEST IMMERSIVE SIM OF THE YEAR ✨
Thanks PC Gamer!
👉Get it! store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
👉Skin Deep was made by insanely talented crew of folks; this game only exists because of them: blendogames.com/skindeep/cre...
Thanks PC Gamer!
👉Get it! store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
👉Skin Deep was made by insanely talented crew of folks; this game only exists because of them: blendogames.com/skindeep/cre...
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Larian's horrible hirring process is an open secret in the industry – insane amounts of unpaid work in "writing tests", excessive numbers of interviews, months and months of back and forth, etc. Everyone in games narrative circles has heard the stories at this point, probably from multiple people.
I know this because they tried to recruit me and I strongly considered it but they’re also a “do an unpaid writing test where you have to also make it playable” company so that’s not something I vibe with
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Larian's horrible hirring process is an open secret in the industry – insane amounts of unpaid work in "writing tests", excessive numbers of interviews, months and months of back and forth, etc. Everyone in games narrative circles has heard the stories at this point, probably from multiple people.
If I ever get to a point where I'm constantly relitigating the same sophomoric philosophical questions that obsessed and animated me in my early career, yelling into the void as the world moves on, birthing countless new delights which I am simply too withered to enjoy... just drop an anvil on me
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If I ever get to a point where I'm constantly relitigating the same sophomoric philosophical questions that obsessed and animated me in my early career, yelling into the void as the world moves on, birthing countless new delights which I am simply too withered to enjoy... just drop an anvil on me
Wrote briefly about my work on Young Suns on my blog (where I have posted every day for over a year) blog.lauramichet.com/i-wrote-for-...
I wrote for Young Suns!
Today, KO-OP announced their next game, Young Suns, which is out on the Xbox Game Pass "Game Preview" program right now. I did contract writing for this game...
blog.lauramichet.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Wrote briefly about my work on Young Suns on my blog (where I have posted every day for over a year) blog.lauramichet.com/i-wrote-for-...
I did some contract writing on this game! Got to write a handful of extremely weird and cute characters. You should check it out!!!
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I did some contract writing on this game! Got to write a handful of extremely weird and cute characters. You should check it out!!!
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Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
Just realizing I COMPLETELY forgot to post about this on Bluesky - Possessors came out this Tuesday, and I wrote for the game! It's been great to see people speaking positively about our story. I wrote about it here: blog.lauramichet.com/possessors-h...
Possessors has released!
I've spent the last two years working on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132890/Possessors/">Possessors,</a> the new metroidvania from Heart Mac...
blog.lauramichet.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Just realizing I COMPLETELY forgot to post about this on Bluesky - Possessors came out this Tuesday, and I wrote for the game! It's been great to see people speaking positively about our story. I wrote about it here: blog.lauramichet.com/possessors-h...
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Skin Deep (Blendo Games, 2025)
I’ve just seen a narrowboat that looks like it’s entirely crewed by cats, and it’s not even 10am
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Skin Deep (Blendo Games, 2025)
I've played an early build and this was very fun!! Excited to check out the final version. Congrats to Bruno for the tremendous effort of getting this whole thing put together and polished!!
Explore a haunted movie studio. Learn the fates of the tormented souls bound to it. End a 50-year curse inscribed in blood and celluloid.
KINOPHOBIA, my first piece of noncommercial interactive fiction in eight years, is now available to play.
brunodias.itch.io/kinophobia
KINOPHOBIA, my first piece of noncommercial interactive fiction in eight years, is now available to play.
brunodias.itch.io/kinophobia
Kinophobia by Bruno Dias
Explore a haunted movie studio. Learn the fates its tormented souls. End a curse inscribed in blood and celluloid.
brunodias.itch.io
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I've played an early build and this was very fun!! Excited to check out the final version. Congrats to Bruno for the tremendous effort of getting this whole thing put together and polished!!
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The layoffs have come for me and time at Heart Machine will be wrapping up at the end of the month.
If you're looking for a Technical Artist with experience in Houdini, Unreal, Unity, Python, VEX and C++, lets chat. 🫡
(portfolio updates incoming)
randireynolds.artstation.com
If you're looking for a Technical Artist with experience in Houdini, Unreal, Unity, Python, VEX and C++, lets chat. 🫡
(portfolio updates incoming)
randireynolds.artstation.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The layoffs have come for me and time at Heart Machine will be wrapping up at the end of the month.
If you're looking for a Technical Artist with experience in Houdini, Unreal, Unity, Python, VEX and C++, lets chat. 🫡
(portfolio updates incoming)
randireynolds.artstation.com
If you're looking for a Technical Artist with experience in Houdini, Unreal, Unity, Python, VEX and C++, lets chat. 🫡
(portfolio updates incoming)
randireynolds.artstation.com
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My time at Heart Machine has sadly come to a rather abrupt end. I was there for almost 6 years, & had been working on Breaker since summer 2020. It was a pleasure working with them!
Now, a new chapter begins.
Now, a new chapter begins.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My time at Heart Machine has sadly come to a rather abrupt end. I was there for almost 6 years, & had been working on Breaker since summer 2020. It was a pleasure working with them!
Now, a new chapter begins.
Now, a new chapter begins.
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The Terrible Layoff Beast has come for me and I no longer work for Heart Machine. It was a good team, I'm sad I won't get to work with them anymore.
If you're looking for a game designer, I'm available for full time gigs and consulting. I'm pretty OK at it.
I'll have more info to share in a bit.
If you're looking for a game designer, I'm available for full time gigs and consulting. I'm pretty OK at it.
I'll have more info to share in a bit.
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Terrible Layoff Beast has come for me and I no longer work for Heart Machine. It was a good team, I'm sad I won't get to work with them anymore.
If you're looking for a game designer, I'm available for full time gigs and consulting. I'm pretty OK at it.
I'll have more info to share in a bit.
If you're looking for a game designer, I'm available for full time gigs and consulting. I'm pretty OK at it.
I'll have more info to share in a bit.
I playtested an early build of this and it rules
KINOPHOBIA, my first piece of non-commercial interactive fiction in 8 years, comes out on the 31st. An entry into Ectocomp.
October 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I playtested an early build of this and it rules
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Buy Skin Deep or perish. This includes those of you who already bought it.
Skin Deep is 25% off on Steam -- 2 days left in the sale!
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
October 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Buy Skin Deep or perish. This includes those of you who already bought it.
Reposted by Laura Michet
Skin Deep is 25% off on Steam -- 2 days left in the sale!
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
October 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Skin Deep is 25% off on Steam -- 2 days left in the sale!
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/301280/S...
Worked closely with Frank on Ruined King and he is an extremely fun, reliable, selfless coworker. You'd do great to snag him!!!
Currently looking for new opportunities in Game Writing. I've written full game scripts, implemented dialogue, and done pretty much everything in the narrative pipeline across 8+ years. Looking for full-time or contract work! www.linkedin.com/in/frank-barbiere
October 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Worked closely with Frank on Ruined King and he is an extremely fun, reliable, selfless coworker. You'd do great to snag him!!!
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I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
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Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
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game director line edits
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
game director line edits
game director line edits
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
game director line edits