Marc
@mdiluz.io
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Principal DevOps @ Frontier.
Prev Unity & Feral Interactive.
Creator of Linux's GameMode and other computer stuff.
If you want my posts follow @mdiluz.mastodon.gamedev.place.ap.brid.gy
Principal DevOps @ Frontier.
Prev Unity & Feral Interactive.
Creator of Linux's GameMode and other computer stuff.
If you want my posts follow @mdiluz.mastodon.gamedev.place.ap.brid.gy
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I attended the protest outside of Rockstar North in Edinburgh this evening to stand in solidarity with the more than 30 workers across the UK, including a number of my constituents who have been sacked.
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I attended the protest outside of Rockstar North in Edinburgh this evening to stand in solidarity with the more than 30 workers across the UK, including a number of my constituents who have been sacked.
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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.
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Over 200 Rockstar staff have written to management in support of unfairly fired union members.
We have published more details on our website, although we have not yet released the exact contents of the letter: www.gameworkers.co.uk/rockstar-ope...
We have published more details on our website, although we have not yet released the exact contents of the letter: www.gameworkers.co.uk/rockstar-ope...
Over 200 Rockstar staff write to management in support of unfairly fired union members - IWGB Game Workers
220 letters signed by staff members at Rockstar, the studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series, were delivered to management at the company last week, demanding that the 31 employees fired are immedia...
www.gameworkers.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Over 200 Rockstar staff have written to management in support of unfairly fired union members.
We have published more details on our website, although we have not yet released the exact contents of the letter: www.gameworkers.co.uk/rockstar-ope...
We have published more details on our website, although we have not yet released the exact contents of the letter: www.gameworkers.co.uk/rockstar-ope...
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
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
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
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🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance
"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
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You want to know how to get some job security in this volatile industry? This is how. This right here. When you're in a union, if you get laid off, your layoff is NEGOTIATED, not just dropped on you as a traumatic event you have zero control over.
On July 2nd, Microsoft announced they were shelving an unannounced project at ZOS, a shock to over 200 of our devs working on the project.
However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off.
Our full statement can be found below.
However, despite discussions regarding the status of our employment, the fact is: we have not yet been laid off.
Our full statement can be found below.
July 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
You want to know how to get some job security in this volatile industry? This is how. This right here. When you're in a union, if you get laid off, your layoff is NEGOTIATED, not just dropped on you as a traumatic event you have zero control over.
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If you didn't know, the unionization effort in the games industry is very much an international effort.
Over at @gameworkersolidarity.com, we track everything we can find, and I'm sure we're missing a lot, too! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
Over at @gameworkersolidarity.com, we track everything we can find, and I'm sure we're missing a lot, too! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
Game Worker Solidarity
Preserving and analysing the history of game worker solidarity
www.gameworkersolidarity.com
May 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
If you didn't know, the unionization effort in the games industry is very much an international effort.
Over at @gameworkersolidarity.com, we track everything we can find, and I'm sure we're missing a lot, too! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
Over at @gameworkersolidarity.com, we track everything we can find, and I'm sure we're missing a lot, too! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
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Old Skies launches TOMORROW!!
This game took five years to make. It's been a frigging roller coaster. I don't think I've written a game more personal than this.
If this isn't a time for kisses and fireworks, what is?
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
#oldskiescountdown
This game took five years to make. It's been a frigging roller coaster. I don't think I've written a game more personal than this.
If this isn't a time for kisses and fireworks, what is?
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
#oldskiescountdown
April 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Old Skies launches TOMORROW!!
This game took five years to make. It's been a frigging roller coaster. I don't think I've written a game more personal than this.
If this isn't a time for kisses and fireworks, what is?
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
#oldskiescountdown
This game took five years to make. It's been a frigging roller coaster. I don't think I've written a game more personal than this.
If this isn't a time for kisses and fireworks, what is?
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
#oldskiescountdown
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Gotta be real, Blue Prince is one of the most frustrating games I've played in a long, long time. I don't think I get it? I'm interested in the story, but I can't even name a gameplay element I'm enjoying, and the randomness is constantly geting in the way of any meaningful progress.
I didn't […]
I didn't […]
Original post on mastodon.gamedev.place
mastodon.gamedev.place
April 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Gotta be real, Blue Prince is one of the most frustrating games I've played in a long, long time. I don't think I get it? I'm interested in the story, but I can't even name a gameplay element I'm enjoying, and the randomness is constantly geting in the way of any meaningful progress.
I didn't […]
I didn't […]
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Somebody uploaded custom audio of AI generated Zuckerberg to a bunch of crosswalk buttons in Palo Alto and Redwood City and it's hilarious
April 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Somebody uploaded custom audio of AI generated Zuckerberg to a bunch of crosswalk buttons in Palo Alto and Redwood City and it's hilarious
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I find the Good Boss/Bad Boss/Sad Boss construct to be so useful when workers take action. I've seen this first-hand multiple times.
From On The Line: Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union by Daisy Pitkin.
From On The Line: Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union by Daisy Pitkin.
April 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I find the Good Boss/Bad Boss/Sad Boss construct to be so useful when workers take action. I've seen this first-hand multiple times.
From On The Line: Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union by Daisy Pitkin.
From On The Line: Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union by Daisy Pitkin.
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My union in the UK, the IWGB Game Workers, is hiring TWO branch organizers to help us organize the games industry here.
We're already over 1,500 members and growing. So the staff we're hiring will work with members to continue that trend. iwgb.org.uk/en/post/bran...
We're already over 1,500 members and growing. So the staff we're hiring will work with members to continue that trend. iwgb.org.uk/en/post/bran...
Game Workers Branch Organiser x 2
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is looking for an Organiser to support the Game Workers Branch in building power and winning changes.
iwgb.org.uk
April 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
My union in the UK, the IWGB Game Workers, is hiring TWO branch organizers to help us organize the games industry here.
We're already over 1,500 members and growing. So the staff we're hiring will work with members to continue that trend. iwgb.org.uk/en/post/bran...
We're already over 1,500 members and growing. So the staff we're hiring will work with members to continue that trend. iwgb.org.uk/en/post/bran...
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Ever wanted to know the amount of profanity flowing through Bluesky at any one moment? Me neither, but I still ended up making this: SwearSky, a flow of foul language uttered by Bluesky users.
⚠️ NSFW ⚠️ as it literally yells swear words at you.
⚠️ NSFW ⚠️ as it literally yells swear words at you.
SwearSky
Bluesky profanity, as it happens
swearsky.bagpuss.org
November 20, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Ever wanted to know the amount of profanity flowing through Bluesky at any one moment? Me neither, but I still ended up making this: SwearSky, a flow of foul language uttered by Bluesky users.
⚠️ NSFW ⚠️ as it literally yells swear words at you.
⚠️ NSFW ⚠️ as it literally yells swear words at you.
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Hey everyone! @gameworkersolidarity.com is now on Bluesky!
Follow it for all the latest news on unions and hear about some cool anniversaries of stuff that happened in the past like hunger strikes or factory occupations (yes, seriously, those happened).
Follow it for all the latest news on unions and hear about some cool anniversaries of stuff that happened in the past like hunger strikes or factory occupations (yes, seriously, those happened).
Hello #gamedev Bluesky! We map and document collective movements by game workers striving to improve their working conditions.
This account posts about current events and anniversaries of past events.
Care about workers in the games industry? Give us a follow! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
This account posts about current events and anniversaries of past events.
Care about workers in the games industry? Give us a follow! www.gameworkersolidarity.com
Game Worker Solidarity
Preserving and analysing the history of game worker solidarity
www.gameworkersolidarity.com
October 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Hey everyone! @gameworkersolidarity.com is now on Bluesky!
Follow it for all the latest news on unions and hear about some cool anniversaries of stuff that happened in the past like hunger strikes or factory occupations (yes, seriously, those happened).
Follow it for all the latest news on unions and hear about some cool anniversaries of stuff that happened in the past like hunger strikes or factory occupations (yes, seriously, those happened).
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I do not Fucking recall them asking the blue sky elders permission to open registration to commoners .
February 6, 2024 at 6:14 PM
I do not Fucking recall them asking the blue sky elders permission to open registration to commoners .
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reminder that we are still on a POSTERS STRIKE !!!! do not post unless your posts are really good
July 23, 2023 at 10:19 PM
reminder that we are still on a POSTERS STRIKE !!!! do not post unless your posts are really good
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Hey sky babies (Bluers? Skyfolk? Bskibois?) How do I get my main feed to stop showing me replies, and their replies, without the original post as context? It's quite discombobulating.
July 22, 2023 at 12:29 PM
Hey sky babies (Bluers? Skyfolk? Bskibois?) How do I get my main feed to stop showing me replies, and their replies, without the original post as context? It's quite discombobulating.
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The Crew 2 is accidentally one of the funniest games ever made because of its procedurally generated storefronts.
"CHICKEN GRILLED COFFEE"
"SHOE"
"BUY ONE GET SECOND ONE"
"CIRCULAR DOTS"
"$3B.9B"
"CHICKEN GRILLED COFFEE"
"SHOE"
"BUY ONE GET SECOND ONE"
"CIRCULAR DOTS"
"$3B.9B"
July 8, 2023 at 9:20 AM
The Crew 2 is accidentally one of the funniest games ever made because of its procedurally generated storefronts.
"CHICKEN GRILLED COFFEE"
"SHOE"
"BUY ONE GET SECOND ONE"
"CIRCULAR DOTS"
"$3B.9B"
"CHICKEN GRILLED COFFEE"
"SHOE"
"BUY ONE GET SECOND ONE"
"CIRCULAR DOTS"
"$3B.9B"
Time for an #introduction:
Hi, I'm a videogame, Linux, science and food nerd working as a lead developer on a bunch of tooling, services and devops jank at Unity.
I'm mostly here for the shitposting, but will probably indulge in some gamedev talk, photography and computer rants if you're lucky.
Hi, I'm a videogame, Linux, science and food nerd working as a lead developer on a bunch of tooling, services and devops jank at Unity.
I'm mostly here for the shitposting, but will probably indulge in some gamedev talk, photography and computer rants if you're lucky.
July 8, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Time for an #introduction:
Hi, I'm a videogame, Linux, science and food nerd working as a lead developer on a bunch of tooling, services and devops jank at Unity.
I'm mostly here for the shitposting, but will probably indulge in some gamedev talk, photography and computer rants if you're lucky.
Hi, I'm a videogame, Linux, science and food nerd working as a lead developer on a bunch of tooling, services and devops jank at Unity.
I'm mostly here for the shitposting, but will probably indulge in some gamedev talk, photography and computer rants if you're lucky.
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BROKE: this is the Year of the Four Twitters
WOKE: this is microblogging's Warring States Period
WOKE: this is microblogging's Warring States Period
July 6, 2023 at 12:35 PM
BROKE: this is the Year of the Four Twitters
WOKE: this is microblogging's Warring States Period
WOKE: this is microblogging's Warring States Period