Gerben Grave || Multiverse Narratives
@multiverse.bsky.social
Freelance Narrative Designer + Game Writer. Making Eloquence! Age of Wonders 4 | We Were Here Forever & Together | Game Bakery
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“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
AI Completely Failing to Boost Productivity, Says Top Analyst
AI may or may not excel at a lot of things, but from an economic standpoint, it's definitely not making us more productive.
futurism.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 AM
“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
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Eloquence is no longer developed by Multiverse Narratives!
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
ANNOUNCEMENT: the Eloquence team shall henceforth be known as
Blue North Games!
We have a logo and everything*!
Blue North Games has more projects in the pipeline, but our focus remains on Eloquence for the immediate future.
More news on that later!
*Actually just a name and logo at this time
Blue North Games!
We have a logo and everything*!
Blue North Games has more projects in the pipeline, but our focus remains on Eloquence for the immediate future.
More news on that later!
*Actually just a name and logo at this time
January 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Eloquence is no longer developed by Multiverse Narratives!
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
Eloquence is no longer developed by Multiverse Narratives!
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
ANNOUNCEMENT: the Eloquence team shall henceforth be known as
Blue North Games!
We have a logo and everything*!
Blue North Games has more projects in the pipeline, but our focus remains on Eloquence for the immediate future.
More news on that later!
*Actually just a name and logo at this time
Blue North Games!
We have a logo and everything*!
Blue North Games has more projects in the pipeline, but our focus remains on Eloquence for the immediate future.
More news on that later!
*Actually just a name and logo at this time
January 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Eloquence is no longer developed by Multiverse Narratives!
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
That name is used for narrative design services (B2B). Also using it for my own projects (B2C) causes confusion.
So, I started a new studio!
Blue North Games delivers games that bring innovation to the intersection of narrative and gameplay
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The Game Bakery wishes all of our friends a Happy New Year filled with joy, laughter, and success! See you in 2026! 🥂✨
#GameBakery #Groningen #Games #indiegames #gamedev
#GameBakery #Groningen #Games #indiegames #gamedev
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Game Bakery wishes all of our friends a Happy New Year filled with joy, laughter, and success! See you in 2026! 🥂✨
#GameBakery #Groningen #Games #indiegames #gamedev
#GameBakery #Groningen #Games #indiegames #gamedev
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👥❤️🧑🎨
On the left: how I express an idea for an @eloquencegame.bsky.social scene.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
👥❤️🧑🎨
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One of my favourite character design details in the Dark Crystal is the barely noticeable vestigial arms on the Skeksis.
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
One of my favourite character design details in the Dark Crystal is the barely noticeable vestigial arms on the Skeksis.
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On the left: how I express an idea for an @eloquencegame.bsky.social scene.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
December 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
On the left: how I express an idea for an @eloquencegame.bsky.social scene.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the left: how I express an idea for an @eloquencegame.bsky.social scene.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
December 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
On the left: how I express an idea for an @eloquencegame.bsky.social scene.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
On the right: how my incredible artist @sonjavanvuure.bsky.social interprets my idea.
I see nothing wrong with this process.
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Today we reveal our updated key art! Expect to see this appear in all of our channels and media.
Do let us know if you like it too!
Do let us know if you like it too!
November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today we reveal our updated key art! Expect to see this appear in all of our channels and media.
Do let us know if you like it too!
Do let us know if you like it too!
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FRIENDS! 💛
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
FRIENDS! 💛
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
My team at @bluebackpack.bsky.social and I just released The Berlin Apartment, the game we’ve worked on for the past 4 years! 😭💛
Give us so much love, wishlist and buy! ✨
store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
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A bit overdue, but we are celebrating a huge milestone!
A big thank you from all of us for the support you've given to our quirky and weird narrative metroidbrainia!
And if you haven't yet, kindly consider wishlisting Eloquence now: store.steampowered.com/app/1353030/...
#indiegame #indiedev
A big thank you from all of us for the support you've given to our quirky and weird narrative metroidbrainia!
And if you haven't yet, kindly consider wishlisting Eloquence now: store.steampowered.com/app/1353030/...
#indiegame #indiedev
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A bit overdue, but we are celebrating a huge milestone!
A big thank you from all of us for the support you've given to our quirky and weird narrative metroidbrainia!
And if you haven't yet, kindly consider wishlisting Eloquence now: store.steampowered.com/app/1353030/...
#indiegame #indiedev
A big thank you from all of us for the support you've given to our quirky and weird narrative metroidbrainia!
And if you haven't yet, kindly consider wishlisting Eloquence now: store.steampowered.com/app/1353030/...
#indiegame #indiedev
On my way to Amsterdam for a cool masterclass. 🚂😊🚃
The railway: "Beautiful day for a signal failure!" 💀
The railway: "Beautiful day for a signal failure!" 💀
a thomas the tank engine says oh please in front of a blue train
ALT: a thomas the tank engine says oh please in front of a blue train
media.tenor.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
On my way to Amsterdam for a cool masterclass. 🚂😊🚃
The railway: "Beautiful day for a signal failure!" 💀
The railway: "Beautiful day for a signal failure!" 💀
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Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
Autogame Deluxe never fails to make me laugh out loud whenever I play it. It is such a wonderful blend of chaos and skill. It has no business being this fun.
It also has no business being this affordable! Get it while the sale lasts! GO GO GO!
It also has no business being this affordable! Get it while the sale lasts! GO GO GO!
Autogame Deluxe is on sale! Play my one button party game with up to ten people! 🚗🚓
That's not even 50 cents per person! 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/1952450/...
That's not even 50 cents per person! 😁
store.steampowered.com/app/1952450/...
September 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Autogame Deluxe never fails to make me laugh out loud whenever I play it. It is such a wonderful blend of chaos and skill. It has no business being this fun.
It also has no business being this affordable! Get it while the sale lasts! GO GO GO!
It also has no business being this affordable! Get it while the sale lasts! GO GO GO!
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Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
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Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
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Game Bakery goes Gamescom 🎮
Our Bakers travelled to Cologne, Germany, this week to attend Gamescom and to showcase their games. You have the opportunity to play Outbound, Eloquence, and Autogame Deluxe, so be sure to check them out!
#GameBakery #Groningen #Gamescom
Our Bakers travelled to Cologne, Germany, this week to attend Gamescom and to showcase their games. You have the opportunity to play Outbound, Eloquence, and Autogame Deluxe, so be sure to check them out!
#GameBakery #Groningen #Gamescom
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Game Bakery goes Gamescom 🎮
Our Bakers travelled to Cologne, Germany, this week to attend Gamescom and to showcase their games. You have the opportunity to play Outbound, Eloquence, and Autogame Deluxe, so be sure to check them out!
#GameBakery #Groningen #Gamescom
Our Bakers travelled to Cologne, Germany, this week to attend Gamescom and to showcase their games. You have the opportunity to play Outbound, Eloquence, and Autogame Deluxe, so be sure to check them out!
#GameBakery #Groningen #Gamescom
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#Gamescom day 1 is live!
If you want to experience a unique and fun new way to play with dialog and language, come find Eloquence's juiciest demo yet in the business area.
We are located in the NL Pavilion!
If you want to experience a unique and fun new way to play with dialog and language, come find Eloquence's juiciest demo yet in the business area.
We are located in the NL Pavilion!
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#Gamescom day 1 is live!
If you want to experience a unique and fun new way to play with dialog and language, come find Eloquence's juiciest demo yet in the business area.
We are located in the NL Pavilion!
If you want to experience a unique and fun new way to play with dialog and language, come find Eloquence's juiciest demo yet in the business area.
We are located in the NL Pavilion!
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We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
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Did a new one
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did a new one
I decided to NOT submit my talk proposals for GDC2026.
I think I have some killer topics, but it's impossible to tell what kind of country I'd be visiting in 7 months. I hate having to miss seeing my fellow narrative peeps there but, given current circumstances, I don't want to commit to attending.
I think I have some killer topics, but it's impossible to tell what kind of country I'd be visiting in 7 months. I hate having to miss seeing my fellow narrative peeps there but, given current circumstances, I don't want to commit to attending.
August 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I decided to NOT submit my talk proposals for GDC2026.
I think I have some killer topics, but it's impossible to tell what kind of country I'd be visiting in 7 months. I hate having to miss seeing my fellow narrative peeps there but, given current circumstances, I don't want to commit to attending.
I think I have some killer topics, but it's impossible to tell what kind of country I'd be visiting in 7 months. I hate having to miss seeing my fellow narrative peeps there but, given current circumstances, I don't want to commit to attending.
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Goooooood morning, Bluesky! CD PROJEKT RED is hiring two more writers for Cyberpunk 2. Come tell razor-sharp stories with my talented crew! #games #writing
We need an Expert Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
And a Senior Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
We need an Expert Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
And a Senior Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
Senior Writer
Company Description: To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social medi...
jobs.smartrecruiters.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Goooooood morning, Bluesky! CD PROJEKT RED is hiring two more writers for Cyberpunk 2. Come tell razor-sharp stories with my talented crew! #games #writing
We need an Expert Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
And a Senior Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
We need an Expert Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
And a Senior Writer
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CDPROJEKTRED...
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Members come, and sometimes members leave. But today, we issued member number 50 to the latest company to join our cooperative!
A total of 50 unique members have joined the Game Bakery since it has been founded almost 10 years ago.
On that note, welcome aboard, Umbra Studios! 🎉🎉
#GameBakery
A total of 50 unique members have joined the Game Bakery since it has been founded almost 10 years ago.
On that note, welcome aboard, Umbra Studios! 🎉🎉
#GameBakery
July 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Members come, and sometimes members leave. But today, we issued member number 50 to the latest company to join our cooperative!
A total of 50 unique members have joined the Game Bakery since it has been founded almost 10 years ago.
On that note, welcome aboard, Umbra Studios! 🎉🎉
#GameBakery
A total of 50 unique members have joined the Game Bakery since it has been founded almost 10 years ago.
On that note, welcome aboard, Umbra Studios! 🎉🎉
#GameBakery
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Call for a voice actor!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to info@inklestudios.com, marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to info@inklestudios.com, marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
a cat is holding a microphone in its mouth and singing into it .
ALT: a cat is holding a microphone in its mouth and singing into it .
media.tenor.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Call for a voice actor!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to info@inklestudios.com, marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to info@inklestudios.com, marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!