Melissa Moorehead
@n7memo.bsky.social
Quality Engineer at Mojang Studios • BAFTA Connect • TGA Future Class • #SpaceGirls art by @maxbeech.bsky.social • https://linktr.ee/n7memo
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Melissa Moorehead
@n7memo.bsky.social
· Oct 17
📌 I’m Melissa aka Memo!
🔸 currently works at Mojang Studios/Xbox
🔸 values a people-first, product-second culture
🔸 loves narrative-driven games like the upcoming Dragon Age
🔸 also loves TTRPGs and is in two nearly four-year-long campaigns
🔸 figuring out how to manage ADHD
🔸 cat lady 🐈⬛
🔸 currently works at Mojang Studios/Xbox
🔸 values a people-first, product-second culture
🔸 loves narrative-driven games like the upcoming Dragon Age
🔸 also loves TTRPGs and is in two nearly four-year-long campaigns
🔸 figuring out how to manage ADHD
🔸 cat lady 🐈⬛
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I don't know how to articulate it exactly but this is the energy I want to have as a game developer
February 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I don't know how to articulate it exactly but this is the energy I want to have as a game developer
I’ve been trying to reduce the amount of red meat I consume lately, but omg the prime rib at Salty’s is so good I’m still thinking about it from yesterday. 🤤 It’s expensive, but I’ll need to find an excuse to go back. And the steelhead fish with Thai chili pineapple salsa? Also delicious.
February 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I’ve been trying to reduce the amount of red meat I consume lately, but omg the prime rib at Salty’s is so good I’m still thinking about it from yesterday. 🤤 It’s expensive, but I’ll need to find an excuse to go back. And the steelhead fish with Thai chili pineapple salsa? Also delicious.
No one told me there’s a cat who plays support and heals people and flies via jet pack in Overwatch now?!?! New lunch break activity.
February 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
No one told me there’s a cat who plays support and heals people and flies via jet pack in Overwatch now?!?! New lunch break activity.
The video game industry lives by the support network of its people - developers who just want to help each other make fun and innovative experiences. These massive layoffs are devastating not just on an individual level, but because of the exponential cost to morale, knowledge, and connection.
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The video game industry lives by the support network of its people - developers who just want to help each other make fun and innovative experiences. These massive layoffs are devastating not just on an individual level, but because of the exponential cost to morale, knowledge, and connection.
GO HAWKS! Very weird to go from having such a dour afternoon to watching the Seahawks win the Superbowl, but I still remember watching the Hawks game that shall not be named all those years ago, so it’s a nicer way to round out the day. I feel bad for the Pat’s QB, though.
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
GO HAWKS! Very weird to go from having such a dour afternoon to watching the Seahawks win the Superbowl, but I still remember watching the Hawks game that shall not be named all those years ago, so it’s a nicer way to round out the day. I feel bad for the Pat’s QB, though.
I no longer have any living grandparents. 😔 I wish we had better options for elder care in this country so we could all go out on our own terms with as much comfort and dignity as possible. Time marches on.
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
I no longer have any living grandparents. 😔 I wish we had better options for elder care in this country so we could all go out on our own terms with as much comfort and dignity as possible. Time marches on.
I spent a few hours at the ER tonight (I’m fine, was visiting a patient who is less fine) and I’m so grateful for nurses and doctors. Met nearly a dozen of them and every single one was kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. They’re tired, overworked, underpaid, and still care.
February 6, 2026 at 4:03 AM
I spent a few hours at the ER tonight (I’m fine, was visiting a patient who is less fine) and I’m so grateful for nurses and doctors. Met nearly a dozen of them and every single one was kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. They’re tired, overworked, underpaid, and still care.
I updated my profile pic, so for folks that attune to images to remember people (read: me), I apologize for the disruption. 😅 It’s not even a super recent photo, but it proves my “yes I am a woman who works in game development” credentials. It also reminds me that I need another haircut.
February 5, 2026 at 6:56 AM
I updated my profile pic, so for folks that attune to images to remember people (read: me), I apologize for the disruption. 😅 It’s not even a super recent photo, but it proves my “yes I am a woman who works in game development” credentials. It also reminds me that I need another haircut.
Perhaps this is the push I need to start migrating to Proton. Jfc.
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Perhaps this is the push I need to start migrating to Proton. Jfc.
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Blizzard QA workers' newly ratified union contract locks in pay increases, better benefits
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February 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Blizzard QA workers' newly ratified union contract locks in pay increases, better benefits
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One of the best mental resets? Having a cat curl up on top of you and purr like crazy. 😌 Sophie still has many months left before she’ll be fit and healthy again, but she’s taken her meds every day so far without issue which is a huge relief. Now to hope things go as smoothly for my dad soon. 🤞
February 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM
One of the best mental resets? Having a cat curl up on top of you and purr like crazy. 😌 Sophie still has many months left before she’ll be fit and healthy again, but she’s taken her meds every day so far without issue which is a huge relief. Now to hope things go as smoothly for my dad soon. 🤞
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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We’re excited to introduce GLAAD Gaming’s 2026 Queer Emerging Developers cohort! These video game developers are passionate about their work in gaming and about creating authentic LGBTQ representation in the games they make.
GLAAD Gaming Announces Cohort for 2026 Queer Emerging Developers Program | GLAAD
In 2025, GLAAD Gaming announced the Queer Emerging Developers (QED) program, created to support LGBTQ video game developers at pivotal moments in their careers. The program offers meaningful access to...
glaad.org
January 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We’re excited to introduce GLAAD Gaming’s 2026 Queer Emerging Developers cohort! These video game developers are passionate about their work in gaming and about creating authentic LGBTQ representation in the games they make.
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Reminder: ICE’s budget has not been renewed — the House voted, but not the Senate — It will take 10 Democratic votes to stop it
Pressure your senators
Pressure your senators
January 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Reminder: ICE’s budget has not been renewed — the House voted, but not the Senate — It will take 10 Democratic votes to stop it
Pressure your senators
Pressure your senators
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Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Unfortunately she’s been diagnosed with severe hyperthyroidism, so now I’ll have two family members needing some form of radiation therapy soon. 😭 Cool cool cool. I’m handling this super well and totally not crying about it.
My cat needed to go to the vet yesterday and I feel awful for traumatizing her. More awful still because she’ll have to go back for follow-ups with new blood work! 😭 She’s incredibly anxious by default. Silver lining: When I mentioned this, an anti-anxiety med was prescribed. Thank you, gabapentin!
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Unfortunately she’s been diagnosed with severe hyperthyroidism, so now I’ll have two family members needing some form of radiation therapy soon. 😭 Cool cool cool. I’m handling this super well and totally not crying about it.
Amtrak, this is your moment. You have the beginnings of an ad campaign right here. “A journey where if you fall asleep, you can rest assured that you’ll end up at your destination.” 😆
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Amtrak, this is your moment. You have the beginnings of an ad campaign right here. “A journey where if you fall asleep, you can rest assured that you’ll end up at your destination.” 😆
My cat needed to go to the vet yesterday and I feel awful for traumatizing her. More awful still because she’ll have to go back for follow-ups with new blood work! 😭 She’s incredibly anxious by default. Silver lining: When I mentioned this, an anti-anxiety med was prescribed. Thank you, gabapentin!
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM
My cat needed to go to the vet yesterday and I feel awful for traumatizing her. More awful still because she’ll have to go back for follow-ups with new blood work! 😭 She’s incredibly anxious by default. Silver lining: When I mentioned this, an anti-anxiety med was prescribed. Thank you, gabapentin!
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Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
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Hey uh quick question. Literally what is going on.
January 12, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Hey uh quick question. Literally what is going on.
Sometimes all you need to find a little morale and healthy distraction is to start another playthrough of BG3, romance Karlach (or at least become her ride or die bff), and use the photo mode to pose your silly traumatized friends together.
January 11, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Sometimes all you need to find a little morale and healthy distraction is to start another playthrough of BG3, romance Karlach (or at least become her ride or die bff), and use the photo mode to pose your silly traumatized friends together.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
At what point do we collectively commit to things like general strikes and withholding federal taxes? Many of the awful things folks predicted would happen are real now, and it will get worse before it gets better.
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
At what point do we collectively commit to things like general strikes and withholding federal taxes? Many of the awful things folks predicted would happen are real now, and it will get worse before it gets better.
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Abolish and prosecute ICE. They did a murder in broad daylight today. Imagine what they're doing in the closed facilities we're somehow not even allowed to see.
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Abolish and prosecute ICE. They did a murder in broad daylight today. Imagine what they're doing in the closed facilities we're somehow not even allowed to see.
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Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.