Raj Patel
@rajio.bsky.social
Award winning Director of Marketing & Communications for video game stuff, IGDA, BAFTA, Canadian Game Awards Judge, Speaker, DEI Advocate, Snacker & Flâneur!
Reach out if you want to work together or need help with stuff.
✉️raj@ohmpage.ca
🍁Toronto, Canada
Reach out if you want to work together or need help with stuff.
✉️raj@ohmpage.ca
🍁Toronto, Canada
They could do it right away if they really wanted to.
You could make them do it right away if you really wanted to.
You could make them do it right away if you really wanted to.
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 AM
They could do it right away if they really wanted to.
You could make them do it right away if you really wanted to.
You could make them do it right away if you really wanted to.
how often do you delete photos from your phone?
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 AM
how often do you delete photos from your phone?
If you expect people to work in office for a job, even on a hybrid basis, you should be required to list the address of that office in the job description.
February 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
If you expect people to work in office for a job, even on a hybrid basis, you should be required to list the address of that office in the job description.
It should be illegal to call your gamedev studio (singular) anything like [something] "studios".
It is a lie. You are ONE singular studio. You are not STUDIOS.
When you absorb or create a second studio, then we can talk.
It is a lie. You are ONE singular studio. You are not STUDIOS.
When you absorb or create a second studio, then we can talk.
February 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
It should be illegal to call your gamedev studio (singular) anything like [something] "studios".
It is a lie. You are ONE singular studio. You are not STUDIOS.
When you absorb or create a second studio, then we can talk.
It is a lie. You are ONE singular studio. You are not STUDIOS.
When you absorb or create a second studio, then we can talk.
Just updating our data now that January has come to a close. So far We've tracked almost 3K people known to have been hit by games industry layoffs this year in 23 known waves (Half of the total waves seen in 2022) January 2026 was definitely one of the worst months we've tracked to date.
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Just updating our data now that January has come to a close. So far We've tracked almost 3K people known to have been hit by games industry layoffs this year in 23 known waves (Half of the total waves seen in 2022) January 2026 was definitely one of the worst months we've tracked to date.
I've been reminded about the culture some american cities have about saving parking spots, particularly in winter months with snow, and as someone from a snowy country, I'll never get over how bonkers that really is. You won't catch any of that in Canada.
February 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I've been reminded about the culture some american cities have about saving parking spots, particularly in winter months with snow, and as someone from a snowy country, I'll never get over how bonkers that really is. You won't catch any of that in Canada.
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Its okay to judge people for the choices they make and the actions they take. That's exactly what you should be judging them on.
January 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Its okay to judge people for the choices they make and the actions they take. That's exactly what you should be judging them on.
Has any sicko artist made Sino-Canadian yaoi brotherhood poster art yet, to commemorate our burgeoning relationship?
Surely one of you has.
Surely one of you has.
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Has any sicko artist made Sino-Canadian yaoi brotherhood poster art yet, to commemorate our burgeoning relationship?
Surely one of you has.
Surely one of you has.
Reddit sent me a new friend. They're a little worn out from travel, as you can see, but I'm sure they'll perk up in no time.
January 30, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Reddit sent me a new friend. They're a little worn out from travel, as you can see, but I'm sure they'll perk up in no time.
Let me revisit this with next steps and positivity for a moment.
Its great that the broader trends are being discussed finally, and that its gone beyond passing mentions in niche industry outlets. Hitting Variety for example is a big deal. If we're open about it we can then move towards solutions.
Its great that the broader trends are being discussed finally, and that its gone beyond passing mentions in niche industry outlets. Hitting Variety for example is a big deal. If we're open about it we can then move towards solutions.
This looks bad, right? But here is the thing... ITS WORSE
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off in 2025, GDC Study Reveals
One-third of U.S. video game industry workers say they were laid off last year, according to GDC.
variety.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Let me revisit this with next steps and positivity for a moment.
Its great that the broader trends are being discussed finally, and that its gone beyond passing mentions in niche industry outlets. Hitting Variety for example is a big deal. If we're open about it we can then move towards solutions.
Its great that the broader trends are being discussed finally, and that its gone beyond passing mentions in niche industry outlets. Hitting Variety for example is a big deal. If we're open about it we can then move towards solutions.
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We’re hiring a QA Analyst! $90,069 CAD/year, remote 6-month contract, 4-day work weeks with flexible hours! 🫶
Apply now: www.workwithindies.com/careers/ko-o... ✨
Apply now: www.workwithindies.com/careers/ko-o... ✨
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We’re hiring a QA Analyst! $90,069 CAD/year, remote 6-month contract, 4-day work weeks with flexible hours! 🫶
Apply now: www.workwithindies.com/careers/ko-o... ✨
Apply now: www.workwithindies.com/careers/ko-o... ✨
That person who is on your side on paper but not acting accordingly might not actually be on your side. Sooner recognition of that means you can sooner stop trying to convince them to help you, and move on to actual solutions.
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
That person who is on your side on paper but not acting accordingly might not actually be on your side. Sooner recognition of that means you can sooner stop trying to convince them to help you, and move on to actual solutions.
Sometimes I think about the 2018 Toronto mayoral election. There was an openly Nazi candidate running. They got 3.4% of the popular vote. I interpret that as 3.4% of Torontonians openly backing a Nazi. So chances are if I'm on a full bus, I'm on the bus with at least one Nazi.
January 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Sometimes I think about the 2018 Toronto mayoral election. There was an openly Nazi candidate running. They got 3.4% of the popular vote. I interpret that as 3.4% of Torontonians openly backing a Nazi. So chances are if I'm on a full bus, I'm on the bus with at least one Nazi.
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Hello lovely friends, my team is hiring a Canadian-based (remote) Community & Social Media Manager to help our agency make our PC games shine. Mid to Senior exp preferred (5+ years).
Message me if you wanna know more and I’ll send you the link! 💖
Message me if you wanna know more and I’ll send you the link! 💖
January 28, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Hello lovely friends, my team is hiring a Canadian-based (remote) Community & Social Media Manager to help our agency make our PC games shine. Mid to Senior exp preferred (5+ years).
Message me if you wanna know more and I’ll send you the link! 💖
Message me if you wanna know more and I’ll send you the link! 💖
If you are invited to give a talk at a for-profit professional event, those profits should contribute to your travel expenses and per diem to cover food. Not all events have deep pockets but those who do should reach into them for you if they want your labor.
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 AM
If you are invited to give a talk at a for-profit professional event, those profits should contribute to your travel expenses and per diem to cover food. Not all events have deep pockets but those who do should reach into them for you if they want your labor.
This looks bad, right? But here is the thing... ITS WORSE
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off in 2025, GDC Study Reveals
One-third of U.S. video game industry workers say they were laid off last year, according to GDC.
variety.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM
This looks bad, right? But here is the thing... ITS WORSE
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
This survey only reached a narrow selection of respondents. Notably cut anybody who has been unemployed for too long. Mostly just ppl who can afford to attend GDC. Many laid off before 2025 are still looking!
variety.com/2026/gaming/...
This is grim.
Please Gamedevs, take more breaks. Set boundaries. You're no good to anybody when you're crunching.
Please Gamedevs, take more breaks. Set boundaries. You're no good to anybody when you're crunching.
January 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
This is grim.
Please Gamedevs, take more breaks. Set boundaries. You're no good to anybody when you're crunching.
Please Gamedevs, take more breaks. Set boundaries. You're no good to anybody when you're crunching.
Still a better Klingon name than Jay-Den
Ok but Me'Eat is a great name for an orc character in your next DND campaign
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Still a better Klingon name than Jay-Den
If you are correct late, its good that you're eventually correct and i won't take that away from you.
That doesn't mean we won't have a conversation about why it took so long to get there.
That doesn't mean we won't have a conversation about why it took so long to get there.
January 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
If you are correct late, its good that you're eventually correct and i won't take that away from you.
That doesn't mean we won't have a conversation about why it took so long to get there.
That doesn't mean we won't have a conversation about why it took so long to get there.
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Many of you might be interested in organizing LUNCH at work.
LUNCH is actually a lot easier than you may think. You can in fact do it right now, especially if you find yourself suddenly having fewer coworkers to invite out to LUNCH.
Others who have gone for LUNCH are very happy to advise
LUNCH is actually a lot easier than you may think. You can in fact do it right now, especially if you find yourself suddenly having fewer coworkers to invite out to LUNCH.
Others who have gone for LUNCH are very happy to advise
February 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Many of you might be interested in organizing LUNCH at work.
LUNCH is actually a lot easier than you may think. You can in fact do it right now, especially if you find yourself suddenly having fewer coworkers to invite out to LUNCH.
Others who have gone for LUNCH are very happy to advise
LUNCH is actually a lot easier than you may think. You can in fact do it right now, especially if you find yourself suddenly having fewer coworkers to invite out to LUNCH.
Others who have gone for LUNCH are very happy to advise
has morale improved yet?
January 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
has morale improved yet?
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they should pass a bill to make it illegal for criminals to commit crimes
June 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
they should pass a bill to make it illegal for criminals to commit crimes