Closs
@thatgamedevcloss.bsky.social
| OPEN TO WORK | They/Them | 34 | UK | AuDHD |
Level Designer - Ex Playdemic/Electronic Arts 👾
Purple haired, dragon loving enby queerdo 💜
AuDHD & Neurospicy ✨ Accessibility Advocate!
Trans rights are human rights and BLM ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
Level Designer - Ex Playdemic/Electronic Arts 👾
Purple haired, dragon loving enby queerdo 💜
AuDHD & Neurospicy ✨ Accessibility Advocate!
Trans rights are human rights and BLM ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
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Closs
@thatgamedevcloss.bsky.social
· Jun 21
The fact that Microsoft have just laid off a further 9000 people leaves me extremely deflated of any hope I, or others affected, of finding other jobs fast in this industry. My heart goes out to everyone in the same boat as me. We all deserved better 💜🫂
July 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The fact that Microsoft have just laid off a further 9000 people leaves me extremely deflated of any hope I, or others affected, of finding other jobs fast in this industry. My heart goes out to everyone in the same boat as me. We all deserved better 💜🫂
Hey all. I’m sad to say that my role as Level Designer is being made redundant as part of EA’s layoffs
The news comes 1 week after my wife was made redundant too as a Software/Test Engineer, so if you're looking to grow your team or know someone who is, please reach out
#gamedev #indiedev #engineer
The news comes 1 week after my wife was made redundant too as a Software/Test Engineer, so if you're looking to grow your team or know someone who is, please reach out
#gamedev #indiedev #engineer
June 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Eden is an amazing graphic designer and close friend of mine. Please consider hitting them up for logos/branding or anything else you can think of! 💜
ngl I am fucking terrified of being able to afford food for the next few weeks please if you need anything designing come chat to me
I'm Eden, I'm a graphic designer from the UK who works on Logos, Thumbnails, Posters, Overlays and any other design stuff y'all might need.
I've worked with streamers, podcasters, youtubers and companies big and small!
🌐: edenmw.com
✉️: hello@edenmw.com
💸: vgen.co/queerbuccaneer
I've worked with streamers, podcasters, youtubers and companies big and small!
🌐: edenmw.com
✉️: hello@edenmw.com
💸: vgen.co/queerbuccaneer
May 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Eden is an amazing graphic designer and close friend of mine. Please consider hitting them up for logos/branding or anything else you can think of! 💜
And the platinum trophy is ours! My first of the year and 89th in my collection 💜
I know we’re only in March but…
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
March 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
And the platinum trophy is ours! My first of the year and 89th in my collection 💜
I know we’re only in March but…
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
March 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I know we’re only in March but…
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down!
Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did!
I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜
Reposted by Closs
Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start!
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
February 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start!
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
Today's an 'oops I ate a whole tub of Caramel Brownie Party Ben & Jerries while working' day. Gamedev sponsored by @benandjerriesuk.bsky.social (not really... could you imagine though 👀)
In other B&J news, can we get the Raindough flavour back pretty please?! It's my other favourite! 💜
In other B&J news, can we get the Raindough flavour back pretty please?! It's my other favourite! 💜
February 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Today's an 'oops I ate a whole tub of Caramel Brownie Party Ben & Jerries while working' day. Gamedev sponsored by @benandjerriesuk.bsky.social (not really... could you imagine though 👀)
In other B&J news, can we get the Raindough flavour back pretty please?! It's my other favourite! 💜
In other B&J news, can we get the Raindough flavour back pretty please?! It's my other favourite! 💜
Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start!
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
February 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start!
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐
Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit!
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames
Hiring managers!
Applicants asking for feedback on a rejection? Some say it shows determination, others that it’s a silly expectation.
Which is it? I appreciate it’s hard when applications are in the 100s. It’s hard to apply/write bespoke cover letters to 100s of roles with blank rejections too…
Applicants asking for feedback on a rejection? Some say it shows determination, others that it’s a silly expectation.
Which is it? I appreciate it’s hard when applications are in the 100s. It’s hard to apply/write bespoke cover letters to 100s of roles with blank rejections too…
January 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Hiring managers!
Applicants asking for feedback on a rejection? Some say it shows determination, others that it’s a silly expectation.
Which is it? I appreciate it’s hard when applications are in the 100s. It’s hard to apply/write bespoke cover letters to 100s of roles with blank rejections too…
Applicants asking for feedback on a rejection? Some say it shows determination, others that it’s a silly expectation.
Which is it? I appreciate it’s hard when applications are in the 100s. It’s hard to apply/write bespoke cover letters to 100s of roles with blank rejections too…
Updating my portfolio as a #LevelDesigner and trying to find ways to make it stand out, but not be overbearing or lose the important info to keep me memorable.
What are some features you've seen on a #GameDev portfolio that really wowed you?
#GamesIndustry #Portfolio #JobSearch #JobHunting
What are some features you've seen on a #GameDev portfolio that really wowed you?
#GamesIndustry #Portfolio #JobSearch #JobHunting
January 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Updating my portfolio as a #LevelDesigner and trying to find ways to make it stand out, but not be overbearing or lose the important info to keep me memorable.
What are some features you've seen on a #GameDev portfolio that really wowed you?
#GamesIndustry #Portfolio #JobSearch #JobHunting
What are some features you've seen on a #GameDev portfolio that really wowed you?
#GamesIndustry #Portfolio #JobSearch #JobHunting
YES! Oh Lil Gator Game was such a joyful experience when it first came out!
I am MASSIVELY excited for this DLC. I miss my Gator! 💜
I am MASSIVELY excited for this DLC. I miss my Gator! 💜
Lil Gator is BACK with a big new adventure... IN THE DARK! 🦇
A game-sized DLC coming to Lil Gator Game! 🐊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s2T...
A game-sized DLC coming to Lil Gator Game! 🐊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s2T...
Lil Gator Game: In The Dark | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Playtonic
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
YES! Oh Lil Gator Game was such a joyful experience when it first came out!
I am MASSIVELY excited for this DLC. I miss my Gator! 💜
I am MASSIVELY excited for this DLC. I miss my Gator! 💜
God… DAMMIT!
I just got whammed joining this weeks EA All Hands Meeting….
WHY!
This is what being on time to meetings gets me 🫠🥲
I just got whammed joining this weeks EA All Hands Meeting….
WHY!
This is what being on time to meetings gets me 🫠🥲
December 19, 2024 at 4:06 PM
God… DAMMIT!
I just got whammed joining this weeks EA All Hands Meeting….
WHY!
This is what being on time to meetings gets me 🫠🥲
I just got whammed joining this weeks EA All Hands Meeting….
WHY!
This is what being on time to meetings gets me 🫠🥲
So good to finally see WoodrunnerGames here on Bluesky with their upcoming 2D platformer Croak! I had an absolutely joy playing the demo at Gamescom earlier this year and can’t wait for more! 💜
We are a small indie game studio working on CROAK, a hand-drawn platformer game featuring a bouncy frog prince! 🐸
#traditionalanimation #2Danimation #indiedev #indiegame
#traditionalanimation #2Danimation #indiedev #indiegame
December 11, 2024 at 2:11 AM
So good to finally see WoodrunnerGames here on Bluesky with their upcoming 2D platformer Croak! I had an absolutely joy playing the demo at Gamescom earlier this year and can’t wait for more! 💜
Reposted by Closs
With so many people making the leap over to Bluesky..
✨ The UKGI Slack admins have made a starter pack for our community! ✨
If you want to be added, check the announcements section of our slack. To join the slack, click the link for the signup form!
❤️❤️❤️
go.bsky.app/2sha92U
✨ The UKGI Slack admins have made a starter pack for our community! ✨
If you want to be added, check the announcements section of our slack. To join the slack, click the link for the signup form!
❤️❤️❤️
go.bsky.app/2sha92U
November 22, 2024 at 1:53 PM
With so many people making the leap over to Bluesky..
✨ The UKGI Slack admins have made a starter pack for our community! ✨
If you want to be added, check the announcements section of our slack. To join the slack, click the link for the signup form!
❤️❤️❤️
go.bsky.app/2sha92U
✨ The UKGI Slack admins have made a starter pack for our community! ✨
If you want to be added, check the announcements section of our slack. To join the slack, click the link for the signup form!
❤️❤️❤️
go.bsky.app/2sha92U
Reposted by Closs
Thanks so much for 1,900 subscribers on YouTube everyone 🎉 Think we can make 2,000 by the end of the year? Head to our channel to subscribe if you wanna and you haven't already:
youtube.com/@gameassist?...
youtube.com/@gameassist?...
Game Assist
Game Assist is a collective, standing for liberation and transformative justice through games. We provide political education, build community and organise and inspire action in the games industry, wi...
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November 19, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Thanks so much for 1,900 subscribers on YouTube everyone 🎉 Think we can make 2,000 by the end of the year? Head to our channel to subscribe if you wanna and you haven't already:
youtube.com/@gameassist?...
youtube.com/@gameassist?...
Yesssss! Look at all these incredible indies getting some limelight 💜🙌🏻
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2024, airing on December 19th at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET on @ign.com and YouTube.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 19, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Yesssss! Look at all these incredible indies getting some limelight 💜🙌🏻
Got a digital game code in my emails today for a freebie from work and the first letters were PRYCK… I mean I know but you didn’t need to shout it THAT loudly at me 😂🥲
November 19, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Got a digital game code in my emails today for a freebie from work and the first letters were PRYCK… I mean I know but you didn’t need to shout it THAT loudly at me 😂🥲
Reminder now we’re at the Game of the Year talk that a lot of Indie & AA games & studios will never see awards like this & it’s a shame. Another Crabs Treasure, Trash Goblin, Cursed Broom, Plucky Squire, Beastieball, Hades II, Bō & many more I can’t fit in the character limit…Cont 🧵
November 19, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Reminder now we’re at the Game of the Year talk that a lot of Indie & AA games & studios will never see awards like this & it’s a shame. Another Crabs Treasure, Trash Goblin, Cursed Broom, Plucky Squire, Beastieball, Hades II, Bō & many more I can’t fit in the character limit…Cont 🧵
To my marginalised siblings across the world, but especially in the US! If you’re feeling hopeless & need a reason to keep going. Please use SafeinourWorld to find a crisis line in your area. Take time to mourn but don’t do anything permanent. You are loved & valid 💜🫂
safeinourworld.org/find-help/
safeinourworld.org/find-help/
Mental Health Support - Find Help - Safe In Our World
There are many helplines and support sites you can reach out to in a mental health emergency to find help.
safeinourworld.org
November 6, 2024 at 1:59 PM
To my marginalised siblings across the world, but especially in the US! If you’re feeling hopeless & need a reason to keep going. Please use SafeinourWorld to find a crisis line in your area. Take time to mourn but don’t do anything permanent. You are loved & valid 💜🫂
safeinourworld.org/find-help/
safeinourworld.org/find-help/
Shouting as loudly as I can to anyone who needs some #marketing you’d do no better than Eden! Anything you want fae can make it, and make it GOOD!
Drop ‘em a message you won’t regret it! 👌🏻
Drop ‘em a message you won’t regret it! 👌🏻
So.
I need help, increasingly desperately.
I'm a freelance designer, I make branding, logos and brand identity for businesses, bands, performers, content creators &streamers.
I have commissions on a sliding scale, and i do everything from Logos to posters to Web Design.
DM me, let's talk
edenmw.com
I need help, increasingly desperately.
I'm a freelance designer, I make branding, logos and brand identity for businesses, bands, performers, content creators &streamers.
I have commissions on a sliding scale, and i do everything from Logos to posters to Web Design.
DM me, let's talk
edenmw.com
Eden MW Design Studio
edenmw.com
November 2, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Shouting as loudly as I can to anyone who needs some #marketing you’d do no better than Eden! Anything you want fae can make it, and make it GOOD!
Drop ‘em a message you won’t regret it! 👌🏻
Drop ‘em a message you won’t regret it! 👌🏻
Are there ANY remote level design positions in the games industry anymore? I’m having an imposter syndrome day & I’m lacking faith that I can progress in my career.
I’m a hard worker & I love what I do. I just want to be able to take care of my chronically ill wife too. Is that too much to ask?
I’m a hard worker & I love what I do. I just want to be able to take care of my chronically ill wife too. Is that too much to ask?
November 1, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Are there ANY remote level design positions in the games industry anymore? I’m having an imposter syndrome day & I’m lacking faith that I can progress in my career.
I’m a hard worker & I love what I do. I just want to be able to take care of my chronically ill wife too. Is that too much to ask?
I’m a hard worker & I love what I do. I just want to be able to take care of my chronically ill wife too. Is that too much to ask?
Reposted by Closs
reposting this iconic @joshmlabelle.bsky.social tweet over here because it came up today
October 30, 2024 at 12:44 AM
reposting this iconic @joshmlabelle.bsky.social tweet over here because it came up today
Reposted by Closs
Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun!
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
Cursed Broom on Steam
Fly with Maya through this charming 2D platformer! Find your way through the different parts of Maya's hometown, collect artifacts to gain different powers and experience a heartfelt tale of self-disc...
store.steampowered.com
October 26, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun!
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun!
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
Cursed Broom on Steam
Fly with Maya through this charming 2D platformer! Find your way through the different parts of Maya's hometown, collect artifacts to gain different powers and experience a heartfelt tale of self-disc...
store.steampowered.com
October 26, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun!
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁
You can wishlist & play the demo now here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
#indie #indiegame #halloween
Another indie to shout about!
Cursed Broom looks amazing and the devs definitely needs more support.
If you love the tight platforming and art style of Celeste and you’re into witchy things then give the demo a try and maybe drop it on your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
Cursed Broom looks amazing and the devs definitely needs more support.
If you love the tight platforming and art style of Celeste and you’re into witchy things then give the demo a try and maybe drop it on your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
October 26, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Another indie to shout about!
Cursed Broom looks amazing and the devs definitely needs more support.
If you love the tight platforming and art style of Celeste and you’re into witchy things then give the demo a try and maybe drop it on your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...
Cursed Broom looks amazing and the devs definitely needs more support.
If you love the tight platforming and art style of Celeste and you’re into witchy things then give the demo a try and maybe drop it on your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...