Ari Bilyeu
@ari-bilyeu.bsky.social
She/Her || Production @ Meta, prev Blizzard, Bungie, Lava Moon || Probably rambling about games, film, art, or cars
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Ari Bilyeu
@ari-bilyeu.bsky.social
· Apr 19
Been easing back into art after a long break. Painting F1 is my new obsession 🏎️ 🏁
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The amount of people I know who have been laid off from games industry jobs and are deciding to leave games entirely as a result is not only extremely saddening (of course), but also genuinely scary. We have lost legitimately thousands of years of knowledge and experience in the last four years.
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The amount of people I know who have been laid off from games industry jobs and are deciding to leave games entirely as a result is not only extremely saddening (of course), but also genuinely scary. We have lost legitimately thousands of years of knowledge and experience in the last four years.
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Hey folks! I hope ya’ll are well! Just a lil reminder that if you like my art (or Echo) you can support me on Ko-Fi as I look for work and try to get back on my feet. All money goes to paying bills. If you’re not in a position to help, sharing means a lot 💙 Thank you! ko-fi.com/belgianboolean
October 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hey folks! I hope ya’ll are well! Just a lil reminder that if you like my art (or Echo) you can support me on Ko-Fi as I look for work and try to get back on my feet. All money goes to paying bills. If you’re not in a position to help, sharing means a lot 💙 Thank you! ko-fi.com/belgianboolean
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The people mad about this headline haven't seen @charalanahzard.bsky.social's video about how short-form content is gobbling up *most* of the free time that people used to spend on playing games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...
October 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The people mad about this headline haven't seen @charalanahzard.bsky.social's video about how short-form content is gobbling up *most* of the free time that people used to spend on playing games.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...
Me: Drowning in new games to play this year
Hello Games: You want another Free NMS Update to sink hundreds of hours into?
Hello Games: You want another Free NMS Update to sink hundreds of hours into?
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Me: Drowning in new games to play this year
Hello Games: You want another Free NMS Update to sink hundreds of hours into?
Hello Games: You want another Free NMS Update to sink hundreds of hours into?
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After a very long hiatus from regularly using my sketchbooks, I've managed to fill up 1/3rd of one over the past couple of months. Few things that have helped:
October 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After a very long hiatus from regularly using my sketchbooks, I've managed to fill up 1/3rd of one over the past couple of months. Few things that have helped:
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October 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players are really keeping things going, especially in the non f2p gaming space.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
October 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players are really keeping things going, especially in the non f2p gaming space.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
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I’ve been quiet on my indie backlog progress, and it’s for good reason - I picked up NMS a few months ago and it’s completely taken over my life. Absolutely phenomenal game and constantly being supported with free updates. Hello Games has really made something special ❤️ Highly recommend jumping in!
No Man's Sky Voyagers
🚀Corvette Ship Class
🏗️Assemble Ships
💪Multiplayer Crew
📡Mission Radar
🧑✈️Autopilot in Space
🛰️Space walking
🪐New missions
🎨StarShip Interiors
🧑🚀New Spacesuit
🪂Sky diving
😍Graphical Improvements
✈️Varied Cockpits
🔱New Expedition
A free update
🚀Corvette Ship Class
🏗️Assemble Ships
💪Multiplayer Crew
📡Mission Radar
🧑✈️Autopilot in Space
🛰️Space walking
🪐New missions
🎨StarShip Interiors
🧑🚀New Spacesuit
🪂Sky diving
😍Graphical Improvements
✈️Varied Cockpits
🔱New Expedition
A free update
August 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I’ve been quiet on my indie backlog progress, and it’s for good reason - I picked up NMS a few months ago and it’s completely taken over my life. Absolutely phenomenal game and constantly being supported with free updates. Hello Games has really made something special ❤️ Highly recommend jumping in!
LFGGGGG!! 🧡
June 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
LFGGGGG!! 🧡
Andrew is the best of the best and an absolute joy to work with. He’d be an invaluable addition to any project that needs kick ass design work.
Hi, I'm Andrew, I'm a visual designer & composer for video games. I've since transitioned to full-time freelance work again since being laid off from Bungie last year. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together!
🌐 elmore.design
#PortfolioDay
🌐 elmore.design
#PortfolioDay
June 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Andrew is the best of the best and an absolute joy to work with. He’d be an invaluable addition to any project that needs kick ass design work.
Still keeping up my focus on playing as many indies as I can this year 🙌🏻 This time I took a break from my backlog and tackled a new one - Blue Prince. As soon as I saw the previews for this game and heard the words “rouge lite puzzle game” it was an instant buy for me.
June 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Still keeping up my focus on playing as many indies as I can this year 🙌🏻 This time I took a break from my backlog and tackled a new one - Blue Prince. As soon as I saw the previews for this game and heard the words “rouge lite puzzle game” it was an instant buy for me.
Switch 2 has been secured 🙌🏻
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Switch 2 has been secured 🙌🏻
Thrilled to share that I've joined Meta as a Production Manager on the Reality Labs team. I’m beyond excited to collaborate with some of the most innovative minds in the industry and contribute to building what’s next in virtual reality.
May 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thrilled to share that I've joined Meta as a Production Manager on the Reality Labs team. I’m beyond excited to collaborate with some of the most innovative minds in the industry and contribute to building what’s next in virtual reality.
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"MONACO BABEEYY!! YEAH BABY! WOOOOOOO!! WE DID IT!! Well done, we won in Monaco! Just a dream! Well done guys, unbelievable job! An amazing weekend - thank you guys so much!!!"
May 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"MONACO BABEEYY!! YEAH BABY! WOOOOOOO!! WE DID IT!! Well done, we won in Monaco! Just a dream! Well done guys, unbelievable job! An amazing weekend - thank you guys so much!!!"
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Every now and again I reflect on our Charlotte's Web GBA game we produced at Backbone. It was an action platform game that had Wilbur leaping around on platforms. We referred to it internally as "Pig of Persia," in honor of Prince of Persia, the game we absurdly based it on.
May 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Every now and again I reflect on our Charlotte's Web GBA game we produced at Backbone. It was an action platform game that had Wilbur leaping around on platforms. We referred to it internally as "Pig of Persia," in honor of Prince of Persia, the game we absurdly based it on.
A bittersweet update - This is my last week at Blizzard. I'm so thankful for the time I got to spend with such an awesome team, working on the Diablo games I’ve loved for years was a dream come true.
Excited about what’s ahead and to share more about my next role soon!
Excited about what’s ahead and to share more about my next role soon!
May 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A bittersweet update - This is my last week at Blizzard. I'm so thankful for the time I got to spend with such an awesome team, working on the Diablo games I’ve loved for years was a dream come true.
Excited about what’s ahead and to share more about my next role soon!
Excited about what’s ahead and to share more about my next role soon!
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There are too many awesome games coming out at once.
May 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
There are too many awesome games coming out at once.
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this guy knows
Andor is the best TV show ever made.
May 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
this guy knows
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Giant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to us and it is now fully independent and employee-owned. We'll see you all on Tuesday for the Giant Bombcast.
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
May 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Giant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to us and it is now fully independent and employee-owned. We'll see you all on Tuesday for the Giant Bombcast.
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
Back on the indie grind 🔥 I spent the first chunk of the year diving into Hollow Knight for the first time! I know it’s a crime I’ve never played it before, but platformers and metroidvanias always intimidated me. Really glad I built up the courage to jump in, and I’ve sunk many many hours in haha
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Back on the indie grind 🔥 I spent the first chunk of the year diving into Hollow Knight for the first time! I know it’s a crime I’ve never played it before, but platformers and metroidvanias always intimidated me. Really glad I built up the courage to jump in, and I’ve sunk many many hours in haha
Movie you’ve seen more than six times, no Star Wars, Trek, or LOTR
April 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Movie you’ve seen more than six times, no Star Wars, Trek, or LOTR
New obsession unlocked
April 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
New obsession unlocked