Eric Hamel
@erichamel.bsky.social
Game developer, audio artist, composer, storyteller, and educator. Co-founder of Worthing & Moncrieff Games, and professor of game scoring at Berklee College of Music. I'm obsessed with murder mysteries.
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
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Eric Hamel
@erichamel.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Hello, folks! Our team is gearing up for another #playtest! If you like murder mystery puzzle games, pop into our Discord, join our budding community and sign up to play A Matter of Murder: Second Stab!#indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
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Pleased to see a few Swinging titles represented on these beautiful steps! #TheMarkFromTheSea @markaldridge.info
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Pleased to see a few Swinging titles represented on these beautiful steps! #TheMarkFromTheSea @markaldridge.info
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We had a great time at the International Agatha Christie Festival in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife - big thanks to the organisers, attendees and our fellow speakers! In fact we had such a great time, we made this episode out there - and it's available here now: pod.fo/e/353a30
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We had a great time at the International Agatha Christie Festival in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife - big thanks to the organisers, attendees and our fellow speakers! In fact we had such a great time, we made this episode out there - and it's available here now: pod.fo/e/353a30
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#IndieGames #GameDev #IndieDev
#IndieGameDev #GamingCommunity
#indiegame #indiedev #Videogames #gamedev #indie #designs #Art
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#IndieGames #GameDev #IndieDev
#IndieGameDev #GamingCommunity
#indiegame #indiedev #Videogames #gamedev #indie #designs #Art
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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#IndieGames #GameDev #IndieDev
#IndieGameDev #GamingCommunity
#indiegame #indiedev #Videogames #gamedev #indie #designs #Art
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#IndieGames #GameDev #IndieDev
#IndieGameDev #GamingCommunity
#indiegame #indiedev #Videogames #gamedev #indie #designs #Art
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Is this an “average” in that “we plugged in the salary of a ceo or two who is making 50x more than the employees and skewed the whole calculation we did”
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Is this an “average” in that “we plugged in the salary of a ceo or two who is making 50x more than the employees and skewed the whole calculation we did”
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Gosh, if only someone had already covered how to use choices to build subtext is a characterful linear scene already, in a talk that takes less time to read than a medium post from a guy who seems to have only played one game and that’s cos he wrote it
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Gosh, if only someone had already covered how to use choices to build subtext is a characterful linear scene already, in a talk that takes less time to read than a medium post from a guy who seems to have only played one game and that’s cos he wrote it
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My rebuke. 286 words, probably including the title, idk.
A (very) brief defence of dialogue choices
In games, the player needs to have something to do.
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
My rebuke. 286 words, probably including the title, idk.
I had a terrific time at the #CrimeBake this weekend! I was especially engaged by @bjmagnani.bsky.social's in depth discussion on forensics, and Carolyn R Russell's insight on flash fiction. So much to learn and celebrate. I will definitely be back next year! A huge thanks to the organizers!
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I had a terrific time at the #CrimeBake this weekend! I was especially engaged by @bjmagnani.bsky.social's in depth discussion on forensics, and Carolyn R Russell's insight on flash fiction. So much to learn and celebrate. I will definitely be back next year! A huge thanks to the organizers!
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Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lunchtime at @necrimebakecon.bsky.social with Hallie Ephron and @jahennrikus.bsky.social interviewing Guest of Honor @loriraderday.bsky.social #crimebake #crimebake2025
Happy Birthday inkle! Congrats on the milestone and here's to many more happy hours of engaging, interactive storytelling! 🎉🍰
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy Birthday inkle! Congrats on the milestone and here's to many more happy hours of engaging, interactive storytelling! 🎉🍰
Excited to be attending this panel today! My first #CrimeBake!
Here is another sneak peek of one of the panels at the 2025 NE #CrimeBake. Register now!
Www.crimebake.org
#writersconference #WritingCommunity #mystery #thriller #suspense
Www.crimebake.org
#writersconference #WritingCommunity #mystery #thriller #suspense
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Excited to be attending this panel today! My first #CrimeBake!
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Behind the Music🎥🎵
Here is a small inside look at designing a drum track to emulate a subway to match the level theme in the video game #AgroundZero.
#videogamecomposer#gameaudio #gamemusic #vgm #gamedesign #indiedev #gamedev #guestspeaker #musicdesign #dynamicmusic
Here is a small inside look at designing a drum track to emulate a subway to match the level theme in the video game #AgroundZero.
#videogamecomposer#gameaudio #gamemusic #vgm #gamedesign #indiedev #gamedev #guestspeaker #musicdesign #dynamicmusic
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Behind the Music🎥🎵
Here is a small inside look at designing a drum track to emulate a subway to match the level theme in the video game #AgroundZero.
#videogamecomposer#gameaudio #gamemusic #vgm #gamedesign #indiedev #gamedev #guestspeaker #musicdesign #dynamicmusic
Here is a small inside look at designing a drum track to emulate a subway to match the level theme in the video game #AgroundZero.
#videogamecomposer#gameaudio #gamemusic #vgm #gamedesign #indiedev #gamedev #guestspeaker #musicdesign #dynamicmusic
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man I dunno this is just off the top of my head, probably missed some things
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
man I dunno this is just off the top of my head, probably missed some things
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No, Mr. President.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
Trump moves to block public servants from loan forgiveness based on ideology
Those who work with undocumented immigrants, provide gender transition care for minors or publicly protest could be blocked from student loan forgiveness under a new rule.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
No, Mr. President.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda.
This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
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The games I beat in October:
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The games I beat in October:
This is wrong and alarming that prosecutors could be put on leave for accurately stating the court record.
‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records | CNN Politics share.google/uheyXQBfEHlC...
‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records | CNN Politics share.google/uheyXQBfEHlC...
‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records | CNN Politics
The Justice Department’s decision to sideline two US attorneys and remove mentions of Donald Trump and the US Capitol attack from court papers before the sentencing of a pardoned January 6 rioter is b...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is wrong and alarming that prosecutors could be put on leave for accurately stating the court record.
‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records | CNN Politics share.google/uheyXQBfEHlC...
‘Orwellian’: Current and former prosecutors alarmed after DOJ scrubs mentions of Trump and January 6 from court records | CNN Politics share.google/uheyXQBfEHlC...
Did you all see Google's Halloween version of Pac Man? Super cute!
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you all see Google's Halloween version of Pac Man? Super cute!
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Trump building himself a new gold-plated ballroom at the White House shows what he really cares about - which is definitely not you.
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Trump building himself a new gold-plated ballroom at the White House shows what he really cares about - which is definitely not you.
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Looking for an #audiojob? There are still 18 openings available in last week's highlight, at Beast Industries, Ro... https://soundlister.com/20-great-new-audio-jobs-at-beast-industries-rockstar-more/
#gamejobs #filmjobs #work #employment #jobs #audiopost #postproduction #gamedevelopment #gameaudio
#gamejobs #filmjobs #work #employment #jobs #audiopost #postproduction #gamedevelopment #gameaudio
20 great new audio jobs at Beast Industries, Rockstar North, Rovio, Sound Particles, Meta, Respawn, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Raven Software, CD Projekt Red, Cundall, EA Create, HB Studios, KWS Tokyo, That's No Moon, Auroch Digital, AutoTune, Grit Games, Jagex, and The Coalition - Soundlister.com
Wanted: Sound Design Intern, Audio Design Intern, Research Intern: Audio and Acoustics, Associate Audio Designer, Post Production Audio Mixer, Senior Audio Programmer, Graduate Acoustics Consultant, Audio Artist III, Audio Engineer, Audio Project Manager, Associate Production Coordinator: Audio, Dialogue Audio Designer, Senior Audio Designer, Product Manager, Senior Sound Designer, Senior Audio Designer, Design Program Manager, QA Tester & Sound Designer, and Lead Audio Engineer
soundlister.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Looking for an #audiojob? There are still 18 openings available in last week's highlight, at Beast Industries, Ro... https://soundlister.com/20-great-new-audio-jobs-at-beast-industries-rockstar-more/
#gamejobs #filmjobs #work #employment #jobs #audiopost #postproduction #gamedevelopment #gameaudio
#gamejobs #filmjobs #work #employment #jobs #audiopost #postproduction #gamedevelopment #gameaudio
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Sorry for no stream last night (my social battery was exhausted) but we are going to make it up tonight! Here is this week's schedule:
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Sorry for no stream last night (my social battery was exhausted) but we are going to make it up tonight! Here is this week's schedule:
We are still looking for folks to #playtest our new #indiegame. If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames, come try out
A Matter of Murder: #SecondStab🗡 🗡
Join our team of sleuths on Discord: discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
youtu.be/QOZ7K1h1zmo
A Matter of Murder: #SecondStab🗡 🗡
Join our team of sleuths on Discord: discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
youtu.be/QOZ7K1h1zmo
A Matter of Murder: Second Stab – Official Announcement Teaser
YouTube video by Worthing & Moncrieff
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are still looking for folks to #playtest our new #indiegame. If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames, come try out
A Matter of Murder: #SecondStab🗡 🗡
Join our team of sleuths on Discord: discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
youtu.be/QOZ7K1h1zmo
A Matter of Murder: #SecondStab🗡 🗡
Join our team of sleuths on Discord: discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
youtu.be/QOZ7K1h1zmo
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Trump’s America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
October 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Trump’s America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
We are still looking for folks for our next #playtest! If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames you should come play our #indiegame #SecondStab🗡🗡
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We are still looking for folks for our next #playtest! If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames you should come play our #indiegame #SecondStab🗡🗡
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
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"45% more affordable (starting at $649)".
My immediate reaction is that this point is at best only partially accurate, and at worst willfully dishonest.
Previously, the Expo Floor Pass was all you needed to get in the door. For GDC 2025, it was $249.
(1/5)
My immediate reaction is that this point is at best only partially accurate, and at worst willfully dishonest.
Previously, the Expo Floor Pass was all you needed to get in the door. For GDC 2025, it was $249.
(1/5)
GDC lowers ticket prices, streamlines pass types in Festival of Gaming 'reimagination'
GDC lowers ticket prices, streamlines pass types in Festival of Gaming 'reimagination'
GDC's new structure is a major format overhaul for the 37-year-old event.
www.gamedeveloper.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"45% more affordable (starting at $649)".
My immediate reaction is that this point is at best only partially accurate, and at worst willfully dishonest.
Previously, the Expo Floor Pass was all you needed to get in the door. For GDC 2025, it was $249.
(1/5)
My immediate reaction is that this point is at best only partially accurate, and at worst willfully dishonest.
Previously, the Expo Floor Pass was all you needed to get in the door. For GDC 2025, it was $249.
(1/5)
Our #puzzlemystery game #SecondStab generates the details of every mystery -- even the estate floorplan. So each playthrough feels unique and different! #MadeWithUnity #gamedev #indiedev
October 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our #puzzlemystery game #SecondStab generates the details of every mystery -- even the estate floorplan. So each playthrough feels unique and different! #MadeWithUnity #gamedev #indiedev
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“Five Fathoms to Murder” by Gordon Gaskill
‘A Mediterranean yacht becomes a rich widow’s coffin - and a killer’s trap.’
*Collier's*, October 12, 1956
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JamesBingham #murdermystery #noir
‘A Mediterranean yacht becomes a rich widow’s coffin - and a killer’s trap.’
*Collier's*, October 12, 1956
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JamesBingham #murdermystery #noir
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“Five Fathoms to Murder” by Gordon Gaskill
‘A Mediterranean yacht becomes a rich widow’s coffin - and a killer’s trap.’
*Collier's*, October 12, 1956
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JamesBingham #murdermystery #noir
‘A Mediterranean yacht becomes a rich widow’s coffin - and a killer’s trap.’
*Collier's*, October 12, 1956
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JamesBingham #murdermystery #noir