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Matt Gibbs
@mattwgibbs.bsky.social
WGGB award nominated writer, narrative designer, and editor. Part of Talespinners and Improper Books. Resident at Puppet Place, Bristol. (he/they, bi, hsp)

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There have been many ups and downs over the years, good and bad times—too many horror stories that friends and colleagues have experienced, but also uplifting stories, of decent folk and companies doing their best.

Thank you, all.

#games #narrativedesign #writing #writinglife
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
... before being invited to join @talespinners.bsky.social—which was founded by @wildwinter.bsky.social & @gilesarmstrong.bsky.social—when it transformed into a cooperative. And here I am, working with the talented @cashdecuir.bsky.social, @ironiciconic.bsky.social, and @michelleclough.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I then took a leap of faith, becoming a freelance writer, narrative designer, and editor, represented by Sini Downing, back when Side ran the Sidelines agency for games writers. When Sidelines closed, I went it alone for a good many years...
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Based on @embraagain.bsky.social's award-winning Dark Harvest: Legacy of Frankenstein roleplaying game, with a stunning cover by Jan Pospisil, the setting is a gothic, horror, alternative history.
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's been a delight, working with the Sedleo team on the story, script, and narrative design.

1348exvoto.com

#1348game #1348exvoto #games #medievalgame #gamescom
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy in 1348.
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired b...
1348exvoto.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"Follow Aeta (Alby Baldwin), a young knight errant, on a brutal journey through Italy to find and save her closest one, Bianca (Jennifer English)."

youtu.be/cA8n61N1y1k?...

#1348game #1348exvoto #games #medievalgame #gamescom
1348 Ex Voto - Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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August 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
You can learn more about #PuppetPlace, our residents and their work in #puppetry #animation and #robotics via our website: puppetplace.org and this video that Jon and I made: youtu.be/CYGoJ4-7riI?...
Puppet Place: Animating the Future | Building a Centre of Innovation for Puppetry
YouTube video by Puppet Place
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reposted by Matt Gibbs
On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.

Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Support resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law Project
At a time when anti-trans discrimination is rife and hate crime has reached record levels, it’s important to know what support is out there for trans, non-binary or gender-questioning individuals and ...
goodlawproject.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
If you're curious about PuppetPlace.org — the Bristol studio where I write and collaborate on interactive experiences, animation, and puppetry — we made a short film about our artistic community: youtu.be/CYGoJ4-7riI?...

#puppets #puppetry #animation #robotics #film #tv #theatre
Puppet Place: Animating the Future | Building a Centre of Innovation for Puppetry
YouTube video by Puppet Place
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Authors and writers, you can sign the @societyofauthors.bsky.social petition here: chng.it/8x8ZgkvqHW

Please share: #DoTheWriteThing and #MakeItFair
Sign the Petition
Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
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April 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thanks, Stephen. For me, it's less about where it comes from and more about how it is overly used and heralded as the only approach to story.
March 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM