Simon Burr
@simonburr.bsky.social
Game developer, narrative designer and writer. Studying MA Indie Game Development at Falmouth University. 10-years' experience in marketing most recently in the entertainment industry. Portfolio: https://www.simonburr.work/narrative-design-games-writing
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Simon Burr
@simonburr.bsky.social
· May 19
🎮 Introducing SERIOUS POINT GAMES!
We're Indie Devs creative team based in the UK, crafting immersive stories and giving aspiring game creators their big break!
Join our growing community, and let's make some magic together!
#IndieGameDev #GameOn #SeriousPointGames
We're Indie Devs creative team based in the UK, crafting immersive stories and giving aspiring game creators their big break!
Join our growing community, and let's make some magic together!
#IndieGameDev #GameOn #SeriousPointGames
I’m excited to share that I’ve started working as a Narrative Assistant at @seriouspointgames.bsky.social!
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
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SAVE the DATE - Game Narrative Networking - London, UK
Evening of Friday 3rd October... details and booking to follow next week. Watch this space *
Shares welcome.
*You enter the internet. Do you -
A) Stare at the screen in hope?
B) Open a new tab to join the other 278 you have open?
C) Panic?
Evening of Friday 3rd October... details and booking to follow next week. Watch this space *
Shares welcome.
*You enter the internet. Do you -
A) Stare at the screen in hope?
B) Open a new tab to join the other 278 you have open?
C) Panic?
a sign that says save the date in orange letters
ALT: a sign that says save the date in orange letters
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September 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
SAVE the DATE - Game Narrative Networking - London, UK
Evening of Friday 3rd October... details and booking to follow next week. Watch this space *
Shares welcome.
*You enter the internet. Do you -
A) Stare at the screen in hope?
B) Open a new tab to join the other 278 you have open?
C) Panic?
Evening of Friday 3rd October... details and booking to follow next week. Watch this space *
Shares welcome.
*You enter the internet. Do you -
A) Stare at the screen in hope?
B) Open a new tab to join the other 278 you have open?
C) Panic?
I’m excited to share that I’ve started working as a Narrative Assistant at @seriouspointgames.bsky.social!
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
🎮 Introducing SERIOUS POINT GAMES!
We're Indie Devs creative team based in the UK, crafting immersive stories and giving aspiring game creators their big break!
Join our growing community, and let's make some magic together!
#IndieGameDev #GameOn #SeriousPointGames
We're Indie Devs creative team based in the UK, crafting immersive stories and giving aspiring game creators their big break!
Join our growing community, and let's make some magic together!
#IndieGameDev #GameOn #SeriousPointGames
May 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I’m excited to share that I’ve started working as a Narrative Assistant at @seriouspointgames.bsky.social!
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
I’m thrilled to be joining their talented team and to be working on their upcoming game, The Ski Lodge Murder! The game is already shaping up quite nicely, so stay tuned 🕵️
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We have a RELEASE DATE for the next Duck Detective game!!!
🦆 22nd May 🦆
Coming to PC… PS5… Nintendo Switch… and Xbox!! That’s right, we’re coming to console too! See you there, detectives 😉🔎
🦆 22nd May 🦆
Coming to PC… PS5… Nintendo Switch… and Xbox!! That’s right, we’re coming to console too! See you there, detectives 😉🔎
April 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We have a RELEASE DATE for the next Duck Detective game!!!
🦆 22nd May 🦆
Coming to PC… PS5… Nintendo Switch… and Xbox!! That’s right, we’re coming to console too! See you there, detectives 😉🔎
🦆 22nd May 🦆
Coming to PC… PS5… Nintendo Switch… and Xbox!! That’s right, we’re coming to console too! See you there, detectives 😉🔎
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Sorry yall Im gonna be annoying about South of Midnight for the next month. But representation matters and seeing reactions like this reminds me how important it is to make authentic games. People want to see it and your audience will find your stories. This made me tear up.
April 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sorry yall Im gonna be annoying about South of Midnight for the next month. But representation matters and seeing reactions like this reminds me how important it is to make authentic games. People want to see it and your audience will find your stories. This made me tear up.
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Starting a new game narrative job listing thread since the old one's getting long in the tooth. Wanna get new BSky folks up to speed with my posts. #gamedev #writing #narrative
Okay, 1st entry:
ea.gr8people.com/jobs/185329/...
Campaign Creative Lead Writer (Battlefield) - EA. Marina Del Rey, CA.
Okay, 1st entry:
ea.gr8people.com/jobs/185329/...
Campaign Creative Lead Writer (Battlefield) - EA. Marina Del Rey, CA.
Campaign Creative Lead, Writer- Battlefield at Electronic Arts
GR8 Job! at Electronic Arts
ea.gr8people.com
October 22, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Starting a new game narrative job listing thread since the old one's getting long in the tooth. Wanna get new BSky folks up to speed with my posts. #gamedev #writing #narrative
Okay, 1st entry:
ea.gr8people.com/jobs/185329/...
Campaign Creative Lead Writer (Battlefield) - EA. Marina Del Rey, CA.
Okay, 1st entry:
ea.gr8people.com/jobs/185329/...
Campaign Creative Lead Writer (Battlefield) - EA. Marina Del Rey, CA.
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I've learned (and I am still learning) how to run a game studio for the last seven years doing both creative and biz. Here's a list of guidelines that work for us and might be useful for others that were lessons I've incorporated with our experience and guidance from others. 🧵
February 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I've learned (and I am still learning) how to run a game studio for the last seven years doing both creative and biz. Here's a list of guidelines that work for us and might be useful for others that were lessons I've incorporated with our experience and guidance from others. 🧵
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🚨🔄 ANNOUNCING: Expelled! - an Overboard! game!
Verity Amersham is a scholarship girl at a top boarding school.
But someone's pushed a Prefect out of a window & everyone says it was her!
She has one day to clear her name - or find someone to take the fall.
MARCH 12th
⭐ tinyurl.com/vj5rhnwj ⭐
Verity Amersham is a scholarship girl at a top boarding school.
But someone's pushed a Prefect out of a window & everyone says it was her!
She has one day to clear her name - or find someone to take the fall.
MARCH 12th
⭐ tinyurl.com/vj5rhnwj ⭐
February 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨🔄 ANNOUNCING: Expelled! - an Overboard! game!
Verity Amersham is a scholarship girl at a top boarding school.
But someone's pushed a Prefect out of a window & everyone says it was her!
She has one day to clear her name - or find someone to take the fall.
MARCH 12th
⭐ tinyurl.com/vj5rhnwj ⭐
Verity Amersham is a scholarship girl at a top boarding school.
But someone's pushed a Prefect out of a window & everyone says it was her!
She has one day to clear her name - or find someone to take the fall.
MARCH 12th
⭐ tinyurl.com/vj5rhnwj ⭐
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In gamedev, we joke about how we shouldn't care so much because "we ain't curing cancer" so chill, right?
But you know what? These last few weeks reminded me that the Arts, esp accessible Art like videogames is incredibly important because games have a big place in sculpting cultural norms.
But you know what? These last few weeks reminded me that the Arts, esp accessible Art like videogames is incredibly important because games have a big place in sculpting cultural norms.
February 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
In gamedev, we joke about how we shouldn't care so much because "we ain't curing cancer" so chill, right?
But you know what? These last few weeks reminded me that the Arts, esp accessible Art like videogames is incredibly important because games have a big place in sculpting cultural norms.
But you know what? These last few weeks reminded me that the Arts, esp accessible Art like videogames is incredibly important because games have a big place in sculpting cultural norms.
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Good morning and happy #PointNClickFriday!
I'm Matias Ekebom and I'm delighted to be your host🌝
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I'm working on "The M/S Cornelia II Incident", a point and click mystery with a twist - Coming out this year!
Demo available!
🛳️ bit.ly/Cornelia2
I'm Matias Ekebom and I'm delighted to be your host🌝
🩵 Like
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I'm working on "The M/S Cornelia II Incident", a point and click mystery with a twist - Coming out this year!
Demo available!
🛳️ bit.ly/Cornelia2
January 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Good morning and happy #PointNClickFriday!
I'm Matias Ekebom and I'm delighted to be your host🌝
🩵 Like
🔄 Retweet
🕹️Reply with your game
I'm working on "The M/S Cornelia II Incident", a point and click mystery with a twist - Coming out this year!
Demo available!
🛳️ bit.ly/Cornelia2
I'm Matias Ekebom and I'm delighted to be your host🌝
🩵 Like
🔄 Retweet
🕹️Reply with your game
I'm working on "The M/S Cornelia II Incident", a point and click mystery with a twist - Coming out this year!
Demo available!
🛳️ bit.ly/Cornelia2
Great interview with @sunsetvisitor.studio on the @noclipvideo.bsky.social podcast.
It's fascinating that they focused on removing game mechanics from 1000xResist rather than adding them. It's amazing what they did within those constraints and the narrative really benefited as a result. Loved it!
It's fascinating that they focused on removing game mechanics from 1000xResist rather than adding them. It's amazing what they did within those constraints and the narrative really benefited as a result. Loved it!
1000xResist (with sunset visitor's Remy Siu and Pinki Li)
Noclip Crewcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Great interview with @sunsetvisitor.studio on the @noclipvideo.bsky.social podcast.
It's fascinating that they focused on removing game mechanics from 1000xResist rather than adding them. It's amazing what they did within those constraints and the narrative really benefited as a result. Loved it!
It's fascinating that they focused on removing game mechanics from 1000xResist rather than adding them. It's amazing what they did within those constraints and the narrative really benefited as a result. Loved it!
The Grift prototype is now available on itch!
Lie, cheat and swindle your way through 19th century London in this historical point and click adventure.
Check out the prototype and please leave feedback if you can 👉 skinny-dog-games.itch.io/the-grift-ea...
Lie, cheat and swindle your way through 19th century London in this historical point and click adventure.
Check out the prototype and please leave feedback if you can 👉 skinny-dog-games.itch.io/the-grift-ea...
The Grift - Prototype out now on itch.io
YouTube video by Skinny Dog Games
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January 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Grift prototype is now available on itch!
Lie, cheat and swindle your way through 19th century London in this historical point and click adventure.
Check out the prototype and please leave feedback if you can 👉 skinny-dog-games.itch.io/the-grift-ea...
Lie, cheat and swindle your way through 19th century London in this historical point and click adventure.
Check out the prototype and please leave feedback if you can 👉 skinny-dog-games.itch.io/the-grift-ea...
Game writing soundtrack of the day: Ockeroid's soundtrack from the equally brilliant Crow Country.
Where to listen Crow Country OST:
Bandcamp:
ockeroid.bandcamp.com/album/crow-c...
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/1o5v1Q...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEBz...
Bandcamp:
ockeroid.bandcamp.com/album/crow-c...
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/1o5v1Q...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEBz...
January 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Game writing soundtrack of the day: Ockeroid's soundtrack from the equally brilliant Crow Country.
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Please, please, please, share this to help us get more wishlists!
Dear beloveds, our game Broken Alliance releases in 4 days in Early Access. I'm not entirely sure how the Steam algorythm works, but apparently wishlists in the last week are important. Could you help me spread the word?
Please share and Wishlist our game!
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
Please share and Wishlist our game!
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
Broken Alliance on Steam
From the makers of Death and Taxes comes a turn-based adventure-strategy game. Choose your faction and attempt to harness the vast power of magic to save your dying world. The way you play determines ...
store.steampowered.com
January 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Please, please, please, share this to help us get more wishlists!
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Seven days into 2025 and I've already played what I suspect will be one of my favorite games of the year: The Roottrees Are Dead, a narrative logic deduction game (à la Obra Dinn) that has you searching for clues to unravel the dramatic story of a rich family store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/...
The Roottrees are Dead on Steam
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
store.steampowered.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Seven days into 2025 and I've already played what I suspect will be one of my favorite games of the year: The Roottrees Are Dead, a narrative logic deduction game (à la Obra Dinn) that has you searching for clues to unravel the dramatic story of a rich family store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/...
Needed a bit of a break from black and white, 19th century engravings over Christmas. So, I made my first low poly 3D model in @crocotile3d.bsky.social.
A splash of colour isn't so bad from time to time! 🎨💗
#lowpoly #ps1 #crocotile #pixelart
A splash of colour isn't so bad from time to time! 🎨💗
#lowpoly #ps1 #crocotile #pixelart
January 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Needed a bit of a break from black and white, 19th century engravings over Christmas. So, I made my first low poly 3D model in @crocotile3d.bsky.social.
A splash of colour isn't so bad from time to time! 🎨💗
#lowpoly #ps1 #crocotile #pixelart
A splash of colour isn't so bad from time to time! 🎨💗
#lowpoly #ps1 #crocotile #pixelart
Coincidentally, I read this article by @joeyschutz.bsky.social after completing Mouthwashing. In that game, it felt like nothing was wasted, with gameplay changing in each scene to reflect the narrative. It was succinct, and felt fresh and exciting for many of the reasons Joey goes into here.
Staggeringly good article by @joeyschutz.bsky.social about gameplay loops and meaning and why they're not interchangable.
December 30, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Coincidentally, I read this article by @joeyschutz.bsky.social after completing Mouthwashing. In that game, it felt like nothing was wasted, with gameplay changing in each scene to reflect the narrative. It was succinct, and felt fresh and exciting for many of the reasons Joey goes into here.
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So, I've finished writing tomorrow's edition of the newsletter. The final issue of 2024 is going to be great, with stunning art from Emilio and details about the engine's performance on the Nintendo Switch.
Be sure to subscribe here: newsletter.arumastudios.com
Be sure to subscribe here: newsletter.arumastudios.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:18 PM
So, I've finished writing tomorrow's edition of the newsletter. The final issue of 2024 is going to be great, with stunning art from Emilio and details about the engine's performance on the Nintendo Switch.
Be sure to subscribe here: newsletter.arumastudios.com
Be sure to subscribe here: newsletter.arumastudios.com
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I want to do a thread of games that really stuck with me this year!
I felt like I hadn’t been playing a lot this year but turns out I had and there were so many incredible games with such different playstyles
I’ll start with my top 4 of the year because that’s how many pics I can upload at once
I felt like I hadn’t been playing a lot this year but turns out I had and there were so many incredible games with such different playstyles
I’ll start with my top 4 of the year because that’s how many pics I can upload at once
December 20, 2024 at 10:26 PM
I want to do a thread of games that really stuck with me this year!
I felt like I hadn’t been playing a lot this year but turns out I had and there were so many incredible games with such different playstyles
I’ll start with my top 4 of the year because that’s how many pics I can upload at once
I felt like I hadn’t been playing a lot this year but turns out I had and there were so many incredible games with such different playstyles
I’ll start with my top 4 of the year because that’s how many pics I can upload at once
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I’ve got a couple of initial leads on this so thank you for sharing everyone! - to clarify, I am available at other points in the year also, just to a different extent.
So if you’d like to work with me or get my narrative feedback, your message will be a nice pre-Christmas gift
So if you’d like to work with me or get my narrative feedback, your message will be a nice pre-Christmas gift
So, my big 2025 contract that was starting January has just been delayed by 2-3 months so I now have a big gap 🙃 If you have any freelance games writing, consulting, narrative design needs, let me know: www.gregbuchanangames.com
Greg Buchanan: Writer
Bestselling Writer of Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy - Novels, Video Games, and beyond
www.gregbuchanangames.com
December 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
I’ve got a couple of initial leads on this so thank you for sharing everyone! - to clarify, I am available at other points in the year also, just to a different extent.
So if you’d like to work with me or get my narrative feedback, your message will be a nice pre-Christmas gift
So if you’d like to work with me or get my narrative feedback, your message will be a nice pre-Christmas gift
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Tonight is the night where indies and the human beings behind the games take center stage.
The Indie Game Awards, an awards-only love letter to the scene, debut tonight at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on IGN, YouTube, and The IGAs Website.
Watch: www.indiegameawards.gg
Steam Event: bit.ly/igasteam2024
The Indie Game Awards, an awards-only love letter to the scene, debut tonight at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on IGN, YouTube, and The IGAs Website.
Watch: www.indiegameawards.gg
Steam Event: bit.ly/igasteam2024
December 19, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Tonight is the night where indies and the human beings behind the games take center stage.
The Indie Game Awards, an awards-only love letter to the scene, debut tonight at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on IGN, YouTube, and The IGAs Website.
Watch: www.indiegameawards.gg
Steam Event: bit.ly/igasteam2024
The Indie Game Awards, an awards-only love letter to the scene, debut tonight at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on IGN, YouTube, and The IGAs Website.
Watch: www.indiegameawards.gg
Steam Event: bit.ly/igasteam2024
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UK Folks.
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 8:13 AM
UK Folks.
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
I'm still not sure if #screenshotsaturday is a thing here but hey.
Finishing up the prototype for my historical conman adventure game The Grift.
Finishing up the prototype for my historical conman adventure game The Grift.
December 14, 2024 at 11:33 AM
I'm still not sure if #screenshotsaturday is a thing here but hey.
Finishing up the prototype for my historical conman adventure game The Grift.
Finishing up the prototype for my historical conman adventure game The Grift.
I'm really enjoying FANTASIAN Neo Dimension so far. Some people will find the pre-rendered, diorama backgrounds jarring, but it really satisfies the tabletop gamer in me.
Also, the 'memory' short stories remind me of Lost Odyssey, which is always a good thing.
Also, the 'memory' short stories remind me of Lost Odyssey, which is always a good thing.
December 9, 2024 at 5:31 PM
I'm really enjoying FANTASIAN Neo Dimension so far. Some people will find the pre-rendered, diorama backgrounds jarring, but it really satisfies the tabletop gamer in me.
Also, the 'memory' short stories remind me of Lost Odyssey, which is always a good thing.
Also, the 'memory' short stories remind me of Lost Odyssey, which is always a good thing.
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Cave Hikers has been released into the wild! 🌿
A wholesome puzzle adventure meets nature documentary for ages 3-103 released on Steam (PC) yesterday.
Join the expedition 🥾 store.steampowered.com/app/2850620/...
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
A wholesome puzzle adventure meets nature documentary for ages 3-103 released on Steam (PC) yesterday.
Join the expedition 🥾 store.steampowered.com/app/2850620/...
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
December 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Cave Hikers has been released into the wild! 🌿
A wholesome puzzle adventure meets nature documentary for ages 3-103 released on Steam (PC) yesterday.
Join the expedition 🥾 store.steampowered.com/app/2850620/...
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
A wholesome puzzle adventure meets nature documentary for ages 3-103 released on Steam (PC) yesterday.
Join the expedition 🥾 store.steampowered.com/app/2850620/...
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame
Show me four games that influenced YOUR current game project.
Here's mine!
#indiedev #gamedev #solodev #indiegames
Here's mine!
#indiedev #gamedev #solodev #indiegames
December 6, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Show me four games that influenced YOUR current game project.
Here's mine!
#indiedev #gamedev #solodev #indiegames
Here's mine!
#indiedev #gamedev #solodev #indiegames