Women after several years in the video game industry:
it's gav
@astralditz.bsky.social
Toronto based Game Writer/Narrative Designer/Filmmaker & goth clown
"The moment you put the controller down, your licence to use it will be revoked and you will need to purchase a new one" said Sony chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
Today marks the two year anniversary of my last layoff! After running the studio's Queer employee group for ~6 years, it stung a little harder to be laid off the day before Pride weekend. I'm grateful to have worked on several projects since — and am looking for more work!
Happy to share Sea Serpent, a fantastic project I wrote in collaboration with @yifatshaik.bsky.social for Unplaces! Take a walk along a shoreline dreamscape — in Miro. Yes, really, in Miro! Tap through the post for the link to the hub world, or click here for Sea Serpent: miro.com/app/board/uX...
Sea Serpent
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SoftMachine Inc. Game Lab@unplaces.bsky.social · 3mo agoA new game has been released on Unplaces! Journey into the dream of Sea Serpent, a walking simulator that plunges you into a mystical place, music crashes against the waves. Click the link in bio to place Unplaces! [🌊 | SEA SERPENT] #unplaces #gamedev #miro
Replacing E3 with a combination game announcement and layoff festival was a mistake.
Looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer for your next project? Give me a ping! I've worked on everything from tiny Twine projects to huge AAA games. I love collaborating with other creatives and bringing diverse stories to life while staying within scope and budget ✨️✨️✨️
BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
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For anyone who wasn't able to attend (I get it, so many great @torontogamesweek.com events to get to, like NextGen Showcase, and only so much time/spoons…), I did my best to live-skeet? TranSKYbe? the talks in this thread: bsky.app/profile/dmgr...
it's gav@astralditz.bsky.social · 2mo agoJune 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...
TONIGHT!! DEI or DIE comes back to bring you a lineup of *7* speakers. Don't miss it! Get your (free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel
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WE'RE BACK for another year! After an AMAZING turnout last year, we're pleased to bring DEI or DIE back to Toronto Games Week. DEI or DIE: Variety Showcase…
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it's gav@astralditz.bsky.social · 2mo agoJune 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...
You ever get SO EXCITED about your event that you... accidentally delete your presenter intake form?? Welp. If you submitted to give a talk at DEI or DIE this year, please forgive me – and fill out the form again! Feel free to share this around so folks see it! 🙏 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ontario worker co-op game studios. One roundtable. NO BOSSES! @covertsky.bsky.social @polyvalestudios.bsky.social @rocketadrift.bsky.social ++ more on building cooperative studios. Free, June 12 at North York Central Library. Register: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a15b0acf56bd86e00b22249
Hey gamedevs, gays, and gamers on my phone! Come to my @torontogamesweek.com event this month! It's *FREE*!! Have a talk? Wanna show off your project, give a mini workshop, or something else? Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Interest Form - DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER Games Showcase
Hello! Do you want to give a short (5-ish) minute presentation at our event? We'd love to have you! WE'RE BACK for another year! After an AMAZING turnout last year, we're pleased to bring DEI or DIE b...
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it's gav@astralditz.bsky.social · 2mo agoJune 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...
imagine explaining to 00s era you that in 2026 you'll get to play diablo IV but it's online-only and despite being out for ~3 years has an unresolved issue that requires you to use a VPN to play it
internet pls tell me why I have to use a VPN to play diablo 4
June 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...
EVENT POSTER REVEAL! Gamedev from a marginalized background? Want to give a talk, show us your game, or otherwise present something game-adjacent to a crowd of game developers and players? Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER on June 15th! luma.com/hvj6wvel Poster by Bec Bailey
Official petition to the Canadian government to consider multiple sclerosis (heyoo, it's me, your friend with MS ✌🏼) a recognized disability, specifically in the eyes of the CRA who doesn't consider that this disease might affect your work/revenue. Please consider signing and maybe sharing around? ☺️
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DEI or DIE is back! We had a HUGE turnout last year and are excited to do it again at @torontogamesweek.com ! DEI or DIE invites local game devs from marginalized backgrounds to show off their projects, talk about art, and more! Sign up to present here: forms.gle/9DK1FCg8KtZ7... Tell yr friends!
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Delighted to have been at GDCheese this weekend! Huge thanks to @rajio.bsky.social for reminding me that the Toronto gamedev scene is thriving 🍔🍔🍔
Look we're just Water/Ice types now, okay. That's not so bad. Cloister isn't so bad. Cloister is COOL But they won't be at Dirty Rectangles March 11th 8:00pm WILL YOU?! Come and show off all your work. I know you finally got it doing the thing right. The thing looks great!
Made a complete branching dialogue wireframe in the style of Disco Elysium – check it out here! miro.com/app/board/uX... If you're looking for a Writer or Narrative Designer, shoot me a DM or take a look at my site: gavsarafian.com
Disco Elysium Style Branching Conversation
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