Thomas Welsh - game narrative writer
@calmdowntom.bsky.social
Thomas Welsh. Author of the Metiks Fade trilogy. Lead writer and narrative Director on Nivalis Nights, Best Served Cold, more. I wrote Cloudpunk. Nonbinary. Likes finery. He/Him/She/Her
Glad I can share this one now! One of the key things we wanted to do with Nivalis Nights was intertwine the overarching story with your everyday life in the city. You know, avoid the serial killer, grow more carrots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Zv...
What can you do in Nivalis Nights? - Q&A Video #2
YouTube video by 505 Games
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Some of the most fun characters we wrote feature in this new trailer. I'm very glad we can start to share this stuff!
Nivalis Nights@nivalisgame.com · 2w agoSoon, the doors of our city stretching from the ocean to the clouds will open, and it's time to show you what's waiting inside. Today, we start from the basics... What is Nivalis Nights? 🌊☁️
Delighted to say that @boxofgreebles.bsky.social , our new studio, is off to Gamescom thanks to @techscaler.bsky.social ! @starkholborn.bsky.social will be there representing us. Ask her about our weird subway horror game!
It’s official! I’m giving the opening talk at AdventureX this year. It’s called “20 Years of Wadjet Eye” and I’ll be talking about how I survived 20 years in this business. I’ll also be revealing some early sales figures for the first time. Hope to see you there!
AdventureX@adventurex.bsky.social · 2w agoThis year’s schedule and lineup of incredible talks and panels are live! Visit adventurexpo.org for details. Join us at #AdvX26 in London on 7-8 November to hear from @sallybeaumont.bsky.social, @theexaminedgame.bsky.social, and more amazing gaming pros. Keynotes coming soon! Follow for updates
At the end of last year I was invited to give a talk at TEDxBristol - and now it's live! So here I am talking about intention, integrity and the dangers of outsourcing creativity to AI: youtu.be/frH1ksnMh50?...
Human creativity in the age of AI | Stark Holborn | TEDxBristol
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The creator of Roger Rabbit (who is 85 years old by the way) is a good sort Crossposted with @openvibe.social
If a team makes a game that gets great reviews and doesn't sell, that's a biz failing but the silver lining is you caught lighting in a bottle -- protect that team! It's worth its weight in gold. If you jettison the team but keep the biz people, I don't know what to tell you
Our studio @boxofgreebles.bsky.social will be represented by our founder and narrative director @starkholborn.bsky.social at @developconference.com today. Ask her about our horror game set on the Glasgow subway!
WADJET EYE IS 20 YEARS OLD!! Which means it’s time to celebrate with another group photo. It’s frankly ridiculous that the universe has allowed me to continue doing this for so long. I’m grateful for it every day. Thank you all.
imagine if they fired every band member every time an album came out
DEVELOP. I will be there Tuesday/Wednesday. If anyone's around and would like to meet (separately to bellowing at each other in the bar) then drop me a line
Been waiting a while to share this one... Here's the trailer and release date for Nivalis Nights! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZL...
Nivalis Nights | Official Release Date Trailer (4K 60fps)
YouTube video by ION LANDS
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One sentence horror (writer edition) When you lose the draft and have to rewrite the whole thing from memory, it's always better... So you should delete the document.
I'm still looking forward to the delayed Nivalis game, a sim set in a dystopian future city. Cloudpunk is one of my favourite games, it was great to experience a cyberpunk-style story without having to shoot people in the face every few seconds. Great to play a game with a 99% lack of violence.
Welcome to SIGNET CITY... 👁️A first person fungalpunk RPG from (me) the creator of Citizen Sleeper ◼️YOU ARE A PARASITE ◼️Manipulate your hosts, feed on their emotions ◼️Discover a strange city of biotech and brutalist architecture Support the game and WISHLIST now on Steam 🙏 bit.ly/SC-Steam
Had a great time pitching with Converge last night for the Create Change category. Excited to tell people about our new game studio Box of Greebles and the weird games we're making!
If you want to learn how to get into games writing, and make a narrative game in a few hours, I can show you how next weekend at @cymerafestival.co.uk in Edinburgh! Cymera: Scotland's Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing www.cymerafestival.co.uk/programme-26...
Workshop: Start writing Videogames (TODAY!) with Thomas Welsh — CYMERA
How do you get into games writing? Can you move from writing novels to writing interactive action? And can a writer make a videogame by themselves? (Spoilers: Yes! And Thomas will explain how.) This ...
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I'll be speaking at the wonderful and friendly @cymerafestival.co.uk on how you can get started in games writing and how you can make a game all by yourself! Thanks for binging me onboard @abs.ventures ! www.cymerafestival.co.uk/programme-26...
Workshop: Start writing Videogames (TODAY!) with Thomas Welsh — CYMERA
How do you get into games writing? Can you move from writing novels to writing interactive action? And can a writer make a videogame by themselves? (Spoilers: Yes! And Thomas will explain how.) This ...
cymerafestival.co.uk
Really looking forward to meeting and teaching some young writers how to make games at The Young Writers Cafe at Moniack Mhor in September! www.moniackmhor.org.uk/courses/youn...
Young Writers' Café with Thomas Welsh - Moniack Mhor
Do you want to write for videogames? Join Thomas Welsh, games writer and author as he talks about creativity, the games industry, fantasy and sci-fi writing, and how to start your games career
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The demo for my new game "Last Night Last Call" is now out! You don't need to have played Best Served Cold to play this, but if you did, you might see some popular characters are back. store.steampowered.com/app/4197200/...
Last Night Last Call on Steam
Can you solve a murder with nothing but your wits, your cocktail shaker, and your silver tongue? In this bartending mystery game, your customers are the key. So long as the liquor flows, so does the c...
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@mixtapegame.bsky.social There's a bit in the fields where I swear the way the characters move is exactly how I dream about flying, and I've had that dream for 40 years since I was a kid. This game is phenomenal. Thank you for making such a wonderful thing.
Hey, look at that. I've been working on a new detective/bartending game! www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8rV...
Last Night Last Call - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Rogueside
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Just heard someone say "running's the worst thing you can do if you want to lose weight." What about eating 12 donuts?
Meet James. Though he can be a little uptight, James is a true professional: well trained, competent and a cool head under pressure... As long as you don't interfere with his investigation, that is. #indiegames #lastnightlastcall #lnlc #rogueside #visualnovel
I'm working on a Best Served Cold sequel!
Rogueside🍸 #BestServedCold@rogueside.bsky.social · 3mo ago🍸 A new mystery awaits in Bukovie Last Night, Last Call is a standalone story set in the world of Best Served Cold. Serve cocktails, build relationships, and solve 5 murder cases. Wishlist now to stay updated (and be the first to hear about the demo 👀) 👉 buff.ly/M3ULVOj
So... I'm working on something!
Rogueside🍸 #BestServedCold@rogueside.bsky.social · 4mo agoSomething new is brewing... Keep your eyes peeled for the exciting new announcement we'll be serving up next week. Can you guess what it might be? Follow our socials to get updated on all future Rogueside news. #indiegames #rogueside
