David Varela
@writingstudio.bsky.social
Degenerate freelancer. Narrative test pilot. Senior Narrative Designer on Clockwork Revolution at inXile. Provided interactive words for Wallace & Gromit, Sherlock, Need for Speed, Until Dawn 2, a bit of Star Wars and a lot of other games. 🔀davidvarela.com
Huge congrats to the whole @fusegames.com team for Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Looks like it's going to be a hit!
Shinobi602@shinobi602.bsky.social · last wk.Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Reviews 10 - VGC 10 - Giant Bomb 10 - Gamers Heroes 9 - XGN 9 - Metro 9 - DayOne 9 - TechRadar 9 - GameSpot 9 - Press Start 9 - Noisy Pixel 9 - Shacknews 9 - Push Square 9 - TheSixthAxis 8.5 - Game Informer 8 - IGN 8 - CGM 8 - Slant 8 - GamesRadar MC: 88 OC: 88
Not affiliated. New Narrative Designer gig, onsite at Rebellion in the UK: hitmarker.net/jobs/rebelli...
Narrative Designer - Rebellion | Hitmarker
Rebellion is hiring a Narrative Designer. Apply now on Hitmarker.
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Come on folks - this is a priceless asset that we will LOSE if the money is not raised in the next ten days!!! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...
The Cinema Museum: HELP US BUY OUR HOME
After 40 years of uncertainty, we have a chance to secure our home. We need £500,000 to purchase our home and we have five months to do it!
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Well this sounds amazing: a free two-year programme for UK-based screenwriters from lower socio-economic backgrounds, run by Arvon. Apply here: www.arvon.org/asp/
Arvon Screenwriting Programme | Arvon
Arvon’s Screenwriting Programme is a new talent development programme for emerging screenwriters from working-class and lower socio-economic backgrounds
arvon.org
As Pressure hits UK cinemas, a reminder that this is the *second* time Andrew Scott has played a meteorologist - the first being in a BBC Radio romcom I wrote, where he was the forecaster on the production of Cleopatra (the Liz Taylor & Richard Burton epic). davidvarela.wordpress.com/radio/olivia...
Olivia’s Line
Rome, 1962: the Hollywood circus has come to town. Cleopatra, “the biggest, greatest, most expensive movie in motion picture history” is in production – and the world is watching.…
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The Guardian@theguardian.com · last mo.How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
🎮 11 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Art, Engineering & Animation. Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk #GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
Ah so I've been a bit quiet on here but for the last few months I have been working as a Senior Game Writer at Frontier. On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier. www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game... It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.
Game Writer - Careers
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renown...
frontier.co.uk
Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance https://theonion.com/study-finds-regular-journaling-can-help-provide-clues-about-mysterious-disappearance/
SURPRISE! The definitive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate DLC is live! Launch trailer below! Finish the main story! New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally! I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done. Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.
Super Evil Megacorp@superevilmegacorp.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur most ambitious update is NOW LIVE! New twisted levels, epic boss fights, and a cute new ally… FREE! 🔥 Check out our new DLCs: 🐢 Playable Slash 💪 ⚔️ Incredible Samurai Armor for all characters ✨ https://youtu.be/hFktlkPLBpQ
When I was working on UD2, Hayden’s face was ever-present, even though UD1 was made a decade earlier. I loved her in Heroes and it’s horrible to hear of her passing, way too young.
Graham Reznick@grahamreznick.bsky.social · 2mo agoIt's hard to overstate how important Hayden Panettiere was to the success of Until Dawn. Millions of reasons why it turned out well (Supermassive! The whole cast!), but Hayden was the star, and being able to play a character not just with her voice but her *actual likeness*- made a huge difference -
So: my car was broken into and I had my microphones and headphones stolen. As a voice actor, this is particularly difficult and stressful. If any of you happen to know someone who works at Elgato, Rode, or Bose who can help me replace my stolen stuff, I’d really appreciate it.
If you're looking for a role in the #GameDev industry, check out the Game Jobs & Careers feed! It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉
*Stratford London, not upon Avon. loads of transport, drinks are cheap, I work my arse off keeping the lines clean and such. open to ideas like: comedy, open mic, live music, art, talks, fanfiction, 'just screaming' idk we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence
Why just pick five words when I can build a five-word phrase? "Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."
Merriam-Webster@merriam-webster.com · 2mo agoFind the 5 words from your birth year that perfectly describe YOUR vibe ⬇️ www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler/
In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...
His grandson, Louis Mosley, is now CEO of Palantir UK.
Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 3mo ago#OtD 29 Jul 1962 fascist Oswald Mosley tried to march with the Union Movement in Manchester, UK. However, he was attacked by anti-fascists and had to be rescued by police. A Mosley speech later was drowned out by a crowd of anti-fascists. More info: www.patreon.com/posts/e37b-6...
JOBS! We’re currently looking for two people to join us in the School of English @universityofleeds.bsky.social: Lecturer in Creative Writing jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1086; Lecturer in English Language (with interests in DH) jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1087 Both are FT ongoing appointments
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too. Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice. You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
Yikes - this altered my permissions and I didn't even realise. Check those settings.
alex benzer@alexbenzer.com · 3mo agothere was a recent bug in the Bluesky app that caused some people's chat permission settings to switch to "No one" we already fixed the bug, but folks may want to double-check their settings to make sure they are set the way they want. go here: bsky.app/messages/set... look for these settings:
I'm one of the folks affected. *Many* on the list are gifted; their work was crucial to the weird little miracle that is ZP. Please, consider hiring them. Dust is still settling on my end, but my inbox is open.
ZA/UM Studio@zaumstudio.bsky.social · 3mo ago