'Shadow of the Colossus' creator Fumito Ueda says his new game 'Gen Atlas' was made without generative AI 🎮 "Everything that is considered game development [is] made by humans" (via PC Gamer)
Marcel
@marholland.bsky.social
Obsessed with Metal Gear, The Bear, and Sucession Hoping to spread some positivity in the world Writer for Deadlight Manor Narrative Designer for Wee Tattie Games
Since I am FINALLY allowed to talk about it, here's a bunch of stuff I learned writing at a AAA studio for four years (and some insight into what AAA writers actually do/how the job works!) youtu.be/yUZyIL86FYY?...
What I Learned Writing a AAA Video Game | God of War Laufey
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Keith David has received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ⭐️ 🎥 Variety
Nobuo Uematsu is one of the greatest composers of all time. His work made an entire generation fall in love with music, and inspired countless people, like myself, to become musicians. We had a short chat, and I was grateful to hear that, even after all this time, he's still on that same mission
Name a game you've completed more than six times
a man with a beard is wearing a black jacket and a black shirt
ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a black jacket and a black shirt
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Name a game you've completed more than six times
The most bad-ass rebuttal from Tite Kubo, the author of Bleach.
this came up a lot during narrative portfolio reviews but you HAVE to put your name on your samples. if it's something that can be downloaded or attached, it should have your name on it!!!! I'm not asking you I'm telling you!!!!
Hey everyone my name is Marcel and im a Narrative Designer. Been working in the industry for about three years now and while im not at #GDC it's always fascinating to see all you beautiful game devs out there! Im always down to create a chat! #WhatAGameDevLooksLike
Not going to GDC this year? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Join us for a Public Networking Event for game developers, creators, and industry folks who want to connect, share ideas, and meet new people in the community #gamedev 📅 March 13, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM EST 📍 CBG Discord Server
Jayme Lawson from Sinners hit the nail on the head and said how I felt with the whole BAFTAs situation.
if this is gonna happen in under a month to every multiplayer game that has almost a decade in the oven then at the very least it should just be open sourced and left to the laid off devs to do whatever with. literally the least you can do
Highguard's website - "This site is currently unavailable." playhighguard.com
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died. He was 84.
Jesse Jackson, longtime civil rights leader and presidential candidate, has died
The civil rights leader died "peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family."
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In cartoon news, Tubi just revealed practically the entirety of the classic Warner Bros/Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network library is coming to the platform this March. For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
I'm specifically looking for remote work, open to full time, part time or contract, in anything related to narrative, accessibility and also social media or community management, which I also have extensive experience in with excellent references. Thank you so much for sharing & sending support.
Hey y'all, I'm a Black narrative designer, writer, editor & consultant who was impacted by layoffs last year. I'm available for immediate work in comics, books and games! Website: www.jayjustice.net LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jay-justi... Direct Support: ko-fi.com/thatjayjustice
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
Ten years on 2XKO, 12 at Riot and I got laid off with 30min notice lol Gonna take some time.
I may delete this because it’s a bit spicy but it shouldn’t be lost on us that games being turned into TV is essentially harvesting the stories written by those who don’t have union representation or healthcare with WGA by those that do. Our stories are good enough for TV but the writers aren’t?
RIP 🙏 Wilson's son, Demond Wilson Jr., tells TMZ ... he was pronounced dead Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California. He passed away from complications related to cancer. www.tmz.com/2026/01/31/g...
'Sanford and Son' Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead at 79
Grady Demond Wilson -- best known for playing Lamont Sanford, the son of Fred Sanford on the NBC sitcom "Sanford and Son" -- has died.
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FB: The Other 98% Federal "agents" do not double as judges. And these three did not commit any "crimes" punishable by death in our country. Abolish ICE in MN and countrywide.
After careful discussion, we have added this additional provision to our session description. We're also thrilled to welcome the incredible @samwinkler.bsky.social to our all-star lineup of reviewers! So if you're a writer coming to GDC, bring your genuine, human-written materials!
Are you a writer or narrative designer attending GDC? For the first time, GDC is hosting a Narrative Portfolio Review Workshop! I've assembled a literal dream team of Senior/Lead narrative folks to review portfolios, so bring your materials! Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...
If they are doing this to white people in broad daylight imagine what they are doing to non-white people in detention facilities.
Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Vince Gilligan are among 700 artists, writers and creators backing a new anti-AI campaign calling out tech companies for stealing copyrighted work "Stealing our work is not innovation. It’s not progress. It’s theft — plain and simple"
Hey uh, this is awkward, but I can't make rent. I'm desperate. Anything helps. Please pm if you can lend assistance. 9 months of no job, burned through my savings, I'm in a bad way right now.
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event "Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show" This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
My action skydiving racing FPS Aerial_Knight’s DropShot drops Feb 17 on PS5, Xbox, and PC. You play as a guy bitten by a radioactive dragon, taking down mercs, dragons, tanks, and cows… all while trying not to mess up your fro. Give it a Wishlist it means a lot 🙂 youtu.be/Hl0ylC9SYuw?...
Aerial_Knight's DropShot - Release Date Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games
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'Warhammer' maker Games Workshop has banned the use of AI in its content production and its design process • A small number of senior managers have experimented with GenAI tools — none are that excited about the technology • The company plans to hire more human creatives
"Sinners" just won at the Golden Globes for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
soooo now that Duolingo’s full of AI inaccurate garbage slop, what are y’all learning for language learning?