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David Ellis

@davidellis.bsky.social

Game Developer, Dad and hopefully, your friend. Lead Designer at Crystal Dynamics. Before that I helped make some Halo games you probably played. Retired games media. RIP 1UP/EGM

2,158 Followers  |  298 Following  |  438 Posts  |  Joined: 03.05.2023  |  1.7667

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Congratulations! So happy for both of you. โค๏ธ

08.08.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It requires a blood sacrifice, Jeff. I thought you were a real gamer.

03.08.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files Bondi told president at the meeting that Justice also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.

Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.

23.07.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10182    ๐Ÿ” 3853    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 595    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1831
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How to Safely Pack and Ship Fragile Electronics Stop the cycle of shipping destruction by packing a bulky or fragile item properly.

Or they just throw it in a box with one thin layer of tiny bubble wrap! Physics is not their strong suit

By the way, I wrote a guide for how to safely pack electronics once, share it with everyone:

www.howtogeek.com/825406/how-t...

18.07.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh damn, that's a good one.

18.07.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't get me started on toilets. I'm always depositing things with them and I never get anything in return. Shame.

16.07.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Meme feature-centric design. See jump from ML to Metaverse to AI.

12.07.2025 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The days of user-centric product design are over. ๐Ÿ˜ข

12.07.2025 19:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ditto

12.07.2025 01:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New 3D printer. That first print smell.

11.07.2025 04:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These are a must read for me. Also because my daughters have a similar age difference so it's like I get a preview of what's to come 2 years in advance.

09.07.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a Jaguar and had a CD, but sadly that was lost to time at my momโ€™s house.

05.07.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always approached my Halo missions asking whatโ€™s something I could do that players years later would be able to shorthand remember by saying, that was the one with 4 Mantisโ€™s fighting off banshees on Valhalla or the one where gravity pulses flung you around as you raced to escape a doomed world.

05.07.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But each member of blue team were deployed on a mission objective that matched their skill set. Youโ€™d help them complete their objectives, in some cases with a little friendly competition so they could all walk away with a mission complete instead of just going AWOL and leaving people at risk.

05.07.2025 01:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With co-op being such a focus, having a level that didnโ€™t really fit that mandate doomed it from the start.

05.07.2025 01:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a paper design in Halo 5 for a level that was HEAVILY inspired by that mission. A shame I never had to the opportunity to make it. It involved Master Chief personally recruiting the members of Blue Team who were deployed in the field.

05.07.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Great advice, and something I needed to hear right now.

03.07.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The games business is about games. If youโ€™re in the games business, and somehow (as often happens) your company somehow is now focused on something else (AI, XR, โ€œIP,โ€ acquisitions, etc.) youโ€™re in for a period of struggle. Everyone will wonder whatโ€™s wrong. But you know. Itโ€™s about games. Gameplay.

25.06.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 712    ๐Ÿ” 169    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

It is the food of our people.

29.06.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The fact you got this when I'm from NC makes it sting all the more. ๐Ÿคฃ

29.06.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can I skip the first Death Stranding and just play the sequel?

27.06.2025 04:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surround yourself with team members who, due to their talent and brilliance, make you feel dumb.

27.06.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hope they cast Matt Damon from Team America as Palmer Luckey.

25.06.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
24.06.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds like your Windows needs more fiberโ€ฆoptic cable.

21.06.2025 02:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bingo

19.06.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Summer Sale promotion of up to 85% off select Tomb Raider games.

Summer Sale promotion of up to 85% off select Tomb Raider games.

Adventure is calling, and itโ€™s up to 85% off select Tomb Raider games. The Summer Sale is happening NOW!

๐ŸŸข Xbox: Ends June 24
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Steam: Starts June 26, Ends July 10
๐Ÿ”ต PlayStation: Ends July 2

#TombRaider

18.06.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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18.06.2025 04:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At this point, Ted Cruz MUST have a kink about being made to look like an idiot.

18.06.2025 03:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Should I ask James Stevenson if he intentionally invited me to a private Hallmark Ornaments group or continue silently lurking?

18.06.2025 00:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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