@amascellino.bsky.social
๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐น British-Italian Narrative Designer ๐ฎ | Tech & Gaming Writer โ๏ธ๐น๏ธ๐ฐ ๐ป New game, All We Need, just released: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2490670/All_We_Need/ ๐ alessandromascellino.com
Hey Bsky folks! ๐ I have an extra ticket to the PlayStation concert - OVO at Wembley Arena, London, on the 27! Good seats, epic night of videogame music ๐ฎ ๐ต. DM me for price & details!
#music #videogame #playstation
๐ Neon Vigilance is Live! ๐
A newsletter dissecting gamingโs cringiest hacking tropes to build better tech storytelling.
The first issue includes a poll to choose our debut deep-dive. What topics should we tackle first? ๐ค
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#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting
Really enjoyed this episode! Lots of interesting views! Thanks @jolie.bsky.social and @adamdolin.bsky.social for sharing them with us!
๐ฎ Reflecting on a year of leveling up my narrative design skills! The games industry turned out to be a captivating blend of fascination and fierce competition. Grateful for the support and excited for what 2024 holds! ๐
A Highland Song has just hit the gaming scene! ๐ It's natively playable on Steam Deck, and I'm loving the seamless experience!
Major props to the talented team at Inkle for crafting this exceptional gaming adventure! ๐๏ธ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ โจ
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Amazing to see you here, folks!
๐ฎ๐ค Just published a new article on Techopedia! Explore the world of #AI in gaming, from dynamic NPCs to homogenization concerns.
Would love to hear your thoughts on both the positives and challenges of this new trend! ๐น๏ธ
Just received my copy of #AssassinsCreedMirage! ๐คฉ I purposefully avoided any spoilers to enjoy it fully, but the return to the older format, shorter, and more focused, has me itching to dive in. I'll post my narrative thoughts after finishing it. For now, here's to an amazing first session for all!
No worries about that!
3v3 can be very chaotic but also a lot of fun. It's ideal to play with people you know though, because it takes a minute to respawn so if you don't coordinate with your mates you risk facing 3 ACs on your own, which is basically insta-death ๐
Exactly how I felt! Happy to hear I'm not the only one! Luckily the game has good replayability so good to know for future runs!
Any chance you're playing online by the way? My brother and I are looking for a third for 3v3 battles ๐
Oh and here's a photo of my beloved mech. Thanks for reading! 6/6
Overall, I'm loving #ArmoredCoreVI. If you're playing, hit me up for online battles! Good game, indeed. 5/6
My only gripe? The choice system. It felt a bit unclear and it took a while to realize how much my choices mattered. A brief tutorial or clearer presentation would've been a game-changer. But hey, that's just me. I'd love to hear what you think! 4/6
Let's talk narrative. The storyline is intriguing, and the Japanese voice acting is top-notch. The main character being a blank slate for player choices is cool, but not my personal fave. 3/6
The fighting system in ACVI is absolutely on point. It's fast-paced and incredibly responsive. Customization options are mind-blowing - from appearance to function. The level of detail is astonishing! 2/6
Excited to share my thoughts on #ArmoredCoreVI! As a long-time fan of the series, I couldn't wait to dive in, and it's been a wild ride. Here's what I think 1/6:
Work Emails are Turn Based Combat
Is it Miyazaki-unretiring time again already? Seems to come faster and faster each year
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Still very happy with these Playstaceans I made awhile back
๐ Job: Lead Narrative EA (skate)
๐ Location: Hybrid/Remote (Vancouver, Orlando, Austin, Seattle, Marina Del Rey, Redwood City, Edmonton)
๐ฐ Compensation: Varies by location
๐ Requirements: 2+ years AAA game narrative lead exp, Narrative\Cinematics proficiency, design flexibility
#gamewriting
Really sad about the layoff news--to help the amazing individuals affected, I highly recommend going through
@amascellino.bsky.social's list of job listings: bsky.app/profile/amas... @hitmarker.net and @mitchformer.bsky.social --both do an amazing job.
Thank you, Mata!
๐ฎ Job: Narrative Designer at Ubisoft [Splinter Cell]
๐ Location: Toronto, CA (Hybrid)
๐ฐ Salary: Not specified
๐ Requirements: strong storytelling skills, familiarity with game tools and pipelines, collaborative and innovative mindset, relevant degree, 3+ years of game development or related exp
๐ฎ Job: Gameplay Writer at Squanch Games
๐ Location: Remote - Los Angeles, CA
๐ฐ Salary: $70,000 - $108,000 Annually
๐ Requirements: Experienced in game development (writing or design), avid gamer with humor, collaborative mindset
#gamewriting
Reposting this for the new week! Happy hunting! ๐
#gamewriting
Iโve added a link to the free edition of the Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide to my bio, since we donโt have pinned posts yet. Directory and Roster links for Disabled Pros, Makers, and Sign Language Interpreters will be coming as soon as I have a good home for them here.
It seems to me that the time is ripe for a Bluesky thread about howโand maybe even whyโto befriend crows.
(1/n)
๐ฎ Job: Senior Writer at People Can Fly, Project Gemini
๐ Location: PL, Warsaw (Remote/Hybrid)
๐ฐ Salary: Competitive salary/performance-based annual bonuses
๐ Requirements: 6+ years of AAA game writing exp, including sci-fi/shooters, worldbuilding and character skills, games writing software
๐ฎ Job: Junior Narrative Designer at PlayMe Studio
๐ Location: Kyiv
๐ฐ Salary: Negotiable
๐ Requirements: understanding of narrative structure, ability to write interactive dialogues, technical comfort with content design systems, passion for mobile games, upper intermediate or higher English level