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Jonathan Burke

@iridiumgamedev.bsky.social

Director of Technology @SantaMonicaStudio. Wearer of many hats, both figuratively and literally. SMS.playstation.com https://www.mobygames.com/person/428372/jonathan-burke/ https://twitter.com/IridiumGameDev

680 Followers  |  301 Following  |  106 Posts  |  Joined: 27.05.2023  |  2.0979

Latest posts by iridiumgamedev.bsky.social on Bluesky

woah now. let's not get crazy. i wouldn't take it that far!

10.07.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am no one, so this makes sense

10.07.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm always entertained by articles that just say "[x game studio] is working on their next game!". No one is sitting around between games twiddling their collective thumbs. We're always up to no good - or good - or somewhere in the middle - but there's always something.

10.07.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I'm emotionally not okay after that journey ๐Ÿ™ƒ What a phenomenal story ๐Ÿ˜ญ

05.07.2025 05:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games. Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games

CD PROJEKT RED is hiring โค๏ธ

02.07.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 475    ๐Ÿ” 262    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
Santa Monica Studio

0 days since last game industry layoffs๐Ÿ˜ข

My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Some truly great people lost their jobs.

Unfortunately, we have very limited openings at SMS, but if there's anything I can do to help out, my DMs are open. sms.playstation.com/careers

02.07.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No tooth damage bc it was soft from sitting in vinegar/garlic/chilies for half a year. Just a very surprised sharp and lingering flavor when taking what looked like a harmless bite.

24.06.2025 01:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Accidently dropping a single whole peppercorn into stir-fry when trying to get Thai chilis & vinegar out of a jar that is almost empty.
Immediate reaction: "Eh. i should be okay. I'll find it later."
Finding it later: ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

23.06.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's something very special about seeing a character's heads twist as if they are an owl during development of a game. Head tracking at its finest.

05.06.2025 05:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Signed Bill Nye books and a bobble head ๐Ÿฅฐ

17.05.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh hey neat!

17.05.2025 00:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now I have a new phobia

01.05.2025 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ฉ not shipped yet

01.05.2025 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a futurama robot says yup in a cartoon ALT: a futurama robot says yup in a cartoon
30.04.2025 02:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character says " the very instant i became old " in front of a red phone ALT: a cartoon character says " the very instant i became old " in front of a red phone

Friendly reminder to take care of your health.

Latest round of physical therapy: ~40 sessions over ~4 months. Started in January and just had my last session today. This is actually better than last time I was in PT, which was closer to 6 months.

30.04.2025 00:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do we allow the planets to orbit the sun or is that just their nature. Bear will Bear. There's no stopping him.

27.04.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bear will do what Bear will do ๐Ÿ”ฅ

27.04.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When it arrives! I just won last night.

26.04.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely not nerding out that I won an item from an online auction being held for the 45th anniversary of the @planetarysociety.bsky.social. ๐Ÿค“

26.04.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel better now. Lets see how long it lasts.

07.04.2025 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Took 30 minutes today for slack hygiene. Started feeling overwhelmed by the tons of channels/groupchats that I'm in for various reasons.
A combination of cleaning up starred, moving channels into proper sections, allowing some sections to show unread only, and just flat out minimizing some sections.

07.04.2025 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Kratos astrobot plushie

Kratos astrobot plushie

It's perfect ๐Ÿ˜

20.03.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I will not be at GDC this year. Entirely too busy. For those there: have fun, learn lots, meet new people, and, most of all, be safe.

18.03.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

After 15-ish years of abuse, it is time to lay my wired xbox360 controller to rest. You were a good PC controller, but stick drift has finally won. ๐Ÿซ 

09.03.2025 00:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun times to be had soon!

20.02.2025 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A combined logo featuring the symbols from the Greek and Norse God of War games in gold. In the shape of a Greek omega, the left half of the symbol is the omega from the original God of War games. The right half of the symbol transforms into the Norse Jormungandr.

Below the symbol in gold text reads โ€˜God of War 20th Anniversary.โ€™

A combined logo featuring the symbols from the Greek and Norse God of War games in gold. In the shape of a Greek omega, the left half of the symbol is the omega from the original God of War games. The right half of the symbol transforms into the Norse Jormungandr. Below the symbol in gold text reads โ€˜God of War 20th Anniversary.โ€™

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that weโ€™ll be hosting a God of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition between 3/15 โ€“ 3/23!
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratosโ€™ journey.
For more info, head to the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡

20.02.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

I need to stop looking at Twitter. It's turned into the most racist, grifter heavy, hate filled platform. I feel worse about the world after scrolling through it. What an absolute shit show.

18.02.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a black and white photo of a man with a stethoscope around his neck screaming . ALT: a black and white photo of a man with a stethoscope around his neck screaming .
09.02.2025 01:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is there such a thing as too much rice pilaf? Pretty sure all the rice pilaf is the right amount

08.02.2025 06:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First time getting a tooth pulled today. A wisdom tooth gone. Safe to say I'm not a fan. Would not recommend.

08.02.2025 05:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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