Jackson Miller
@sovietjazz.bsky.social
narrative designer, writer, aspiring lich
Committee member/tyrannical social media overlord of the IGDA game writing special interest group (SIG)
All opinions are the result of consensus reached by the spiders psionically controlling me.
Committee member/tyrannical social media overlord of the IGDA game writing special interest group (SIG)
All opinions are the result of consensus reached by the spiders psionically controlling me.
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Jackson Miller
@sovietjazz.bsky.social
· Mar 25
Hello There! My name is Jackson. I'm a writer and narrative designer for video games. I'll be posting updates here about the cool stuff I'm working on, interspersed with stupid opinions no-one asked for and bad attempts at comedy. 🙂
The most important thing I think we all need to do is remember this. Remember what Microsoft and Xbox are doing to this industry right now when they try to reenter it in 10-15 years. Do not trust them, do not take their money. Do not invite the vampire across your threshold.
Man reading this is giving me heartburn. Hundreds punished for this mismanagement of others, and those who aren't cut are being told to do the impossible if they want to stay employed.
Continuing Our Reset
This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, I’m writing to share several updates as part of the XBOX reset outlined earlier this year. First, we are eliminating 268 roles across ...
news.xbox.com
September 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The most important thing I think we all need to do is remember this. Remember what Microsoft and Xbox are doing to this industry right now when they try to reenter it in 10-15 years. Do not trust them, do not take their money. Do not invite the vampire across your threshold.
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Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer > anything Renoir ever painted
September 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer > anything Renoir ever painted
Blizzard is apparently making a StarCraft FPS, Something which has famously gone really well for them in the past.
September 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Blizzard is apparently making a StarCraft FPS, Something which has famously gone really well for them in the past.
The Game Writing SIG’s first monthly narrative spotlight is out! Every month I will be talking(ranting) about a different narrative-centric game. For this one I spoke with @antennasunite.bsky.social about his video game/Escape Room hybrid ScribeOS. I’ve got big plans for this series so stay tuned!
Our first-ever monthly narrative game spotlight is live on the SIG website! For our inaugural article, we spoke to ScribeOS creator Milo Duclayan about the magic circle and what game writers can learn from the LARP community.
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September Game Spotlight: ScribeOS and the Magic Circle | IGDA Game Writing SIG
Inaugurating our new monthly game spotlight with an examination of how we convince players to become part of stories.
www.game-writing.com
September 10, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The Game Writing SIG’s first monthly narrative spotlight is out! Every month I will be talking(ranting) about a different narrative-centric game. For this one I spoke with @antennasunite.bsky.social about his video game/Escape Room hybrid ScribeOS. I’ve got big plans for this series so stay tuned!
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Zero Company is a true XCOM inheritor because I just missed a 95% chance shot
August 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Zero Company is a true XCOM inheritor because I just missed a 95% chance shot
“XCOM but it’s Star Wars” is a game pitch that was carefully designed in a laboratory to prevent me doing anything remotely productive for the next month.
August 28, 2026 at 4:24 AM
“XCOM but it’s Star Wars” is a game pitch that was carefully designed in a laboratory to prevent me doing anything remotely productive for the next month.
You know captain Sisko is a cool boss because whenever he gets a date everyone else on the station locks in and starts trying to wingman for him.
August 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
You know captain Sisko is a cool boss because whenever he gets a date everyone else on the station locks in and starts trying to wingman for him.
Just watched the “Dax can’t date the same person as her previous host because they’re both girls” deep space nine episode, and man does it suck that all the good Star Trek shows were made when tv writers still had to maneuver around the legacy of the hays code.
August 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Just watched the “Dax can’t date the same person as her previous host because they’re both girls” deep space nine episode, and man does it suck that all the good Star Trek shows were made when tv writers still had to maneuver around the legacy of the hays code.
I have now seen the odyssey. It was good, but the movie runs into what are by now well established and continually frustrating weak points for Nolan, taking itself too seriously at all times and dull, uninspired color palettes. 7-8/10
July 22, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I have now seen the odyssey. It was good, but the movie runs into what are by now well established and continually frustrating weak points for Nolan, taking itself too seriously at all times and dull, uninspired color palettes. 7-8/10
Everyone working or trying to work in games has a studio they dream of joining, for me that studio has always been Obsidian Entertainment. If anyone affected by the layoffs is reading this, know that Microsoft’s incompetence does not reflect on your worth, and that the work you did is treasured.
July 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Everyone working or trying to work in games has a studio they dream of joining, for me that studio has always been Obsidian Entertainment. If anyone affected by the layoffs is reading this, know that Microsoft’s incompetence does not reflect on your worth, and that the work you did is treasured.
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I'm very sorry to announce that I was one of the devs affected by the Obsidian layoffs today. At least for four years, it was a beautiful dream.
If you need a writer with experience in everything from the fog of war to romance - especially if you're open to remote - please get in touch.
If you need a writer with experience in everything from the fog of war to romance - especially if you're open to remote - please get in touch.
July 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I'm very sorry to announce that I was one of the devs affected by the Obsidian layoffs today. At least for four years, it was a beautiful dream.
If you need a writer with experience in everything from the fog of war to romance - especially if you're open to remote - please get in touch.
If you need a writer with experience in everything from the fog of war to romance - especially if you're open to remote - please get in touch.
If you’re a Narrative Designer or Game Writer looking for work, check this out pronto. As far as I’m aware it’s the most comprehensive aggregator for game narrative jobs out there. (Also join the SIG discord if you want more updates on resources like this!)
The #gamewriting jobs page is now live! Whether you're currently looking for work in the field or know someone who is, we encourage you to check out the page and spread the word.
We've already catalogued 189 positions, and this list will only continue to grow!
We've already catalogued 189 positions, and this list will only continue to grow!
Jobs | IGDA Game Writing SIG
Job opportunities for game writers and narrative designers.
www.game-writing.com
June 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
If you’re a Narrative Designer or Game Writer looking for work, check this out pronto. As far as I’m aware it’s the most comprehensive aggregator for game narrative jobs out there. (Also join the SIG discord if you want more updates on resources like this!)
Coping with post-narrascope depression with a 12 inch sonic hotdog
June 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Coping with post-narrascope depression with a 12 inch sonic hotdog
I’m on my way back to NH, but I had a great time! To all the new friends I made at narrascope this weekend- don’t be strangers!
June 14, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I’m on my way back to NH, but I had a great time! To all the new friends I made at narrascope this weekend- don’t be strangers!
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Our Write Club event at Narrascope 2026 is coming up fast, but fear not!
There's still time to register! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening with your fellow writers.
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There's still time to register! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening with your fellow writers.
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Write Club @ NarraScope 2026 - IGDA Game Writing SIG
Write Club @ NarraScope 2026 is the latest iteration of our hyper-popular writing competition. Previously exclusive to the Game Developers Conference, Write Club now expands to NarraScope, the…
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June 11, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Our Write Club event at Narrascope 2026 is coming up fast, but fear not!
There's still time to register! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening with your fellow writers.
buff.ly/7yHJBND
There's still time to register! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening with your fellow writers.
buff.ly/7yHJBND
Narrascope is tomorrow!! I’m excited!!!
June 12, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Narrascope is tomorrow!! I’m excited!!!
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well, it was a fun week of pretending video games were fun, but it's time to get back to the important business of making sure no game ever gets made again
June 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
well, it was a fun week of pretending video games were fun, but it's time to get back to the important business of making sure no game ever gets made again
Sea of Remnants seems interesting.
June 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Sea of Remnants seems interesting.
Let’s go stars war xcom
June 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Let’s go stars war xcom
Gaming is back, it’s time.
June 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Gaming is back, it’s time.
Just watched my friends crash out in the discord call when Krato’s wife put boots on.
June 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Just watched my friends crash out in the discord call when Krato’s wife put boots on.
I do not think you should be allowed to complain about steam reviewers saying a game is overpriced unless you can look me in the eyes and say you would pay 15-20 dollars for angry birds with a straight face.
June 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I do not think you should be allowed to complain about steam reviewers saying a game is overpriced unless you can look me in the eyes and say you would pay 15-20 dollars for angry birds with a straight face.
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time zones are god’s punishment for living on a round earth
June 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
time zones are god’s punishment for living on a round earth
A lot has been said about the growing gaming hardware squeeze in the past few weeks. It’s going to suck for a few years, but I’m hopeful either the AI bubble will have burst or supply chains will have adapted by the time people’s current machines give out.
May 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A lot has been said about the growing gaming hardware squeeze in the past few weeks. It’s going to suck for a few years, but I’m hopeful either the AI bubble will have burst or supply chains will have adapted by the time people’s current machines give out.