David Varela
@writingstudio.bsky.social
Degenerate freelancer. Narrative test pilot. Senior Narrative Designer on Clockwork Revolution at inXile. Provided interactive words for Wallace & Gromit, Sherlock, Need for Speed, Until Dawn 2, a bit of Star Wars and a lot of other games. 🔀davidvarela.com
Your cat is not where you think it is.
September 24, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Your cat is not where you think it is.
Not affiliated. New Narrative Designer gig, onsite at Rebellion in the UK: hitmarker.net/jobs/rebelli...
Narrative Designer - Rebellion | Hitmarker
Rebellion is hiring a Narrative Designer. Apply now on Hitmarker.
hitmarker.net
September 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Not affiliated. New Narrative Designer gig, onsite at Rebellion in the UK: hitmarker.net/jobs/rebelli...
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Come on folks - this is a priceless asset that we will LOSE if the money is not raised in the next ten days!!!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...
The Cinema Museum: HELP US BUY OUR HOME
After 40 years of uncertainty, we have a chance to secure our home. We need £500,000 to purchase our home and we have five months to do it!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
September 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Come on folks - this is a priceless asset that we will LOSE if the money is not raised in the next ten days!!!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...
Well this sounds amazing: a free two-year programme for UK-based screenwriters from lower socio-economic backgrounds, run by Arvon. Apply here: www.arvon.org/asp/
Arvon Screenwriting Programme | Arvon
Arvon’s Screenwriting Programme is a new talent development programme for emerging screenwriters from working-class and lower socio-economic backgrounds
www.arvon.org
September 11, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Well this sounds amazing: a free two-year programme for UK-based screenwriters from lower socio-economic backgrounds, run by Arvon. Apply here: www.arvon.org/asp/
As Pressure hits UK cinemas, a reminder that this is the *second* time Andrew Scott has played a meteorologist - the first being in a BBC Radio romcom I wrote, where he was the forecaster on the production of Cleopatra (the Liz Taylor & Richard Burton epic). davidvarela.wordpress.com/radio/olivia...
September 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
As Pressure hits UK cinemas, a reminder that this is the *second* time Andrew Scott has played a meteorologist - the first being in a BBC Radio romcom I wrote, where he was the forecaster on the production of Cleopatra (the Liz Taylor & Richard Burton epic). davidvarela.wordpress.com/radio/olivia...
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🎮 11 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Art, Engineering & Animation.
Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk
#GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk
#GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🎮 11 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Art, Engineering & Animation.
Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk
#GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk
#GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
I am unreasonably excited about this.
TASKMASTER RETURNS TONIGHT! Tune into Channel 4 from 9pm, or on YouTube around the world right after!
September 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I am unreasonably excited about this.
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Ah so I've been a bit quiet on here but for the last few months I have been working as a Senior Game Writer at Frontier.
On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier.
www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game...
It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.
On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier.
www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game...
It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.
Game Writer - Careers
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renown...
www.frontier.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Ah so I've been a bit quiet on here but for the last few months I have been working as a Senior Game Writer at Frontier.
On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier.
www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game...
It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.
On an even better note...we're expanding. We're hiring for a full game writer at Frontier.
www.frontier.co.uk/careers/game...
It is hybrid/onsite in Cambridge UK.
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Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance https://theonion.com/study-finds-regular-journaling-can-help-provide-clues-about-mysterious-disappearance/
August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance https://theonion.com/study-finds-regular-journaling-can-help-provide-clues-about-mysterious-disappearance/
Encore.
[Exit Queen.]
August 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Encore.
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SURPRISE! The definitive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate DLC is live! Launch trailer below!
Finish the main story!
New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally!
I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done.
Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.
Finish the main story!
New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally!
I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done.
Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.
Our most ambitious update is NOW LIVE! New twisted levels, epic boss fights, and a cute new ally… FREE! 🔥
Check out our new DLCs:
🐢 Playable Slash 💪
⚔️ Incredible Samurai Armor for all characters ✨
https://youtu.be/hFktlkPLBpQ
Check out our new DLCs:
🐢 Playable Slash 💪
⚔️ Incredible Samurai Armor for all characters ✨
https://youtu.be/hFktlkPLBpQ
TMNT: Splintered Fate - The Kings Gambit Launch Trailer
Today marks a major milestone in the TMNT: Splintered Fate timeline...
youtu.be
August 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
SURPRISE! The definitive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate DLC is live! Launch trailer below!
Finish the main story!
New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally!
I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done.
Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.
Finish the main story!
New playable character and a MOST ADORABLE ally!
I truly believe The King’s Gambit is the best TMNT writing I’ve done.
Anyone who doesn’t share this isn’t my friend.
When I was working on UD2, Hayden’s face was ever-present, even though UD1 was made a decade earlier. I loved her in Heroes and it’s horrible to hear of her passing, way too young.
It's hard to overstate how important Hayden Panettiere was to the success of Until Dawn. Millions of reasons why it turned out well (Supermassive! The whole cast!), but Hayden was the star, and being able to play a character not just with her voice but her *actual likeness*- made a huge difference -
August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
When I was working on UD2, Hayden’s face was ever-present, even though UD1 was made a decade earlier. I loved her in Heroes and it’s horrible to hear of her passing, way too young.
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So: my car was broken into and I had my microphones and headphones stolen. As a voice actor, this is particularly difficult and stressful. If any of you happen to know someone who works at Elgato, Rode, or Bose who can help me replace my stolen stuff, I’d really appreciate it.
August 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
So: my car was broken into and I had my microphones and headphones stolen. As a voice actor, this is particularly difficult and stressful. If any of you happen to know someone who works at Elgato, Rode, or Bose who can help me replace my stolen stuff, I’d really appreciate it.
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Events are expensive to travel to, tickets are pricey, and sometimes they only have a few talks...
I wanted to put together something with a huge range of sessions across games and adjacent. With useful information, networking, advice and feedback... Entirely online!
#games #gamedev #indiedev
I wanted to put together something with a huge range of sessions across games and adjacent. With useful information, networking, advice and feedback... Entirely online!
#games #gamedev #indiedev
August 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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If you're looking for a role in the #GameDev industry, check out the Game Jobs & Careers feed!
It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉
It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉
February 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If you're looking for a role in the #GameDev industry, check out the Game Jobs & Careers feed!
It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉
It surfaces content for open roles and individuals looking for roles! Check out the feed description for info on getting your posts into the feed. 😉
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*Stratford London, not upon Avon. loads of transport, drinks are cheap, I work my arse off keeping the lines clean and such. open to ideas like: comedy, open mic, live music, art, talks, fanfiction, 'just screaming' idk
we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence
we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence
August 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
*Stratford London, not upon Avon. loads of transport, drinks are cheap, I work my arse off keeping the lines clean and such. open to ideas like: comedy, open mic, live music, art, talks, fanfiction, 'just screaming' idk
we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence
we aren't allowed any form of DJ-led entertainment unfortunately bc our licence
Why just pick five words when I can build a five-word phrase?
"Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."
"Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."
July 31, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Why just pick five words when I can build a five-word phrase?
"Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."
"Always-on, smart-mouthed, idiotproof, narratology pooper-scooper."
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In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously!
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
July 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously!
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
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His grandson, Louis Mosley, is now CEO of Palantir UK.
#OtD 29 Jul 1962 fascist Oswald Mosley tried to march with the Union Movement in Manchester, UK. However, he was attacked by anti-fascists and had to be rescued by police. A Mosley speech later was drowned out by a crowd of anti-fascists. More info: www.patreon.com/posts/e37b-6...
July 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
His grandson, Louis Mosley, is now CEO of Palantir UK.
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JOBS! We’re currently looking for two people to join us in the School of English @universityofleeds.bsky.social: Lecturer in Creative Writing jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1086; Lecturer in English Language (with interests in DH) jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1087 Both are FT ongoing appointments
July 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM
JOBS! We’re currently looking for two people to join us in the School of English @universityofleeds.bsky.social: Lecturer in Creative Writing jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1086; Lecturer in English Language (with interests in DH) jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCEN1087 Both are FT ongoing appointments
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Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
July 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
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To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too.
Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice.
You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice.
You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
July 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM
To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too.
Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice.
You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice.
You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.
Yikes - this altered my permissions and I didn't even realise. Check those settings.
there was a recent bug in the Bluesky app that caused some people's chat permission settings to switch to "No one"
we already fixed the bug, but folks may want to double-check their settings to make sure they are set the way they want. go here: bsky.app/messages/set...
look for these settings:
we already fixed the bug, but folks may want to double-check their settings to make sure they are set the way they want. go here: bsky.app/messages/set...
look for these settings:
July 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Yikes - this altered my permissions and I didn't even realise. Check those settings.