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game writer and localization editor | opinions are my own | she/her

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I feel like I’ve done so well going out of my comfort zone and pretending NOT to be shy the last several years, remembering I *am* quite shy is brutal

05.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations on the release!! Super excited to progress more. I’ve been so charmed :)

05.03.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Were you an editor on this title? O: I'm really enjoying it so far!

05.03.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!! I've been so charmed by the localization so far! The dialogue options for Ditto are so cute, and Slowpoke is my favorite Pokemon, so seeing their characterization is really fun :)

05.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pokopia... I like it

05.03.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FYI for fellow narrative designers/game writers: the studio in question is Sentona Games and it’s my understanding they are currently interviewing to replace me. Be very careful with them. They were very nice to me and easy to work with right up until I needed the money I was promised.

26.02.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 3967 πŸ” 1818 πŸ’¬ 45 πŸ“Œ 29

I know it’s difficult right now, but I insist that you seek and enjoy beautiful things, even if it seems frivolous or irresponsible in the face of overwhelming horror. I want you to feed yourself artistically, spiritually, and literally, because you can’t Do The Work when you’re starving.

26.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 8091 πŸ” 3629 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 0

I've written up a brief script for anyone who wants to call or write your representatives regarding this bill (yes, even the ones you think won't care). PLEASE DO THIS IF YOU ARE ABLE. This bill *cannot* pass.

You can find your representatives here: www.congress.gov/members/find...

25.02.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 4638 πŸ” 4602 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 96
A fabricated statement from Nintendo of America's Twitter account addressing a fictitious scenario in which the Earth's oxygen supply is presumed to be depleting at a rapid pace, leaving humanity with mere days to live.

"This is Miyamoto. On behalf of everyone who is employed at Nintendo Co. LTD and its subsidiaries, we deeply mourn the countless human lives which will be lost due to the depletion of the global oxygen supply. To anyone who has ever played one of our games, we are eternally grateful to have created long-lasting fun and memories for you. To ease the suffering of families and children across the world, the Mario Kart World game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system will be available as a free download on Nintendo eShop for the foreseeable future. We hope this small gesture of kindness will ease the pain as humanity prepares for a worst-case scenario."

The statement is distastefully plastered with logos for Nintendo and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as with a render of Mario from Mario Kart World.

A fabricated statement from Nintendo of America's Twitter account addressing a fictitious scenario in which the Earth's oxygen supply is presumed to be depleting at a rapid pace, leaving humanity with mere days to live. "This is Miyamoto. On behalf of everyone who is employed at Nintendo Co. LTD and its subsidiaries, we deeply mourn the countless human lives which will be lost due to the depletion of the global oxygen supply. To anyone who has ever played one of our games, we are eternally grateful to have created long-lasting fun and memories for you. To ease the suffering of families and children across the world, the Mario Kart World game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system will be available as a free download on Nintendo eShop for the foreseeable future. We hope this small gesture of kindness will ease the pain as humanity prepares for a worst-case scenario." The statement is distastefully plastered with logos for Nintendo and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as with a render of Mario from Mario Kart World.

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement.

John Default Profile Picture: "No one read this statement and thought it was distasteful? Why did Miyamoto think this would help anyone?"

NintenDeen: "Simple: Nintendo is so depraved that they'd exploit a global crisis to boost the player count of the failed Mario Kart World and force consumers back into the Switch 2 ecosystem to boost sales and player numbers."

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. John Default Profile Picture: "No one read this statement and thought it was distasteful? Why did Miyamoto think this would help anyone?" NintenDeen: "Simple: Nintendo is so depraved that they'd exploit a global crisis to boost the player count of the failed Mario Kart World and force consumers back into the Switch 2 ecosystem to boost sales and player numbers."

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement.

PlayStation Nation: "What the fuck are you doing falsely advertising sales during these trying times? I went to the website and Mario Kart World is still selling for $80 USD."

Kremling Kevin: "If you actually read the statement, it clearly says the discount is available on Nintendo eShop. Meaning the application on the Switch 2 itself, not the web browser version."

PlayStation Nation: "Point still stands."

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. PlayStation Nation: "What the fuck are you doing falsely advertising sales during these trying times? I went to the website and Mario Kart World is still selling for $80 USD." Kremling Kevin: "If you actually read the statement, it clearly says the discount is available on Nintendo eShop. Meaning the application on the Switch 2 itself, not the web browser version." PlayStation Nation: "Point still stands."

A fabricated Tweet responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement.

Isaboner: "Nothing for Switch 1 owners?"

A fabricated Tweet responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. Isaboner: "Nothing for Switch 1 owners?"

Had a dream that there was global panic about the world running out of oxygen, Nintendo was the only video game company to make a statement about it, and the internet collectively spent its final hours on Earth debating whether Nintendo was being genuine or not

14.02.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 17727 πŸ” 6100 πŸ’¬ 233 πŸ“Œ 178

1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.

Hundreds of kids are still detained.

We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧡

09.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 11571 πŸ” 7424 πŸ’¬ 197 πŸ“Œ 828

Imagine what’s happening in the camps.

24.01.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 26017 πŸ” 6858 πŸ’¬ 317 πŸ“Œ 133
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. 

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

25.01.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 24929 πŸ” 12859 πŸ’¬ 200 πŸ“Œ 448
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Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"

24.01.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 29905 πŸ” 9575 πŸ’¬ 768 πŸ“Œ 744

There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:

24.01.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 8183 πŸ” 3617 πŸ’¬ 55 πŸ“Œ 172

Literally 10 days ago, this hypocritical jackass introduced a bill to make concealed carry easier across the nation to help "law-abiding citizens to more freely exercise their Second Amendment rights." www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-re...

24.01.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 3750 πŸ” 1273 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 40

A big woo from me!!

23.01.2026 06:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY β­‘ 5 Calls Updates January 21, 2026: The House is expected to vote this week on a standalone appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). …

5calls.org/issue/dhs-bu...

22.01.2026 05:41 πŸ‘ 191 πŸ” 126 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

heartening thread here. there is real, meaningful work we can do to protect our communities, we can learn how to do it from each other, and we don't have to do it alone.

22.01.2026 05:43 πŸ‘ 405 πŸ” 171 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

lying in bed with my cat is absolutely what I needed at the end of the day today

22.01.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so jealous that you've seen Sammy Rae & the Friends 😭 how was it??

20.01.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping. Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.

For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.

The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.

16.01.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 7937 πŸ” 3339 πŸ’¬ 95 πŸ“Œ 281
Narrative Portfolio Review
Signature Session
Community
Game Narrative Summit
Anna C. Webster  (Senior Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)

Alexa Ray Corriea  (Expert Writer, Gearbox)

Ashley Poprik  (Senior Narrative Designer, Bungie)

Emma Kidwell  (Writer, Firaxis)

John Ryan  (Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant, Independent)

Laura Michet  (Narrative Director, Heart Machine)

Sam Maggs  (Senior Manager, Brand & IP Strategy, Critical Role)

Alice Camp  (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun)

Aysha Farah  (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)

Karrie Shao  (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Pacific Drive)

Kelsie Mhoon  (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment)

Nessa Cannon  (Game Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)

Lis Moberly  (Creative Lead, 20th Century Games, The Walt Disney Company)

Books Schwartz  (Senior Narrative Designer)

Location: Room 212, South Hall

Date: Monday, March 9

Time: 1:50 pm - 4:50 pm

Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!

Audience Level: All

Track: Career, Narrative & Performance

Format: Special Event

Narrative Portfolio Review Signature Session Community Game Narrative Summit Anna C. Webster (Senior Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Alexa Ray Corriea (Expert Writer, Gearbox) Ashley Poprik (Senior Narrative Designer, Bungie) Emma Kidwell (Writer, Firaxis) John Ryan (Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant, Independent) Laura Michet (Narrative Director, Heart Machine) Sam Maggs (Senior Manager, Brand & IP Strategy, Critical Role) Alice Camp (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun) Aysha Farah (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Karrie Shao (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Pacific Drive) Kelsie Mhoon (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment) Nessa Cannon (Game Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Lis Moberly (Creative Lead, 20th Century Games, The Walt Disney Company) Books Schwartz (Senior Narrative Designer) Location: Room 212, South Hall Date: Monday, March 9 Time: 1:50 pm - 4:50 pm Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now! Audience Level: All Track: Career, Narrative & Performance Format: Special Event

Are you a writer or narrative designer attending GDC? For the first time, GDC is hosting a Narrative Portfolio Review Workshop! I've assembled a literal dream team of Senior/Lead narrative folks to review portfolios, so bring your materials!

Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...

16.01.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 210 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 13

been planning a game and had to force myself to go to bed instead of continuing to write things down

16.01.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jiminez!

16.01.2026 05:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought I'd have to return a book I never had the chance to start to the library, but it ended up auto-renewing and I've been enjoying it very much!

16.01.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

you draw the best character interactions always... my wonderful boys

14.01.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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J. Isaac Gadient | Game Writing β€’ Narrative Design J. Isaac Gadient creates characters, narratives, words, and worlds. Adventure games and RPGs fostered their KΓΌnstlerroman in the middle of 90s America. The dissolution and disillusion of media through...

I'm a game writer & narrative designer open to any full-time, part-time, or contract opportunities with a preference for remote work, #PortfolioDay!
3 years' exp bringing meaning to gameplay, depth to characters, & emotional manipulation of your target market through deft language.
jisaacgadient.com

13.01.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This might shoot Andor higher on my TV backlog priority list!

13.01.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0