I was on board with the second “pick it up, now” from Chappell Roan’s Red Wine Supernova, but I can’t condone picking it up a third time as requested.

It Sucks to Work in the Video-Game Industry Right Now Even developers who successfully release big hits, like Fortnite and Battlefield, are losing their jobs

I don't think people understand how hard it is to work in the video-game industry right now. If you've been laid off, it can take months if not years to find new work. If you haven't been laid off, you're anxious that you will be laid off.

This week's column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Coming on May 26th on Blu-ray in the US from @neon-rated.bsky.social and #DecalReleasing: #NirvannaTheBandTheShowTheMovie (2025)!

An off-the-rails odyssey about the complexities of male friendship, the perils of fame, and the gem that is Toronto—

Hello lovely friends, my team is hiring a Canadian-based (remote) Community & Social Media Manager to help our agency make our PC games shine. Mid to Senior exp preferred (5+ years).

Message me if you wanna know more and I’ll send you the link! 💖

🚨PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Game dev friends and mutuals! I'm speaking at #GDC2026 🥳🎉! I will be talking about all things community management with the amazing @samanthabeart.bsky.social and I hope you will be able to join us. See links in my bio for more info!

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the people's dilbert
issue #1

I went for the Anbernic RG35XX Plus two years ago and never looked back! Having that stuff at the tip of your fingers is SO cool.

It's time for our first GDC Remastered!

Summits are now Summit Communities, giving you the entire week to explore content, making it easier for you to interact with other disciplines and it's all included in a Festival Pass that's cheaper than the old summit pass.

Join Us: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

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Associate Community Manager (Independent Contractor) Job Opening: Associate Community Manager (Independent Contractor) at Ruckus Games in United States.

I'm hiring for an Associate Community Manager (Contract) for
@ruckus-games.com !

This is an entry level position, especially great for streamers/content creators looking for the opportunity to break into the industry.

bit.ly/48vLiuw

#gamedevjob #indiegame #streamer

We're on a roll and we've got even more new job roles!

Senior Social Media & Community Manager
Influencer Relations Manager
Senior Compliance Tester

Apply or check out our other roles across all disciplines at wearesecretmode.com/join-us/

#GameJobs #IndieGames #GameDev

One of my favourite videos! I listen to Austin's cover of Mamma Mia probably once a month haha

👋🏼 Community Managers, I would love to see GDC talk proposals that delve into:

- Concrete steps for gaining your first 100 to 10,000 community members/followers
- Realistic engagement timelines for devs on shoestring budgets
- Integrating community marketing with other marketing disciplines

(1/2)

Head here for more information on our Call for Submissions: gdconf.com/gdc-call-for...

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Oh no, thinking about how heavily advertised John Travolta’s dramatic re-entry to musicals was with 2007’s Hairspray. TRIPLE E!!

Wait, you’re telling me Lindsay Lohan didn’t sing her own vocals for Freaky Friday?!? It’s a band called Lash?!?

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God Bless Ya.

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actually unreal how funny this image is

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Josh Gad in the role of LeFou in the live action Beauty and the Beast might still be my favourite casting in the last decade.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard hitting the griddy on TikTok was not on my 2025 Bingo card.

Imagine having both your parents die within five months and someone at work says: “you should be engaging more”? 😂 💀

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I regret to inform you that it is, as ever, Tuesday

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We're looking for an experienced Senior Community Manager to join our team!

Sound like you or someone you know? 👉 systemera.net/jobs

Thrilled to see this write-up on @buckycm.bsky.social's #GDC Community Management talk! Bringing even more CM awareness to the greater industry. 🎉

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Hey folks - unfortunately I'll be unable to attend #GDC this year. My dad has entered hospice for end-of-life care and leaving the country isn't on the table right now. Wishing all the #CommunityManagement Summit Speakers nothing but best of luck on their talks!

Live Service Games Summit: How To Survive Your First Launch: A Community Manager's Guide 17th March, 2025 04:40pm - 05:10pm - Launching your first live game is an exhilarating and daunting experience for the entire development...

Last minute promo for my GDC talk, How To Survive Your First Launch: A Community Manager's Guide, tomorrow at 4:40pm. Get your team ready for launch day success and be ready to speak confidently with your community. Hope to see you there!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/live...

Last call 📢

This Monday
GDC
Talking about Palworld

The good
The bad
The goofy bits
The scary bits

Be there🙇

Going to @officialgdc.bsky.social? Check out our session—Social Media Microtalks: Authenticity from You and the Business "We"—at the Community Management Summit! ✨ #MeetMeAtGDC #GDC2025

More info: bit.ly/4knYaX6

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I would love for a consumer-based label to exist that better describes (on a scale of 1-5) how much a pasta sauce tastes like Chef Boyardee.

Back by popular demand, "Concentrating On The J's". Available right now in TheScottCShop.com (link in the bio). Happy Twin Peaks Day Everybody!

#Twinpeaks #TwinPeaksDay #ScottC