Clara Fernandez-Vara
@clarafv.bsky.social
NYU Game Center faculty & Narrative design & game writing at Fiction Control. Media scholar, cinephile, puzzle head, mystery wrangler.
https://clarafv.com
https://clarafv.com
RIP Tom Stoppard. Thank you for giving us one of my favorite examples that bring together two of my loves, games and Shakespeare.
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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead clip 'Game of Questions'
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November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
RIP Tom Stoppard. Thank you for giving us one of my favorite examples that bring together two of my loves, games and Shakespeare.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri5H...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri5H...
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🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
I've spent decades dealing with people in computer science who do well with computers but completely fail at understanding human nature.
BTW the best computer scientists I know usually understand that nature and people are messy and not made of binary values.
BTW the best computer scientists I know usually understand that nature and people are messy and not made of binary values.
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I've spent decades dealing with people in computer science who do well with computers but completely fail at understanding human nature.
BTW the best computer scientists I know usually understand that nature and people are messy and not made of binary values.
BTW the best computer scientists I know usually understand that nature and people are messy and not made of binary values.
So much yes.
Game creators should also go to the theatre more often.
Game creators should also go to the theatre more often.
There should be more games inspired by avant-garde stage design.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
So much yes.
Game creators should also go to the theatre more often.
Game creators should also go to the theatre more often.
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Sachka is one of the most brilliant narrative minds I've ever had the joy to work with. I'm excited to see this latest chapter of her work 🤩
So proud to be contributing to this final episode of The Long Dark - Wintermute 😭
Today's surprise drop. WINTERMUTE Episode Five Teaser and release date announcement in the November dev diary.
youtu.be/aGu6KAQyG24
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youtu.be/aGu6KAQyG24
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sachka is one of the most brilliant narrative minds I've ever had the joy to work with. I'm excited to see this latest chapter of her work 🤩
Another example of indexical storytelling:
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Another example of indexical storytelling:
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My friends hate the way I refuse to follow directions and just get to places based on my personal definition of "vibes," so I was delighted to play a game at @nyugamecenter.bsky.social's No Quarter this weekend that was basically just "bike vibes"
Finally, a biking game that embraces vibes
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aftermath.site/no-quarter-bik...
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My friends hate the way I refuse to follow directions and just get to places based on my personal definition of "vibes," so I was delighted to play a game at @nyugamecenter.bsky.social's No Quarter this weekend that was basically just "bike vibes"
Okay, I am truly jealous to see all the posts from #AdventureX this weekend. Wish I was there with all of you. Please post what is going on so I can be even more jealous.
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Okay, I am truly jealous to see all the posts from #AdventureX this weekend. Wish I was there with all of you. Please post what is going on so I can be even more jealous.
Looking at the news worldwide, it feels like there's people who have decided to create scapegoats for their frustrations, negate obvious facts and what's right in front of them. They've invented an alternate reality that they're dragging the rest of us into. Please get us out of this timeline.
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Looking at the news worldwide, it feels like there's people who have decided to create scapegoats for their frustrations, negate obvious facts and what's right in front of them. They've invented an alternate reality that they're dragging the rest of us into. Please get us out of this timeline.
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This study is the most cyberpunk thing that has ever existed.
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This study is the most cyberpunk thing that has ever existed.
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📢 TODAY - November 21 @ 2PM ET 📢
⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻 TreaAndrea Russworm talks about what the Black arts tradition can tell us about The Sims, broken systems, and utopian possibilities⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻
🎟️ TIX + Info: buff.ly/DDUsvVm
💸 Our talks are always FREE and PUBLIC. DONATE: buff.ly/3PQ2HDE
⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻 TreaAndrea Russworm talks about what the Black arts tradition can tell us about The Sims, broken systems, and utopian possibilities⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻
🎟️ TIX + Info: buff.ly/DDUsvVm
💸 Our talks are always FREE and PUBLIC. DONATE: buff.ly/3PQ2HDE
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📢 TODAY - November 21 @ 2PM ET 📢
⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻 TreaAndrea Russworm talks about what the Black arts tradition can tell us about The Sims, broken systems, and utopian possibilities⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻
🎟️ TIX + Info: buff.ly/DDUsvVm
💸 Our talks are always FREE and PUBLIC. DONATE: buff.ly/3PQ2HDE
⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻 TreaAndrea Russworm talks about what the Black arts tradition can tell us about The Sims, broken systems, and utopian possibilities⚒️🏠🧑🏿💻
🎟️ TIX + Info: buff.ly/DDUsvVm
💸 Our talks are always FREE and PUBLIC. DONATE: buff.ly/3PQ2HDE
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Finally, as if a week of events wasn't enough:
SATURDAY NOV 22 at 7PM NYC's pile of weirdo/artsy/indie game-makers hosts the 14th annual NO QUARTER exhibition of games, with four never-before-seen works of play at a big party.
RSVP for a free ticket WHILE THEY LAST: noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY NOV 22 at 7PM NYC's pile of weirdo/artsy/indie game-makers hosts the 14th annual NO QUARTER exhibition of games, with four never-before-seen works of play at a big party.
RSVP for a free ticket WHILE THEY LAST: noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Finally, as if a week of events wasn't enough:
SATURDAY NOV 22 at 7PM NYC's pile of weirdo/artsy/indie game-makers hosts the 14th annual NO QUARTER exhibition of games, with four never-before-seen works of play at a big party.
RSVP for a free ticket WHILE THEY LAST: noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY NOV 22 at 7PM NYC's pile of weirdo/artsy/indie game-makers hosts the 14th annual NO QUARTER exhibition of games, with four never-before-seen works of play at a big party.
RSVP for a free ticket WHILE THEY LAST: noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
The @adventurex.bsky.social Steam event is on! There's a collection of fantastic narrative games that are part of it, including @gutefabrik.bsky.social 's Saltsea Chronicles, which I had the privilege to work on, at a 50% discount.
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
AdventureX 2025 Event
AdventureX - The Narrative Games Convention
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The @adventurex.bsky.social Steam event is on! There's a collection of fantastic narrative games that are part of it, including @gutefabrik.bsky.social 's Saltsea Chronicles, which I had the privilege to work on, at a 50% discount.
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
If you can't do your job without AI, you don't know how to do your job.
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If you can't do your job without AI, you don't know how to do your job.
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A LOT of industry folks need to take "I think there's a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit" to HEART.
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A LOT of industry folks need to take "I think there's a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit" to HEART.
This applies to a lot of rich powerful people, who clearly cannot understand affection, love or joy, and just try to fill the black hole where their souls should be with infinite money, and it’s never ever going to be enough.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This applies to a lot of rich powerful people, who clearly cannot understand affection, love or joy, and just try to fill the black hole where their souls should be with infinite money, and it’s never ever going to be enough.
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A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
Waking up with a bit of extra hope this morning feels good.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Waking up with a bit of extra hope this morning feels good.
Victor is one of the smartest people in game studies right now. get ready for his book!
For the past decade, I've been slowly cooking a small and humble book.
Part (alternative) history, part analysis, and part social critique, this is a look at what games also are and have always been.
ZEN AND SLOW GAMES
Out 20/1/2026 by MIT Press
mitpress.mit.edu/978026255356...
Part (alternative) history, part analysis, and part social critique, this is a look at what games also are and have always been.
ZEN AND SLOW GAMES
Out 20/1/2026 by MIT Press
mitpress.mit.edu/978026255356...
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Victor is one of the smartest people in game studies right now. get ready for his book!
My dear fellow New Yorkers who can vote, thank you for showing up today. ❤️Signed, a legal alien who can’t vote while paying taxes.
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
My dear fellow New Yorkers who can vote, thank you for showing up today. ❤️Signed, a legal alien who can’t vote while paying taxes.
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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if merely the success of making a profit is not enough for you--if you feel the need to dominate an entire market and generate endless growth--you have a sickness.
A lot of the business failures of the games industry are really rooted in this desire to create a product that dominates the market. The recent Amazon thing really highlights that: they wanted to create a product that outperformed Steam, but they didn't understand Steam or what the audience wanted.
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
if merely the success of making a profit is not enough for you--if you feel the need to dominate an entire market and generate endless growth--you have a sickness.
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I cannot tell you how many tech journalists at prominent media organizations do not understand this
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I cannot tell you how many tech journalists at prominent media organizations do not understand this