Jordan Mechner
@jmechner.bsky.social
I make video games (Prince of Persia) and graphic novels (Replay, Monte Cristo) and fill up sketchbooks. American in France. https://jordanmechner.com
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Jordan Mechner
@jmechner.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Hi, Jordan Mechner here. You might know my video games (Prince of Persia, etc)💾🎮 I've recently written and drawn a graphic novel memoir, "Replay"📕It's my story of 4 decades making games, and my family's story of surviving two world wars.
Check out reviews, excerpts, trailer: jordanmechner.com/books
Check out reviews, excerpts, trailer: jordanmechner.com/books
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My graphic novel memoir REPLAY is 57% off on Amazon at the moment - you can pick it up for only 13 bucks
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family
Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family [Mechner, Jordan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family
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November 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My graphic novel memoir REPLAY is 57% off on Amazon at the moment - you can pick it up for only 13 bucks
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
If you're looking for a gift for a video gamer or creatively-oriented person in your life (especially if they're into books, art or graphic novels), I've posted my Black Friday list at jordanmechner.com. 💾🎁
🕹️Some items may be of special interest to old-school gamers & game-devs (but not only!)
🕹️Some items may be of special interest to old-school gamers & game-devs (but not only!)
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If you're looking for a gift for a video gamer or creatively-oriented person in your life (especially if they're into books, art or graphic novels), I've posted my Black Friday list at jordanmechner.com. 💾🎁
🕹️Some items may be of special interest to old-school gamers & game-devs (but not only!)
🕹️Some items may be of special interest to old-school gamers & game-devs (but not only!)
Ce jeu-là me dit quelque chose ! 💾 Merci @assomo5.bsky.social de garder la flamme vivante pour les joueurs du futur.
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ce jeu-là me dit quelque chose ! 💾 Merci @assomo5.bsky.social de garder la flamme vivante pour les joueurs du futur.
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
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Comprei o livro Replay, do @jmechner.bsky.social - criador do Prince of Persia.
Tá pra chegar dia 15 de dezembro ainda. Nem acredito que vai demorar tanto 😩
Tá pra chegar dia 15 de dezembro ainda. Nem acredito que vai demorar tanto 😩
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Comprei o livro Replay, do @jmechner.bsky.social - criador do Prince of Persia.
Tá pra chegar dia 15 de dezembro ainda. Nem acredito que vai demorar tanto 😩
Tá pra chegar dia 15 de dezembro ainda. Nem acredito que vai demorar tanto 😩
Ce jeu-là me dit quelque chose ! 💾 Merci @assomo5.bsky.social de garder la flamme vivante pour les joueurs du futur.
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Ce jeu-là me dit quelque chose ! 💾 Merci @assomo5.bsky.social de garder la flamme vivante pour les joueurs du futur.
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
Et si vous cherchez une idée cadeau ce Black Friday pour quelqu’un passionné de retrogaming... jetez un coup d’œil à jordanmechner.com/fr ! 🎁
My graphic novel memoir REPLAY is 57% off on Amazon at the moment - you can pick it up for only 13 bucks
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family
Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family [Mechner, Jordan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family
www.amazon.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My graphic novel memoir REPLAY is 57% off on Amazon at the moment - you can pick it up for only 13 bucks
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
www.amazon.com/Replay-Memoi...
It's my story of making Prince of Persia, interwoven with a multi-generation family epic of war and survival.
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The Cincinnati Art Museum just opened a GREAT exhibition about MAD magazine. I caught it last year at @normanrockwellm.bsky.social in NY. It took me right back to middle school (in a good way)! www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/art/exhibiti...
My blog post about it: www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
My blog post about it: www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Cincinnati Art Museum just opened a GREAT exhibition about MAD magazine. I caught it last year at @normanrockwellm.bsky.social in NY. It took me right back to middle school (in a good way)! www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/art/exhibiti...
My blog post about it: www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
My blog post about it: www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
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A nice summary from Jordan Mechner (@jmechner.bsky.social) breaking down the various ports of Prince of Persia.
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A nice summary from Jordan Mechner (@jmechner.bsky.social) breaking down the various ports of Prince of Persia.
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
As a kid in the 1970s, I was obsessed with MAD Magazine. I learned to draw by imitating my idols- Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis.
I set up a booth at local fairs and charged people a buck-fifty to caricature them, MAD-style... 1/
I set up a booth at local fairs and charged people a buck-fifty to caricature them, MAD-style... 1/
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As a kid in the 1970s, I was obsessed with MAD Magazine. I learned to draw by imitating my idols- Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis.
I set up a booth at local fairs and charged people a buck-fifty to caricature them, MAD-style... 1/
I set up a booth at local fairs and charged people a buck-fifty to caricature them, MAD-style... 1/
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Plus que 22 jours avant l’ouverture du Musée du JV !
Nous sommes ravis et honorés de recevoir le message de soutien suivant de @jmechner.bsky.social, créateur du légendaire Prince of Persia et membre d’honneur MO5:
« Un grand bravo à MO5 pour l’ouverture en décembre de leur Musée…
La suite⬇️
1/3
Nous sommes ravis et honorés de recevoir le message de soutien suivant de @jmechner.bsky.social, créateur du légendaire Prince of Persia et membre d’honneur MO5:
« Un grand bravo à MO5 pour l’ouverture en décembre de leur Musée…
La suite⬇️
1/3
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Plus que 22 jours avant l’ouverture du Musée du JV !
Nous sommes ravis et honorés de recevoir le message de soutien suivant de @jmechner.bsky.social, créateur du légendaire Prince of Persia et membre d’honneur MO5:
« Un grand bravo à MO5 pour l’ouverture en décembre de leur Musée…
La suite⬇️
1/3
Nous sommes ravis et honorés de recevoir le message de soutien suivant de @jmechner.bsky.social, créateur du légendaire Prince of Persia et membre d’honneur MO5:
« Un grand bravo à MO5 pour l’ouverture en décembre de leur Musée…
La suite⬇️
1/3
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A wonderful memoir which I found very moving. It sparked a great conversation with my wife, a Hungarian immigrant, about her own family history during the world wars.
Looking for a holiday gift for a special video game developer or fan in your life (besides a Switch)? Check out my graphic novel memoir REPLAY : www.jordanmechner.com/en/books/rep... 📘
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A wonderful memoir which I found very moving. It sparked a great conversation with my wife, a Hungarian immigrant, about her own family history during the world wars.
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Loved this when I read it last year -- highly recommended even if you don't have an attachment to Prince of Persia.
Looking for a holiday gift for a special video game developer or fan in your life (besides a Switch)? Check out my graphic novel memoir REPLAY : www.jordanmechner.com/en/books/rep... 📘
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Loved this when I read it last year -- highly recommended even if you don't have an attachment to Prince of Persia.
Looking for a holiday gift for a special video game developer or fan in your life (besides a Switch)? Check out my graphic novel memoir REPLAY : www.jordanmechner.com/en/books/rep... 📘
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Looking for a holiday gift for a special video game developer or fan in your life (besides a Switch)? Check out my graphic novel memoir REPLAY : www.jordanmechner.com/en/books/rep... 📘
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
"A gripping and touching family saga that spans the century"-Guy DeLisle
@01firstsecond.bsky.social
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RIP Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social, game developer pioneer and legend. Grateful we got to chat last year at San Francisco GDC. It was much too short.
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
RIP Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social, game developer pioneer and legend. Grateful we got to chat last year at San Francisco GDC. It was much too short.
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"We Have Gone On So Many Adventures Together" - Video Game Icon Rebecca Heineman Has Passed Away, Aged 62.
"We Have Gone On So Many Adventures Together" - Video Game Icon Rebecca Heineman Has Passed Away, Aged 62
Legendary designer lost her battle with lung cancer
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November 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"We Have Gone On So Many Adventures Together" - Video Game Icon Rebecca Heineman Has Passed Away, Aged 62.
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A real honour to interview @jmechner.bsky.social for the new issue of @pixeladdict.bsky.social – which also features his amazing art on the cover!
The article looks back over each of his games, while also touching on his writing, illustration and film work.
The article looks back over each of his games, while also touching on his writing, illustration and film work.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A real honour to interview @jmechner.bsky.social for the new issue of @pixeladdict.bsky.social – which also features his amazing art on the cover!
The article looks back over each of his games, while also touching on his writing, illustration and film work.
The article looks back over each of his games, while also touching on his writing, illustration and film work.
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Replay, beautiful relatable book by @jmechner.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Replay, beautiful relatable book by @jmechner.bsky.social
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Une analyse intéressante de Karateka et Prince of Persia de @jmechner.bsky.social par @patrickhellio.bsky.social, @raphaellucas.bsky.social et @hoopyjv.bsky.social. youtu.be/WKXHWu7pJsE?...
🕹️ Une Histoire du Platformer Cinématique - SUPER VIEUX JEUX S01E01
YouTube video by ORIGAMI, Média jeu vidéo... mais pas que !
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November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Une analyse intéressante de Karateka et Prince of Persia de @jmechner.bsky.social par @patrickhellio.bsky.social, @raphaellucas.bsky.social et @hoopyjv.bsky.social. youtu.be/WKXHWu7pJsE?...
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Relendo o feed do @jmechner.bsky.social sobre a criação do Prince of Persia, ele diz que as vendas foram ruins no início e que falaram a ele: "É um ótimo jogo, mas a embalagem é horrível".
Isso me faz pensar que Americano não gosta de capas boas. Olha só que capa linda!!! +
Isso me faz pensar que Americano não gosta de capas boas. Olha só que capa linda!!! +
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Relendo o feed do @jmechner.bsky.social sobre a criação do Prince of Persia, ele diz que as vendas foram ruins no início e que falaram a ele: "É um ótimo jogo, mas a embalagem é horrível".
Isso me faz pensar que Americano não gosta de capas boas. Olha só que capa linda!!! +
Isso me faz pensar que Americano não gosta de capas boas. Olha só que capa linda!!! +
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Join us on Thursday for ✨ DEV DIARIES ✨ ft. @grumpygamer.com, the designer & creator of games such as Monkey Island and Pajama Sam! 🤩
We will chat and take a look at his latest project: Death by Scrolling 👀
🗓️ Thurs, Nov. 6
🕒 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM GMT
📺 twitch.tv/breakthrough...
We will chat and take a look at his latest project: Death by Scrolling 👀
🗓️ Thurs, Nov. 6
🕒 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM GMT
📺 twitch.tv/breakthrough...
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Join us on Thursday for ✨ DEV DIARIES ✨ ft. @grumpygamer.com, the designer & creator of games such as Monkey Island and Pajama Sam! 🤩
We will chat and take a look at his latest project: Death by Scrolling 👀
🗓️ Thurs, Nov. 6
🕒 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM GMT
📺 twitch.tv/breakthrough...
We will chat and take a look at his latest project: Death by Scrolling 👀
🗓️ Thurs, Nov. 6
🕒 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM GMT
📺 twitch.tv/breakthrough...
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Pour les anglophones !
Un superbe épisode du podcast @myperfectconsole.bsky.social où l’une des grandes figures de la scène indie (Nuclear Throne !), mais aussi un artiste engagé, partage des moments de vie importants à travers 5 jeux surprenants 😊
Merci @shiftyweb.bsky.social pour la reco !
Un superbe épisode du podcast @myperfectconsole.bsky.social où l’une des grandes figures de la scène indie (Nuclear Throne !), mais aussi un artiste engagé, partage des moments de vie importants à travers 5 jeux surprenants 😊
Merci @shiftyweb.bsky.social pour la reco !
After his game, Ridiculous Fishing, became a hit, @ramiismail.com found a touching way to thank his parents for the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his dreams.
Find out what he did — and how it all began — in this week’s episode: bit.ly/48LMMRB
Find out what he did — and how it all began — in this week’s episode: bit.ly/48LMMRB
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Pour les anglophones !
Un superbe épisode du podcast @myperfectconsole.bsky.social où l’une des grandes figures de la scène indie (Nuclear Throne !), mais aussi un artiste engagé, partage des moments de vie importants à travers 5 jeux surprenants 😊
Merci @shiftyweb.bsky.social pour la reco !
Un superbe épisode du podcast @myperfectconsole.bsky.social où l’une des grandes figures de la scène indie (Nuclear Throne !), mais aussi un artiste engagé, partage des moments de vie importants à travers 5 jeux surprenants 😊
Merci @shiftyweb.bsky.social pour la reco !
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I know it’s too much to expect them to know their history, but if the American Revolution had a motto, it definitely would not have been “immigrants go home.”
It would have been “get your fucking soldiers out of our cities.”
It would have been “get your fucking soldiers out of our cities.”
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I know it’s too much to expect them to know their history, but if the American Revolution had a motto, it definitely would not have been “immigrants go home.”
It would have been “get your fucking soldiers out of our cities.”
It would have been “get your fucking soldiers out of our cities.”
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you should watch this trippy video with the same animation 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDU6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDU6...
Silicon Chip - Basil Kirchin - 1979
YouTube video by TV Trunk
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October 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
you should watch this trippy video with the same animation 😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDU6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDU6...
I take no credit.
Amazed someone took the time to do this.
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I take no credit.