Ed Fear
@edfear.co.uk
Big gay. He/him. Game director, writer & narrative designer, ex-Mediatonic/Epic. Prev: Murder by Numbers, Hatoful Boyfriend, Heavenstrike Rivals, The Swords of Ditto, many more. LGB with the T🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️.
ゲームディレクターやシナリオライター パズル探偵スカウトなど。日本語OK!
ゲームディレクターやシナリオライター パズル探偵スカウトなど。日本語OK!
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Ed Fear
@edfear.co.uk
· Oct 27
Ed Fear
Game Director, Writer, and Narrative Designer
www.edfear.co.uk
So many new followers! Hiyaaaa! I'm Ed, a game director / writer / narrative designer living in London. I like RPGs, dumb humour, Coronation Street, and low culture. And thanks to the State of the Industry, I'm currently looking for work, freelance or on staff. More deets here!
www.edfear.co.uk
www.edfear.co.uk
That feeling when you go, "oh, okay, let's tackle this small task to start off the day," and then you realise it depends on functionality that you never actually implemented, and that'll need to be tested, and it touches another feature which you never tested properly, and then the whole day's gone
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That feeling when you go, "oh, okay, let's tackle this small task to start off the day," and then you realise it depends on functionality that you never actually implemented, and that'll need to be tested, and it touches another feature which you never tested properly, and then the whole day's gone
Horrible news, and - what - only a year since the last set of layoffs there? Despite how much I respect a lot of Japanese developers, I don't think I could ever work for the Western arm of a Japanese business because you will *always* be the first to get the chop.
Square Enix announces more layoffs as part of US and Europe restructuring - “Nearly all areas” of Square Enix’s Western business affected by latest cuts, it tells staff www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-...
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Horrible news, and - what - only a year since the last set of layoffs there? Despite how much I respect a lot of Japanese developers, I don't think I could ever work for the Western arm of a Japanese business because you will *always* be the first to get the chop.
Help me, Bluesky! I'd love to find and chat to UK-based up-and-coming music composers for games - especially those who are as obsessed with the Japanese school of melody-focused game music as I am. Could eventually lead to a small paid gig and then maybe maybe more down the line. Spread the word! ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Help me, Bluesky! I'd love to find and chat to UK-based up-and-coming music composers for games - especially those who are as obsessed with the Japanese school of melody-focused game music as I am. Could eventually lead to a small paid gig and then maybe maybe more down the line. Spread the word! ❤️
I NEED to join this team
The Freddy Mercury hoovering display team were also a particular highlight...
August 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I NEED to join this team
I might be living off my savings at the moment, but I'm not going to pass up new merchandise for the GOAT FF
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I might be living off my savings at the moment, but I'm not going to pass up new merchandise for the GOAT FF
I'VE HAD ANOTHER IDEA FOR A PICROSS GAME! Now I just need some money.
August 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I'VE HAD ANOTHER IDEA FOR A PICROSS GAME! Now I just need some money.
Underwhelmed by the Nintendo Direct? Better get used to it, because this is the tip of the iceberg. When the real effects of the last 18 months of project cancellations and layoffs come home to roost next year, it's going to be way worse. Hope you like remasters!
July 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Underwhelmed by the Nintendo Direct? Better get used to it, because this is the tip of the iceberg. When the real effects of the last 18 months of project cancellations and layoffs come home to roost next year, it's going to be way worse. Hope you like remasters!
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I've updated my website / portfolio! 2dforever.com
Now with 220% more animations (of which you can toggle off!)
I am looking for work, so please have a look and let me know if I seem like a good fit for your project :)
Now with 220% more animations (of which you can toggle off!)
I am looking for work, so please have a look and let me know if I seem like a good fit for your project :)
2DForever
Portfolio of Tom Waterhouse
2dforever.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I've updated my website / portfolio! 2dforever.com
Now with 220% more animations (of which you can toggle off!)
I am looking for work, so please have a look and let me know if I seem like a good fit for your project :)
Now with 220% more animations (of which you can toggle off!)
I am looking for work, so please have a look and let me know if I seem like a good fit for your project :)
I made the mistake of playing Umamusume... and now I'm addicted. But there's some interesting narrative design here so, uh... it's research, right?
July 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I made the mistake of playing Umamusume... and now I'm addicted. But there's some interesting narrative design here so, uh... it's research, right?
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Got a heads up from a friend in Indiana: my book was removed from her school because it features a trans character.
But … it’s a nonfiction book. She’s not a character. She’s a person.
These lies, these wars, obscure the truth, and the humanity, and get what in exchange? Nothing but ignorance
But … it’s a nonfiction book. She’s not a character. She’s a person.
These lies, these wars, obscure the truth, and the humanity, and get what in exchange? Nothing but ignorance
July 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Got a heads up from a friend in Indiana: my book was removed from her school because it features a trans character.
But … it’s a nonfiction book. She’s not a character. She’s a person.
These lies, these wars, obscure the truth, and the humanity, and get what in exchange? Nothing but ignorance
But … it’s a nonfiction book. She’s not a character. She’s a person.
These lies, these wars, obscure the truth, and the humanity, and get what in exchange? Nothing but ignorance
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fantastic fourskin
July 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
fantastic fourskin
Finally got around to finishing Gundam GQuuuuuuX. What a turnaround - those last six episodes were a compelling mash-up of Gundam and Evangelion. Just a shame that a) the first six were so aimless and b) it requires knowing the story of a cartoon series from the 70s to have the proper impact.
July 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Finally got around to finishing Gundam GQuuuuuuX. What a turnaround - those last six episodes were a compelling mash-up of Gundam and Evangelion. Just a shame that a) the first six were so aimless and b) it requires knowing the story of a cartoon series from the 70s to have the proper impact.
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It’s very much this post from @louisstaples.bsky.social today
July 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
It’s very much this post from @louisstaples.bsky.social today
If I had to choose between risotto and flamingos it would OBVIOUSLY be flamingos.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Risotto rice under threat from flamingoes in north-eastern Italy
Farmers are seeking ways to fend off birds who are stirring up soil in flooded paddy fields in Ferrara province
www.theguardian.com
July 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If I had to choose between risotto and flamingos it would OBVIOUSLY be flamingos.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Not at Develop because *gestures to the burning building around me* but I wish everyone there the best of times. Don't do anything I would do!
July 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Not at Develop because *gestures to the burning building around me* but I wish everyone there the best of times. Don't do anything I would do!
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, aka the best Final Fantasy. Cute, poignant, funny - the last to truly have it all. Quina Quen will always be my idol.
July 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, aka the best Final Fantasy. Cute, poignant, funny - the last to truly have it all. Quina Quen will always be my idol.
It's almost two years since I was part of the Epic cuts - which was one of the first big ones of this 'wave'
Nearly TWO YEARS LATER and it hasn't stopped. I'm losing the last slivers of hope that I had for a future in this industry.
Nearly TWO YEARS LATER and it hasn't stopped. I'm losing the last slivers of hope that I had for a future in this industry.
Xbox layoffs are reportedly underway, with staff at King and ZeniMax affected in Europe www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-layoffs...
Xbox layoffs: jobs at King and ZeniMax reportedly cut in Europe
Microsoft has reportedly begun making layoffs across its gaming division today, July 2, as was expected based on multip…
www.gamesindustry.biz
July 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's almost two years since I was part of the Epic cuts - which was one of the first big ones of this 'wave'
Nearly TWO YEARS LATER and it hasn't stopped. I'm losing the last slivers of hope that I had for a future in this industry.
Nearly TWO YEARS LATER and it hasn't stopped. I'm losing the last slivers of hope that I had for a future in this industry.
欲しい🥹
『FF9』から「ビビ」主人公のオリジナル絵本「ビビとおじいちゃんと旅立ちの日に」が発売。25周年を記念して、原作スタッフの青木和彦氏＆板鼻利幸氏が老師「クワン」との暮らしから旅立ちまでの緩やかな日々を描く
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2507022b
https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2507022b
July 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
欲しい🥹
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Quite the phrasing from the Hastings Pirate Festival Facebook today.
July 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Quite the phrasing from the Hastings Pirate Festival Facebook today.
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SELF-PROMOTION TIME as I'm still looking for job opportunities / gigs 😅! I'm a multi-award (nominated) game writer, designer and game director with 15 years experience. I can do writing, narrative design, game design, technical implementation (Unity, Unreal, Godot) and more! www.edfear.co.uk
Ed Fear
Game Director, Writer, and Narrative Designer
www.edfear.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
SELF-PROMOTION TIME as I'm still looking for job opportunities / gigs 😅! I'm a multi-award (nominated) game writer, designer and game director with 15 years experience. I can do writing, narrative design, game design, technical implementation (Unity, Unreal, Godot) and more! www.edfear.co.uk
SELF-PROMOTION TIME as I'm still looking for job opportunities / gigs 😅! I'm a multi-award (nominated) game writer, designer and game director with 15 years experience. I can do writing, narrative design, game design, technical implementation (Unity, Unreal, Godot) and more! www.edfear.co.uk
Ed Fear
Game Director, Writer, and Narrative Designer
www.edfear.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
SELF-PROMOTION TIME as I'm still looking for job opportunities / gigs 😅! I'm a multi-award (nominated) game writer, designer and game director with 15 years experience. I can do writing, narrative design, game design, technical implementation (Unity, Unreal, Godot) and more! www.edfear.co.uk
It's so weird that incels look to alt-right people like Andrew Tate for advice on how to get the ladies, when there's absolute certified panty-droppers like Zohran Mamdani unleashing fountains of rizz all over the place.
June 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
It's so weird that incels look to alt-right people like Andrew Tate for advice on how to get the ladies, when there's absolute certified panty-droppers like Zohran Mamdani unleashing fountains of rizz all over the place.
Been suffering with a bit of the ol' depression this week, so to cheer myself up, I'm going to watch The End of Evangelion in a cinema tonight!
a cartoon of a man sitting in an auditorium with a projector behind him
ALT: a cartoon of a man sitting in an auditorium with a projector behind him
media.tenor.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Been suffering with a bit of the ol' depression this week, so to cheer myself up, I'm going to watch The End of Evangelion in a cinema tonight!