Jonathan Burke
@iridiumgamedev.bsky.social
Director [of things]. Co-head of technology @SantaMonicaStudio. Wearer of many hats, both figuratively and literally.
SMS.playstation.com
https://www.mobygames.com/person/428372/jonathan-burke/
https://twitter.com/IridiumGameDev
SMS.playstation.com
https://www.mobygames.com/person/428372/jonathan-burke/
https://twitter.com/IridiumGameDev
I was sick for a little so I cut out caffeine to help recover. Had my first coffee beverage in a while today. For a good 20 minutes afterwards, the world definitely slowed down around me.
a man in a tuxedo holds a cup of tea
ALT: a man in a tuxedo holds a cup of tea
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October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I was sick for a little so I cut out caffeine to help recover. Had my first coffee beverage in a while today. For a good 20 minutes afterwards, the world definitely slowed down around me.
Went to a concert for the first time in ages. Jimmy Eat World and The Offspring. Did it right as an old person and got front row of the stadium seating. Goddamn, they both sounded phenomenal and put on a great show!
September 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Went to a concert for the first time in ages. Jimmy Eat World and The Offspring. Did it right as an old person and got front row of the stadium seating. Goddamn, they both sounded phenomenal and put on a great show!
I'm always entertained by articles that just say "[x game studio] is working on their next game!". No one is sitting around between games twiddling their collective thumbs. We're always up to no good - or good - or somewhere in the middle - but there's always something.
July 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I'm always entertained by articles that just say "[x game studio] is working on their next game!". No one is sitting around between games twiddling their collective thumbs. We're always up to no good - or good - or somewhere in the middle - but there's always something.
Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I'm emotionally not okay after that journey 🙃 What a phenomenal story 😭
July 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I'm emotionally not okay after that journey 🙃 What a phenomenal story 😭
Reposted by Jonathan Burke
CD PROJEKT RED is hiring ❤️
CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games.
Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games
www.cdprojektred.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
CD PROJEKT RED is hiring ❤️
0 days since last game industry layoffs😢
My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Some truly great people lost their jobs.
Unfortunately, we have very limited openings at SMS, but if there's anything I can do to help out, my DMs are open. sms.playstation.com/careers
My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Some truly great people lost their jobs.
Unfortunately, we have very limited openings at SMS, but if there's anything I can do to help out, my DMs are open. sms.playstation.com/careers
Santa Monica Studio
sms.playstation.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
0 days since last game industry layoffs😢
My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Some truly great people lost their jobs.
Unfortunately, we have very limited openings at SMS, but if there's anything I can do to help out, my DMs are open. sms.playstation.com/careers
My heart goes out to everyone impacted. Some truly great people lost their jobs.
Unfortunately, we have very limited openings at SMS, but if there's anything I can do to help out, my DMs are open. sms.playstation.com/careers
Accidently dropping a single whole peppercorn into stir-fry when trying to get Thai chilis & vinegar out of a jar that is almost empty.
Immediate reaction: "Eh. i should be okay. I'll find it later."
Finding it later: 😬
Immediate reaction: "Eh. i should be okay. I'll find it later."
Finding it later: 😬
June 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Accidently dropping a single whole peppercorn into stir-fry when trying to get Thai chilis & vinegar out of a jar that is almost empty.
Immediate reaction: "Eh. i should be okay. I'll find it later."
Finding it later: 😬
Immediate reaction: "Eh. i should be okay. I'll find it later."
Finding it later: 😬
There's something very special about seeing a character's heads twist as if they are an owl during development of a game. Head tracking at its finest.
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
There's something very special about seeing a character's heads twist as if they are an owl during development of a game. Head tracking at its finest.
Friendly reminder to take care of your health.
Latest round of physical therapy: ~40 sessions over ~4 months. Started in January and just had my last session today. This is actually better than last time I was in PT, which was closer to 6 months.
Latest round of physical therapy: ~40 sessions over ~4 months. Started in January and just had my last session today. This is actually better than last time I was in PT, which was closer to 6 months.
a cartoon character says " the very instant i became old " in front of a red phone
ALT: a cartoon character says " the very instant i became old " in front of a red phone
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April 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Friendly reminder to take care of your health.
Latest round of physical therapy: ~40 sessions over ~4 months. Started in January and just had my last session today. This is actually better than last time I was in PT, which was closer to 6 months.
Latest round of physical therapy: ~40 sessions over ~4 months. Started in January and just had my last session today. This is actually better than last time I was in PT, which was closer to 6 months.
Definitely not nerding out that I won an item from an online auction being held for the 45th anniversary of the @planetarysociety.bsky.social. 🤓
April 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Definitely not nerding out that I won an item from an online auction being held for the 45th anniversary of the @planetarysociety.bsky.social. 🤓
Took 30 minutes today for slack hygiene. Started feeling overwhelmed by the tons of channels/groupchats that I'm in for various reasons.
A combination of cleaning up starred, moving channels into proper sections, allowing some sections to show unread only, and just flat out minimizing some sections.
A combination of cleaning up starred, moving channels into proper sections, allowing some sections to show unread only, and just flat out minimizing some sections.
April 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Took 30 minutes today for slack hygiene. Started feeling overwhelmed by the tons of channels/groupchats that I'm in for various reasons.
A combination of cleaning up starred, moving channels into proper sections, allowing some sections to show unread only, and just flat out minimizing some sections.
A combination of cleaning up starred, moving channels into proper sections, allowing some sections to show unread only, and just flat out minimizing some sections.
I will not be at GDC this year. Entirely too busy. For those there: have fun, learn lots, meet new people, and, most of all, be safe.
March 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I will not be at GDC this year. Entirely too busy. For those there: have fun, learn lots, meet new people, and, most of all, be safe.
After 15-ish years of abuse, it is time to lay my wired xbox360 controller to rest. You were a good PC controller, but stick drift has finally won. 🫠
March 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
After 15-ish years of abuse, it is time to lay my wired xbox360 controller to rest. You were a good PC controller, but stick drift has finally won. 🫠
Fun times to be had soon!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting a God of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition between 3/15 – 3/23!
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
February 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Fun times to be had soon!
Reposted by Jonathan Burke
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting a God of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition between 3/15 – 3/23!
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
February 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting a God of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition between 3/15 – 3/23!
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
Explore an exclusive showcase of tribute art, concept art, & memorabilia that celebrates the rich legacy of Kratos’ journey.
For more info, head to the link below 👇
I need to stop looking at Twitter. It's turned into the most racist, grifter heavy, hate filled platform. I feel worse about the world after scrolling through it. What an absolute shit show.
February 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I need to stop looking at Twitter. It's turned into the most racist, grifter heavy, hate filled platform. I feel worse about the world after scrolling through it. What an absolute shit show.
First time getting a tooth pulled today. A wisdom tooth gone. Safe to say I'm not a fan. Would not recommend.
February 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
First time getting a tooth pulled today. A wisdom tooth gone. Safe to say I'm not a fan. Would not recommend.
What a horrible night to have a curse☠️
February 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
What a horrible night to have a curse☠️
Friendly reminder for those donating to established foundations and charities to help with the fires in LA, check if your employer offers matching donations. I know Sony does.
January 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Friendly reminder for those donating to established foundations and charities to help with the fires in LA, check if your employer offers matching donations. I know Sony does.
Highly recommend bringing those masks out if you venture outside, LA people. Regardless of how far away you are from the fire, the air is terrible and filled with smoke and ash. I'm way south of the fires and there's ash on the ground and in the air.
January 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Highly recommend bringing those masks out if you venture outside, LA people. Regardless of how far away you are from the fire, the air is terrible and filled with smoke and ash. I'm way south of the fires and there's ash on the ground and in the air.
Happy Tuesday. My pup likes sticks.
January 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy Tuesday. My pup likes sticks.
Started 2025 right: finished Veilguard. No spoilers, but.. that ending.. wow 🤯
January 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Started 2025 right: finished Veilguard. No spoilers, but.. that ending.. wow 🤯
2 weeks off!
Also, beware, I'm programming on my time off🥸
Also, beware, I'm programming on my time off🥸
December 21, 2024 at 11:57 PM
2 weeks off!
Also, beware, I'm programming on my time off🥸
Also, beware, I'm programming on my time off🥸
Game devs, post your first shipped game and your latest shipped game.
December 15, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Game devs, post your first shipped game and your latest shipped game.