Mark Gregory
@markgregory.bsky.social
Designer @ Awe Interactive & indie dev. Previously worked on Sea of Thieves & other AAA IPs. Views are my own.
Some #Blocktober progress
I’ve been focusing more on pacing & exploring lightweight, storytelling techniques that work well on mobile.
The goal is to keep everything diegetic, letting the environment communicate the story rather than relying on cutscenes or UI #leveldesign
I’ve been focusing more on pacing & exploring lightweight, storytelling techniques that work well on mobile.
The goal is to keep everything diegetic, letting the environment communicate the story rather than relying on cutscenes or UI #leveldesign
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Some #Blocktober progress
I’ve been focusing more on pacing & exploring lightweight, storytelling techniques that work well on mobile.
The goal is to keep everything diegetic, letting the environment communicate the story rather than relying on cutscenes or UI #leveldesign
I’ve been focusing more on pacing & exploring lightweight, storytelling techniques that work well on mobile.
The goal is to keep everything diegetic, letting the environment communicate the story rather than relying on cutscenes or UI #leveldesign
Here is my #blocktober '25 update. About half a dozen hours in so far as I was late starting. Looking forward to seeing what I can get done by the end of the month #leveldesign
October 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Here is my #blocktober '25 update. About half a dozen hours in so far as I was late starting. Looking forward to seeing what I can get done by the end of the month #leveldesign
Finally managed to persuade the wife to give Yellowstone a try
September 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Finally managed to persuade the wife to give Yellowstone a try
Had a fantastic family vacation in Wales. Nothing beats sea air & family time to help reset the mind.
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Had a fantastic family vacation in Wales. Nothing beats sea air & family time to help reset the mind.
I find putting together these little scenes so therapeutic. I'm at my happiest when I am creating.
April 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I find putting together these little scenes so therapeutic. I'm at my happiest when I am creating.
Cracking day for 40th birthday drinks in Liverpool 🍻
April 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Cracking day for 40th birthday drinks in Liverpool 🍻
If you're looking for Outer Wilds meets Amnesia in Victorian era London consider wishlisting.
store.steampowered.com/app/1734000/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1734000/...
April 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you're looking for Outer Wilds meets Amnesia in Victorian era London consider wishlisting.
store.steampowered.com/app/1734000/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1734000/...
Personally I think Halo MCC like Mass Effect LE are the best value for money in gaming. If you're looking to learn about game, level, narrative or combat design - study these two games
March 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Personally I think Halo MCC like Mass Effect LE are the best value for money in gaming. If you're looking to learn about game, level, narrative or combat design - study these two games
Finding a concerning trend with the redundancies in games, why is it never the Senior & above staff affected when it's them mandating the content that gets made which fails to resonate with Players or publishers? You'll normally find the people doing the work know it's shit but can't do anything.
February 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Finding a concerning trend with the redundancies in games, why is it never the Senior & above staff affected when it's them mandating the content that gets made which fails to resonate with Players or publishers? You'll normally find the people doing the work know it's shit but can't do anything.
I wasn't expecting to get some great references from Anderton Boat Lift 😂
February 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I wasn't expecting to get some great references from Anderton Boat Lift 😂
I never got a Xmas night out thanks to taking voluntary redundancy so making up for it today 🍻
February 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I never got a Xmas night out thanks to taking voluntary redundancy so making up for it today 🍻
I've put off making this game for 5 years. Pleased to have gotten the first draft onto paper. Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 couples. 17 out of every 100,000 men commit suicide.
February 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I've put off making this game for 5 years. Pleased to have gotten the first draft onto paper. Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 couples. 17 out of every 100,000 men commit suicide.
Easily the best part of the day
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Easily the best part of the day
Deus Ex in bed. 2025 has peaked already.
January 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Deus Ex in bed. 2025 has peaked already.
Bought a Nerf Captain Rex blaster off eBay. Found a tutorial that shows you how to convert it into a movie prop - never really done anything like this before but looking forward to it
December 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Bought a Nerf Captain Rex blaster off eBay. Found a tutorial that shows you how to convert it into a movie prop - never really done anything like this before but looking forward to it
Saw this on offer and could not say no #Bloodborne
December 28, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Saw this on offer and could not say no #Bloodborne
Looking forward to diving into some games this morning before the family arrives later.
December 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Looking forward to diving into some games this morning before the family arrives later.
If you can't have fun setting up silly little vignettes like this what are you even making games for #leveldesign
December 18, 2024 at 1:04 PM
If you can't have fun setting up silly little vignettes like this what are you even making games for #leveldesign
The PS1 collection continues to grow
December 11, 2024 at 9:49 PM
The PS1 collection continues to grow
This is my first Metroid game and so far I am hooked.
December 10, 2024 at 10:27 PM
This is my first Metroid game and so far I am hooked.
I am on a real Halo binge recently. In times of self doubt I find it helps to go back & play the things that inspired me into wanting to make games in the first place. I still remember booking 2 days off work to play Halo 3 when it came out.
December 8, 2024 at 8:39 PM
I am on a real Halo binge recently. In times of self doubt I find it helps to go back & play the things that inspired me into wanting to make games in the first place. I still remember booking 2 days off work to play Halo 3 when it came out.
It's always a delight to see games you worked hard on getting some recognition despite it's shortcomings. We worked so hard on the atmosphere for Solarix to try & create something thick & oppressive.
December 8, 2024 at 10:20 AM
It's always a delight to see games you worked hard on getting some recognition despite it's shortcomings. We worked so hard on the atmosphere for Solarix to try & create something thick & oppressive.
Introduce yourself with 4 video games...
November 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Introduce yourself with 4 video games...