25 years of working in games. First with Asmodee (né Esdevium Games), in the CCG & TCG, board, roleplaying, and tabletop game industry, before moving onto Sony Interactive Entertainment (né SCEE) to work as a writer on PlayStation.com.

Given the date, I thought I'd share a short story, Scar Gang, that I wrote for the Dark Harvest: Tales of Promethea (2012) anthology, which I also edited. You can read Scar Gang, for free, via: www.mattgibbs.net/scar-gang-by... #writing #shortstory #gothic #horror #alternativehistory

Excited to be moderating a panel, featuring @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social, Dan Batchelor, @jainefenn.bsky.social, and Pete Sutton, at @bristolcon.bsky.social this weekend on the subject of Editors - Who Needs Them And How Can You Tell? Who else is going to be at BristolCon? bristolcon.org

1348 ex voto, developed by Sedleo, has been announced at #gamescom #1348game #1348exvoto #games #medievalgame #gamescom

Back in April, 2025, I was lucky enough to chair a panel at my studio, #PuppetPlace, that we've subsequently turned into a podcast. Thanks to our brilliant panellists, Jasmine Orchard, Carrot, and Izzy Bristow, and to Jonathan Eve for recording the event. open.spotify.com/episode/2dJY...

We are delighted to announce that AdventureX will happen on 22-23 November at LSBU Hub in London. Save the date! Ticket sales are expected to open in August. More tickets will be available than in 2023! Applications to exhibit/speak at #AdvX25 will open next week from Mon 23 June - 14 July.

There's still time to respond to the @writersguildgb.bsky.social survey to move the campaign on video games credits forward... www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y97DHN3 Survey is open to members and non-members; takes just a few minutes to fill in. #games #gameswriting #narrativedesign #videogames #writing

The @writersguildgb.bsky.social is conducting a survey, open to members and non-members, to move the campaign on video games credits forward... Read more and follow the link to the survey in @englishscribe.bsky.social's post: #games #gameswriting #narrativedesign #videogames #writing

"I Have Friends Everywhere."

Associate Artist Gabe Cowan, made a short documentary film about our shared studio and the work of PuppetPlace.org, chatting with Resident Artists and puppeteers Cat Rock, Chris Pirie, and Dik Downey. youtu.be/0RvUH43_xW8?... #puppets #puppetry #film #shortfilm #documentary #puppetplace

On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies. Solidarity 💜 goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...

Appalling and abhorrent ruling by UK Supreme Court on the Equality Act excluding trans women; supporting the right to be yourself, to have autonomy and self-determination is vital and ethical, when trans people are so widely discriminated against and attacked. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Bristol folk, if you're interested in #puppetry? I'm chairing a panel on Wednesday, 23rd April, at PuppetPlace.org, with expert puppetry panelists Carrot (Bean Pig Puppetry), Izzy B (House of Funny Noises), and Jasmine Orchard (Scarlet Oak Theatre). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/puppetry-p...

For all authors, scriptwriters, and writers, for all creatives whatever the medium, copyright protections are vital. Meta has used the works of countless creatives, without consent, to train AI. #DoTheWriteThing and #MakeItFair @writersguildgb.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social @alcs.co.uk

Finally got to see The Substance this weekend. Fantastic body-horror and contemporary commentary. We are in a Golden Age of cerebral horror and thrillers tackling social issues; arguably, kicked off by films such as The Witch, Get Out, Hereditary, The Lighthouse, US, and Midsommar.

Sandi Toksvig, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain President, shares her thoughts on the current AI and Copyright consultation and proposals being put forward by the government. As #writers we have until midnight 25th Feb to respond. @writersguildgb.bsky.social writersguild.org.uk/copyright-ai/

Piece by @the-bookseller.bsky.social on the government’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright consultation that ends on 25th February. If you're a UK based #writer or #creative it's vital to take the time to respond... www.thebookseller.com/news/governm...

If you're a UK based creative, don't forget you have until 25th February to respond to the government's consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta... #actors #artists #authors #creators #designers #illustrators #musicians #painters #writers

I've been volunteering with Feed The Homeless Bristol, thanks to a good friend introducing me to the team. I help on the queue, chatting with folk from all walks of life. We easily serve 100-150 people in an evening. If you're Bristol based you can support or volunteer via: feedthehomeless.org.uk

Thank you to everyone who came to the charity Scratch Cabaret at our studio, puppetplace.org. Big thanks to all of the acts, volunteers, tech crew, and residents who made two shows in a day possible. Well done, all.

I noticed that we didn’t have one of these yet so I thought I would make one. It is small at the moment but I have so far only added people who mention they are LGBTQIA+ on their profile or I otherwise know to be fully out online. Suggestions welcome but please read 👇🏻 first

Loving the new series of Arcane. We've been spoilt for good shows this year. Between Only Murders In The Building, Fallout, Doctor Who, Agatha All Along, and The Acolyte (yes, I did enjoy it; good to see something different) it is a great time to be a geeky-nerdy SFF and Mystery fan!

Lovely folk on here: @staceysparlour.bsky.social and @geeksyndicate.bsky.social do great podcasts, reviewing comics, films, and television. Definitely check them out.

Very proud to present the first (of...? 👀) film I'm working on: Age of Quorum is a short psychological thriller, which we're crowdfunding to get it running into full production. Find out more about it via the link below - please share and back us if you can: www.kickstarter.com/projects/162...

As it's Halloween, I thought I'd share a horror story, Scar Gang, which I wrote for the Tales of Promethea horror anthology, based on the award-winning RPG by Iain Lowson. www.mattgibbs.net/scar-gang-by... Cover art by Jan Pospisil. #halloween #horrorstories #shortstories #fiction #writing

That was wonderful. #doctorwho #thegiggle

That was an enjoyable second episode for the 60th celebrations. Built on strong SF ideas, but keeping it grounded in character-centred and emotional storytelling. Visually interesting and disturbing too. Not sure the Newton gag was needed though... #doctorwho #wildblueyonder

Loved the first Doctor Who special. Great story and great characters. Representation matters, and it is wonderful to see Who normalise that. #doctorwho #thestarbeast

#doctorwhoday 60 years. I've been a fan since I was a child, peeking from behind a cushion. It has always been a part of my life, whether watching, listening, or reading the stories. And is one of the influences that led me to become a writer. Thank you, #doctorwho and the myriad folk responsible.

Fantastic news! Proves the importance of unions and solidarity, of standing together.

Yup, I'm exhibiting at the mighty Thought Bubble this weekend, in the DSTLRY Hall, table B63 (joined by the lovely Mrs B, selling The Astro Luna Journal). I'll be selling most of my remaing Magic of Myths and Deadlier Than stock, so if you want Christmas gifts, now's the time!

Our exhibition The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog starts this week at Carnegie Library in Ayr to coincide with #BookWeekScotland Come and join us on Friday 10th Nov 2-3pm for the launch. We’ll say a few words and there will be mingling opportunities 🙂

We are expecting a new volcanic eruption any day now. So naturally the national broadcasting service has put up a livestream. Tune in here if you want to be the first to spot these joyful little splashes of hot, molten lava 🔥

Great news! Blazing Griffin won a Scottish Games Award #SGW23 for Agatha Christie — Hercule Poirot: The London Case. I was so thrilled to work with the team again and with the Agatha Christie estate, devising the plot, characters, and structure of this new Poirot case. youtu.be/zicwemdpxTA?...

Had a lovely weekend at AdventureX #AdvX23. Was great getting to catch up with and get to meet so many new narrative and games folk. The talks and panels were great too. Thank you to all the speakers, exhibitors, organisers, volunteers, and attendees.

At AdventureX again today! Been lovely so far catching up with and meeting new folk, and listening to the talks. I tried braving the party last night, but was feeling a bit overwhelmed with noise—so apologies if I was struggling to hear and connect. Being HSP, I sometimes get overloaded by stimuli.

On the train, heading to London for AdventureX this weekend, and the WGGB event this evening. Been a long week, but looking forward to a fun weekend catching up with folk, playing games, and listening to talks.

It seems fitting that our Lost Librarian Tour (2021-2023), an interactive story utilising creative technology, games, and puzzles to recount a fictional tale of three Devon Witches, based on research of the Bideford Witch Trials of 1682, is coming to an end today. www.mattgibbs.net/work/lost-li...

Publishing associations urge UK government to protect copyrighted works from AI www.theguardian.com/books/2023/o...

AdventureX is almost here! Not sure where this year has gone, but looking forward to seeing folk and listening to a whole range of talks. Who here is going? www.adventurexpo.org

Countdown to the next Writers' Guild of Great Britain game writers' networking event ahead of the the Adventure X Conference ! London, Fri 3 Nov, 6.30-11pm Reposts, please! Absolutely affiliated! Hope to see you there. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Lovely bright day in Bristol. Spending it consulting on a new piece of interactive theatre being performed this Christmas. Lots of fun going through and shaping the story, and also getting to warm up with the performers and puppeteers. Definitely need more dance and games at the start of meetings.

Calling all #videogames #writers coming to @AdvXConf next weekend (plus any who aren't) We'll be hosting a networking event in central London on Fri 3 Nov, 6.30-11pm Sign up below to reserve your place (venue details to follow) Non-members welcome too! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

AdventureX is almost here! Not sure where this year has gone, but looking forward to seeing folk and listening to a whole range of talks. Who here is going? www.adventurexpo.org

Managed to catch a couple of Circus City (Handstand Arts) events over the last week or so. Saw the absurdly delightful and frenetic NOISE JUICE by Mouvipussi and the sublimely poetic and understated MATERIA by Andrea Salustri. Both wonderful in very different ways. vimeo.com/849509046

Having a lazy Sunday after an enjoyable day at Bristolcon yesterday. It was an interesting day of panels and chats. Thanks to all the speakers, panelists, and organisers. #sff #sciencefiction #fantasy

Huge news for ink users and those interested in trying it out! UK developers the Chinese Room have just open sourced their Unreal Engine integration of the ink engine, that allows ink to be used in Blueprints.

Women of Iceland are striking for a whole day on Oct 24th. The demands of the strike are equal pay and eradication of gendered violence. I just got an email saying my kids school will be closed, as so many of the teachers are women. My husband will have to figure it out, as I will be striking too 💪

Thorougly enjoyed the latest developments in @juliansimpson.bsky.social's The Lovecraft Investigations - The Haunter of The Dark. Well written, directed, and acted, by all the cast. If you're a Lovecraft or horror fan, well worth the listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...