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Natalie (Tali) Spitzel ๐Ÿ”œ Vancouver!

@talidev3d

3D Environment Artist @ Sunset Visitor Previously @: Giant Squid (Sword of the Sea) & Iridium Studios (People of Note) Game dev ๐ŸŽฎ | Seattle ๐ŸŒƒ | hEDS ๐Ÿฆ“| Farming sim enjoyer ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ Portfolio: https://nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com/

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๐Ÿ˜ž๐Ÿซ‚โค๏ธ

06.03.2026 20:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

no problem! yeah I had to dig back a few posts so I figured I'd include it lol

06.03.2026 07:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A few of these probably get swapped out depending on the day you ask me

my9games.com

06.03.2026 07:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

hell yeah excited for whatever this is ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ

06.03.2026 04:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

aw shucks, thanks. well, don't worry I'll always be around in online shitpost land (for better or for worse lol)

06.03.2026 04:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Narrative Portfolio Review session information from the GDC schedule: 

Signature Session
Community
Game Narrative Summit
Mentorship

Anna C. Webster  (Senior Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)
Alexa Ray Corriea  (Expert Writer, Gearbox)
Ashley Poprik  (Senior Narrative Designer, Independent)
Emma Kidwell  (Writer, Independent)
John Ryan  (Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant, Independent)
Laura Michet  (Narrative Director, Heart Machine)
Sam Maggs  (Senior Manager, Brand & IP Strategy, Critical Role)
Alice Camp  (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun)
Aysha Farah  (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)
Karrie Shao  (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Pacific Drive)
Kelsie Mhoon  (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment)
Nessa Cannon  (Game Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)
Lis Moberly  (Creative Lead, 20th Century Games, The Walt Disney Company)
Books Schwartz  (Senior Narrative Designer)
Sam Winkler  (Narrative Director, Gearbox Software)
Location: Room 215, South Hall
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 1:50 pm - 4:50 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Career, Narrative & Performance
Format: Special Event

Narrative Portfolio Review session information from the GDC schedule: Signature Session Community Game Narrative Summit Mentorship Anna C. Webster (Senior Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Alexa Ray Corriea (Expert Writer, Gearbox) Ashley Poprik (Senior Narrative Designer, Independent) Emma Kidwell (Writer, Independent) John Ryan (Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant, Independent) Laura Michet (Narrative Director, Heart Machine) Sam Maggs (Senior Manager, Brand & IP Strategy, Critical Role) Alice Camp (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun) Aysha Farah (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Karrie Shao (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Pacific Drive) Kelsie Mhoon (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment) Nessa Cannon (Game Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Lis Moberly (Creative Lead, 20th Century Games, The Walt Disney Company) Books Schwartz (Senior Narrative Designer) Sam Winkler (Narrative Director, Gearbox Software) Location: Room 215, South Hall Date: Monday, March 9 Time: 1:50 pm - 4:50 pm Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now! Audience Level: All Track: Career, Narrative & Performance Format: Special Event

๐Ÿšจ In ONE WEEK ๐Ÿšจ

GDC will be holding its very first Narrative Portfolio Review workshop! Come bring your materials to be reviewed by some of the best in the biz!

WE WILL NOT REVIEW ANY SAMPLES MADE BY/WITH AI

Full details/requirements: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...

02.03.2026 22:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 67 ๐Ÿ” 30 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My current contract will wrap in early April - if by some miracle you have a job opening, I will be looking for work once again

18.02.2026 00:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 59 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a black and white cartoon of a man holding a sign that says ' sickos ' . ALT: a black and white cartoon of a man holding a sign that says ' sickos ' .
05.03.2026 21:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

will the stickers be of Spiderman's nipples or-

05.03.2026 20:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

hot AND pathetic, don't forget the pathetic part!! ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

05.03.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The games industry is obsessed with data and market trends. It's not even about this genre vs that, or single player vs live service. The suits in charge need to reconnect with the thing that players actually want:

A dude who's insanely fucking hot.

05.03.2026 10:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 81 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
A drawing of a yellow emoji that is blushing with its hands attempting to cover its face. The text on the image says "blushes like a slut"

A drawing of a yellow emoji that is blushing with its hands attempting to cover its face. The text on the image says "blushes like a slut"

05.03.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

had to bring this back because I thought of another one

05.03.2026 11:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Who can reply: anyone, nobody, people who can be normal about it.

Who can reply: anyone, nobody, people who can be normal about it.

trying out a new feature, lmk if it works

03.03.2026 18:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 13915 ๐Ÿ” 2393 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I love the power of video games

and also Horse Girls

05.03.2026 10:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 63 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have enough at this point to start our own choir tbh lol

05.03.2026 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Erika uses any/all pronouns from what I remember

05.03.2026 10:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also hello fellows of the opera singer variety

05.03.2026 10:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hahaha nooo... I'll have to make my own counter goop now ๐Ÿ˜ž

05.03.2026 10:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ah gotcha, that's awesome! I love the colors ๐ŸŒธ

05.03.2026 07:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love games and so many of the people who make them. It was an honor to accept the award on behalf of the team and a privilege to be able to speak to what I believe in. โ™ฅ๏ธ

05.03.2026 06:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 9575 ๐Ÿ” 1738 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 84 ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

Sure happy to- "all" in this case, is a general term encompassing game studios above a certain income level and/or presence of publishers/execs/shareholders.

05.03.2026 02:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun announcement: just signed a lease for our new apartment in Vancouver!!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽ‰

05.03.2026 02:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 106 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know reading comprehension is hard but please look at the word "forced"

05.03.2026 02:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so sorry, keeping you guys in my thoughts โค๏ธ

05.03.2026 02:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a tree

04.03.2026 23:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 484 ๐Ÿ” 46 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

I love him

05.03.2026 02:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was this in Vancouver??? It looks amazing!

05.03.2026 02:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

done ๐Ÿซก thank you for speaking out Stella, the industry is a better place because of you. โค๏ธ

05.03.2026 01:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 26 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferredโ€ฆ... I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferred paym...

If you're in the game industry and use LinkedIn, please do me a favor and share my post about Sentona Games screwing me out of money I'm owed. Thank you

05.03.2026 00:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1988 ๐Ÿ” 892 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 28 ๐Ÿ“Œ 15