After 20 Seasons of Apex and 5 years at Respawn nearly to the day, my job has been made redundant and I have been laid off.
Working on this game and supporting this community has truly been the honor of my career and a highlight of my life.
Thank you for everything, legends ❤️
"Today, life won"
You have got to be fucking kidding me. If it was about life, we'd see universal healthcare, education funding, and every effort to make sure 10-year-olds aren't shot in their classrooms.
But its not. It's about control, and it always has been
To anyone else who has ever been unfairly treated or made to feel lesser in their work place because of their gender, age, race, or sexuality: I know how you feel, and my DMs are ALWAYS open to you. The work you do is valid and you have oh so much worth. 💛
@nite_moogle
No Russ, I think it's you who need the look in the mirror. This rhetoric is wrong. And the fact that you, as a senior leader in this industry are pushing it is atrocious.
Video games don't kill people, guns do, period. We don't need game dev reform, we need gun control
Exactly one month ago, I was laid off from Activision.
Today, I am happy to announce that I am no longer unemployed. More details to come as I get closer to my start date 🤗🎉
Hey gamers! A gentle reminder:
When playing with women, just like anyone else, if they don’t ask for your advice or help on how to play, you don’t need to give it. We got it, promise
Okloveyoubye
If you are on the QA team, you are a dev
If you are on the marketing team, you are a dev
If you are on the PR team, you are a dev
Game dev is a team effort made possible across many disciplines. No matter what you do, if you helped make a game possible, you are a dev
Every new hire at Respawn has to stand up in front of the studio during our Monday all hands and introduce themselves/where they came from. Today, we had someone join us from Casper. Yes, the mattress company.
Your path into the gaming industry can start come from anywhere.
If you’ve paid a visit to Big Maude yet, you may have noticed these down right gorgeous murals inside.
They are, in fact, community created! Please join me in congratulating
@Sombritas_des
, they really blew me away with this one 💜👏
So you found out your favorite creator is actually a bigot and you now have an extra $5-10 on your hands.
Here are some charities you can donate it to instead!
❤️GLAAD
🧡Trans Lifeline
💛SAGE
💚OutRight Action International
💙The Marsha P Johnson Institute
💜The Trevor Project
A woman is currently leading the pack here at the Apex Preseason Invitational.
I don’t care your race, gender, sexuality, if you love gaming and want to try to go pro, don’t EVER let anyone tell you you can’t. Esports is for everyone. Period.
I blew my 7 year old niece’s mind yesterday when I told her where I work made the Star Wars game she’s seen her mom’s boyfriend play
Just now, a Jedi commercial came on tv, and she excitedly screamed “AUNT ALEX! YOUR STAR WARS!!” I just...😭❤️
Pssst,
@timthetatman
, my guy this is why you start with pubs. Ranked is a high pressure, high stakes grind, not where you learn the basics. Crawl before you run my guy.
Also, could I interest you in Arenas? 👀
wait wait wait
Chuck E Cheese's real name is Charles Entertainment Cheese and he's an orphan who never knew his own birthday SO HE THROWS PARTIES FOR OTHER KIDS TO FILL THE VOID WHAT THE FUCK!?
Person: What do you do for a living?
Me: Oh I’m a social media manager
Them: So you tweet all day orrr?
Me: Not exactly, it’s actually more li-
Them: I have a twitter account, maybe I should be a social media manager
Me:
Hey Overwatch development team, since WoW might be cleaning house, maybe you should as well? Not sure having someone who actively participated in this shit as a namesake for one of your "heroes" is the best idea anymore. Idk
HELLO! I'm Alex, and I'm the Global Social Lead for the Apex franchise.
I have my name in 10 game credits and my job didn't exist when I started at Blizzard almost 10 years ago. Even if you can't code or design, there's still a place for you in game dev!
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
My life would look so different if it weren't for this game. Having been caught in the Blizz/ATVI layoffs last Feb, this game saved me, and I am thankful every single day for the experiences I get to have and INCREDIBLE people I've met because of it. Cheers to you, Legends ❤
Kicking off my last 3 weeks of work for 2021 on a high note: I got promoted!
Eager to continue working with my team to bring impactful, exciting social content to our players in the new year and beyond 🥰❤️
A year ago today, myself and 800 of the most talented and passionate people I know were laid off from ATVI/Blizz after reporting “record revenue”. Many of them are still looking for work.
If that’s you, respond with what you’re looking for below. Recruiters, plz take a look 👇
AND HE’S NOT LIKE A REGULAR MRVN BECAUSE HE WAS ACTUALLY REPROGRAMMED BY A GROUP OF SCIENTISTS WHO WERE TRYING TO SOLVE THE ENERGY CRISIS. AND THEY DID, BUT ONLY AFTER HE FAUGHT OFF DR. REID, WHO EVENTUALLY BECOMES ASH, AND CAUSED A HUGE EXPLOSION ON OLYMPUS, WHICH IS NOW RIFT
PSA: Huddle up, Legends. Now, I know we're all excited to get our hands on spooky boi Revenant tomorrow. But please, PLEASE, don't be that person who immediately quits as soon as you find out you don't get to be Revenant that game.
Your time will come! GLHF, yall
Hey so uh, my team won an award! The Death is Coming campaign we did for Season 4 is, without a doubt, the highlight of my Apex career. I'm wildly proud of the work our team did and now we have a fancy award to show for it, yay us! 👏
Ok, let's do this: 🎃
#NESSTOBER
HAS BEGUN! 🎃
If you decide to participate, please use the hashtag so we see it! And most importantly, have fun ya ghouls
The news about Reckful is heartbreaking.
If you’ve ever “jokingly” told anyone to kill themselves, shame on you. Nothing about that is funny, ever.
If you’ve debated taking your own life, know that people want you here ❤️
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
@Snip3down
@Respawn
@Titanfallgame
Regardless of the player base, it's still a game that everyone (new players or old) should be able to play. Currently, that's not possible, so we are addressing it
With the launch of Defiance comes a new lobby. But I want everyone to know that I promise to check in on this prowler regularly to make sure they're still a good boy 😌
My heart is so god damn full. It is surreal to me even still that this is what I get to do for a living. New Event, cross-play, and Apex on freaking SWITCH. Thank you all for tuning in today and for all the kind words.
It is truly such an honor to be a part of this ❤
And with that, I am officially on holiday for the rest of the year. In 2020, we killed a Legend, launched two Seasons fully from home, introduced cannon community-drawn comics and so much more. Proud doesn't even begin to cover it. Thank you Legends for a truly memorable year.❤️
My heart goes out to the Cyberpunk team. Keep your head high. Regardless of the actions of leadership and Sony, y'all poured your heart into this game and it shows. I'm so sorry it didn't get to come out when it was ready, but my god, you accomplished so much. Remember that.💛
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Gah this Stadia news. If you have been effected by it and now find yourself on the job hunt, Respawn has quite a few roles open. We’d love to have you.
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Today was challenging to say the least. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on from the sidelines or checked on us, y'all really are the true legends.
And here's to Legacy! We've now officially launched more Seasons remotely than in-office and wow what a doozy. Enjoy y'all 💜
Well legends, today did not go as planned to say the least. But we're pleased to announce that Apex Legends: Legacy is now officially live. Appreciate you guys stickin' by us today. You're the true legends here. 💜
Even after almost 3 years of working on Apex, I can't tell you how much seeing someone's face light up makes my god damn day as soon as they find out what I do.
To the legend who just delivered furniture to my house, may your loot be legendary on your wins bountiful!
Thinking on how this will be our second Season launched with everyone remote. Speaks volumes to the amount of passion that fuels every single one of us. Cheers to Season 6, y’all! I’m so very proud of what this team can accomplish 🧡
Revenant was once the greatest hitman the Syndicate ever had. But when his programming failed, he saw what Hammond Robotics had turned him into. Hammond Robotics' return to the Outlands has renewed his thirst for vengeance, and he won’t stop until they’re all dead.
To the game and community that has profoundly changed my life. I am better because I know you and honored to be a part of you. Thank you for 2 incredible years, and here's to many more. ❤️🎉
Oh dang, we hit 2 million followers over on
@PlayApex
! Appreciate each and every one of you legends (yes, all 2 million of you individually!) beyond words. Thanks for coming on this ride with us. We've got so much more in store. ❤️