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Head of Talent at @PlayVentures | Investing in the Games Industry | ex-Epic Games, ex-EA | [email protected]

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Joe Burridge
6 years
Stephen King has a son named Joe. I'm not joking, but he is.
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3 years
The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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2 years
Is there a skin in #Fortnite you're praying will come back to the store?. I'll go first. I don't own Peely â˜šī¸
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2 years
Eliminating an entire squad in one hit with Doom Slayer. Gosh darn I love #Fortnite 😂
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4 years
Here's to an Epic week ahead folks ☕
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2 years
Last week, Epic Games announced that 830 employees were impacted by layoffs and unfortunately I am one of them. The last almost 3 years has been a learning journey and I have made lifelong friends. So long, it was truly Epic.
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3 years
I'm in the Fortnite credits! 😍
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3 years
I love this artwork by @LawyFN of The Foundation 😍. #FortniteFlipped
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3 years
Cannot wait to see all the reactions to this event. It's going to blow minds.
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3 years
Prepare to suit up. Jump in on June 4th! See you up there.
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3 years
We just had our end of year Epic company meeting and OMFG it was truly mind blowing. Especially the Fortnite and Unreal updates 🤩.
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Joe Burridge
2 years
2 years at Epic Games today! 🎉. So I've popped into the office to hang out with a llama (and some human friends too)
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Joe Burridge
3 years
64 internships are now live at @EpicGames! Time to make some dreams come true.
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Joe Burridge
10 years
If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime.
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4 years
The new @EpicGames careers page is live. It's so pretty 😍.
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3 years
We're almost 2 years into the pandemic but I've finally got my home office just how I want it. What do you think?
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4 years
We have 49 internships available at @EpicGames! Take a look at them all here:
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4 years
That was awesome! What a way to end the season @FortniteGame. Very proud of everyone at Epic that made it happen
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Joe Burridge
2 years
A cup of Joe for an Epic start to the week ☕
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Joe Burridge
3 years
Thanks for all these positive messages. The Fortnite community is THE BEST! 😍.
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Joe Burridge
3 years
Sketched one of my favourite quotes from 2021. "It's just a banana, ma'am" 😁 🍌 #peely #fortnite
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Joe Burridge
3 years
AAAHHHH so many exciting #Fortnite updates coming!!! I especially can't wait for. 😏.
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Joe Burridge
5 years
We are looking for a Screenshot Artist to join @EA_DICE! . That's right, you can be on the same team as the extremely talented @Berduu who crafted these beautiful and awe-inspiring shots. Apply if you have a kick-ass portfolio: RT's appreciated 😊
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3 years
It's my 1 year anniversary at @EpicGames! And I made a very short video to mark the occasion 😊.
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2 years
The Only Up map in #Fortnite. So much fun. So much rage.
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3 years
New business cards! Love the minimalist design. #EpicGames
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4 years
Having an epic and unreal time at the beach đŸ–ī¸
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4 years
I offered someone their "dream job" at Epic and they signed their contract today. I could just feel the excitement on the call and how much it meant to them. It's moments like this that make being a recruiter so darn awesome đŸĨ°.
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4 years
OK, I was just reading about some of the upcoming @FortniteGame updates and I am SOOOO excited. Fortnite fans, you're going to LOVE what's on the way. AHH!.
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Joe Burridge
2 years
Just wrapped up the last @EpicGames all company meeting for the year and OMFG! 2023 is going to be incredible.
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Joe Burridge
3 years
The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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Joe Burridge
2 years
Geralt and The Doom Slayer are in #Fortnite! 😍
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Joe Burridge
4 years
New home office is official 🎉
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2 years
We are looking for 2x Senior Technical Artists to work on a new project at Epic Games. "You will play a crucial role in solving character-related challenges and optimizing the character implementation pipeline". And of course, working with the latest features in Unreal Engine 5.
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Joe Burridge
3 years
First win in solos with the new #NoWayHome skin
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2 years
Hope you have an Epic week folks! ☕
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2 years
When I started at Epic just over 2 years ago, I made a top 5 list of IPs I would love to see in #Fortnite. We've already had Dragon Ball, The Witcher and Spider-Man. Wonder what the last 2 are on my list? 🤔.
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Joe Burridge
3 years
"I've played so much your game, you should make me a dev at your studio" . is the same as. "I've eaten so much of your food, you should make me a chef at your restaurant".
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Joe Burridge
4 years
The Ariana Grande #RiftTour in Fortnite was so good! Never experienced anything like it
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3 years
Hi folks! @EpicGames has a new site for students, interns and early career advice. This is incredibly valuable content and I love how it's presented. If you know of anyone looking to make their start in the games or tech industry please share it on 😊. 👉đŸģ
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Joe Burridge
4 years
I am working with the @FortniteGame team to find Senior and Lead Gameplay Engineers. It's an incredibly exciting time to join due to the variety of experimentation with gameplay, level, IP's, systems and the upgrade to @UnrealEngine 5. Interested? ✉ joe.burridge@epicgames.com.
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3 years
48%!!! 2022 is going to be a truly amazing year for Epic and @UnrealEngine. Article here:
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4 years
Just finished the March Through Time event in @FortniteGame. A unique and powerful way to show Dr. King's speech and learn about racial injustice. I highly recommend checking it out.
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Joe Burridge
2 years
OK, now I'm ready for an Epic Christmas
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4 years
Goodbye, @EA! Mixed emotions today as I announce that it’s my last week at Electronic Arts. I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has made my time here so special. In this post, I think back on the best moments 😊.
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2 years
We're looking for a Senior Animation Engineer to join the Fortnite team at Epic Games! You will use #UnrealEngine5 to bring to life so many characters and abilities from a wide variety of IP's such as Star Wars, Marvel, The Witcher, Dragon Ball and more.
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Joe Burridge
2 years
Sadly I had to miss the @thekidlaroi concert in #Fortnite last night. How was it?!
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4 years
👋 @EpicGames are looking for a Technical Director focused on Unreal Engine running in the cloud. This is a newly formed team within Epic and an unbelievable opportunity!. Details here 👉
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Joe Burridge
3 years
The girls and I discovered Townscaper this morning, we've had a lot of fun building colourful houses 🏡
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3 years
Quite a few folks asking why are there so many Joe's in the list. Besides it being a common name, Epic includes everyone who has ever contributed to Fortnite in some way. The games development started in ~2011 and we don't take names out.
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Joe Burridge
10 years
FACT: There are only 2 types of people in this world, those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
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Joe Burridge
4 years
Look what just arrived! Thanks for the free gift Epic 😍. The @FortniteGame and @DCComics crossover is one of the coolest colabs I've seen. Can't wait to get started.
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3 years
I have received a ton of Christmas gifts so far from @epicgames but I particularly love this one as it has our Recruiting Team vision statement on it: "Building the Metaverse. One person at a time". Oh yeah! 🤘
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Joe Burridge
3 years
I just offered someone a job on their birthday. And they always thought joining the games industry was a far off dream. Oh my goodness, the call was so wholesome đŸĨ°.
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Joe Burridge
3 years
I will never get bored of doing this 😆. #Fortnite
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Joe Burridge
2 years
That means I am on the search for a new opportunity. It would help me out if you like/retweet this post and DM me jobs. Thank you! 🙏đŸģ.
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Joe Burridge
5 years
The world now has another Burridge, how lucky you all are. Rose Burridge arrived at 10.48am on 2nd April and weighed 7lbs 10oz (3.48kg). Bonnie is recovering well, Rose is healthy, Delilah is settling into her big sister role and I've been puked on. We're off to a good start đŸĨ°
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2 years
Also I'm a big Mistborn fan and missed Kelsier đŸĨš
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5 years
How much space will Brexit free up in the European Union?. 1 GB.
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4 years
I told my 2 year old "sorry we can't hangout because I'm working" and she politely made the suggestion that she could watch Pocahontas "on one of the TV's". She makes a good point. Making the most of that dual screen setup 😁
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4 years
👋 @EpicGames are looking for an experienced Tools Programmer who will help us develop Epic’s MetaHuman Creator tool. We ideally want this role to be based from our HQ in Cary, NC (USA) but we're open to hire across Europe too. Details here 👉
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4 years
Just had my second vaccine. FULLY VACCINATED BABY! 🤘
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3 years
I love this shot taken during the @tonesandimusic Fortnite concert. A really fun experience with brilliant music 🤘
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4 years
More awesome swag from @EpicGames. Thought you all might like to know what's in the box 😁
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3 years
Yesterday, something incredible happened. I met my team in real life! And also these Fall Guys at the @Mediatonic office. The last time I was in an office, with a team, was March 13th 2020. And every one of these lovely people lived up to the hype đŸĨ°
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4 years
I just paid off my student loan 🎉
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5 years
*INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE AT @EA GUILDFORD*. Apply here: Some FAQ's about our internships:. - adverts close January 24th. - 12 months long (July 2020 - July 2021) and paid. - interns must be currently in full-time education. Retweets appreciated 😊
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2 years
It's my last day at Epic Games. I have gone back through all of my LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram posts over almost 3 years and picked out my favourites. So long, it has been Epic!. Article here 👉đŸģ
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2 years
I had to celebrate taking their queen 😆. #UEFN #Fortnite
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11 years
Ahh, so Data Scientists look like Buddy Holly? But seriously, this is a good infographic #datascience #data http://t.co/tIV1DtvBTd.
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3 years
Only the cool kids can reply 😎.
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3 years
It's true, @EpicGames does the best swag! These beautiful decks are going up in my office very soon. So excited for the launch of #FallGuys on Xbox and Switch today, massive congratulations @Mediatonic. Time to bag myself some crowns 👑
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8 years
Upon visiting @hudl's London office, Hope said "Oh. Wait. Is this room named after me?" . Yes Hope Powell, yes it is.
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3 years
Topped up my V-Bucks in #Fortnite as it's the last day funds go towards supporting Ukraine
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5 years
Genuine question, is anyone else considering shaving their head knowing they won't be able to go to the barbers for quite a long time?.
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2 years
We are looking for a Principal Engine Programmer to join the Fortnite team. You will be the bridge between the #UnrealEngine and #Fortnite teams with the opportunity to take ownership of core engine technology behind a cutting-edge on-demand user generated content system.
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4 years
The MetaHuman team at @EpicGames are hiring! I am working with the team to find an Animation Programmer and Engine Programmer. It's an exciting time to join as we prepare to launch the MetaHuman Creator and @UnrealEngine 5. 📧in my bio. More details here:
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11 years
Da¡ta Sci¡en¡tist [noun]: Person who is better at Statistics than a Software Engineer and better at Software Engineering than a Statistician.
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2 years
This is Ivy. She just turned one and is clearly very excited about her new Epic swag 😁
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3 years
Ivy Grace Burridge arrived on Friday 11th March đŸĨ° . Bonnie and Ivy are both doing great. Delilah and Rose are being so kind and understanding, it's amazing to watch. We're all settling in well as a family of 5 â™€ī¸â™€ī¸â™€ī¸â™€ī¸â™‚ī¸
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Was I right?.
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3 years
The future of #Fortnite will blow peoples minds. There is just so much exciting stuff going on here at Epic.
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5 years
Luckily the parking at EA Guildford is the floor above this one! đŸ˜Ŧ
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10 years
Just stop. And take a moment to think about this. http://t.co/sxIG6IAVHk.
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I got called pretty today!. Well, the full statement was, "you're pretty annoying" but I like to focus on the positive things.
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4 years
3 years ago today I was at this live event for #BattlefieldV. Purely as a spectator, I won a ticket in an employee raffle. Such a great experience! 🤩
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3 years
Popped in to see the Epic Berlin office. Thanks for the tour @Cpt_Placeholder!. Sorry for no more pics, top secret stuff đŸ¤Ģ
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3 years
The look on my little sisters face when I told her that she looks like the sea witch from Fortnite 😂
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I'm looking for an Online Programmer to join the #Fortnite Creative team here at @EpicGames. There are some incredibly exciting things happening over here. More details 👉đŸģ
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2 years
This is the first ever #Fortnite clip I uploaded to Twitter over 5 years ago. 13 health and hiding in a bush, ah memories 😂.
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7 years
Playing #Fortnite last night and spotted the weirdest self-destruct from the other side of the map 😂
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3 years
LOOK WHAT I'VE GOT!!! 😍
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3 years
New desktop background 🐲. #Fortnite
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4 years
I asked my wife if I am the only one she has ever been with. She said yes, all the others were nines and tens.
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2 years
Will 2023 be the year you get a job in the games industry? There is a vast variety of jobs and skills that contribute to this incredible industry. This list was put together by .@HitmarkerJobs. It's a great site for games jobs, take a look
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3 years
Back to work tomorrow!
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3 years
For her birthday, I took my wife to an orchard and we stood there looking at the trees for an hour. Not the Apple Watch she was expecting apparently.
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4 years
The MetaHuman Team at @EpicGames is growing fast! I'm currently looking for 3x Engineers, 2x Technical Animators, Art Supervisor and Release Manager. With the launch of Early Access yesterday, it's an incredibly exciting time to join! Email in my bio.
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2 years
IT'S HAPPENING! 👀. #Fortnite.
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🤝 @FNCreate . March 22 | State of Unreal #GDC
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6 years
I came back from holiday to see this on my desk! Thank you so much @CriterionGames, you're the best đŸĨ°. #Firestorm #BattlefieldV
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6 years
Last night my wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it. So we went and had some drinks. Cool guy. Wants to be a web developer.
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