Andy Lunique

Former Global Lead for Creators on Apex Legends, Destiny, and Discord. I connect creators and brands here. Author of In Game Menu + Ultimate Gamers Cookbook

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

Hi just responding to DM's right now but answering one on the public thread:

Yes I am literally going to amplify every single post, tweet, blog, and video that has brands or developers offering opportunities, codes or interest to creators.

11 years doing this work and it's still not easy for the vast majority, and while big creators are paid over $200k - 500k just to show up and post, I'm still helping out everyone grinding to make this things work.

So If you're a creator looking for dev and brand info I will look for you, and if you're a brand that can't afford a 6 figure agency - I got you or I can help you connect with dope boutique agencies.

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@ParallaxStella Love seeing you get wins

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@JackiJing It always makes my heart smile to see you in the room with such legendary fandoms. You always light it up

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@HARDHEAD7WD I didn't find a public creator page so for now I suggest going right to illfonic:

https://t.co/nYH8AvdABU

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

Note: No, I don't work for Sega (would be cool to work on Virtua Fighter, though), but I amp when I can. The DM's have shown me lots of folks are interested in work like this, esp community and creator friends looking for their shot, so when I see more, I'll keep amping!

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

Sega (yes the @SEGA) is looking for 2 Creator Engagement Coordinators. It's more entry level, but it's a starting point for folks looking to get into creator marketing or gaming.

...Or to career creators who've built communities thinking about transitioning into the industry ;).

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

For creators who've loved Akupara games, it's time to get on their list!

[Akupara Games 💫 Indie Games @akuparagames]

📋️GET📋️ON📋️THE📋️AKUPARA📋️CREATOR📋️LIST📋️

Why?

🥇 PRIORITY access to games/demos
👀 FIRST LOOK at unannounced titles
🤝 RESHARES of your content
🥷 [REDACTED] (Find out on the 6th)

We review EVERY application, so get on it ASAP, Creators!!!

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

For creators looking to work with a publisher with quite a range of titles under their belt - check em out.

https://t.co/FJWGpmsIem

[Toplitz Productions @ToplitzProd]

TOPLITZ CREATOR PROGRAM IS HERE! 💛

If you're a creator who likes streaming and creating content for our games, you should click here ⬇️
https://t.co/aW8WdDU9cO

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@MacticsG1 ah happens mate. I know folks have worse stories than I do but it's just how some people live their life and it's sad

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

Happy to answer. It's no secret that people have alternate accounts to do/say/watch/share things they wouldn't on main. The word "Finsta" became popular a long time ago.

For the last 11 years, working with creators, you get used to people saying bad things, even stalking your personal life to do bad things, so, for the sake of defense, many of us know, or have systems that know how to look at profiles and use systems and tools to see behaviors, patterns, or similar accounts on other platforms.

Some folks are lazy or leave breadcrumbs, and then you learn who they really are. Especially when they use the same name and are at the same IP with no vpn. There are also lots of repeat offenders. People who have multiple accounts that are used for harassment or stalking. This is also something I ran into very often when it came to people harassing creators.

Hisotrically speaking, most folks who focus their aggression have a personal vendetta or are close enough to your network that they see your activity. Lots of algorithms try to bring you content from people within your network (not sure if that is still how it works just how it was in the past) so all of this gives you lots of indication that some people are closer than you think.

In my experience, when I've done the work I wasn't shocked at who I found.

[Mactics @MacticsG1]

@InGameMenu not that i am doubting you on this, im asking genuinely but how do you know?

thats super super sad

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@MeggsGG

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

For the folks who are not social gamers. The folks who don't "Squad up with the boys," the people who aren't into couch co-op, or the folks who don't want to hop on Discord while we play.

For folks who game as a form of concentration or reflection.

What are you playing?

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@11bitstudios You folks literally made the game I always wanted to see. Bravo

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@DexBadgett @InfinityWard @CallofDuty This inspired me to go back to MW3 to see what was going on over there. Great time tbh. Quick matches, not too crazy, got clapped a few times but brought it back.

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@rubybabe7_4 @SEGA I would ask Sega

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

Sega (yes the @SEGA) is looking for 2 Creator Engagement Coordinators. It's more entry level, but it's a starting point for folks looking to get into creator marketing or gaming.

...Or to career creators who've built communities thinking about transitioning into the industry ;).

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@viotubing If I were a manager I would very much love to bring you cool shit

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

A question for creators willing to answer publicly or privately. I will open my DMs.

How many of you feel like you need a talent manager to help you get industry connections deals and sponsorships?

For the established creators who've been doing this for a long time many of you likely don't but I'm just curious.

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@Scream_Queeeen

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@Naomi_miaaw About time they got it right

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@TheeMissGlaze The sweet potato respect is 10/10

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@deantak was happy to see this on the LI

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

@2AngryGamers Gents *Lights cig* I got stories

[Andy Lunique @InGameMenu]

ugh I'm an idiot I went to bed thinking I put the link up

https://t.co/bcOsPf2hTY