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Hello there, internet people! Yes, it took some time, but I've finally managed to upload everything related to my Ubisoft Next challenge projects to my website. This includes my award-winning game design project, and my level design project that snagged 3rd place! You can find all the essential details about these projects, along with the files used for each, on the projects page of my website. But, for those of you who are curious about every single detail of my development process (no questions asked!), there are two new posts in the blog section where I delve deeper into the development process of each project. So, check it out! I hope you enjoy exploring these projects as much as I enjoyed working on them! As always, if you have any feedback or stumble upon any bugs, just let me know! #Ubisoft #UbisoftNext #GameDesign #LevelDesign #GameDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gEMmFXBJ

🐲 Our next speaker at Digital Dragons Conference 2024 is Mateusz P. Matusz Piaskiewicz - Principal Designer at Activision! 🪪 Buy your ticket  https://lnkd.in/dsfSpvtp 👤 Mateusz Piaskiewicz is an experienced Level Artist and Designer. Working in the industry since 2006, he worked or consulted on many games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light series, Dead Island series, and Call of Juarez series. Currently Mateusz works as a Principal Designer at Activision. 🟢 Topic: A Letter to My Younger Self - Fast Track to Advanced Level Design If I could transfer some of my current knowledge back in time to help my younger self, an aspiring level designer who doesn't know how much he doesn't know, I would give him the information from this presentation. I would emphasize how naive my assumptions were, how I misunderstood the players and human nature in general, and everything else that helps make great games. #digitaldragons #digitaldragons2024 #gamedesign #leveldesign #design #teamculture #collaboration #growingasadesigner

🚀 Excited to share the culmination of our group's hard work: "Red Haven," the first AAA game design centered around the theme of "Save the Planet"! In this groundbreaking narrative-driven adventure, players embark on a thrilling journey to Mars following Earth's devastating defeat by the relentless Zyronian troops. As super soldiers, players must colonize and fortify Mars while facing alien threats and uncovering the mysteries of the red planet. With up to 25 levels of immersive gameplay, "Red Haven" takes players from the harsh Martian environment to forming crucial relationships with other colonies. Each level presents new challenges and narrative peaks, culminating in a climactic showdown with Vortrax Prime, the fearsome leader of the Zyronian troops. The game's conclusion offers multiple endings based on player choices, providing a sense of atonement or revealing the implications of their actions throughout the game. Collectibles such as Martian artifacts and research data offer strategic benefits and lore insights, while diverse weapon options and upgrades cater to various playstyles. "Red Haven" is more than just a game; it's an epic sci-fi saga of survival, redemption, and exploration where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance on the unforgiving terrain of Mars. Curious to delve deeper into the complete game design documentation of "Red Haven"? Click the link below to explore the intricate details of our narrative, characters, environment, levels, and game mechanics: [https://lnkd.in/gXxU4zbq] I'm incredibly proud to have been part of this project, pushing the boundaries of game design and storytelling. Let's continue to explore new frontiers together! 🌌🎮 #GameDesign #AAA #MartianSaviours #SaveThePlanet

After a period of a hectic schedule, I'm thrilled to share my progress in game development! Descend into the depths of a hauntingly beautiful world, where the darkness conceals secrets that only the bravest of adventurers can uncover. Journey through eerie landscapes filled with puzzles, obstacles, and mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows. With intuitive controls, immersive soundscapes, and stunning visuals that blend light and darkness, this game will captivate your senses and challenge your mind. Are you ready to explore the unknown and discover what lies beneath the surface?" #madewithunity | #gamedevelopment | #puzzlegames

Right, here's my second post of the day, this one being my regular news round-up. It would've been earlier had the day not gotten away from me, but c'est la vie. If you missed my post from this morning however, highlighting my time at Ubisoft Toronto last week, make sure to check that out here. https://lnkd.in/giRjtm6g 1. Of course the big news of the week is everything from Gamescom ONL 2024, like a release date and PS5 version confirmed for "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," the reveal of "Mafia: Old Country," and plenty more. Instead of linking everything, just head here and you'll find those stories and plenty more. https://lnkd.in/gBNt9RDb 2. If you've not yet seen the "Borderlands" movie, don't feel like you need to rush out and see it, because the summer flop is rushing to get to you at home, and will reportedly be on streaming services by the end of the month. https://lnkd.in/gasTdAgS 3. According to a new report the PS5 is selling 2x faster than the PS4 did in China, something that's both a sign of changing times in China's games industry, and a reflection of just how successful "Black Myth: Wukong" already is. https://lnkd.in/gGKYnhKm 4. This is something pulled from my coverage of being at Ubisoft, but we did hear something about the "Splinter Cell Remake" when we were there from the studio's managing director Darryl Long, and what we heard was a whopping 'we don't really have anything to say yet.' https://lnkd.in/gNpZGUPT 5. "Helldivers 2" has been usurped in its position as the top selling game in the United States for 2024, with "EA Sports College Football 25" taking over. https://lnkd.in/gtJiyzEB 6. A lot of PS VR2 games were announced/given release dates recently, but the one that honestly has me the most excited as one of the five people that bought this headset is "Trombone Champ: Unflattened." Can't wait to fall over with the headset on not because I ran into a wall, but because I've keeled over laughing. https://lnkd.in/gvR_M8Yc 7. Quantic Dream's lead writer for "Star Wars: Eclipse" Adam Williams has left the studio to go start a new one. All the best to Williams, but I can't help but wonder how things are going on Eclipse, and when we'll actually see anything more from it. https://lnkd.in/gsXx8VaZ That's all for now - till next time!

🎮 Thrilled to share a recent achievement with two of mine fantastic colleagues! 🚀 Together, we've crafted a competitive gaming mode for one of our projects, bringing the thrill of competition right to our mobile screens. For me as a level designer, it's always a real challenge to design an interesting challenge. A couple of points for my future self (and you, if you're still reading this): - Design moments where the player can feel smart - In competitive game modes, think about replayability – so that the player can iterate their gameplay - Give the player the opportunity to analyze a problem before facing that problem #GameDev #FunAtWork

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Video game development brings a lot of skills and talents together during a chaotic creative process. At the center of that storm, you'll find the designers, weaving all those disciplines into a playable experience. To thrive in that space, they need to know how art, code, and technology work with each other. One of these multi-talented individuals is Michael Perez. Today, we're talking to him about how he learned everything he needs to know to do what he does today. https://lnkd.in/gEYtH-Vh #MeetIronGalaxy

It's less than 2 weeks till we meet in Vilnius, so we are coming to the end with announcements of our keynote sessions for this awesome summer fest 🔥 🎙️ Isaque Sanches, Senior Game Designer, Ubisoft RedLynx A game developer and interaction artist. His career is versatile and somewhat unconventional: as a programmer turned designer, he has worked in a multitude of genres, platforms (PC, console, VR, AR) and audiences (AAA, AA, indie, premium mobile, F2P mobile) 💡 The Game Maker’s Zodiac Take a look at different types of creators in videogames: not only by disciplines (code, art, design, etc) but by grouping them by personality traits, backgrounds and aesthetic preferences. Explore how those groups communicate with one another, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each group, and how they can all work in harmony by co-empowering each other. #keynote #gamedesign #gamedev #DevGAMM #speaker