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Malek Teffaha (مالك)
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Love to socialize, especially with cats. Senior Manager, Project Management Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility @Ubisoft! Game Awards Future Class '22. عربي لبناني فلسطيني، مشارك آراء. Lebanese Palestinian queer Arab. 🇱🇧🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈 He/Him/هو
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Nov 18
#GameDev intro:

Malek (he/him). Queer Lebanese Palestinian game industry vet of 11+ years, in Paris.

Work at Ubisoft in D&I, with experience in comms, localization, CM, socials... Assisted in a ton of Arabic game support, and recently with cultural elements on AC Mirage.

Portfolio glimpse below:
Cover art of Assassin's Creed Mirage Showing the main character Basim hiding in a Palace Cover art of the game The Division 2, showing the characters stepping out of the Lincoln memorial looking onto a war torn Washington DC Cover art of the game Rainbow Six Siege, showing three of the key characters posing for the camera in an overly lit arena Cover art of the game Far Cry 6, showing the game's villain played by Giancarlo Esposito resting his hands on his son's shoulders.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 2d
Happy gym happy flex.
Mirror selfie of Malek at the gym, wearing dark grey shorts, a red t-shirt with tucked sleeves, blue sneakers, and a navy blue headband. He is flexing his arms. Mirror selfie of Malek at the gym, wearing dark grey shorts, a red t-shirt with tucked sleeves, blue sneakers, and a navy blue headband. He is flexing his arms. Mirror selfie of Malek at the gym, wearing dark grey shorts, a red t-shirt with tucked sleeves, blue sneakers, and a navy blue headband. He is flexing his arms. Mirror selfie of Malek at the gym, wearing dark grey shorts, a red t-shirt with tucked sleeves, blue sneakers, and a navy blue headband. He is flexing his arms.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 6d
Such a phenomenal honor to be in such company!
takethis.org Take This @takethis.org · 6d
You've met the Accelerate fellows, now it's time to meet our mentors!

⭐@osamadorias.bsky.social (HeartLoop Games)
⭐@abbylemaster.bsky.social (Riot Games)
⭐Jae Lin (Unbound Communities)
⭐@malekawt.bsky.social (Ubisoft)
⭐Rachel Romero (Marketing & Strategy Exec)

takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, headshots and name plates for the 5 mentors participating in Accelerate Season 2. Jae Lin, a person with short brown hair wearing a black shirt, crescent moon bolo tie, and crescent moon earrings. Rachel Romero, a woman with short black hair wearing a white shirt. Abby LeMaster, a woman with long brown hair wearing a white knit sweater, earrings, and a gold necklace. Malek Teffaha, a bald man wearing glasses and a purple tshirt and showing two peace signs with his hands. Osama Dorias, a man wearing a yellow shirt, yellow and black baseball cap, a black bowtie, and a black blazer. Text above the headshots reads "Accelerate Season 2 Mentors." A navy blue background. In the top right corner is the Accelerate logo, a blue and orange sword and shield, similar to the take this logo but more stylized. The rest of the image is text which reads: "Osama Dorias, Creative Director, HeartLoop Games. Abby LeMaster, Senior Lead Producer, Riot Games. Jae Lin, Executive Director, Unbound Communities. Malek Teffaha, Senior Manager, Ubisoft. Rachel Romero, Marketing & Strategy Exec." Jae Lin, Malek Teffaha, and Rachel Romero all have asterisks after their name indicating they are returning mentors. At the very bottom is a website for more information about the program. take this dot org slash accelerate.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 12d
Somehow they managed to make it in such a way where it can resonate with those that played the first, but also be completely fine for someone brand new.

Watch a quick recap, the world building is amazing.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 12d
After 40 hours within the 10 days since it came out, I "finished" #Hades2 and by the gods, I loved every single minute of it.

No run was bad, tonnes of new features, always unlocking something new, and finally beating [REDACTED] was such an achievement.

Love you @supergiantgames.bsky.social 💜💜
A screenshot of the beginning of the final credits of Hades 2, set on the backdrop of a starry night sky with the logo of Supergiant Games, a few members of the dev team and the art of Selene, Hecate, Apollo, Artemis, and Melinoe riding in front of the moon. A family portrait of Hades, Persephone, Melinoe, and Zagreus alongside Cerberus.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 14d
Been an incredible journey to get to Valley of Memory.

I can't believe we were able to revisit Basim and get to explore even more from the Arab world in the 9th century, all while adding even more quality of life elements to Mirage.

Onwards to launch!
accesstheanimus.com Access The Animus @accesstheanimus.com · 14d
Here is the Full Reveal / Deep Dive into the making of the Valley of Memory DLC of Assassin’s Creed Mirage featuring

🟠 Gameplay Footage
🟠 Story Info
🟠 New Gameplay Additions
🟠 Locations and Landmarks

You can check it at this link: www.youtube.com/live/0NaEwUy...
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory Reveal
YouTube video by Ubisoft
www.youtube.com
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 15d
Can't wait for folks to see what the team has in store!!
wario64.bsky.social Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 15d
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory full reveal on Oct 6th, 9 AM PT (free major update) www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbaH...
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 19d
Eurogamer: Ubisoft and Tencent announce new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, to lead development for the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six franchises

www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-and-...
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 21d
But then again, 20 Billion worth of debt is gonna be brutal in terms of cost cutting.

One to watch, but yeah still not processing how monumental this is.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 21d
Happy Monday everyone.

Two of the largest (and American) games publishers have been acquired over the last 2 years.

Lots to analyze and note, but this is bonkers.
Hoping this doesn't lead to layoffs. A bit too optimistic but still hoping.
wario64.bsky.social Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 21d
EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 24d
My backlog is suffering cause I'm not able to deal with every game I have to play continuously
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 25d
I can confirm, #Hades2 kicks all kinds of butt.

Just lost track of time, approx 8 hours, damn you Chronos.
And the game just keeps on giving and giving. Refines everything from the first and takes it up several notches.

I love you @supergiantgames.bsky.social 💚🔥
And congrats.
Screenshot of the home screen of Hades II displaying the menu with Play, Options, and Cross Saves. Screenshot from within Hades II showing the weapons and the keepsake cabinet in addition to some HUD elements.
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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 28d
Game professionals form coalition to 'push against the dehumanization of Palestinians'

"The dehumanisation of Palestinians is tied to their rare visibility in the cultural sphere. This dehumanisation costs lives–as the world remains indifferent to the ongoing genocide in Gaza."
Game devs form coalition to amplify Palestinian voices
Palestinian Voices in Games wants to help Palestinian developers tell their own stories and reach global audiences.
www.gamedeveloper.com
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · 28d
I know it sucks, but having a short break is actually useful for the body. You often come back stronger and it helps you overcome plateaus you didn't notice you had.

Sorry about the life lemons situation, but try and kick it back a bit this week and enjoy the mandated autumn time off life gave you.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Sep 17
It's been so hard to hold back tears while watching the livestream for the Together For Palestine fundraising stream and concert.

Such an incredible show of support.

Please consider tuning in, donating, and supporting the merch: www.youtube.com/live/RWBVHFv...
Together for Palestine
YouTube video by Brian Eno
www.youtube.com
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Nazih Fares | نزيه فارس @nazihfares.com · Sep 15
Figured it's time we introduce the rest of the team, a roster drop full of real Arab voices and mischief including @saraalfageeh.bsky.social, @rafifk.bsky.social, @swordandquill.itch.io, @arcanewhiskers.bsky.social & @jackgutmann.bsky.social.

We can't wait to show you what we're working on!
savoirludique.com 🎯 Le Cabinet du Savoir Ludique de Nazih Fares @savoirludique.com · Sep 15
Misfits assembled 🛠️

Here’s our current roster of Arab-origin creators building The Arab League of Misfits: Nazih, Sara, Zein, Rafif, Omar, Jack and Walid.

Satire, folklore, and a healthy dose of trouble, so if you’re an Arabic dev and want in, don't hesitate to knock.
Slide titled “THE DEV TEAM & VISION” with logos for Cabinet du Savoir Ludique and The Arab League of Misfits. Grid of seven profile cards, each with a “PORTFOLIO” tag and a short bio: • Nazih Fares. Lebanese-Spanish dev in Perpignan; worked on 90+ titles including Hearthstone and Battlegrounds features. • Sara Alfageeh. Award-winning Jordanian American illustrator/creative director focused on Arab futurism and cultural storytelling; known for Squire and Marvel’s Ms. Marvel. • Zein Okko. Syrian-German award-winning game and narrative designer; project Lead Dev; strong accessibility focus; indie project Soulblaze. • Rafif Kalantan. Saudi narrative/game designer; two-time BAFTA Student Award winner; MCV/Develop 30 Under 30; London Games Festival Ensemble. • Omar Abdul Hadi. Palestinian award-nominated tabletop designer and 3D artist; developing TTRPG Tales From The Endless Void. • Jack Guttman. Syrian refugee in Austria; award-winning dev across art, real-time VFX, game design, and gameplay programming; known for Path Out relaunched by UNHCR. • Walid Raouda. Lebanese-American game designer and program director at Long Island University; works at the intersection of games and culture, specializing in tabletop. Right side callouts: “Over 130K followers across social media plus 20M+ TikTok views across our creative team.” Mission box: “To make the world’s first premium one-time purchase irreverent card game that is playable and relatable for Arabs, diaspora, and meme lovers everywhere.”
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Sep 12
HADES 2 ON SEPTEMBER 25TH LET'S FREAKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · Sep 4
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.

I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:

emmkid.info
Portfolio
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Sep 3
Felt slay, might cute later...

Happy Biceptember!
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Sep 3
Habibi Osama Alf mabrouk and can't wait to be there day 1.
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Sep 3
Really happy and proud to see the extended work and support we have been able to pour into the beautiful world of Baghdad from Mirage.

Check out the Discovery Tour App for free on your phone!

And btw, the app is fully localized in Arabic as well.
ubisoft.com Ubisoft @ubisoft.com · Sep 3
Step into the heart of Medieval Baghdad—right from your phone.

📜 Uncover rich, immersive history
🦅 Explore 9th century Baghdad
📱 Experience it all for free, anytime, anywhere

Launching today for free: the Discovery Tour App – Medieval Baghdad

#AssassinsCreed
Scholars, musicians, historians all stand in front of a night sky overlooking Baghdad. Underneath a phone rest. In the center text reads: "Discovery Tour app. A Ubisoft Original. Medieval Baghdad."
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Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social · Sep 2
It's my absolute pleasure to present to you our labor of love: Poly Fighter!

We are HeartLoop Games! ♥
polyfightergame.bsky.social Poly Fighter Game @polyfightergame.bsky.social · Sep 2
New studio. New game.

Step into the ring with Poly Fighter, a single-player roguelike fighting game where every run reshapes your style.

🖊️ Sign up to playtest: bit.ly/polyfighterplaytest

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilkn...
Poly Fighter - Reveal Trailer | Roguelike Fighting Game
YouTube video by Poly Fighter Game
www.youtube.com
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Aug 30
I mean it was also a French colony for the most part
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Aug 28
If any of y'all got some extra good luck juice to throw my way, please do so.

Something exciting is on the horizon, and I really need to nab it. ✨🎇
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Malek Teffaha (مالك) @malekawt.bsky.social · Aug 24
Surprise!!

Can't wait for folks to see what we have in store. 😍🤘🏼
wario64.bsky.social Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · Aug 23
Assassin's Creed Mirage free content coming later this year:

-New story chapter & missions set in 9th century AlUla
-Gameplay improvements for the base game and the new location
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Zein ➜ Wishlist Soulblaze @zein.games · Aug 14
✨Please Share✨

My Kickstarter pre-launch page is up. Campaign will start during gamescom next week! If it's okay, lease add your e-mail to be notified (even if you don't plan to pledge) bcse it helps with getting featured!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zei...

#gamedev #indiedev #Godot #Kickstarter
Coming soon: Soulblaze: a Hand-Drawn Creature-Collecting Roguelite
Roll some dice, catch cute creatures, and win tactical duels in this tribute to 90's-childhoods.
www.kickstarter.com
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