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Malek Teffaha (مالك)
@malekawt.bsky.social
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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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#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:
Such a phenomenal honor to be in such company!
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
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.
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 💜💜
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!
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
Can't wait for folks to see what the team has in store!!
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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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-...
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.
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.
EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
My backlog is suffering cause I'm not able to deal with every game I have to play continuously
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.
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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
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.
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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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!
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.
HADES 2 ON SEPTEMBER 25TH LET'S FREAKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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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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Felt slay, might cute later...

Happy Biceptember!
Habibi Osama Alf mabrouk and can't wait to be there day 1.
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.
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
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It's my absolute pleasure to present to you our labor of love: Poly Fighter!

We are HeartLoop Games! ♥
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
I mean it was also a French colony for the most part
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. ✨🎇
Surprise!!

Can't wait for folks to see what we have in store. 😍🤘🏼
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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✨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