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@maxpears.bsky.social

Lead Level Designer @PeopleCanFly #MafiaTheOldCountry / #Hellblade2 / #PhantomLiberty #Cyberpunk2077 / #TheDivision / #leveldesign / #gamedev Website: www.maxpears.com Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X

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It was a great team to work with & honestly can not wait to see what they do next, really a passionate bunch of designers who I respect and learned from #gamedev #MafiaTheOldCountry #leveldesign

11.08.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad to hear you are enjoying it!

09.08.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers Don, I hope you enjoy it

09.08.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks dude

08.08.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really hope you enjoy it!

08.08.2025 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It is here #MafiaTheOldCountry has released ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ”ช very happy I could contribute to the game with an incredibel team (Pic 3) I hope all of you enjoy it. #gamedev
@Hangar13Games

08.08.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Metal Eden - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games
https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008291 'Hyper Units, it is time to descend into the cryptic, atmospheric world of MOEBIUS, where the remnants of mankind remain trapped inside decaying cores,โ€ฆ Metal Eden - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games

Blown away with how this game is looking #MetalEden I did some consultation on the project #leveldesign & the team is awesome designing some great work, happy I could help in a small way on an awesome looking project

youtu.be/LziEjesZW84?...

07.08.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Updates to the LD Kit: bit.ly/4gYaJ9d

Help you sell your fantasy layouts, we've added more characters You can design your enemy composition, hell yh Wizard blasts you + the archer shoots with our Blueprints.

Over 390 Assets included #leveldesign #UE5 #Gamedev

07.08.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very excited! Not long now till #MafiaTheOldCountry releases! I hope all who play enjoy it #gamedev #leveldesign

07.08.2025 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

THank you so much Lucas, I hope you find it useful! If you do find it useful please let a review and anything you wish for the kit to have let me know, as we have an update coming tomorrow ๐Ÿ‘

06.08.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nah this all your hard work brother! Happy to see you constantly improve

04.08.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Huge congrats dude and wishing you nothing but the best

04.08.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great way to kick off August, by being able to join other great #gamedevs at #BAFTA Social and really fun chatting design with @jonny-w.bsky.social &@darkvegetamad.bsky.social

04.08.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Guilty Gear Strive - Official Lucy Character Trailer
YouTube video by IGN Guilty Gear Strive - Official Lucy Character Trailer

Okay, that 'Hacking Menu' with the attack is so cool!
youtu.be/rTHvzAhWfgA?...

Looks like a great fit #GuiltyGear #Cyberpunk

04.08.2025 08:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you have any ideas of what you think can improve the set please let me know

02.08.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Mike, the plan is to keep it growing, so fingers crossed we can get more useful items to everyone soon

02.08.2025 07:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hope you like it, if you choose to pick it up

01.08.2025 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
LDK-Updates-July
Hey All, Updates have been made to the LDKit: Now with over 380 Assets! We have added in some Security Camera Blueprints, as well as updated Enemy Blueprints so you can better convy your squadโ€ฆ LDK-Updates-July

Updates to the #leveldesing -Kit are in and ready to help improve your work in #UE5
youtu.be/SqVg9fyIhtQ?...

Looking forward to keepign this moving so it only gets better for us all to make great levels #gamedev

01.08.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Latest #podcast is now out! Sit down with Arcade creators Creative Arcades! Enjoyed our chat about how they design and present their arcades
Youtube: buff.ly/mAflHI1
Spotify: buff.ly/vDYLFLs
Apple: buff.ly/vUzknsv

30.07.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not sure why, but god does this era of #gamedev look so cool!

30.07.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amazing to see more of #MafiaTheOldCountry with its combat! Check it out here: youtu.be/o8KTlRzT-fM?...

Some snippets of #leveldesign #combat I worked on with the incredible team #Hangar13

30.07.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some great looking #architecture from the Barbican! Love the simiplicity of the shapes yet it has so much character. Incredible inspiration for #leveldesign #gamedev

28.07.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks like great fun

25.07.2025 10:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mafia: The Old Country - The Family Code: Mafioso Gameplay | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation Mafia: The Old Country - The Family Code: Mafioso Gameplay | PS5 Games

Looking really good, and not long now! The trailer shows of the #leveldesign I worked on ;) #gamedev
youtu.be/Ffn0cR8O1-s?...

Can not wait for you all to check it out #Mafia #MafiaTheOldCountry

23.07.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A good tip with #leveldesign (Example #Expedtion33) is have a view point which allows players to see their route. It not only gives players a sense of direction/a goal to aim for, but also helps build a mental map #gamedev

21.07.2025 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Latest #podcast is now out! Check it for some more great #gamedev resoruces to learn and grow from.
Youtube: buff.ly/mAflHI1
Spotify: buff.ly/vDYLFLs
Apple: buff.ly/vUzknsv

15.07.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to see #Mafia #MafiaTheOldCountry lining up well!
youtu.be/k_ftpNb6x1c?...
Nothing I worked on in this preview, but other great #gamedev did some cool stealth sections as well not long now! #leveldesign #games

15.07.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As I thank you for all who nominated me #gamedev (Sadly we didnt win) With updates to #leveldesign Kit I put it on a 50% sale: bit.ly/4gYaJ9d

If you are wanting to make some great LD Work check it out #UE5 I think you will like the latest updates as well #games #sale

14.07.2025 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tonight is the night! #GameDevHeroes Awards takes place, whishing all the incredible #gamedev nominated the best (and myself) regardless of the outcome, thank you for all who voted for me and got me nominated, I really do appreciate it #leveldesign

08.07.2025 11:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks bud

08.07.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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