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Abdul Fawaz

@fazwaz.bsky.social

3D Animator at @HeartMachineHQ

526 Followers  |  192 Following  |  12 Posts  |  Joined: 31.07.2023  |  1.81

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Amnesty International released a statement yesterday saying that Israel's genocide in Gaza is still ongoing despite the ceasefire, a calculated move "to bring about their physical destruction, without signalling any change in their intent"

But this is the real concern for the West and its allies.

28.11.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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05.11.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 87273    πŸ” 18436    πŸ’¬ 3207    πŸ“Œ 2399

The Terrible Layoff Beast has come for me and I no longer work for Heart Machine. It was a good team, I'm sad I won't get to work with them anymore.

If you're looking for a game designer, I'm available for full time gigs and consulting. I'm pretty OK at it.

I'll have more info to share in a bit.

28.10.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My time at Heart Machine has sadly come to a rather abrupt end. I was there for almost 6 years, & had been working on Breaker since summer 2020. It was a pleasure working with them!

Now, a new chapter begins.

29.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

My heart is heavy & I might have more to say on that later, but I've got news today that my time at Heart Machine will come to an end after POSSESSOR(S) ships.

I'm honestly too busy... literally shipping the game to start actively looking for work, but I'll be looking for my next gig in December. πŸ₯²

28.10.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 268    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 6

I just wanted to post, I'm laid off. Just shouting into the void of the internet! It was a beautiful and wonderful team of people to work with at HM.

28.10.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The layoffs have come for me and time at Heart Machine will be wrapping up at the end of the month.

If you're looking for a Technical Artist with experience in Houdini, Unreal, Unity, Python, VEX and C++, lets chat. 🫑

(portfolio updates incoming)
randireynolds.artstation.com

09.10.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3

I'll have more info soon.

Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.

09.10.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Hey friends - my time at Heart Machine is ending after nearly 6 years. It’s difficult to say goodbye to a studio that has seen so much growth in myself and others.

If you know of any studios hiring for audio lead or senior roles, please send them my way. DMs are open!

#AudioJobs #OpenToWork

07.10.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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It's that time again, folks. I have been told I will be let go from Heart Machine next week. The people there have been amazing friends and coworkers and anyone else who has been affected deserves all the love and support.

I will be updating my portfolio soon; any Env Art leads would be appreciated

07.10.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 237    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3

Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.

Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!

07.10.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 554    πŸ” 308    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 22
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Matt Graczyk - Environment Artist

Can't believe I'm saying this again so soon, but I've been laid off from Heart Machine.

Please check out Possessor(s) on Nov 11th, I'm incredibly excited for you all to experience what I've been working so hard on the past year.

Gonna just keep on moving forward and makin art

mattgraczykart.com

29.09.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 223    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8

This is how I learn that I can wishlist my own game on PS5 now.

You should, too. πŸ₯°

(and Steam, pls do both, kthxbye)

17.09.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but

I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.

If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.

thank you

25.08.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2849    πŸ” 1281    πŸ’¬ 171    πŸ“Œ 43
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Arachnophobes beware πŸ•·οΈ This spider’s got some nasty new attacks, and if all else fails, he’ll spin to win. These were a blast to animate and are gonna feel nasty in-game. #animation #indiedev #gamedev #fgc

30.07.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Assortment of animations for the Lethal Company worker! Had a lot of fun with these

02.07.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gonna parks this here, it's a pretty good spot to stop. Little dino is feeling neglected.
#animation

29.05.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Haven't uploaded an updated Showreel in a while, so here we go! ~

Still on the lookout for a new challenge and new team to join, so if you're looking for a gameplay animator with plenty of experience digging around in blueprints, state machines and sequencer, please reach out! 🌟

#animation #games

06.05.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawthorn Former Bethesda & BioWare devs bring you a nostalgic, co-op sandbox RPG of woodland animals, adventure, friendship, and village life.

🚨🚨🚨BLUESKY WE ARE LIVE!!!!🚨🚨🚨

Do you like little critters? 🐭 Quaint Victorian-esque English countryside? 🌳🌳Farming, town building... maybe even...dressing them up?🎩 Boy, have I got the Kickstarter for you!

PLEASE SUPPORT US!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nea...

06.05.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 271    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 15
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Hyper Light Breaker - Buried Below Update Now Live - Patch Notes - Steam News The Buried Below update, the first major update for Hyper Light Breaker in Early Access, is now live! The update features a slew of new content and major gameplay improvements.

The Buried Below update, the first major Early Access update for Hyper Light Breaker, is available now -- download it TODAY! πŸ™Œ

πŸ“œ Check out a message from the dev team and patch notes here: bit.ly/4iAMjTq

πŸ“Ί ICYMI check out the trailer: bit.ly/42I50i0

29.04.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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new combo finisher and some dashing mechanics and such ..

21.04.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a whirlwind!~
I’m so happy for the world to finally see Marathon! It was apparent from the start that we were making something really special.

1/4

12.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0
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How does Arc System Works greenlight game ideas for development? We take a peek at their internal audition processΒ  - AUTOMATON WEST A look at Arc System Works' internal audition process for evaluating game pitches and deciding what gets funded.

Very cool look inside ASW's internal pitch process

automaton-media.com/en/game-deve...

11.04.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Adobe walks in
Gets laser exploded by blue fly

Adobe walks in Gets laser exploded by blue fly

Adobe situation was pretty funny

09.04.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 18516    πŸ” 5051    πŸ’¬ 98    πŸ“Œ 106
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My favourite by far

09.04.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello !
Here is a little exercise again done during my free time

Rig by @pierrick-picaut.bsky.social

Thanks @davidtorokofficial.bsky.social for the reference

#animation #blender #b3d #p2design #3Danimation #p2design

09.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Gameplay Animation: An Overview
YouTube video by Calvlath Gameplay Animation: An Overview

youtu.be/N17wHsoHiG0?...

I made a short video detailing gameplay animation, along with some responsibilities you could expect on the job.

The hope is to help shed light on some aspects of the role, as well as help newcomers have insight into how to gear their work for an application.

#animation

08.04.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜An overwhelmingly negative and demoralizing force’: what it’s like working for a company that’s forcing AI on its developers

aftermath.site/ai-video-game-...

07.04.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 770    πŸ” 242    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 36
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Hi, I'm Lukas!

I'm a Gameplay Animator with 6 years of professional experience in stylized keyframe animation looking for my next gig in the industry ~

Sounds interesting?
🌟Reach out!🌟

πŸ’Ό: www.lukaslenniger.com
πŸ“§: lukas.lenniger@freenet.de
#PortfolioDay #animator #games

07.04.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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