7ª Edição das Conversas Gráficas, ISEC


“O Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra irá realizar a 6ª Edição das Conversas Gráficas, no dia 17 de abril 2023, pelas 14:30, através de videoconferência, com Jorge Ribeiro, realizador e artista 3D.”

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Ofertas de trabalho (em abril)

Procura-se um Game Designer (Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, no modo híbrido, em que:
“As Game Designer you will be creating fun, exciting mobile game experiences with creative input from the initial pitch to the global launch. You will work closely with our design and mobile games teams . You will report to our Lead Game Designer.

Responsibilities
Working as part of the design team, taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, from an initial pitch all the way to global launch.
Keeping track of market trends and coming up with game ideas that will be well received by the ever-changing hybrid casual gaming audience.
Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles. Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Requirements
A minimum of 2 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.
Based in one of our office hubs, following our hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site. ”
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GDevelop


Mais um motor para desenvolver videojogos? a experimentar..

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às vezes é assim…

“Assim como nos jogos, onde as “side quests” podem conduzir a recompensas valiosas e melhorias para os personagens, as nossas próprias missões paralelas na vida frequentemente levam a descobertas surpreendentes. Uma “side quest” como speaker pode surgir do desenvolvimento de habilidades de stand-up comedy, e um projeto paralelo de sketch comedy pode abrir portas para novas oportunidades criativas.

Ao abraçarmos as “side quests” da vida, expandimos os nossos horizontes, encontramos novas paixões e desenvolvemos habilidades inesperadas. As “side quests”, muitas vezes consideradas atividades secundárias, têm o poder de se transformar na missão principal, redefinindo a nossa vida e proporcionando um sentido renovado de propósito.

Portanto, da próxima vez que te deparares com uma oportunidade fora do caminho principal, seja na forma de um hobby, projeto paralelo ou encontro casual, talvez a devas encarar como uma valiosa “side quest”. Pois, tal como nos jogos, são estas missões paralelas que frequentemente revelam as nuances mais ricas da experiência humana, transformando o ordinário em extraordinário e proporcionando um sentido mais profundo à nossa vida.”
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“Just like in games, where side quests can lead to valuable rewards and improvements for the characters, our own side quests in life often lead to surprising discoveries. A side quest as a speaker can arise from developing stand-up comedy skills, and a sketch comedy side project can open doors to new creative opportunities.

By embracing life’s side quests, we expand our horizons, find new passions and develop unexpected skills. Side quests, often considered secondary activities, have the power to become the main mission, redefining our lives and providing a renewed sense of purpose.

So the next time you come across an opportunity off the beaten track, be it in the form of a hobby, side project or chance encounter, perhaps you should see it as a valuable side quest. Because, just like in games, it’s these side quests that often reveal the richest nuances of the human experience, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary and providing deeper meaning to our lives.”
por PTochas

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Humble Software Bundle (campanha)

Uma campanha de assets para ajudar no desenvolvimento de videojogos, com o titulo “The best of Synty #2 Remix – Game Dev Assets“ em que:
“Bring your game to life with this massive bundle of distinctive, stylized low-poly 3D assets from Synty! You’ll get assets usable in Unity and Unreal to fit a wide spectrum of settings—everything from Ancient Rome and various flavors of the modern day, to far-future sci-fi! Included are dozens upon dozens of characters, buildings, interior and environmental props, special effects, and more. Craft grand Greek-inspired temples, neon-drenched urban nightclubs, and sleek, deadly starships, and people them memorable characters appropriate to their settings.
e da lista surgem:
POLYGON – Ancient Empire
POLYGON – Sci-Fi Space Pack
POLYGON – Farm Pack
POLYGON – Office Pack
POLYGON – City Zombies Pack
POLYGON – Town Pack
POLYGON MINI – Fantasy Characters Pack
POLYGON – City Characters Pack
POLYGON – Fantasy Characters Pack
POLYGON – Icons Pack
POLYGON – Nightclubs
POLYGON MINI – City Characters Pack
Sizzler – First time on Humble
POLYGON – Fantasy Rivals Pack
POLYGON MINI – Fantasy Pack
POLYGON – Prototype Pack
POLYGON MINI – City Pack
POLYGON – Spy Kit
POLYGON – Explorer Kit
POLYGON – Snow Kit

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Uma campanha de assets para ajudar no desenvolvimento de videojogos com o Unreal, com o titulo “The Unreal Environment Mega Bundle“ em que:
“Unreal developers, this bundle will give you everything you need to craft game environments that’ll enthrall and immerse your players! Included are 15 packs of full models, meshes, visual effects, and more, modular and ready to drop into your Unreal Engine project. You’ll get assets suitable for all kinds of genres, enabling you to create stunning fantasy worlds, blighted post apocalyptic settings, lush natural environments, and much more.
e da lista surgem:
Modular Medieval Village
Stylized Nature
Modular Destroyed Buildings
Post Apocalyptic Town
Modular Dungeon – Dungeon Building Kit
Abandoned Factory
Dragon Temple
Modular Medieval town
Modular Desert Town
Modular Medieval Houses
Modular Wooden Buildings
Monster Sounds
Rain & Wind Sounds (Loopable)
Game Music Essentials (Loopable)
Horror Ambient Loops (Loopable)
Medieval Weapons Bundle
Stylized Medieval Village
Modular Medieval Buildings
Modular Castle Kit

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Uma campanha de assets para ajudar no desenvolvimento de videojogos “GameMasters Toolkit Assets & Tutorials Bundle“ em que:
“Get the skills and building blocks you need to create stunning game assets with this bundle from Leartes Studios. You’ll get a host of asset packs ready to plug into your Unity and Unreal projects, ranging from interior and exterior environments, to props and icons and more. Also included are a selection of tutorials produced by Leartes and their partners, created to skill you up on essential tools and techniques like Lumen, Unreal’s global illumination and reflections system.
e da lista surgem:
Sensei Lumen Tutorial
Abandoned Industrial Environment
Sensei Ligtmass Tutorial
Historical Museum
Modern City Environment Megapack
Engine Unreal Sensei 03 Path Tracing
How to Make Awesome Cinematics
Make AAA Game Vehicles
Environment Design
Blueprints Game Developer Masterclass
3D Game Development With GoDot Game Engine
Game Design & Development : 20+ 2D & 3D Projects
Android Game Development : Build 10 2D & 3D Games
Cyberpunk Handguns
Cyberpunk Shotguns
Sedan Car Vehicles Set Driveable / Animated / Realistic (Set of 4)
SFX Post Apo Diner
VFX Water Visual Effects
Medieval Tavern
Modern Office Environment
Coffee Shop Environment
Abandoned Hut in Tropical Island
Stylized Indian City ( Stylized , City , Stylised )
Stylized Wizard Room
Ultimate Level Art Tool
Modular Stylized Christmas Market
Stylized Paris Street
Bowling Alley
Stylized Cyberpunk Arcade Environment
75% Discount Code Cosmos by Leartes
Sensei Lighting fundemantals
Create Zombie Survivor FPS Game
Maya & Unity 3D – Modeling Lowpoly Tree for Mobile Games
Create Advanced Water Shader
Mastering GoDot Game Engine
Create Your First RPG And FPS Multiplayer Game In Unity
Game Development: Create 2D And 3D Games With C#
Modeling Tutorial 1 (Maya + ZBrush + Substance Painter Game Ready Prop Tutorial )
Home Interior Pack
FPS 4K Western Guns – VOL.1
Sci-Fi / Futuristic Corridor
Victorian Decayed Alley Environment
Material Assignment Tool (Tool)
Florence Cathedral Pack ( Cathedral Environment / Cathedral Props )
500+ Fantasy Icons (Unity)
Master Unity By Building 6 Fully Featured Games From Scratch
Create Auto Landscape Material
Level Tutorial 1 (Time lapse tutorial)
Fantasy Interior Environment
Object Distribution Tool

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Uma campanha de livros para ajudar no desenvolvimento de videojogos para usar em diferentes game engines e outros softwares “Game Dev Toolbox Master Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender and More“ em que:
“Looking to become a game developer? This bundle of video courses will serve as your foundation. Learn to create stunning in-game assets with Blender, ranging from stylized character models to detailed environments—and acquire the skills required to bring those creations to life in Unreal Engine. Master programming in C#, the versatile programming language that will help you work in Unity, create apps and games for Android, and much more.
e da lista surgem:
Unity C# Scripting – Complete C# for Unity Game Development
The Complete Android Oreo Developer Course – Build 23 Apps
Unity Android – Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#
Unity Game Projects – 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#
C# and Unity by Example – 20+ Mini Game Development Projects
Unreal Engine 5 – Endless Runner
Unreal Engine – Ultimate Survival Horror Course
Unreal Engine 5 – Sci-Fi Environment Design
Google Apps Script Complete Course – Beginner to Advanced
Unreal Engine 5 – Environment Design
Unreal Engine 5 – Make AAA Game Vehicles
Blender to Unreal Engine 5 – 3D Props – Medieval Windmill
Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass
Unity Android: Build 3D Endless Runner Hyper Casual Game
Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 – A Game Artist Bootcamp
Building Medieval Worlds – Unreal Engine 5 Modular Kitbash
Mastering the Art of Isometric Room Design in Blender 3
Master ARCore 1.3 Unity SDK – Build 6 Augmented Reality Apps
Unity Android Game Development – Build Seven 2D and 3D Games
Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models
The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide
Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners
Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 – Dungeon Modular Kitbash
Blender to Unreal Engine – Become a Dungeon Prop Artist
Blender 4 Geometry Nodes for Beginners
Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide
Blender Beginner’s Bootcamp
Unreal Engine 5 Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment
Blender to Unreal Engine – 3D Plants and Vegetation

+infos(oficial): LINK

Uma campanha de assets para o desenvolvimento de videojogos para usar com o Unity “Prototype to Publish in Unity“ em que:
“Get your game idea out of your head and into the world with this Unity bundle, full of assets and tools to help you hit the ground running with prototyping! Whether you’re looking for 3D models, tools to create your own sprites, or packages full of readymade effects, you’ll be covered. You’ll also get access to a host of toolkits to help you painlessly implement critical game features, everything from quest and inventory systems, to grid and hex-based maps.
e da lista surgem:
EXPLORER – Stone Age
Runtime Asset Database
Sounds Good – Easy & Optimized Audio Manager
Lumen: Stylized Light FX
AR VR Mixed Reality
Character Auras
Low Poly Cats
Grid Controller
ProtoSprite: Pixel Art Painter
3D Wizard
Hexasphere Grid System
Pure Nature 2 : Mountains
Liquid Volume 2
InventoryPlus: Customizable Inventory System
Components for HORROR FPS KIT
Flock Box DOTS
Pixel Art Platformer – Dungeon
M Farm RPG Assets Pack
Quests system for Unity
POLYGON Vikings – Low Poly 3D Art by Synty

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Livros em destaque em março’2024

Play Nice, The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment por Jason Schreier

New York Times bestselling author and the gaming industry’s preeminent investigative journalist Jason Schreier examines three decades of ups and downs at Blizzard Entertainment leading up to a hostile corporate takeover and a sexual misconduct scandal that put the legendary developer in a world of (Warcraft) trouble.
For video game fans, the name Blizzard Entertainment was once synonymous with perfection. The renowned company behind classics like Diablo and World of Warcraft was known to celebrate the joy of gaming over all else. What was once two UCLA students’ simple mission — to make games they wanted to play — launched an empire with thousands of employees, millions of fans, and billions of dollars.
But when Blizzard cancelled a buzzy project in 2013, it gave Bobby Kotick, the infamous CEO of corporate parent Activision, the excuse he needed to start cracking down on Blizzard’s proud autonomy. Led by executives from McKinsey and Procter & Gamble, Activision began invading Blizzard from the inside. Glitchy products, PR disasters, and mass layoffs followed, marring the company’s once pristine image. Then, in 2021, a staggering sexual misconduct and discrimination lawsuit against the company triggered a widespread reckoning and a shocking $69 billion acquisition.
Based on firsthand interviews with more than 300 current and former employees, PLAY NICE chronicles the creativity, frustration, beauty, and betrayal across the epic 33-year saga of Blizzard Entertainment. From previously unrevealed stories of Blizzard’s early culture, including fist fights and a hotel ban, to the full story of Titan, Blizzard’s most high-profile canceled project, and the behind-the-scenes saga of how Blizzard executives battled their Activision overlords tooth and nail, this book explores the delight and despair of what it really means to “bleed Blizzard blue.” Full of colorful personalities and dramatic twists, PLAY NICE is The Social Network for the video game industry.

Um livro a ler, deve ter algumas histórias bem interessantes.

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Advanced C# programming for video games: design patterns for Unity and Godot por Pablo Barrón Ballesteros
“Level up your video game programming!
An advanced level of programming is essential to successfully undertake a video game project, whether in a professional studio or as an indie developer. This book will teach you the secrets of design patterns for Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Design patterns are an essential tool that tell apart the hobbyist who struggles to complete a video game without coding errors, from the professional capable of undertaking a complex video game project. In this book, each design pattern is thoroughly explained using C# code suitable for Unity and Godot, with examples drawn from real video game programming. Learn how to structure an inventory, a quest subsystem, a crafting queue, items with various uses, decision systems for your NPCs, visual novels, and more. Understanding design patterns in programming will empower you to program anything you desire.
“Advanced C# Programming for Video Games” begins with an introduction to OOP in C# and its basic concepts, covering from classes and encapsulation to method overloading, polymorphism, interfaces, and abstract classes. It then progresses to analyzing creational, structural, and behavioral patterns. For every pattern, a functional C# code example is provided. For instance, the Prototype pattern will guide you in dealing with a collectible card video game and MOBA champions, the Decorator will demonstrate how to create roguelike enemies and weapons, the Flyweight will unveil the secrets of a “Bullet Hell” game and how to manage 2D tiles in expansive game worlds, the Memento will teach you techniques to create savegames, and the Template Method will address AI in strategy games or special occupations for your characters.
Don’t miss this extensive work by a professional programmer. Learn at last how to develop your video game like a professional.”

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Gaming for Good: Unlocking the Power of Gaming to Create a Better World for Us All, por Jude Ower a Mathias Gredal Nørvig
“Over 3 billion people play games globally. How can we turn his immense power into a force for good?
Games are already influencing player behaviour and decision-making. This book dispels the often negative perception of gamers and the games they play every day and shows how to harness the medium’s potential. Whether you’re a gamer, in the industry, not in the industry but interested in games or a parent worried about the impact of games on your kids, read this book to:
Understand the industry and gaming culture and why it lends itself perfectly to tackling global challenges
Discover how games can be a force for good through real-world examples, underpinned by interviews with leading executives in the industry
Be inspired to make a positive impact using games
Recognise that ‘doing good’ corresponds with ‘doing well’ and can drive wider beneficial outcomes such as deeper engagement”

Gostava de ter acesso a este livro para ler mais um pouco sobre o desenvolvimento de videojogos de “for good”.

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The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming por Mike Diver
“THE CON50LE is a comprehensive yet conversational account of 50 years of home video gaming history, leaving no rarely sighted system unturned and providing a chronological account of the evolution of the biggest entertainment medium in the world. From the earliest consoles of the 1970s to the cutting-edge machines of the here and now, a line is drawn from one man’s eureka moment to the multi-billion-dollar global industry of today. All the well-known names and massive-selling consoles are here: the Nintendo Entertainment System, the SEGA Mega Drive, the Atari 2600, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 2. But there’s plenty of room for hardware that many a gamer won’t have heard of before, from Japan-only releases and home computer conversions to ill-advised experiments with VHS and all manner of micro-console magic. Learn about the creators and their inspirations, the games that made the biggest consoles’ eternal reputations, and the failures and flops along the way. Even the consoles that came and went without notable commercial success left a mark, an imprint, on this compelling history – and THE CON50LE unravels it, explains it, one fascinating machine at a time.”

Gostava de ter acesso a estes livro, parece ser um livro histórico acerca do mundo das consolas domésticas.

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Workshop de Godot (no Porto)

“O NCGM convida-te a participar no workshop a realizar-se dia 28 de Fevereiro às 15h na sala … na FEUP.
Neste workshop, direcionado para iniciantes em Godot, iremos criar em conjunto um jogo! Pelo que irás explorar todo o processo para a criação de um pequeno jogo desde programação, VFX e UI.
O objetivo deste workshop é ganhares bases para te orientares sozinho com o software.
Inscrições abertas até dia 27 de Fevereiro.”

+infos(oficial): https://linktr.ee/ncgm

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GameMaker grátis até ser um projeto comercial

Tenho uma relação estranha com o motor GameMaker, o meu primeiro contacto foi quando no site humblebundle.com surgiu um pack em que este motor ficava com uma licença bem simpática. Contudo e após a campanha no humblebundle terminar sai uma nova versão do GameMaker, com uma interface e mecanismos novos, o que implicou que quem como eu comprou a licença anterior foi forçado a comprar uma nova para poder usar a nova versão..

Ainda assim, o GameMaker foi comprado pela malta do Browser Opera e uma das decisões foi mesmo a a de libertar este software para qualquer pessoa usar. O limite é o produto final não ser comercial nem ter como destino as consolas. E para quem quer continuar a usar basta pagar uma única vez 99 dólares.

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Uma palestra de Casey O’Donnell

Uma palestra interessante sobre Making Games Differently

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Aprender Godot..

Para quem, como eu, que anda a adiar para aprender a usar Godot, fica aqui um video tutorial pelo Heartbeast, em que explica o desenvolvimento de um Space Shooter nesta plataforma.

+infos(oficial): LINK

E também encontrei este web site que é um repositório de ferramentas para trabalhar com o Godot e existe também uma comunidade :)

+infos(oficial): https://chickensoft.games/

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O ano de 2023 em números, diz a GamesIndustry.biz

O site GamesIndustry.biz publicou recentemente os seus números relativos ao ano de 2023 e produziu um infográfico todo catita para mostrar esses números:

o que se destaca aqui é aumento de receitas relacionado com a venda de videojogos, que jogos como Call of Duty, Diablo, Mortal Kombat, Madden NFL, continuam a ser best sellers nos Estados Unidos, e que até o Brazil aparece nos top5 dos países que mais downloads de videojogos fazem. Também é dada relevância ao aparecimento dos videojogos nas redes sociais.

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Livros interessantes… (e que gostava de ter acesso)

Já é possivel aceder gratuitamente (18 março de 2004) a este livro intitulado “StarCraft: Legacy of the Real-Time Strategy” de Simon Dor. O conteúdo passa pelas secções:
1. Decoding and Foreseeing
2. A Distinct Purity of Form
3. No rush
4. Path Of ascension
5. A distinct Purity of Essence

E ainda como texto de apresentação surge:
“StarCraft (Blizzard Entertainment, 1998) is a real-time strategy video game, placing the player in command of three extraterrestrial races fighting against each other for strategic control of resources, terrain, and power. Simon Dor examines the game’s unanticipated effect by delving into the history of the game and the two core competencies it encouraged: decoding and foreseeing. Although StarCraft was not designed as an e-sport, its role in developing foreseeing skills helped give rise to one of the earliest e-sport communities in South Korea.

Apart from the game’s clear landmark status, StarCraft offers a unique insight into changes in gaming culture and, more broadly, the marketability and profit of previously niche areas of interest. The book places StarCraft in the history of real-time strategy games in the 1990s—Dune II, Command & Conquer, Age of Empires—in terms of visual style, narrative tropes, and control. It shows how design decisions, technological infrastructures, and a strong contribution from its gaming community through Battle.net and its campaign editor were necessary conditions for the flexibility it needed to grow its success. In exploring the fanatic clusters of competitive players who formed the first tournaments and professionalized gaming, StarCraft shows that the game was key to the transition towards foreseeing play and essential to competitive gaming and e-sports.”

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Também encontrei este livro, “Assassin’s Creed in the Classroom History’s Playground or a Stab in the Dark?” dos editores Erik Champion e Juan Francisco Hiriart Vera. Do texto de apresentação surge:
“The open world role-playing Assassin’s Creed video game series is one of the most successful series of all time, praised for its in-depth use of historical characters and events, compelling graphics, and addictive gameplay. Assassin’s Creed games offer up the possibility of exploring history, mythology, and heritage immersively, graphically, and imaginatively. This collection of essays by architects archaeologists and historiansexplores the learning opportunities of playing, modifying, and extending the games in the classroom, on location, in the architectural studio, and in a museum.”

O livro tem também os seguintes contributos:
Introduction: History’s Playground or a Stab in the Dark?
Chapter 1 Historical Video Games and Teaching Practices
Chapter 2 Discovery Tour Curriculum Guides to Improve Teachers’ Adoption of Serious Gaming
Chapter 3 Christian Vikings Storming Templar Castles: Anachronism as a Teaching Tool
Chapter 4 Ludoforming the Past: Mediation of Play and Mediation of History through Videogame Design
Chapter 5 Exploring History through Depictions of Historical Characters in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Chapter 6 Empathy and Historical Learning in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Discovery Tour
Chapter 7 The Discovery Tour as a Mediated Tool for Teaching and Learning History
Chapter 8 Discovering the Past as a Virtual Foreign Country: Assassin’s Creed as Historical Tourism
Chapter 9 Classical Creations in a Modern Medium: Using Story Creator Mode in a University Assignment
Chapter 10 Assassin’s Creed @ The Carlos: Merging Games and Gallery in the Museum
Chapter 11 From the Sketchbook to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: An Experiment in Architectural Education
Chapter 12 Assassin’s Creed As Immersive and Interactive Architectural History

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Ofertas de trabalho (em fevereiro)

Procura-se um Lighting Artist (hibrido ou presencial, em Lisboa), em que:

We are looking for you to have:
Minimum 3 years coof mmercial production experience in a lighting or technical art role
Strong understanding of latest games art fundamentals of real-time lighting, physically based rendering, materials, and post-processing
Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates a keen eye for detail, knowledge of color theory and the ability to use light, shadow and color to create a variety of tones and moods
Working knowledge of Photoshop and 3ds Max or equivalent
Great communication, ability to follow creative direction, self-driven organization, and time management skills
Bachelor/Undergraduate degree or equivalent

In addition, ideally, you might also have:
Extensive UE5 knowledge, with project examples
Keen interest in playing games and game development beyond art
Prior experience with helping mentor your colleagues

+infos(oficial): https://www.funcom.com/funcom-zpx/

Procura-se um Lead Games Designer (hibrido ou presencial, em Lisboa), em que:

We are looking for you to have:
A bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in the game industry working in a game design capacity
2+ years of experience leading/managing a team
Shipped titles in a professional capacity
Extensive understanding of design processes including NPC design, feature design, level design, content design, as well as experience implementing features and content
Passion for leadership and mentoring
Clear, effective communication skills across teams and cultures
Motivation and drive to collaborate and advance positive change in a studio environment
The ability to work diligently while thinking critically and resolving complex issues

In addition, ideally, you might also have:
Experience working on survival or MMO games
Worked on games in a live environment
Enjoys playing survival games
Familiarity with Dune and the Dune IP

+infos(oficial): https://www.funcom.com/funcom-zpx/

A Saber em Gaia procura um Multiplayer Programmer

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Procura-se um Level Designer (Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, no modo híbrido, em que:
“Responsibilities
Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute captivating interactive narratives for our game.
Utilise your strong understanding of cinematography and movie directing techniques to craft cinematic moments within the game.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the game’s narrative structure, characters, and world.
Script compelling dialogues, cutscenes, and interactive sequences that enhance the overall player experience.
Collaborate with other designers, artists, and programmers to ensure a seamless integration of storytelling elements into gameplay mechanics.
Conduct playtesting and iterate on the game’s storytelling elements based on feedback and player experience.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in interactive storytelling, cinematography, and game design to push the boundaries of our games

Requirements
Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in game development, with a focus on interactive storytelling and game design.
Strong scripting skills using industry-standard tools and languages.
Working knowledge of the Unity engine is a must.
Knowledge and understanding of cinematography principles, camera work, and movie directing techniques.
Excellent creative and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of narrative structure.
Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate ideas clearly.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Positive attitude, self driven and able to work alone or as part of a team.
Passion for video games, storytelling, and a deep understanding of player engagement.
Based in one of our office hubs, following our hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site.”
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Procura-se um Game Economy Designer (Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, no modo híbrido, em que:
“Responsibilities
Working closely with designers and the analytics team to develop the right inputs, and measurements for evaluating a game’s economic patterns.
Creating models for various interpretations of the game economy and forecasting player behaviours to find the right global maxima approach.
Collaborate with the Art Leads to find the right information hierarchy and UI conventions to get information across to the user in a tone and style appropriate to each game.
Working with the analytics department to understand the results of your work and the impact it has on player behaviour.
From paper to playable you will be able to visualise the desired UX, both in UX tools or in Unity.
Providing feedback based on your expertise on a wide range of games.

Requirements
A minimum of 2 years experience in an economy design or balancing role within gaming.
Can create models in industry standard tools to model player behaviours and the resultant economy impacts of those.
Can devise the parameters and measurements for effective AB testing of game economy variations.
Experience of mobile game live ops, A/B testing and analytics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven and able to work alone or as part of a team.”
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Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, no modo híbrido, em que:
“Responsibilities
Working as part of the design team and working closely with them to make our games as fun as they can be.
Taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, creating game design documents, diagrams and flowcharts.
Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles.
Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Requirements
A minimum of 5 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.”
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Global Game Jam 2024 (1ª edição do ano)

Vai decorrer entre os dias 22 e 28 de janeiro a primeira edição do evento mundial Global Game Jam. Este ano e em Portugal existem eventos organizados nas seguintes localidades:
Porto – LINK
Porto – LINK
Aveiro – LINK
Covilhã – LINK
Leiria – LINK
Porto Salvo – LINK
Lisboa – LINK
Lisboa – LINK
Carnaxide – LINK
Almada – LINK
Faro – LINK

Os eventos são gratuitos, não decorrem todos os dias, dependendo da proposta de cada organizador :)

+infos(oficial): https://globalgamejam.org/

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Ofertas de trabalho (em janeiro)

A Saber em Gaia procura vários profissionais: Technical Director, Network Multiplayer Programmer, Tools Developer, Gameplay Developer e HR Director

+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Concept Artist (Lisboa/Portugal) pela Mr Kite, no local, em que:
“Job Summary
As a Character Concept Artist at Mr Kite, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of Today. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, and writers to create unique and visually stunning characters that resonate with our audience. This is an opportunity to contribute to the creation of memorable characters that will leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Responsibilities
Conceptualization:
Generate visually compelling and original character concepts that align with the project’s artistic direction and narrative.
Translate design briefs and storytelling elements into expressive and relatable characters.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the Art Director and the Creative Director, and other team members to ensure consistency in artistic vision.
Provide constructive feedback and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
Sketching and Rendering:
Create detailed character sketches and concept illustrations that showcase personality, emotion, and distinctive traits.
Produce polished and refined character designs suitable for further development.
Iteration and Feedback:
Iterate on designs based on feedback from team members and stakeholders.
Collaborate with other artists to refine and enhance character designs throughout the production process.
Research and Trends:
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and artistic techniques.
Incorporate fresh ideas and innovative approaches to character design.

Qualifications
Proven experience as a Character Concept Artist in the videogame industry.
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of character designs and concepts.
Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar software.
Understanding of anatomy, form, and composition.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to adapt to various art styles and project requirements..”

+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (Oeiras/Portugal) pela Miniclip, no local ou hibrido, em que:
“What will you be doing at Miniclip?
Design and craft mission gameplay experiences and game features that deliver strong player engagement, retention, and monetization.
Take ownership of mission gameplay design and implementation, collaborating cross-discipline to create new and exciting scenarios and moment-to-moment gameplay.
Participate as a key member of the product team across the product life-cycle, working on games in production, and live titles, owning and creating high-impact gameplay content updates for our existing portfolio of games.
Plan and execute mission designs within Unity using our proprietary tools and editors, from inception to finished product.
Review and iterate gameplay designs and mission implementation both during production and post-release, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders and directing mission changes to balance game content based on analytics data.
Help identify and deconstruct new markets and opportunities, expanding the portfolio of the company and staying at the cutting edge of the mobile gaming industry.

How will you work with the team?
Collaborate across the team to expand and iterate internal tools used for mission and gameplay implementation.
Present and articulate your designs across the team, upholding and championing the game vision and core pillars.
Support the team with subject-matter expertise on mobile & social game design.

What are we looking for?
4+ years’ experience of gameplay and systems design, monetisation and live ops on freemium mobile games..
An excellent knowledge and understanding of gameplay design, complex game economy systems with multiple currencies, and progression systems.
Experience across the product life-cycle, from prototyping, through production, to updating a live free-to-play game.
Strong knowledge of the mobile & social game space, with an exceptional understanding of current design techniques to deliver excellent engagement, retention, and monetisation.
Understanding of and experience with reviewing game analytics, developing insights based on data to make better informed design decisions.
Strong grasp of mobile user-experience design, and ability to consider & empathise with many different types of players.
Creative problem solver, with proven ability to create compelling gameplay.
Relentlessly self-critical: always sees the pros and cons of each approach, and works tirelessly to improve design solutions. Prolific with high-quality, well-thought-through proposals.”

+infos(oficial):LINK

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Humble Software Bundle (campanha)

Uma campanha interessante com vários cursos/recursos sobre programação, IA e ajudas no desenvolvimento de videojogos, “The Complete Learn to Code Bundle“:
“Interested in learning about the intersection of game development and the rapidly advancing technologies driving AI? This bundle of video courses from Mammoth Interactive will get you up to speed! Learn how to implement, manage, and optimize large language models like GPT with the cutting edge toolkit Ollama. Drill down on the basics of popular game engines like Unity, Unreal, and Godot, hone your programming skills in languages like JavaScript and Python, and much more!.”
Da lista surge:
Unreal 5.0 C++ Developer Course
Comprehensive Guide to Local Large Language Models with Ollama – Complete Toolkit (First-Time Exclusive Humble Bundle Release)
Modern Unity AI Bundle with Muse, Stable Diffusion, and CivitAI (First-Time Exclusive Humble Bundle Release)
Unreal Engine 5 AI Development with GPT, Lumen and Nanite (First-Time Exclusive Humble Bundle Release)
OpenAI Vision AI Image Generation – The Complete Bundle (First-Time Exclusive Humble Bundle Release)
Advanced Video Analysis and AI Python App Development with OpenAI Vision (First-Time Exclusive Humble Bundle Release)
Cybersecurity Mastery – Total Data Protection and Advanced Encryption Techniques
Linux Fundamentals for Ethical Hacking – The Complete Journey
The Definitive Beginners Guide to Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT
Midjourney AI Image Generation Mastery – From Beginner to Expert
Automated Game Development in UE5 with ChatGPT – A Comprehensive Bundle
Mastering Business Automation with ChatGPT Prompt Engineering
Creating Dynamic NPC Game Conversations with ChatGPT in UE5 – End-to-End Guide
Build a ChatGPT Clone with Python Custom UI – From Scratch to Advanced
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Sales – The Ultimate Masterclass
Build a Screenshot to Code OpenAI Python App – Step-by-Step Mastery
Ultimate Cybersecurity Incident Response and Threat Hunting Bundle
The Complete Advanced ReactJS Web Developer Masterclass
Build a ChatGPT Chrome Extension with Python – Full Development Bundle
Comprehensive Guide to Building AI Web Apps with ChatGPT and Python
Edit and Retouch Images with Discord Midjourney AI – Full Bundle
Build Vector Art with Midjourney Artificial Intelligence – Comprehensive Techniques
Multiplayer Game Development in Unreal Engine 5 – The Complete Bundle
Build Online Store with ReactJS FullStack Web Development – End-to-End Mastery
ChatGPT Automated Web Development Guide – Complete Bundle
Unreal Engine 5 Real Time Strategy Game Development – Comprehensive Guide
GDScript Programming in Godot 4 For Everyone – Full Bundle
Multiplayer Programming in Godot 4 in 3D Platformer – Complete Training
Build RPG in Godot 4 – Full Bundle From Beginner to Advanced
Build a Survival Game in Godot 4 – Comprehensive Development Guide
Build Machine Learning Models and Neural Networks – Total Mastery Bundle
JavaScript for Beginner to Advanced – The Complete Journey
ChatGPT Prompts and Best Practices for Python Coders – Complete Guide
Web Design with Advanced CSS – Comprehensive Mastery
Build Websites with JavaScript and Tailwind CSS – The Ultimate Guide
Python Data Science Fundamentals – Comprehensive Bundle
Beginners Game Development in Unreal Engine 5 – Comprehensive Introduction
Unity DOTS ECS Game Development – Complete Beginners Series
Introduction to Machine Learning and Python Data Science – Total Overview
Unity Game Development for Absolute Beginners and All Ages – Full Bundle
Godot Game Development for Absolute Beginners and All Ages – Complete Series
Web Development Fundamentals with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap – Complete Guide
Python Programming Fundamentals – The Ultimate Learning Path
+infos(oficial): LINK


Uma campanha com cursos/aprendizagens com o Unreal engine, “Make Your own Games in Unreal Engine 5“:
“Learn to harness the power of Unreal Engine and bring your game ideas to life with this bundle of video courses and assets from GameDev.tv! Start concepting in record time with a comprehensive course on Blueprint, Unreal Engine’s intuitive visual scripting system. Jump into the deep end and learn how to get the most out of the engine with a course on C++ programming fundamentals. Apply the skills you acquire with courses focused on FPS and action adventure games, and boost the fidelity of your creations with a stockpile of assets and royalty-free music!.”
Da lista surge:
Unreal 5.0 C++ Developer Course
Unreal Engine 5 C++ Multiplayer: Make Your Own Co-Op Game
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints First Person Shooter (FPS) Course
Unreal Engine Blueprint Game Developer Course
Unreal Engine 5: Action Adventure Game Development Course
City & Streets: Unreal Engine Decal Pack
Signage & Postings: Unreal Engine Decal Pack
General Sci-Fi: Unreal Engine Decal Pack
FPS Music Asset Pack
C++ Fundamentals Course
Unreal Engine Cinematic Creator Course
Sci-Fi Atmospheric Music Asset Pack
Unreal Material Pack #1
Unreal Engine 5 Environment Design Course
+infos(oficial): LINK


Mais uma campanha que desta vez tem assets para o Unreal engine, “The Unreal Engine, Space && Sci-Fi Mastery Kit“:
“Bring the majesty of the cosmos to your Unreal Engine project with Arghanion’s Puzzle Box! This bundle of stunning assets will help you implement all manner of awe-inspiring outer space phenomena into your project. At your disposal are the tools to craft rich asteroid fields and mesmerizing nebulas, generate space stations, planets, and colossal Dyson spheres, and even ready-to-use Unreal Engine blueprints to build functioning space ships.”
Da lista surge:
Cosmic Forge Volumetric Nebulas
Cosmic Forge Planet Collapse
Cosmic Forge Planet Destruction
Cosmic Forge Space Station
Cosmic Forge Advanced Volumetric Black Hole
Cosmic Forge Sun Harvest
Cosmic Forge Procedural Planet Worlds
Cosmic Forge Nebula Generator
Cosmic Forge Skybox Collection
Cosmic Forge Asteroid Field
Cosmic Forge Black Hole Dynamics
Cosmic Forge Space Scene Essentials

+infos(oficial): LINK

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inVideogames Summit Lisboa

O evento “inVideogames Summit Lisboa” tem como texto de apresentação o seguinte:
“Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique experience at inVideogames Summit! We invite you to discover how video games and extended reality are revolutionizing the way we think and live.
In this exceptional event, we will explore the most innovative and cutting-edge ideas about the transformative power of video games and extended reality in our lives. We will break mental barriers, transform limiting beliefs, and develop valuable skills that will translate into significant emotional well-being.
Did you know that video games can educate in values? You’ll be amazed to see how these fascinating tools can convey inspiring messages and fundamental teachings to build a better society.
At inVideogames Summit, we will challenge your perception of what is possible. You will discover that these technologies go beyond entertainment and become allies in improving our lives.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a passionate and diverse community. You’ll meet players, innovators, and creatives eager to expand their horizons and explore new limits.”

Este evento vai decorrer em Lisboa em janeiro e tem entrada gratuita.

+infos(oficial): LINK

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Ofertas de trabalho (em dezembro)

Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (hibrido, Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, em que:

What’s In It For You?
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm
Flexible working hours – we trust you to choose how and when you work best
Profit sharing scheme – we win, you win
Private medical cover – delivered through BUPA
Life Assurance – for long term peace of mind
On site gym – take care of yourself
Relocation support – available
Quarterly Team Building days – we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Ninja Warrior
Creative Wednesdays – come together to play games, share the latest trends and celebrate the success of teammates

What Does The Job Actually Involve?
Working as part of the design team and working closely with them to make our games as fun as they can be.
Taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, creating game design documents, diagrams and flowcharts.
Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles.
Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Your Hard Skills
A minimum of 5 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.

Your Soft Skills
Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues.”
+infos(oficial): LINK
Procura-se um Game Designer (hibrido, Almada/Portugal) pela Kwalee, em que:

What’s In It For You?
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm
Flexible working hours – we trust you to choose how and when you work best
Profit sharing scheme – we win, you win
Relocation support – available
Quarterly Team Building days
Creative Wednesdays – come together to play games, share the latest trends and celebrate the success of teammates

What Does The Job Actually Involve?
Working as part of the design team, taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, from an initial pitch all the way to global launch.
Keeping track of market trends and coming up with game ideas that will be well received by the ever-changing hybridcasual gaming audience.
Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles.
Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Your Hard Skills
A minimum of 2 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.

Your Soft Skills
Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (remoto/Portugal) pela Fortis Games, em que:

About The Role
Work with product leadership to design major systems and features for new game concepts.
Help direct and mentor other members of the product team.
Share learnings with the broader product team and contribute to the overall development of our product strategy and portfolio of games.

What You’ll Achieve
You will design core systems in our new games that are critical to their success by:
Creating proposals that articulate how these features and systems uphold the game’s design pillars and drive the desired player behaviors
Delivering clear, concise, and thorough specifications to cross functional teams responsible for implementing these systems
Providing team members with direction on how content should be created, tuned, and live operated within these systems
You will become an expert in the opportunity spaces, genres, and game mechanics you explore during prototyping and share your learnings with the broader product team to advance our collective knowledge.
You will develop an independent design philosophy that upholds the key tenets of Fortis’ approach to products while adding your own unique approach to thinking about emerging patterns in service design.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful
A holistic view of game systems and the downstream effects of all design decisions throughout both the product and player lifecycle.
A firm understanding of fundamental design principles, metagame systems, game economies, and player psychology that allows you to design from first principles.
Ability to articulate the nuances of abstract concepts and how they apply to complex, interrelated systems.
Ability to synthesize feedback from team members, user playtests, and other validation efforts into product insights and rapidly iterate on designs.
Extensive knowledge of games as a service and live operations – you know what good looks like and can build efficient design processes, workflows, and tooling to enable it.
Enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and otherwise elevating the people around you to do their best work.
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn – we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Game Designer (Braga/Portugal) pela Exeedme, em que:

Responsibilities
Develop gamification strategies for our existing features like matchmaking, tournaments, gacha games, in-game items trading, raffles, and subscriptions.
Research and advise on new features to enhance user experience and engagement.
Gather gamers’ feedback and identify improvements to be made.
Gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with leadership, product managers and developers.
Work closely with the development team to ensure design and function are perfectly integrated.
Innovate on user acquisition and retention mechanics.
Illustrating gamification ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
Develop workflows that detail the product economy and the impact of new features.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and UX teams to implement effective gamification elements.
Be diligent and ensure quality of work in a fast paced, team based highly iterative development environment.

Who are you
Degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Psychology, or related fields.
Experienced gamification expert with 3+ years in game design or related fields, focusing on user engagement and retention.
Strong understanding of current gamification trends and ability to develop engaging mechanics.
Proficient in collaboration with product, marketing, and UX teams, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled in managing time effectively and presenting concepts to teams and stakeholders.
Empathetic towards gamers and web3 users, using constraints creatively for problem-solving.
Familiar with blockchain technology in gaming and proficient in software tools like Figma, InVision, Storybook, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.

Bonus Points
Experience with Notion
Experience in Product Design
Experience working on video games for PC/mobile, competitive gaming platforms
Experience in web3 products
Ability to work onsite in our Braga, Portugal offices.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Game Econimic Designer (remoto/Portugal), em que:

What’s In It For You?
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm
Flexible working hours – we trust you to choose how and when you work best
Profit sharing scheme – we win, you win
Private medical cover – delivered through BUPA
Life Assurance – for long term peace of mind
On site gym – take care of yourself
Relocation support – available
Quarterly Team Building days – we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Ninja Warrior
Creative Wednesdays – come together to play games, share the latest trends and celebrate the success of teammates

Are You Up To The Challenge?
As a Game Economy Designer you will be responsible for finding the optimal balance in our games of them being Free to Play but Beneficial to Spend, helping to make sure our game economy is healthy and doesn’t get out of hand over time.

Your Team Mates
Your team is a diverse and creative group of designers from all around the world. Some are based in one of our offices, while others are working remotely. Instead of just being small cogs in a big machine, designers are given a large degree of freedom and responsibility over every game we make. What Does The Job Actually Involve?
Working closely with designers and the analytics team to develop the right inputs, and measurements for evaluating a games economic patterns.
Creating models for various interpretations of the game economy and forecasting player behaviours to find the right global maxima approach.
Collaborate with the Art Leads to find the right information hierarchy and UI conventions to get information across to the user in a tone and style appropriate to each game.
Working with the analytics department to understand the results of your work and the impact it has on player behaviour.
From paper to playable you will be able to visualise the desired UX, both in UX tools or in Unity.
Providing feedback based on your expertise on a wide range of games.

Your Hard Skills
A minimum of 2 years experience in an economy design or balancing role within gaming.
Can create models in industry standard tools to model player behaviours and the resultant economy impacts of those.
Can devise the parameters and measurements for effective AB testing of game economy variations.
Economics Degree or similar academic background
Coding / prototyping skills to be able to create a simulation of the game economy.
Experience of mobile game live ops, A/B testing and analytics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven and able to work alone or as part of a team.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (remoto/Portugal), em que:

About The Role
Work with product leadership to design major systems and features for new game concepts.
Help direct and mentor other members of the product team.
Share learnings with the broader product team and contribute to the overall development of our product strategy and portfolio of games.

What You’ll Achieve
You will design core systems in our new games that are critical to their success by:
Creating proposals that articulate how these features and systems uphold the game’s design pillars and drive the desired player behaviors
Delivering clear, concise, and thorough specifications to cross functional teams responsible for implementing these systems
Providing team members with direction on how content should be created, tuned, and live operated within these systems
You will become an expert in the opportunity spaces, genres, and game mechanics you explore during prototyping and share your learnings with the broader product team to advance our collective knowledge.
You will develop an independent design philosophy that upholds the key tenets of Fortis’ approach to products while adding your own unique approach to thinking about emerging patterns in service design.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful
A holistic view of game systems and the downstream effects of all design decisions throughout both the product and player lifecycle.
A firm understanding of fundamental design principles, metagame systems, game economies, and player psychology that allows you to design from first principles.
Ability to articulate the nuances of abstract concepts and how they apply to complex, interrelated systems.
Ability to synthesize feedback from team members, user playtests, and other validation efforts into product insights and rapidly iterate on designs.
Extensive knowledge of games as a service and live operations – you know what good looks like and can build efficient design processes, workflows, and tooling to enable it.
Enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and otherwise elevating the people around you to do their best work.
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn – we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

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Vencedores dos Prémios Playstation talents – 9ª edição

Os vencedores da Playstation talents – 9ª edição, referente a 2023, foram:
Melhor Jogo de 2023
Hexrite (Phabula)

Jogo mais Inovador
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)

Melhor Arte
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)

Melhor Utilização das Plataformas PlayStation
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)

Melhor Jogo Infantil
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)

Prémio Imprensa
Hexrite (Phabula)

Melhor Narrativa
Who Done E.T. (Manalchemy)

Games for Good
The Fisherman: A Codfish Tale (Loading Studios)

A cerimónia (o video):
LINK

Para registo, a lista dos vários finalistas foram:
Melhor Jogo de 2023
Hexrite (Phabula)
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)

Jogo mais Inovador
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)
Campus Conundrum (Weird Zenith)
The Ecosphere Project (Ecosphere Project Team)
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)

Melhor Arte
Hexrite (Phabula)
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)
Kurofune: Descobrimentos Portugueses (3PA Studios)

Melhor Utilização das Plataformas PlayStation
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)
Campus Conundrum (Weird Zenith)
Who Done E.T. (Manalchemy)
Tom in the Treehouse (ImaginaryX)

Melhor Jogo Infantil
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)
The Ecosphere Project (Ecosphere Project Team)
Campus Conundrum (Weird Zenith)

Prémio Imprensa
Hexrite (Phabula)
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)
Unseen Value (Marema Studios)

Melhor Narrativa
Who Done E.T. (Manalchemy)
Tom in the Treehouse (ImaginaryX)
Witness Veil The Passenger (Dead Cool Kids)
The Fisherman: A Codfish Tale (Loading Studios)

Prémio PlayStation Talents Especial Games for Good
The Fisherman: A Codfish Tale (Loading Studios)
The Ecosphere Project (Ecosphere Project Team)
Kurofune: Descobrimentos Portugueses (3PA Studios)
Dejima Delivery (Crimson Capy)

+infos(oficial): http://premiosplaystation.com/

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Prémios Indie X 2023

Este ano a Indie X juntou-se ao “colegas” da IndieDevDay espanhóis e foi criado o evento Gamiberica – Iberian Games Summit. Este evento decorreu durante o Meo XL Games na Exponor.

Contudo existiram também os prémios Indie X 2023 e os prémios foram:
Most Fun Game
Spiritfall – LINK

Best Art Direction
Phoenix Springs – LINK

Most Innovative
Cassette Beasts – LINK

Games for Good
We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe – LINK

Best Portuguese Game
Demon Spore – LINK

Best of the Show
Europa – LINK

+infos(0 video do evento): LINK

+infos(oficial): https://indiex.online/

+infos(na steam): LINK

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GamiBerica’23, iberian games summit

Vai decorrer no Porto na Exponor o evento “GamiBerica’23” que vai permitir a que profissionais, formadores, indies.. que desenvolvem videojogos venham ouvir e conversar sobre o estado da industria relacionada com o desenvolvimento de videojogos. O evento é gratuito mas é necessário fazer a inscrição.

+infos(oficial): https://gamiberica.org/

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Ofertas de trabalho (em novembro)

Procura-se um Senior Game Designer (Oeiras/Portugal), em que:

What will you be doing at Miniclip?
Design and craft mission gameplay experiences and game features that deliver strong player engagement, retention, and monetization.
Take ownership of mission gameplay design and implementation, collaborating cross discipline to create new and exciting scenarios and moment-to-moment gameplay.
Participate as a key member of the product team across the product life-cycle, working on games in production, and live titles, owning and creating high-impact gameplay content updates for our existing portfolio of games.
Plan and execute mission designs within Unity using our proprietary tools and editors, from inception to finished product.
Review and iterate gameplay designs and mission implementation both during production and post release, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders and directing mission changes to balance game content based on analytics data.
Help identify and deconstruct new markets and opportunities, expanding the portfolio of the company and staying in the cutting edge of the mobile gaming industry.

What are we looking for?
4+ years’ experience of level and gameplay design for action/shooter titles, preferably on mobile.
An excellent knowledge and understanding of level and gameplay design.
Experience across the product life-cycle, from prototyping, through production, to updating a live free-to-play game.
Strong knowledge of the mobile & social game space, with exceptional understanding of current design techniques to deliver excellent engagement, retention, and monetisation.
Understanding of and experience with reviewing game analytics, developing insights based on data to make better informed design decisions.
Strong grasp of mobile user-experience design, and ability to consider & empathise with many different types of players.
Creative problem solver, with proven ability to create compelling gameplay.
Relentlessly self-critical always sees the pros and cons of each approach, and works tirelessly to improve design solutions. Prolific with high quality, well-thought-through proposals.”
+infos(oficial): LINK

Procura-se um Game Designer (Almada/Portugal), em formato hibrido em que:

What Does The Job Actually Involve?
Working as part of the design team, taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, from an initial pitch all the way to global launch.
Keeping track of market trends and coming up with game ideas that will be well received by the ever-changing hybridcasual gaming audience.
Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles.
Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Your Hard Skills
A minimum of 2 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.
Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.

Your Soft Skills
Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues.
We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.


+infos(oficial): LINK

A empresa Fortis Games tem uma proposta para o lugar de “Game Designer em modo remoto” em que:
“What You’ll Achieve
Designing, implementing, balancing and tuning content
Delivering clear, concise, and thorough specifications to cross-functional teams responsible for implementing these features and content
Document and share learnings
You will become an expert in the systems and features you work on and become a resource to team members in your areas of mastery.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful
An understanding of fundamental design principles, metagame systems, game economies, and player psychology that allows you to design from first principles.
Great sense for game balance, progression, and pacing and an exceptional attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for solving tough problems and strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to synthesize feedback from team members and rapidly iterate on designs.
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn – we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience.
We expect all team members to be students of their craft and the game spaces they’re working in.
You should be educated on the latest trends and have a strong perspective on how they relate to our current and future projects regardless of your title or role.”

+infos(oficial): https://careers.fortisgames.com/

A empresa Fortis Games tem uma proposta para o lugar de “Senior Game Designer em modo remoto” em que:
“About The Role
Work with product leadership to design major systems and features for new game concepts.
Help direct and mentor other members of the product team.
Share learnings with the broader product team and contribute to the overall development of our product strategy and portfolio of games.

What You’ll Achieve
You will design core systems in our new games that are critical to their success by:
Creating proposals that articulate how these features and systems uphold the game’s design pillars and drive the desired player behaviors
Delivering clear, concise, and thorough specifications to cross functional teams responsible for implementing these systems
Providing team members with direction on how content should be created, tuned, and live operated within these systems
You will become an expert in the opportunity spaces, genres, and game mechanics you explore during prototyping and share your learnings with the broader product team to advance our collective knowledge.
You will develop an independent design philosophy that upholds the key tenets of Fortis’ approach to products while adding your own unique approach to thinking about emerging patterns in service design.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful
A holistic view of game systems and the downstream effects of all design decisions throughout both the product and player lifecycle.
A firm understanding of fundamental design principles, metagame systems, game economies, and player psychology that allows you to design from first principles.
Ability to articulate the nuances of abstract concepts and how they apply to complex, interrelated systems.
Ability to synthesize feedback from team members, user playtests, and other validation efforts into product insights and rapidly iterate on designs.
Extensive knowledge of games as a service and live operations – you know what good looks like and can build efficient design processes, workflows, and tooling to enable it.
Enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and otherwise elevating the people around you to do their best work.
A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn – we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience. ”

+infos(oficial): https://careers.fortisgames.com/

A TLF Entertainment em Lisboa procura UX/ UI Games Designer:
“Responsibilities:
Design seamless and responsive user journeys for mobile, desktop and platforms.
Create flawlessly pixel-perfect user interfaces and interactive prototypes.
Embrace the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and ensure our solutions seamlessly evolve with each iteration.
Engage in user research and actively support customer development efforts.
Collaborate closely with the product team to define requirements for new features and user flows.
Innovate and iterate to introduce fresh ideas, concepts, and improvements to our product.
Forge strong partnerships with our development team, providing clear explanations and clarifications on functionality when necessary.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging innovations.

Skills/knowledge required for the position:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in web product design.
An impressive portfolio showcasing your design projects.
A deep understanding of UX principles and an unwavering commitment to meeting user needs.
Proficiency in designing user interfaces and crafting interactive prototypes.
Familiarity with modern design tools; we primarily use Figma and you will use it too.
Background in Native iOs and/or Android app design will be considered as a strong plus.
A user-centric approach, prioritizing customer needs over personal preferences.
A data-driven decision-making approach, with a strong emphasis on the customer’s perspective.
A positive, solution-oriented attitude when tackling complex challenges.

We are offering:
Hybrid work
Lunch allowance provided by the company
Extra paid leave (25 days per annum)
Quarterly and semester team events
Weekly Friday beers and monthly activities
Health and dental insurance since day 1
Wellness benefits reimbursement
Transport allowance
Birthday gift and cake
Growth individual plan
Engagement platform with tons of events and challenges to win great prizes”

+infos(oficial): LINK

A Saber em Gaia procura Build Programmer:

“Responsibilities will include:
Support all the games developed by Saber Interactive Porto.
Improve our build pipeline with scripts and process for speed up and automate the build process and maintain our TeamCity projects.
Create and maintain our Telegram Bot built in Python to give the team more tools to work with also maintain the automated tests for the Bot and Scripts developed in Python.
Help the development team to figure out why builds are not working properly, specialy when related to Patches and DLC contents.
Work together with Release Management team to identify and solve any issues that may appear during a new submission.
Implement and maintain automated tests in Unreal using the Gauntlet plugin.

The ideal candidate will have:
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
At least 1-3 years of programming experience (C#, Python) or related experience
Experience with CI/CD tool such as TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab or similar
Experience with automated test
Knowledge in C/C++ & Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5
Knowledge of Gauntlet plugin is a plus
Resourcefulness (you may not always have the answers, but you know where to find them)
A collaborative and innovative spirit
Solid communication and interpersonal skills (you’re comfortable talking to content creators and code-owners alike)
An investigative approach to problem solving – you’re not one to just scratch the surface; you care to get to the root cause of issues and come up with long-term solutions to resolve them”

+infos(oficial): LINK

A Saber em Gaia procura Technical Artist:


“Responsibilities:
– Setting up and maintaining production pipelines and workflow
– Develop and test tools that the artists will use to improve and assist their work in production
– Work with Art Leads, Technical Directors, and QA to ensure that all the assets conform to technical requirements
– Use the best tools and methods for improving and facilitating the graphic workload
– Share best practices and conduct training sessions with the team to ensure the proper use of tools and methods
– Integrate, validate, and optimize graphic data in the engine by using scripts if needed
– Ensure that graphic bugs are fixed according to their priorities and provide support to the other artists
– Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, training, processes, and engine limits for consultation and future reference.
– Help and spearhead the QA Team to ensure that assets are 100% bug-free and shippable
– Gatekeeper of Tech Art constraints, pushing for top visual quality and performance
– Optimization and Profiling

Qualifications:
– Knowledge in the following areas of game development:
– Modelling & Texturing
– Scripting/Tools Development
– Lighting
– Shaders (GLSL/HSLS)
– VFX
– Rendering & Post Processing
– Procedural
– Strong understanding of Graphic Rendering Pipeline for next-gen technologies
– Experience working with Game Engines (Unreal) is a plus
– Strong Technical Background on the Art Production Process and Workflows
– Programming Knowledge (C++, Python) with strong Data Structures
– Strong communication and Interpersonal Skills
– Background in 3D development software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender)
– Eagerness to learn current developing next-gen technologies for games
– Able to work under pressure, learn new skills, and develop a good relationship with the team
– Experience in collaboration between artists, programmers, technical directors
– Strong organizational skills
– Creative at finding solutions”

+infos(oficial): LINK

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Uma comunidade online ( godot )

Encontrei um website/comunidade acerca do motor Godot que tem por objetivo a partilha de conhecimento. Uma primeira etapa são vários vídeos e recursos em como usar o Godot. Existe uma versão “paga” da comunidade que vai permitir acesso a conteudos mais específicos.

+infos(oficial): https://quiver.dev/

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Livros que contam histórias de game designers

Encontrei estas referências para alguns livros que contam as histórias de alguns Game Designers. É uma coleção já com alguns autores que presumo que não vá ficar por aqui. Para já gostava de ter acesso a dois deles. Da coleção surge:

Hideo Kojima, Progressive Game Design from Metal Gear to Death Stranding
Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda
Todd Howard, Worldbuilding in Tamriel and Beyond
Jane Jensen, Gabriel Knight, Adventure Games, Hidden Objects
Brenda Laurel, Pioneering Games for Girls

  

+infos(oficial): LINK

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