Looks like NG Skin Tools has been officially integrated into Maya 2027. This single-handedly makes Maya the most robust program for authored weight painting, provided Autodesk hasn't messed with it and has kept it exactly the same as the original plugin...
You don't need AI generated assets for placeholders or to explore the mood and tone of a scene. At all.
Marge simpson with a normal expression on a couch. DLSS 5 OFF
Marge Simpson looking like a clown after getting shot with Homer's Makeup gun. DLSS 5 ON
I had the immense pleasure of putting together an illustration for this new australian Magazine, very humbled that that @serrels.bsky.social and @jacksonwryan.com chose me to scribble on their first cover.
Please consider backing local australian journalism. there are stories here worth telling.
If you're going for this with an Unreal Engine project and you want some last-minute technical tips for polish advice, feel free to hit me up!
The Overwatch: Max is just around the corner
FRIENDS! I’m hoping to make 2026 the year I find a long term or permanent team! If you’re after
💌 An art lead with management and admin XP
🎨An artist who has done everything from UI to art direction to graphic design
🔥An Artist who is un-afraid to get her hands dirty in engine
Plz reach out💖
It's giving salt bae
Panel 1: Exec: "Ok guys ok ok we won't kill Adobe Animate." Crowd: "Phew" "thank fuck" "That's better" "I'm still switching to something else." "No yeah you really should" Panel 2: Exec: "Unfortunately we will also stop adding new features to it." Crowd: "WOO!!!" "It's a dream come true!" "Yeah!" "Finally!" Exec: "... um. Why are they cheering"
maintenance mode
The results to this are public btw, so please do consider sharing with your dev friends so we get a better spread of anonymous opinions!!!
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Very difficult to live laugh love under these conditions
Howdy game dev folks! If you need some marketing/comms support with socials, research or strategy I have some capacity coming up 🙌
Please feel free to reach out or amplify 💕
I promise to only make one Muppets themed post per quarter 🫡
katynethercote.carrd.co
Hi AU-based marketing and biz dev friends!
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
We are looking for a VFX Artist & a Sound Designer to join the team!
Apply here: job-boards.greenhouse.io/gravitywell
Heads up - We're off for winter break starting Monday, Dec 22. We’ll be back and refreshed to review applications after the New Year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! ❄️
Can easily recommend Jordan!
I am on the lookout for a contract games designer for paid work. Preferably with experience in Unreal and at least 1 shipped game (due to the responsibilities).
Remote Australia, VIC preference but not required.
Send them my way for a chat!
What's the top of your list? And what's your white whale of physical media?
Finally got there! 🌟
Here's a tiny presentation, I'm Andreane, Senior Environment Artist at HatcheryGames. I love colorful, stylized and cute art!
And I love doing some cross stitching in the evening 🧵
Have you taken a moment to check out the official Frosty Mini Steam event? It's stacked with the coolest games made in ANZ 🍦🧡
store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...
26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! ☀️🍦
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
*chef kiss* damn that looks good
Compression is probably gonna do a number on this video, but let’s see! Playing around with a little experiment, making an effect of a ghostly creature that’s only visible when it’s being rained on. Thanks @laynestokes.bsky.social for advice with improving this! #vfx #realtimevfx
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
A screenshot of a job posting on LinkedIn for senior animators. Text reads: "We have a couple of projects that need extra support, and we’re looking for some contract animation help. The duration of these contracts would be six months. Senior Cinematics Animator — Experience with game cinematics and/or feature films. The focus is on keyframe animation, though some mocap work is involved. Senior/Principal Gameplay Animators — Experience with various gameplay systems and both keyframe and mocap pipelines. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out at contact@superseedstudios.com. Thank you!"
Superseed is looking for senior animators. Work with a great studio, great team, and fully remote! You might get to work with some of my rigs too 🤫
The Florist is now in the top 2000 wishlisted games on @steamdb.info less than two weeks after announcement. Great to see so many new fans, next stop is Top 100! #survivalhorror #indiegames
steamdb.info/app/3152440/...
I see you know your tongue-fu well
Someone being on the show because of responding to a promotion/marketing email would be an excellent episode
It's easy when all Australian and NZ indie games are so cool
