Andy Hendrickson

Friends, In an effort to adapt and grow with our ever-changing community, I have realized that we can do better in supporting those struggling to find their place in games. Together with Hailey Rojas and Desirée R., we have refined what is to become our brand new, 16th resource on AmirSatvat.com: Hailey Rojas' #opentonetwork, her amazing passion project. This is different from our community coaching. It is meant to be our lightest touch and easiest access peer-to-peer connection point within the community. There is no expectation of a coaching conversation, but simply that you want to connect with someone and get to know them better on whatever terms you want. As a student herself, Hailey has experienced firsthand how intimidating building connections can be when starting out. This has been a passion project for Hailey, and she has already enrolled hundreds of people. Therefore, if you are currently #OpenToNetwork, I encourage you to join the nearly 400 individuals who are actively looking to strengthen their networks. This will go on AmirSatvat.com under Category 6: Community Voice. https://lnkd.in/dynRXCV9 This is not community coaching. For those formalized programs, please enjoy the four resources under category 2 at amirsatvat.com: https://lnkd.in/dQVT4U4y These resources are not mutually exclusive and I encourage you to explore both #opentonetwork and our community coaching. If you want to sign up, you can do that here: https://lnkd.in/e4X92puw To view the list of people #opentonetwork, please go here: https://lnkd.in/e9AvBNJx In a world where the power of connections is more potent than ever, it is never too late to introduce yourself and share who you are, without fear of being judged. Once again, I would like to thank our community for their constant support as we continue to improve the quality of resources offered. Finally, I would like to offer a huge thanks again, and again, and again, and again to Desirée R., Amir Satvat's Games Community's Head of Design and my dear friend, for another masterpiece - god I love this one and isn't she just crazy talented? Hire this amazing human being please - you can ping her directly on LinkedIn! All the best, Amir

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‘They Say Wisdom Comes To Those Who Wait (Nik Vocals)’ is on #SoundCloud https://lnkd.in/gcbMxw4E     They Say Wisdom Comes To Those Who Wait Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, and Production: Nik Bear Brown [Verse] They say wisdom comes to those who wait, But my heart beats fast, can't hesitate. Should I slow down or let it be known? This feeling's too strong to leave alone. But the clock keeps ticking, moments slip away, I can’t keep holding back, not another day. The future's uncertain, but so is the past, And with you, I know, I’m ready to make it last. [Chorus] Only fools rush in, that's what they say, But I'm ready to risk it all today. Take my hand, let's begin, Can't deny this love we're falling in. [Verse] Wondering if staying is the right move, But breaking rules might help us improve. If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right, Got me thinking 'bout you day and night. The fire in your eyes, it draws me near, And every doubt I had just disappears. I'll follow this path, no matter how steep, 'Cause in your arms, it's a leap I’m ready to keep. [Chorus] Only fools rush in, that's what they say, But I'm ready to risk it all today. Take my hand, let's begin, Can't deny this love we're falling in. [Verse] Like a river flows straight to the sea, My heart finds its way naturally. Baby, understand, this was meant to be, Two souls connected, you and me. We’re writing our story, page by page, A love so strong, no fear can cage. Through every high and every low, With you, forever, I’ll gladly go. [Chorus] Only fools rush in, that's what they say, But I'm ready to risk it all today. Take my hand, let's begin, Can't deny this love we're falling in. [Verse] Take all of me, I'm giving it all, With you beside me, I'm ready to fall. In this journey of love, let's make it true, 'Cause I can't help falling for you. And if the world crumbles, we’ll stand tall, With you, my love, I’ve got it all. Our hearts beat loud, like a drum so clear, No distance too far, no doubt, no fear. [Chorus] Only fools rush in, that's what they say, But I'm ready to risk it all today. Take my hand, let's begin, Can't deny this love we're falling in. [Outro] So here we are, where love begins, No more holding back, no second winds. With every step, we rise, not fall, For this love, I’d risk it all. #OnlyFoolsRushIn, #NikBearBrown, #LoveSong, #RomanticBallad, #HeartfeltLyrics, #RiskItAll, #LoveAndPassion, #FallingInLove, #TakeMyHand, #EmotionalJourney, #VocalsAndLyrics, #LoveUnchained, #RomanticMusic, #SoulfulBallad, #TimelessLove, #TrueLove, #MusicProduction, #LoveStory, #RelationshipAnthem, #DeepConnection, #LoveAndCourage, #LeapOfFaith, #HeartsCollide, #RomanceInMusic, #EmotionalLove, #HeartOnFire, #StrongLove, #LoveWithoutFear, #RomanticVibes, #ForeverInLove, #StoryOfUs

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Paradox Interactive announced today that Double Eleven, the developer behind Prison Architect 2, will be stepping away from the project after nine years with the Prison Architect franchise. Good news first, construction on Prison Architect 2 isn't being halted! Co-development studio Kokku, who's been working on the game since 2023 and previously collaborated with Double Eleven, will take the lead in bringing the sequel to completion. The news comes with a hint of complication. While Prison Architect 2 passed certification, negotiations between Paradox and Double Eleven for continued development reached an impasse. Technical hurdles, particularly with memory usage and minimum specifications, emerged during final testing. Paradox, likely wary of past performance issues (think Cities: Skylines 2), emphasizes their commitment to delivering a high-quality sequel that honors the Prison Architect legacy. Kokku, a Brazilian studio with a history of co-development and outsourcing on major titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War, is now at the helm to ensure Prison Architect 2's smooth launch. The Prison Architect series, which began in 2015 with the original simulation/management game, is still on track for a 2024 release with Prison Architect 2. While the development team has shifted, fans can rest assured that work on this highly anticipated sequel continues. (source: https://lnkd.in/dWtBvDhN)

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AI is not coming for your job. ❌ People who use AI with their traditional skill sets are coming for your job. 😱 At Sombra Labs 🧪  and ALONGSIDE/ Global we believe in merging the worlds of software development with VFX artistry. 🤝 Machine learning combined with the VFX expert arsenal of tools such as Autodesk Flame, Foundry Nuke, Adobe After Effects, and so many more is what will elevate us to the next renaissance of content creation. Here we used SAM2 and Deepmake to recolor our latest Runway Gen 3 test of the amazing Porsche AG Targa 4S in only an hour. We went from green 💚 to ❤️ red seamlessly using AI alpha output combined with Autodesk Flame. Bespoke AI / VFX pipelines are coming and they are coming fast. These tools allow us to color grade, composite and do so many more things 5x faster with 5x the control over segmentation. Exciting days ahead. #ai #genai #runway #vfx

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