Michal Firko
@m-ii-w.bsky.social
3D Art / VR / GameDev / Animation✨
Working on my a VR game about 👻
Previously w/ NoGhost, FitXR, Nexus, Blue Zoo, Google Spotlight Stories
Aging like fine 5€ wine, father of a little nerd
🇧🇪🇵🇱🇯🇵
Working on my a VR game about 👻
Previously w/ NoGhost, FitXR, Nexus, Blue Zoo, Google Spotlight Stories
Aging like fine 5€ wine, father of a little nerd
🇧🇪🇵🇱🇯🇵
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Michal Firko
@m-ii-w.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Hello world!
Glad to join the exodus. I’ve been pushing and pulling vertices since last millennium in animation/interactive/games.
Recently I’ve worked on Wallace and Gromit: the Grand Getaway, FitXR and some VR shorts.
I’m developing now a multiplayer VR game.
Glad to join the exodus. I’ve been pushing and pulling vertices since last millennium in animation/interactive/games.
Recently I’ve worked on Wallace and Gromit: the Grand Getaway, FitXR and some VR shorts.
I’m developing now a multiplayer VR game.
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Getting your family to crawl on the floor this Thanksgiving
(while playing @laserdancegame.bsky.social )
might ✨win you a Quest 3!✨
Just make sure to film it and share it here!
(while playing @laserdancegame.bsky.social )
might ✨win you a Quest 3!✨
Just make sure to film it and share it here!
🏆COMPETITION TIME!🏆
Play Laser Dance with your family this Thanksgiving and win a Quest 3!
Film someone crawling through level 2’s boot camp challenge, post it between Nov 27 - Dec 4 and tag us.
Winner announced Dec 8th!
Rules & conditions below 👇
Play Laser Dance with your family this Thanksgiving and win a Quest 3!
Film someone crawling through level 2’s boot camp challenge, post it between Nov 27 - Dec 4 and tag us.
Winner announced Dec 8th!
Rules & conditions below 👇
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Getting your family to crawl on the floor this Thanksgiving
(while playing @laserdancegame.bsky.social )
might ✨win you a Quest 3!✨
Just make sure to film it and share it here!
(while playing @laserdancegame.bsky.social )
might ✨win you a Quest 3!✨
Just make sure to film it and share it here!
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Head of CNC (part of french ministry of culture in charge of cinema & game industries) raises a warning on private school selling expensive dreams (30 to 50k€) to wannabe gamedevs
www.linkedin.com/posts/gaetan...
(ping @erwancario.bsky.social)
www.linkedin.com/posts/gaetan...
(ping @erwancario.bsky.social)
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Head of CNC (part of french ministry of culture in charge of cinema & game industries) raises a warning on private school selling expensive dreams (30 to 50k€) to wannabe gamedevs
www.linkedin.com/posts/gaetan...
(ping @erwancario.bsky.social)
www.linkedin.com/posts/gaetan...
(ping @erwancario.bsky.social)
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Grid Paper Studio is looking for a 🎓 Junior 3D Animator to help bring characters, creatures, and props to life for UE5 projects
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/grid-pa...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #gamedev #animationjobs #remotegamejobs
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/grid-pa...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #gamedev #animationjobs #remotegamejobs
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Grid Paper Studio is looking for a 🎓 Junior 3D Animator to help bring characters, creatures, and props to life for UE5 projects
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/grid-pa...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #gamedev #animationjobs #remotegamejobs
🌐 REMOTE
🔗 remotegamejobs.com/jobs/grid-pa...
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #gamedev #animationjobs #remotegamejobs
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
Tom Forsyth (@TomF@mastodon.gamedev.place)
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may heard of called "Half Life 2". Are you sitting comfortably? Then I sha...
mastodon.gamedev.place
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
It’s out!
It's time to command heroes, conquer dungeons, and shape your story. @battlemarked.bsky.social is here!
Play now: reso.ly/49qJymT
🎥 reso.ly/4oLUYq5
Play now: reso.ly/49qJymT
🎥 reso.ly/4oLUYq5
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked | Launch Trailer
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
reso.ly
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
It’s out!
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Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
The upsides of having the attention span and memory of an oyster. This little guy has been living in my winter jacket since our trip to Ghibli Park last year.
Now rightfully ruling over my desk.
#itsthelittlethings
Now rightfully ruling over my desk.
#itsthelittlethings
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The upsides of having the attention span and memory of an oyster. This little guy has been living in my winter jacket since our trip to Ghibli Park last year.
Now rightfully ruling over my desk.
#itsthelittlethings
Now rightfully ruling over my desk.
#itsthelittlethings
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You are to be subjected to a series of tests. Compliance is mandatory...
Our 13th monthly game, Serum, is out!
Serum is a short, atmospheric, cosmic horror game that you can play for free on cumulet.itch.io/serum.
Our 13th monthly game, Serum, is out!
Serum is a short, atmospheric, cosmic horror game that you can play for free on cumulet.itch.io/serum.
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
You are to be subjected to a series of tests. Compliance is mandatory...
Our 13th monthly game, Serum, is out!
Serum is a short, atmospheric, cosmic horror game that you can play for free on cumulet.itch.io/serum.
Our 13th monthly game, Serum, is out!
Serum is a short, atmospheric, cosmic horror game that you can play for free on cumulet.itch.io/serum.
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Find all Macro Gaussian splats on my Patreon profile: www.patreon.com/DanyBittel
Dany Bittel | Patreon
I capture Gaussian splats of insects, seeds, fungi and tiny plan
www.patreon.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Find all Macro Gaussian splats on my Patreon profile: www.patreon.com/DanyBittel
Had a chance to help out a little the wonderful folks at NoGhost as technical artist on this one. If you’re anywhere near Bradford next week let me know how it turned out ^^
One week to go!
Built by Sound is a mixed-reality experience exploring how British South Asian communities in the 70s & ’80s found joy in defiance, in community & in music. Created by No Ghost & @dialledin.bsky.social with @bradford2025.co.uk
Get your tickets now
bradford2025.co.uk/event/built-...
Built by Sound is a mixed-reality experience exploring how British South Asian communities in the 70s & ’80s found joy in defiance, in community & in music. Created by No Ghost & @dialledin.bsky.social with @bradford2025.co.uk
Get your tickets now
bradford2025.co.uk/event/built-...
Built by Sound | Bradford 2025
A mixed reality experience where memory moves to a beat.
bradford2025.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Had a chance to help out a little the wonderful folks at NoGhost as technical artist on this one. If you’re anywhere near Bradford next week let me know how it turned out ^^
Great breakdown of how the latest Penguin Festival trailer was made. A lot of VR gamedev knowledge nuggets packed in there. Can’t wait to put my hands on the game!
Making Penguin Festival's VR gameplay trailer was really challenging, but also fun and rewarding. Here's a little postmortem for my own posterity but also in case anyone else finds it helpful!
#gamedev #indiedev #GodotEngine
#gamedev #indiedev #GodotEngine
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Great breakdown of how the latest Penguin Festival trailer was made. A lot of VR gamedev knowledge nuggets packed in there. Can’t wait to put my hands on the game!
Johnny Kelly released his latest short online! It's about all the things we will do when we retire. It's funny, touching and smart as it usually is with him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa...
The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List | “Retirement Plan” | The New Yorker
YouTube video by The New Yorker
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Johnny Kelly released his latest short online! It's about all the things we will do when we retire. It's funny, touching and smart as it usually is with him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa...
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Proper use of XR, not yet another flat overlay but instead a (super fun) immersive experience leveraging YOUR space 👌
Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Proper use of XR, not yet another flat overlay but instead a (super fun) immersive experience leveraging YOUR space 👌
Had a peak being the curtain during Alpha and it is by far my favourite XR game of the year! Can’t wait to try the release version!
Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Had a peak being the curtain during Alpha and it is by far my favourite XR game of the year! Can’t wait to try the release version!
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Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
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LASER DANCE IS HERE!
Without doubt my favourite VR game in *years* launched today ✨
THE PITCH: Turn your living room into a laser obstacle course
@tovanbo.bsky.social has made the best possible VR game. SO GOOD
👉 Get it now! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Without doubt my favourite VR game in *years* launched today ✨
THE PITCH: Turn your living room into a laser obstacle course
@tovanbo.bsky.social has made the best possible VR game. SO GOOD
👉 Get it now! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
LASER DANCE IS HERE!
Without doubt my favourite VR game in *years* launched today ✨
THE PITCH: Turn your living room into a laser obstacle course
@tovanbo.bsky.social has made the best possible VR game. SO GOOD
👉 Get it now! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Without doubt my favourite VR game in *years* launched today ✨
THE PITCH: Turn your living room into a laser obstacle course
@tovanbo.bsky.social has made the best possible VR game. SO GOOD
👉 Get it now! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
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"To (...) ostatecznie może stać się jedną z najlepszych propozycji w mieszanej rzeczywistości na Meta Quest 3!"
[It (...) could ultimately become one of the best mixed reality offerings on Meta Quest 3!]
Thanks to Konsolowe for their preview of Laser Dance's upcoming Early Access release!
[It (...) could ultimately become one of the best mixed reality offerings on Meta Quest 3!]
Thanks to Konsolowe for their preview of Laser Dance's upcoming Early Access release!
Opinia o grze: Laser Dance (Wczesny Dostęp) [Meta Quest 3] | Konsolowe.info
Już na początku przyszłego miesiąca do wczesnego dostępu trafi Laser Dance. Czy uważam, że warto zainteresować się tym tytułem? Zapraszam do zapoznania się z moimi wrażeniami.
konsolowe.info
October 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"To (...) ostatecznie może stać się jedną z najlepszych propozycji w mieszanej rzeczywistości na Meta Quest 3!"
[It (...) could ultimately become one of the best mixed reality offerings on Meta Quest 3!]
Thanks to Konsolowe for their preview of Laser Dance's upcoming Early Access release!
[It (...) could ultimately become one of the best mixed reality offerings on Meta Quest 3!]
Thanks to Konsolowe for their preview of Laser Dance's upcoming Early Access release!
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i've watched this 7 times and I keep finding new things that make me burst out laughing. outstanding. 10/10
Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
i've watched this 7 times and I keep finding new things that make me burst out laughing. outstanding. 10/10
28th in Belgium.
Can’t wait.
Can’t wait.
"Arco" animated feature (Ugo Bienvenu / Remembers studio) is released today in French theaters.
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
28th in Belgium.
Can’t wait.
Can’t wait.
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Big news 📢
Laser Dance is coming to Early Access on Meta Quest 3/3s on ✨Nov. 6th!✨
In the meantime, make sure to wishlist it here➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance is coming to Early Access on Meta Quest 3/3s on ✨Nov. 6th!✨
In the meantime, make sure to wishlist it here➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Big news 📢
Laser Dance is coming to Early Access on Meta Quest 3/3s on ✨Nov. 6th!✨
In the meantime, make sure to wishlist it here➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance is coming to Early Access on Meta Quest 3/3s on ✨Nov. 6th!✨
In the meantime, make sure to wishlist it here➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf
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Check out this amazing remastered (at 4k!) version of "The Making of Myst" mini-doc! Originally included on the Myst CD-ROM in 1993, this version has been carefully recreated by Ted Sase using footage preserved by the VGHF!
https://youtu.be/xBtLZDPnYlM
https://youtu.be/xBtLZDPnYlM
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Check out this amazing remastered (at 4k!) version of "The Making of Myst" mini-doc! Originally included on the Myst CD-ROM in 1993, this version has been carefully recreated by Ted Sase using footage preserved by the VGHF!
https://youtu.be/xBtLZDPnYlM
https://youtu.be/xBtLZDPnYlM
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@polyarcgames.com is hiring! If you think you might be a good fit, please send me a message. I'd love to tell you all about the best place I've worked since I joined the games industry in 2008.
US & CA except for Montreal (sorry 😕).
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/princip...
US & CA except for Montreal (sorry 😕).
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/princip...
September 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
@polyarcgames.com is hiring! If you think you might be a good fit, please send me a message. I'd love to tell you all about the best place I've worked since I joined the games industry in 2008.
US & CA except for Montreal (sorry 😕).
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/princip...
US & CA except for Montreal (sorry 😕).
www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/princip...
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If anyone interested in supporting my game can wishlist it and share it around. That would be a huge help 🥹
#gamedev #imworkinghardonthatpliznoticeme #justalilguymakingagame
#gamedev #imworkinghardonthatpliznoticeme #justalilguymakingagame
Working hard on Wild Cosmos, and getting closer to the end.
I want this small world to feel alive and vibrant.
I'm a single person behind this project and if that's the kind of games you like, sharing it and wishlisting helps me greatly.
s.team/a/3051070
#indiegame #wildcosmos #godotengine
I want this small world to feel alive and vibrant.
I'm a single person behind this project and if that's the kind of games you like, sharing it and wishlisting helps me greatly.
s.team/a/3051070
#indiegame #wildcosmos #godotengine
September 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If anyone interested in supporting my game can wishlist it and share it around. That would be a huge help 🥹
#gamedev #imworkinghardonthatpliznoticeme #justalilguymakingagame
#gamedev #imworkinghardonthatpliznoticeme #justalilguymakingagame
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2026 is around the corner and yep : Game industry economics are still bleak for western countries and junior staff.
But a few new actors are trying to shake things up on the financing & distribution side :🧵
But a few new actors are trying to shake things up on the financing & distribution side :🧵
September 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
2026 is around the corner and yep : Game industry economics are still bleak for western countries and junior staff.
But a few new actors are trying to shake things up on the financing & distribution side :🧵
But a few new actors are trying to shake things up on the financing & distribution side :🧵