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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

Level Designer? More like Block Goblin

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

You're welcome fellow controller mains 🫡

vladk0r

@vladk0r_vlr

1 year

Now you can cover whole B long on Pearl with 1 Smoke | #VALORANT

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This is a small detail, but I tried to leave most of the space outside of the map "playable" cause I knew players would go explore all the cool stuff the maps team did. Normally a lot of this stuff would be inaccessible without ghost on due to collision/ kill volumes 😎

TALON

@TALON_ESPORTS

1 year

Anyone wanna play ball on the new map? 😎 #itssoarintime

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

This only affects one ways where Omen was placing his Dark Cover inside of a wall. It doesn't stop one ways where you are intentionally placing it on a ledge or other form of geo. The inside of a wall case felt more like a bug then intended gameplay.

George

@GeorgeGedd

2 years

Omen has been nerfed in the latest VALORANT patch: "Dark Cover placed inside walls will now fall to the height of nearby ground. One-way smokes are a part of VALORANT, but they are difficult to play against and we want to keep them limited to intentional." No more one-ways

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

Stay tuned for 4.0 😅

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Ok Ok #Blocktober x @RogueCompany part 3 - Factory

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

*to be extra clear you have to ghost out here in a custom with cheats on, but from there you can actually turn ghost off and run around mostly freely lol

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Time for #Blocktober x @RogueCompany part 4 - Lockdown! This one comes with a friendly reminder to say thank you to your awesome Environment Artists ❤️

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 months

This was my FAVORITE play to do while designing the map 😍 so sick to see during the show match

Valorant News

@ValorINTEL

2 months

MIXWELL WITH THE FIRST OFF MAP ABYSS TELEPORT // #VALORANT

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Time for #Blocktober x @RogueCompany part 2 - Favelas!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

10 months

I'm sliding in during the final hours of #Blocktober to share what @VALORANT newest map Sunset looked like back in blockout 🐸

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

I wanna signal boost this thread over on r/ValorantCompetitve - What kind of maps do you want to see next in @PlayVALORANT ? RTs appreciated

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

@ethanarnold 👋Hope everyone enjoys the changes! Excited to see players get their hands on them

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Today marks my two year anniversary working in the industry and at @HiRezStudios Every day I'm just as excited as ever to make levels and do what I'm passionate about. Its still wild to me that people are out there playing on levels I helped make. Stay safe, follow your dreams!❤️

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 month

I keep it pretty game dev focused on here but today we said Fuck Cancer 🤍

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Starting off my #Blocktober with the first @RogueCompany map I worked on, Canals! This one went through A LOT of iterations over time as the game evolved. These screenshots are from a slightly older layout than the current one.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

I've been promoted from Associate LD to Level Designer! Just a bit before my one year work anniversary as well. Working at @HiRezStudios has been such an amazing experience and I've learned so much in my first year. The future is bright! 🎉🎉🎉

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

As @PlayVALORANT turns 1 today I get to be excited as both a fan and now a member of the team! My next adventure is here @riotgames working on Maps for VALORANT and I couldn't be more pumped! Year 1 was incredible and we're just getting started! 😄

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Representation in games matters.

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@thelesbianofus

4 years

i already told every single person in my life about this but i also want to share it with all of you guys, just so you know how warm my heart feels right now ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #thelastofuspartII

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Super excited to announce that Ive accepted a position as an Associate Level Designer at Hi-Rez Studios! Its been a long journey chasing my dream job. I've had help from so many awesome #leveldesign people, and I wanted to say thanks to you all! Keep chasing your dreams, friends!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Incredibly excited that Sunset is out in the wild now. The Maps team is so talented and they really did their thing here. Can't wait for players to get in there Soon ™️ 💚

VALORANT

@VALORANT

1 year

Sun’s up, guns up. Take a tour of L.A.’s vibrant sites on our new map: Sunset.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

The game I've been working on @HiRezStudios was just announced during the Nintendo Direct! I designed the level featured in the trailer as well 😀

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

5 years

Rogue Company is a multiplayer shooter coming to all major platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. With an arsenal of mercenaries, guns, and game modes, there is always something to master. Sign-up for alpha access: #RogueCompany

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Some wingman shots for #Blocktober

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

It's officially #Blocktober !!! Here's a small stealth/ combat encounter I threw together inspired by the Seattle level showed off in the recent The Last of Us Part II trailer.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

Hey Friends! Yesterday I wrapped up my last day at Hi-Rez. It’s been such an awesome journey working on Rogue Company, making friends and learning from the great team there. My next adventure is all lined up and it’s something I’m very excited about! We’ll chat about it soon🙂

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

@LeitungEvolved My aesthetic is a bit ruff

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 months

For those wondering this is the pesky exploit spot on Split that some agents could boost onto. Fix will go out in Patch 8.08 👊

VALORANT

@VALORANT

4 months

Recently we’ve discovered two different bugs, one with Cypher’s Trapwire, which shows his Trapwires on the minimap of his teammates after he has died, and the other an exploit on Split. We will be shipping a fix for both of them in Patch 8.08. Until then, Cypher will still be

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

@RogueCompany My co-host Athena says hello! 😎

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 months

Love seeing plays from this spot 👊 when designing Sunset I experimented with positions like this that can see over certain smokes to add another way to play around them

VALORANT Champions Tour

@ValorantEsports

6 months

CERTIFIED @TenZOfficial MOMENT 💯

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Alright gamers, Pearl has been in your hands for a bit now. How are we feeling about it overall? Hit me with your feedback 👀 #VALORANT

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Very excited for Wingman to be added to RoCo. I loved working on these maps made for fast engagements and lots of action. See you out there 😎

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

Built to help simulate combat in a close quarters industrial setting, Depot is filled with open lines of sight to keep Rogues on their toes during quick skirmishes.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Nothing VALORANT related to share this year for #Blocktober (maybe another time 😉) til then here's some unseen #leveldesign shots from one of my RoCo maps.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to take a level design course instructed by @thegreatbluebit who I learned an immense amount from. Here's some of my favorite shots for #Blocktober 🙂

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Bind is coming back with a few updates and some QoL changes. It might look simple, but I'm excited to see how players use the new Util Window on B site. I think the new TP location also reinforces some of the unique possibilities on the map. Hope you're ready! Also barrel peek 👀

VALORANT

@VALORANT

1 year

Bind is back at the start of Act III. Here are all the changes you can expect when Bind returns to Competitive Queue in Patch 6.08, starting April 25.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Today I graduated from @FullSail 🎓 It's been a long journey, but I'm ready for my next adventure! I'm seeking out full-time #LevelDesign positions. Willing to relocate 🙂 I'd love any leads if you got 'em! My portfolio can be found here:

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Week 1 progress shots for a new side project. Got most of the level roughly blocked out. More to come! #leveldesign

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 months

It's here! Watch where you step 😉

VALORANT

@VALORANT

2 months

Gaze into the Abyss.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Gave Pearl B a little touch-up before Champions 🤿

VALORANT

@VALORANT

1 year

Get ready for a slightly different looking Pearl B Site starting June 6 in Patch 6.11. Preview of the changes are dropped here: - B Upper Ramp and B Screen before/after

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

@Keeoh @PlayVALORANT 👀

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

If you're wondering how @ScottGandhi gives me tasks at work it goes something like this 😂

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Week 2 progress shots! Overall shape didn't change much, but each space has enough detail to start testing and gathering feedback I think. If anyone is interested in giving feedback I'd be happy to shoot over the file (HL2:EP2) :) #leveldesign #screenshotsaturday

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

It's my One Year anniversary at Hi-Rez! Read:

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Celebrating 1 year as a Rioter today! Still excited every day to make cool new things for VALORANT and love working with the awesome team here. Lots of cool stuff coming soon™️ 👀

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

10 months

@VALORANT bonus shots for the 🐸🐸🐸 content

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Ok extended break is over and it's back to work today 😅 kicking it off with the VAL Dev Hangout to talk about Lotus!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

8 months

Maps Team is Cooking 🔥

Sabrina 🖤🌙

@SEchouafni

8 months

Back at work on VALORANT!😱 I am excited for all our players to see what we're cooking up for 2024🎊 Starting a new year always has me reminiscing, so in the meantime, here is an awesome video showcasing all the hard work the Maps Team did in 2023! So proud❤️ Here's to 2024!⌛️

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

7 months

I'm safe but a ton of extremely talented people were affected that didn't deserve this.

Riot Games

@riotgames

7 months

Minutes ago, we shared an important update with Rioters about the future of Riot Games. Here’s what these changes mean for our games and what players can expect from us going forward:

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Changing my VAL name to I Miss Her but I want you all to know that this is Her.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Finally hit Immortal just to lose it 2 games later 🙃

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

It's the best time of the year, #Blocktober !!! Can't wait to see what everyone shares this year 🙂

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Successful first day at @HiRezStudios Living the dream™️ 😎

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

Did a little level "sketch" while watching Glass (enjoyed it!). Making these micro levels is a fun way to unwind for me. #leveldesign

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Come get a look at our new map Glacier, new Rogue Sigrid and one beautiful doggo in the background 😉

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

In our Developer Update for this week, Level Designer @JoeySimas gives us a quick tour of our upcoming map Glacier & an exclusive first look at our new Rogue: Sigrid!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

@mazooter We were also surprised when we discovered this 😅 this shouldn't feel like a nerf to Omen, more like a bug fix. Of course as it goes out to players we'd love to hear from Omen players and see how they feel too.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

LOTUS! 🪷 The team poured a lot of love into this one. Really excited to get it into players hands.

VALORANT

@VALORANT

2 years

Rediscover the wonders of the forgotten world on Lotus: a new 3-site map launching with Episode 6: REVELATION. Watch now:

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

I'm usually just game dev here but here's some shots from insta of this morning's hike 🥾

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

If you're streaming Sunset just know I'm lurking 👀

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

@KyleTheWynner @ethanarnold First bigger set of changes. Lots of bug fixes on every map, helped get Fracture ready for ship and I swapped a few of the site crates to non-pennable (like Icebox B)

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

Quick Control themed arena/ level sketch. Plenty of space to levitate around, entrance reveals exit but then dips down to conceal it and make the space feel larger, stuck to larger shapes for cover, lots of space for physics assets to throw around.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Putting The Box on Ice for now 🫡

VALORANT

@VALORANT

1 year

Icebox leaves the Competitive and Unrated queue map rotation when Bind returns at the start of Act III (Patch 6.08). To help you prepare, the Bind updates will go live in all other modes with Patch 6.07.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

ICEBOX CHANGES ARE HERE! 🧊📦 Hit me with those initial feels gamers.

VALORANT

@VALORANT

2 years

Act 2 is where we get the jump on some Spring cleaning. Yoru is back, Controllers are reshaped, and Icebox gets a few walls knocked down. Read Patch Notes 4.04:

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Hangout with @Pearl_Hogbash and I tomorrow at 10am to talk about some exciting new stuff 👀

VALORANT

@VALORANT

2 years

Pack a bathing suit--we're going on a little adventure into our new Episode on June 16 and you're invited.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Making Maps is Fun ™️

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

I expect ALL OF YOU to keep this energy when it returns, eventually™️ 🤔

Sabrina 🖤🌙

@SEchouafni

2 years

I miss split bro

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 months

Random side project stuff from the last few weeks. idk how you environment art peeps be whippin the way you do 😅

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

VALORANT Maps AMA happening now - get in here!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 years

It's just some map related bug fixes, but stuff I worked on is actually in @PlayVALORANT now and that's a cool feeling 😄 hope everyone is enjoying Episode 3 so far!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

8 years

@EA Playing both, loving both. 👊

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

PLAYER | MAIN

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

@TurboToby9 yo chill its the Ruined King Phantom don't scare me like that lol

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

10 months

Iso is a ton of fun. Do I finally swap to Duelist? 🤔

VALORANT

@VALORANT

10 months

Storytime's over. Iso, VALORANT’s newest Duelist Agent from China, joins us in Episode 7: Act III.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

9 months

Took some time off this week and started a side project. Wanted to learn some stuff so I blueprinted, modelled, rigged, animated and a bunch more in UE5/ Blender 4. Had a ton of fun just making stuff. Lots of designer-art but functional 😅 #gamedev

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Here's some work from the past 3 weeks in @thegreatbluebit #leveldesign course :) The assignments are a lot of fun and have been a great learning experience! is it #blocktober yet??

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Sometimes she brings the frisbee back like this and it's my favorite thing 🐾

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 years

An absolutely surreal day for me today. Players finally got to go hands on with @RogueCompany I got to see people playing on levels I designed at Dreamhack and I participated in my first panel as well. Our team is absolutely crushing it! Look out 2020 😎

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

8 months

Still whittling away on this thing I started last month. Having fun learning new stuff 🙃 bonus points if you spot the dog #screenshotsaturday

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

Hope you all learned to swim while you had the Pearl queue cause it's in comp now gamers 🤿

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Another One!

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

This colorful neighborhood is normally filled with the bustling sounds of everyday life. Today, It'll be up to your team to save it. Prepare yourself for Favelas!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

She wants to know when I'm gonna turn off the game and go play fetch but like... it's 1am. 🤔

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Playing some @RogueCompany with the Two Time @drdisrespect @ScottGandhi and @FeaRMoho right now. Come Come Come. YaYa.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

2018 was a great year for me. Got my degree, finished a lot of side projects, landed a Level Design job, moved across the country, played some incredible games and more. In 2019 I'm looking to challenge myself, learn more and get healthier. I'm ready to take on the New Year 💪

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Reunited with Her 🥰

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 months

@ValorINTEL Yeah which one

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Decided to do a personal "Game Jam". Made a spooky game where the player's consciousness is stuck in a simulation. Randomized puzzles (shape matching and rotating), modular level kit, patrolling enemy and more done. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #leveldesign

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Welcome to LA and welcome to Sunset 😎

VALORANT

@VALORANT

1 year

Welcome to Los Angeles.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

6 years

Honestly, I love seeing people doing the things they love and supporting them. The world can be so negative at times, but seeing someone working/ collaborating with passion and love is amazing. We're all full of dreams and it's hard to make them real alone.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Say hello to Lockdown 👋

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

Are you ready to venture deep into the heart of the Venezuelan jungle? 🌴 Stay tuned for more on our new map - Lockdown!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

@PlayVALORANT How many likes for a Chibi Viper Ult spray?! 🥺

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

A bunch of friends and I played our entire first Elden Ring playthroughs together while streaming to one another and talking about our different discoveries. It was a super fun time so to commemorate that moment we got a commission done of all of our Elden Lords ⚔️

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 months

✨HAVEN IS BACK✨

VALORANT

@VALORANT

3 months

We’ve got new dev updates for y’all: ▪️ map rotations ▪️ balance ▪️ skins ▪️ and everyone’s favorite topic… replays! Tap in and let us know what else is on your mind ⬇️

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Joey Simas

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2 months

@flexinja right now we're working on making sure agents aren't able to activate their utility inside that kill volume. Phoenix for example shouldn't be able to cast his ult down here to begin with 😅

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 months

@flexinja we have a fix for this one otw 👀

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

Oh hello there 👀

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

Feast your eyes on a teaser for our new map coming this holiday season! We'll have more to share soon Rogues.

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

I did it! I got them to put a blockout into live! Muahaha 👿 (art coming soon!)

Scott Lussier

@ScottGandhi

4 years

Get better at @RogueCompany faster with this!

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

2 years

@Sentinels Rito pays me well but I pay them right back 🥲

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

4 years

All aboard the Domain! ⛵️

Rogue Company

@RogueCompany

4 years

Sailing through the frigid cold, the Domain is a cable-laying vessel that's been hacked by an unknown organization called Jackal. When Glacier joins the map rotation in our next release, will you help retake the ship?

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

5 months

Everyone talking about GDC has me missing the CA's and the Level Design Summit. For awhile I was going every year and the summit was easily my highlight every time. Here's one of my favorite talks from @essell2

An Approach to Holistic Level Design

In this GDC 2017 talk, Arkane Studios' Steve Lee advocates for a holistic approach to level design where level designers not only think about many aspects of...

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

1 year

Doing the wrassling thing #WrestleMania

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Joey Simas

@JoeySimas

3 months

Selaco completed 🫡 fun boomer shooter. Looove the geo and art. Favorite level was def the plant cloning facility! Now to run around and look for all the secrets I missed lol

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