@orb_3d

Former 3D Senior Artist II at Blizzard Entertainment. Makes pxl art for fun. https://xitter.cf/t.co/iftBajyqmB https://xitter.cf/t.co/X2RpKjyoZx

 Los angeles
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Joined March 2021
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Finally centralized all my “next-gen” pixel art experiments into one ArtStation post (at last xD). These learnings will definitely come in handy for this new side project I just started with my friend. #pixelart #unity #gamedev artstation.com/artwork/x3xag…

Nextgen pixel art with real time dynamic lighting., Michael vicente - Orb

More of these on https://x.com/orb_3d Just some personal experiments with pixel art and lighting. I was curious if I could bring in a bit of what I’ve learned from 3D and AAA work to add more depth...

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There’s something so ironic about companies like Adobe, Unity, or Epic pushing AI so hard, while people are starting to reverse engineer engines and softwares, sometimes with less bloat. we can now tell them the same shit we hear all day: “This is the worst AI will ever be.”
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man... StarCraft cinematics never miss. As usual this is a great angle.
STARCRAFT
@StarCraftSep 12
DEFEND MANKIND. JOIN THE DOMINION. STARCRAFT. 2030.
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A new hero in HotS was not on my bingo card! This warms my heart. I love that they used DragonShire for the reveal too. I did a ton of work on that map, from environments/terrain to characters. Janitor Leoric keeping the game clean was a great touch😆 artstation.com/orb/albums/80…
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can't wait for the artbook for this...Looks really cool.
Joe Madureira
@JoeMadxAug 25
Our Kickstarter is now LIVE! Lots of blood, sweat and tears have gone into this game from our amazing team @AirshipSyn . As you guys know, momentum is everything, so please help us spread the word! Thank you!!✨ kickstarter.com/projects/dus…
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2026 and unity still has no back button 💀
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If you’re wondering why games are declining, this is part of the reason. Healthy friction has been replaced by toxic positivity. People are afraid to voice strong opinions, challenge bad decisions, or fight for their ideas because they want to avoid conflict. This video nails it.
Laura Fryer
@realLauraFryerJul 29
Great games aren't made by polite teams, they're made by teams who trust each other enough to fight for greatness. In this video, I discuss how high-trust friction is the secret of great teams, why the "heat" is missing in today's industry, and how we can reclaim it. New video is up: youtube.com/watch?v=HU_QjZx1…

The Power of Friction: Reclaiming the Soul of Game Dev

Great games aren't made by polite, agreeable teams. They’re made by...

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Finally released my animated short film NOXIOUS, made in @Blender! After nearly two years of keeping it tucked away, my graduation short film is finally out on YouTube. Link to the full film in the replies below. 👇 Incredible music and sound design by @ku7ah #b3d
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I’ve noticed this weird trend in indie games where everything is called something-“bound” or something-“born.” There are so many of them that I’m starting to wonder if chatGPT has been naming half the indie games coming out lol.
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hope you having a great weekend so far, i think i love translating 2d desings into 3d models at least i do it the best that i can, take care😁 #3dtextures #b3d #blender
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I sculpted the FBI’s UFO. Not gonna lie, it would make a pretty sick automaton enemy for my game. They're like part of the "ancient tech" creatures.
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my friend started working on the most important feature, g̵a̵m̵e̵pl̵ RAIN!!! Also, I updated the scientist character, about time lol. #pixelart #gamedev #unity
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A lot more pixel art games would benefit from a world space texture approach for their terrain imo, instead of the classic tileset. This is pretty much a perfect example for it. Looks great, organic/natural and looks really fun to use
ΛMOHSˡᴵᵛᵉ@_amohsApr 5
Quick snapshot of the terrain and grass system after quite a few people got tired of our grid floor prototype ahah Also starting to prefer the characters with the black outline, feels more readable. What do you think? #gamedev #indiedev
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Spent some time experimenting with foliage so they have real depth and cast shadows in 360° and on themselves ^^.
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Still working on my game xD. Sorry I’ve been quiet lately, so here are 4 screenshots as a peace offering.
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I mean I knew I was trained on, but now they're not even hiding it xD...
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This could become a strong contender to replace Mixamo, which remains widely used despite being completely neglected by Adobe.
Scott Petrovic@scottpetrovic27 Oct 2025
Update 6 Released for Mesh2Motion! 🎉 ✨ Explore page to view all animations ✨ Added a few animations for bird and fox ✨ Better control rigs for animators Full release notes: mesh2motion.org/news Try it out: app.mesh2motion.org Would love feedback
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So far it only offers handmade animations, which aren’t always very smooth. It’ll probably need a mocap option to compete with Mixamo’s quality. Also, adjustable arm spread was a nice feature. I'd love to be able to snap the camera in 45 degree angles as well, like isometric.
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I'm obsessed with @BALLxPIT ost. It's a real vibe. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Ball X Pit OST

Ball X Pit OST by Amos Roddy. Purchase the original soundtrack on his bandcamp here: https://amosroddy.bandcamp.com/album/ball-x-pit-original-soundtrack

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My 2017 Cintiq 27QHD, is showing strange vertical smudges... Now their 27" is twice the price I paid (not including their ridiculous stand at 600 dollars). I think it's time to try other brands and stop giving money to wacom.. Huion any good?
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Hi, I'm a rock. #pixelart #gamedev #unity
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normals in action
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