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Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Hollow on Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:52 pm

So I know a fair few already know about this in chat, but I haven't really made any formal announcement about it yet.
So with my contract sitting here in front of me I'd like to just tell you guys I will be joining Playground Games as a Level Designer! :-D

I know most of you will being going 'who? what? never heard of 'em'. They are a brand new studio formed back in 2009, working on their first title, which is going to be a AAA game with a major publisher on board. The reason why I am extremely excited is, not merely the game they are making but the fact they are not trying to punch above their weight. A large chunk of their team derives from Codemasters, many of which worked on Dirt/Dirt 2 before moving onto this independent studio. Plus industry veterans from many big companies like Rockstar North and the likes. So I count myself super lucky to be given the opportunity to start my career in the industry with them.

I don't want to be too soppy but I've got to thank a lot of you guys here at Interlopers for the last 6 years I've been following/part of the website, because it's the community that helped build my foundation and get me to where I am now.
Especially a select handful who have recently guided me in the right directions regarding my portfolio work.

So special thanks to Tay (Krem), Jason (Gen. Vivi), Delta, Joe (ad_hominem), everybody I've done modding work with & everybody in chat for crits and playtesting and all that jazz. (Feels like I'm doing an awards speech herp derp)

In the meantime, check out the website:
http://www.playground-games.com/

I won't be going anywhere :P
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby LesterMDK on Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:01 pm

I'm glad you found a job doing what you love to do!

I'm very happy for you and wish you all my luck in your future endeavours.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Gary on Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:25 pm

That's awesome man! I'm not too surprised, your pretty awesome at what you do.

Good luck with the game.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Major Banter on Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:57 pm

This is very cheeky and may be in violation of Canvas and/or Playground NDAs, but I'd love a look at your portfolio and application.

It'd be a fantastic help for us noobs still wallowing in the mires of the internet.

In any case, a massive congratulations Hollow and it's exactly what you deserve. A fantastic bunch of guys, a great ethos and a serious pedigree with a fresh start. I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart, and it was a pleasure working with you in the past. Well done Arran. Well fucking done.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Kubata on Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:05 pm

Woo! That's what it's about baby! Don't be a stranger man, they look like a really awesome studio. Gotta keep my eye on you guys now.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Ark11 on Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:24 pm

Congratulations! Hope you have fun doing professional game development.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby peegee on Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:33 pm

Hey! Good News.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby cheesemoo0 on Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:26 pm

Congrats! Be sure to leak everything covered in your NDA here.
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Mr. Happy on Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:21 am

congratulations dude, well deserved!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby PhoeniX1992 on Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:35 am

Congratulations Hollow with fulfilling a dream all of us share, but little of us will actually make reality!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Ark11 on Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:11 am

PhoeniX1992 wrote:but little of us will actually make reality!

*puts fingers in ears* SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!!!!!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Kremator on Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:56 am

I knew it was just a matter of time, congrats again Arran and I look forward to seeing you guys in the UK maybe next year!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Post-Hoc on Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:26 am

Ark11 wrote:
PhoeniX1992 wrote:but little of us will actually make reality!

*puts fingers in ears* SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... CQs#t=527s

Congratulations Hollow, Playground's site reminds me of Media Molecule. I wish you the best of luck!
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby stoopdapoop on Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:38 am

dohoho, great news. happy for ye'
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Re: Hollow Finds A Job!

Postby Vilham on Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:21 pm

Grats. Looks like your gunna be working with my mate Chris who just joined them having left my studio.
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