izmal Game Artist

First of all..i feel glad & blessed that F1 2010 game won the BAFTA (sport category)…now i got two awards including GRID.YEEY! ~ Thanks codies for all the support & experience but i am moving on after finish developing ‘bodycount’.
Currently, im working as a Senior/Lead Game Artist; on an action adventure game with one of Australia’s largest game developers called BigAnt Studios for PC,PS3 and Xbox 360…and this is one of the reason i rarely update this blog hehehe..~

http://www.bigant.com/my/

BIG ANT STUDIOS ( MALAYSIA ) is now HIRING

Big Ant Studios has produced premium character and racing content across all major platforms. With 90+ employees in its Australian and Malaysian offices, Big Ant Studios is the largest independent game developer in Australia & Malaysia.

We’re looking for talented ninjas who want to make great games. Below are our open positions:
If we’re not hiring in the field you work in, please email us your CV anyway! We check every application, and will keep applicants on file for future positions. my@bigant.com

3D Artists (multiple positions)
3D Animators (multiple positions)
Concept Artists (1 position)
Texture Artists (multiple positions)
Technical Artists (1 position)

Programmer (multiple positions)
Midlevel/Senior Programmer (multiple positions)
Graphics Programmer (multiple positions)

Midlevel/Lead Game Designers (multiple positions)
Level Designer (multiple positions)

Composer (1 position)

*update September 2011 – contact me if you are interested.tq

Ops..i did it again. On Christmas 2007, i bought myself a PSP..then on my birthday 2009, i bought myself my motorbike (skooter). This 2010..chinese new year, i bought myself an iPhone…

whats with me and those dates? giving myself a present? its like Mr Bean sending his own greeting card..hehehe..
anyway..my old phone is broken, so i really need a new phone.”Tadaa“.. Activities continue with a getaway to Penang, Melaka & some other interesting places. I must admit it was fun & distress a bit from everything..need to go on vacation more often.

Now, with thousand of app that i can download & play with…make travelling more fun & enjoyable.hehe..~ next target – iPAD.

Somehow, i decided to join in the fun in this design battle at pergh.com a local comic & artist community which i joined. Basically, its a design or ‘pimp my ride‘ version of an F1 car for the future malaysian f1 team called 1Malaysia. Here is the progress that i’ve done so far..i donno what should i be pimping with this car?any ideas?Slowly progressing..how to modify an f1 car anyway?geezz..~
By the way, this model does not involve F1 2010 game, im doing this just for fun…but the Formula One game is still in progress.

* UPDATE : heh~cant believe it..i won this battle (thanks pergh.com)

Dirt 2 game cover

Collin McRae : DiRT 2 is out now. In this game there are 8 rally tracks (country) to race and 4 of them were made in Codemasters KL Studios. (Malaysia,Morroco,Baja & Utah). Myself involved in production of Malaysia & Baja track and other assets creation. After GRiD, DiRT 2 is highly anticipated by the fans and its capabilities is awesome; from handling,flashback replay to particles system that have been improved.

Dirt 2 have been reviewed by top gamers website & get highly rated for 9 out of 10. With the release of GRiD last year, DiRT 2 is a combination of the old rally series & the new technology racing that incorperated in EGO game engine..its an exciting  off road racing where racing takes you to the extreme!..for someone who is into X-games like me, names like ken block,dave mirra,travis pastrana & collin mcrae himself is common with rally X. i still remember when collin tip over his car but still manage to finish the race.. so far,we’re getting good feedback for Dirt 2 and proud of it. The Malaysia track featured in this game is taken from a location in Rawang & this is something new because people will know Malaysia even through video games..in fact,the track is fun to play. So, get your copy of DIRT 2 now (available in all platform)…~ u wont regret it.

‘Technically, the game looks gorgeous, runs smooth at a constant frame rate, and exhibits almost no bugs and glitches’- digitalbattle.com

‘Given how superb both the cars and the various environments they race through look, it’s impressive that the frame rate rarely falters online or offline. The sense of speed is great, whether you’re racing through a jungle in Malaysia.. ‘- reviews.cnet.com

‘The majority of the track designs are also fun to race on, filled with curves, hairpins, switchbacks, chicanes, and jumps.’ – 1up.com

‘This is a Very Good Thing because not only is GRID one of the best-looking games ever made, it’s also one of the most enjoyable racers we’ve ever played ‘- gamesradar.com

my game credit in DiRT 2 :
http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=67504&tab=credits

more Dirt 2 reviews:

gametrailer.com
ign.com
gamespot.com
gamesradar.com

Same sh*t everyday..you could say that for this couple of days. Even the weather says it all, cloudy..not much anyway but..about a couple of weeks ago, i got into a minor accident with my indonesian housemate. I injured my left leg and left me with a scar..took me 2 weeks to be fully recovered. The road was slippery that night after the down pour, i rode my bike around 30km/h before taking a corner…but ending up sliding the road (more like surfing). We then rush to the nearest clinic to be treated. What an experience…~
Today, i got some free time in the office..so,i took my wacom and start drawing what i like most..cartoons. I drew myself running and screamming with no purpose..huh? Oh yah, i am wearing the germany jersey like in the cartoon.

the event (my interview): GRID Launch KL

the name : my credit in GRID

the brit award (BAFTA):
http://commtechasia.net/tech/news/499-codemasters-wins-bafta-video-games-awards-2009.html