I joined Games Denmark this April for a session on “Demystifying Creativity” in a setting that felt easy to settle into from the start. The kind of room where you don’t have to work too hard to find a rhythm — things just flow, and the conversation builds naturally as you go. It’s always interesting … Continue reading Games Denmark – Copenhagen, April 2026
A MAZE. returned to Berlin this May, bringing with it a familiar kind of energy that still manages to feel new each time. I had the chance to take the stage, reconnecting with a community that’s open, curious, and always a bit unpredictable in the best way. Each edition brings a different energy shaped by … Continue reading A MAZE. – Berlin, May 2026
Back at Dev.Play 2026 in Bucharest, a stop that’s quietly become part of my yearly rhythm. This year, I had the chance to take the stage again with a talk on “Creativity in the Age of AI”. Each visit brings a completely new room, new questions, and a different kind of energy, which keeps the … Continue reading Dev.Play Conference – Bucharest, June 2026
It was a real pleasure to speak at Boden Game Changer in Boden, Sweden, a thoughtful gathering that brings together game developers, creatives, and industry voices to exchange ideas and inspire the next generation of talent. During my session I spoke about creativity as a practice of courage and clarity. We explored what it means … Continue reading Boden Game Changer – Sweden, February 2026
2025 was another rough year for the business and its unpredictable as it ever was. Still we had loads of incredible games releases and a brand new Nintendo console on top too with the Switch 2 released in June. As always, I tried to not count in remasters, remakes or games in which I was … Continue reading Fawzi Mesmar’s Top 15 Games of the Year 2025
It was a joy to speak at the Sweden Game Conference in Skövde, one of Scandinavia’s leading gatherings for game developers, students, and industry professionals. During my talk I explored how embracing creative authenticity can spark meaningful innovation. We discussed the psychology behind originality, the role of vulnerability in the creative process, and how staying … Continue reading Sweden Game Conference – Skövde, Sweden, October 2025
:يسعدني أن أشارككم بكل فخر خبر إطلاق كتابي الجديد باللغة العربية بعنوان . "كشف أسرار الإبداع: عن الأصالة في تطوير الألعاب" هذا الكتاب هو رحلة شخصية ومهنية ألخّص فيها خبرتي التي تراكمت على مدار أكثر من عقدين في صناعة الألعاب حيث يتناول الكتاب مفهوم "الرصانة الإبداعية" وهو دعوة للتأمل الواعي في مصادر إلهامنا، واكتشاف صوتنا … Continue reading إطلاق كتابي الجديد بنسخته العربية: “كشف أسرار الإبداع: عن الأصالة في تطوير الألعاب”
Had the pleasure of speaking at For Devs in Stockholm — a vibrant event celebrating creativity and innovation in game development. My talk “Creativity in the Age of AI: Practicing Creative Sobriety,” explored how we can remain authentic as artificial intelligence becomes an ever present collaborator. I discussed my framework of creative sobriety — a … Continue reading For Devs – Stockholm, Sweden, October 2025
I had the pleasure of speaking at Indigo in Rotterdam one of the Netherlands’ most inspiring showcases for independent game developers and creative talent. In my session, I shared key concepts from my book “Demystifying Creativity: On Originality in Game Development” focusing on how creative authenticity fuels innovation and why understanding the psychology behind originality … Continue reading Indigo – Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 2025
I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at Nordic Game in Malmö. My session titled “Demystifying Creativity: On Originality in Game Development” explored the delicate balance between originality and practicality in game creation. We looked at how creativity can be understood, measured, and nurtured and how this awareness can help developers push the boundaries of … Continue reading Nordic Game – Malmö, Sweden, May 2025
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