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
I gotta say 2024 has been a rough year for the industry; loads of layoffs, companies going under and good games going largely unappreciated; it’s tougher than ever before. With completing my book and games that I was working on I didn’t even get the chance to finish as many games as I do usually. … Continue reading Fawzi Mesmar’s top 10 games of the year 2024
Creating Memorable Moments in Video Games at the Moroccan Game Expo I recently had the opportunity to give a talk at the Moroccan Game Expo, the first event of its kind in the country. My presentation focused on the art and techniques behind creating memorable moments in video games. I discussed ways to craft compelling … Continue reading Moroccan Game Expo – Rabat, Morocco, May 2024
Sharing My Career Journey at PGC Dubai Recently, I had the privilege of participating in a fireside chat at PGC Dubai, where I shared my career journey in the gaming industry. This event provided an intimate setting to reflect on the milestones and challenges that have shaped my path. I discussed my early inspirations, the … Continue reading PGC Connects – Dubai, UAE, April 2024
From April 28 to April 29, I had the honor of participating in a panel at the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi. Our discussion focused on the transformative role of video games in bringing Arab voices to the world. We explored the importance of authentic cultural representation in games, … Continue reading International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries – Abu Dhabi – UAE – April 2024
Tremendous time in Reboot as always, I did a talk about memorable moments in video games and did a live habibis episode as all three habibis were in town for the event.
Game Career Seminar: Learn from Our Mistakes: What Experience Has Taught Us About Leveling Up Our CareersDr. Jennifer Killham (People Strategy Consultant, TVETM) Fawzi Mesmar (VP of Creative, Ubisoft / Futuregames) Larra Snyder (Development Coordinator , Epic Games (Contract)) Angela Geiss (Associate Sound Designer, NetherRealm Studios) Adinda van Oosten (Game Journalist and Educator, Acreates) Trento … Continue reading Panel at GDC – San Francisco – March 2024
With the wonderful Yoko Shimomura who received her life time achievement award on the same night That’s a wrap on my most eventful GDC yet. Celebrated my birthday in best way possible receiving one of our industry’s most prestigious award at the game developers choice awards and spending a lot of time with people I … Continue reading Honored with Ambassador Award – Game developers Choice Awards – San Francisco – March 2024
I introduced the category of game design during the show and was part of the jury to nominate and select the winners. So many cool games to see! Full show at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnuCOqGh7ok
Great to be back in Gdansk and do an hour long presentation on my upcoming book under the title demystifying Creativity. As the book is advancing steadily I’m excited about how it’s coming along and happy to share the general notion of the topics I’m presenting there.
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