Our team is what makes Game Changers unique. Meet some of us below. Our mentors are proud to be a diverse collective of passionate computer artist, 3D sculpters, painters, coders, gamers, innovators, and therapists.
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๐ Russell: Tech Innovator & Advocate
๐ Self-Made Specialist: Overcame failing all GCSEs to become a design, technology, AI, and fraud prevention expert. ๐ก
๐ Global Impact: Aided banks and governments across three continents in combating organised crime fraud and cyber-attacks. ๐ก๏ธ
๐ฑ App Genius: Developed mobile apps ranked #1 in the Apple App Store. ๐
๐ผ Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded a technology startup at 21, running it for 17 years with 70 engineers. ๐
๐งฉ Empathetic Advocate: Deeply understands Autism Spectrum, PDA, ADHD, OCD, and mental health challenges. ๐
๐๏ธ Mental Health Ally: Trained in suicide prevention by the Royal College of Nursing. ๐๏ธ
Russell's journey showcases resilience, innovation, and compassion.
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๐ Sveety: Digital Art Visionary
๐๏ธ Artistic Passion: A digital artist driven by futurism, exploring sensuality and vibrant colors. ๐จ
๐ Virtual World Builder: Uses 3D tools, AI, and photography to create immersive Metahumans and virtual realities. ๐ฎ
๐ Metaverse Explorer: Pushes imagination's limits in the dynamic realms of the Metaverse. โจ
๐ญ Identity Quest: Embarks on a journey of self-discovery through art. ๐งญ
๐ฃ๏ธ Polyglot Creator: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Polish. ๐
Dive into Sveety's world, where art meets the future!
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๐ฎ Meet Aidan: Your Game Development Guide
๐น๏ธ Gamer Since Forever: Over 20 years of gaming passion, starting with classics like Spyro & Crash Bandicoot. ๐๐๏ธ
๐ ๏ธ Developer Extraordinaire: Independent game developer with 5+ years of experience and an Animation degree. ๐
๐จ 3D Magic Maker: Started as a 3D generalist, creating models, special effects, and animations for games. โจ
๐ Metaverse Pioneer: Contributed to virtual museums in the metaverse for VR experiences. ๐ถ๏ธ
๐ Quality Assurance Hero: Ensured games met the highest standards before hitting the shelves. ๐ฎ
๐ Mentor for Game Changers: Here to guide you through the thrilling world of game development. ๐
Join Aidan and let's craft some amazing video games together, turning your creative visions into reality! ๐
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๐ฎ Alice: Gamer, Psychologist, and Creative Mind
๐ Academic Achiever: Psychology with Counselling grad, now pursuing a Master's in Health Psychology. ๐
โค๏ธ Gaming Enthusiast: From Minecraft and Animal Crossing to Roblox, a lifelong love for gaming. ๐น๏ธ
๐ ๏ธ Creative Developer: Enjoys adding personal twists to games and developing new concepts, including a unique Roblox Studio project. ๐ฉโ๐ป
๐ถ Innovative Therapist: Utilized games in dog-assisted therapy, creating engaging activities to connect therapy dogs with diverse groups. ๐
๐จ Artistic Hobbyist: Passionate about painting, video editing, and baking, inspired by "Cooking Mama." ๐
๐ง Compassionate Listener: Always ready to chat, listen, and connect on a Minecraft server. ๐
Eager to meet Player 2 and embark on new gaming adventures together! ๐
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๐ Hello Awesome Families & Kids! I'm Omer ๐
- ๐ **From Turkiye to Tech Wizard**: Started in Turkiye, exploring electric and electronic engineering's magic. ๐น๐ทโจ
- ๐ป **AI Club President**: Led the way in making computers smart with Artificial Intelligence. ๐ง
- ๐ **City-University Engagement Officer**: Bridged the gap between city folks and university students. ๐ค
- ๐ **Volleyball Enthusiast**: Captain, coach, and referee in Turkiye and the UK. ๐ฌ๐ง
- ๐ฑ **Tech Creator**: Built an app for global currency values and developed games including "VolleyWar", a 2D shooter, and a 3D racer. ๐ฎ
Can't wait to dive into Game Development adventures together! ๐
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๐ฎ Meet Adam: Indie Game Developer & Creative Explorer
- ๐ **Educational Quest**: Graduated from Belfast Metropolitan College's game design HND course. ๐ซ
- ๐น๏ธ **Early Gamer**: Started gaming at age two on his father's PlayStation. ๐ถ๐ฎ
- ๐ ๏ธ **Self-Taught Artist**: Inspired by indie games at 14, Adam built a PC and dove into fan communities, creating characters, flash comics, and doodles. ๐จ
- ๐ **Educational Challenges**: Faced obstacles in the school system, especially with math, leading to a pivot towards game design. ๐
- ๐ฒ **Skills Arsenal**: Proficient in 3D modelling with Blender and Autodesk, Unity and Unreal engines, and currently learning Godot engine. ๐ป
- ๐ **Passions Beyond Gaming**: A lover of history, science, retro FPS, strategy games, simulation games, film, anime/manga, and table-top RPGs, especially those with deep world-building. ๐๐
Adam is on a mission to blend his love for gaming with his passion for creativity and storytelling, eager to share and grow in the indie game community. ๐
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๐จ Auryn - Game Design Wizard
๐ซ Origin Story: Started in high school, blending art with stories.
๐๏ธ Skills Unlocked:
Master of Blender & Unreal Engine for 8+ years ๐
Pro in Zbrush & Substance suite for 5+ years ๐จ
๐ฒ Gamer at Heart: From Minecraft adventures to The Last of Us and Uncharted explorations. Always hunting for Herobrine! ๐พ
๐ Bookworm and Movie Buff: Loves diving into comic books, the epic worlds of Middle Earth, and cinematic gems. Fan of J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Frank Herbert. ๐๐ฅ
๐ Sci-Fi and Fantasy Aficionado: Whether it's Star Wars or Star Trek, Auryn's imagination is interstellar. ๐
๐ ๏ธ From Enthusiast to Expert: His journey from a high school hobbyist to a professional character concept artist is truly inspirational. โจ
Get ready to create, explore, and unleash your imagination with Auryn as your guide! ๐
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๐จ Meet An: 3D Artist, FX Editor & Future Lawyer
๐ Creative Soul: Talented in 3D art and FX editing, using tools like After Effects and Blender. ๐๏ธ
๐ฃ Youth Activist & Aspiring Lawyer: Passionate about making a difference. โ๏ธ
๐น๏ธ Gamer & Anime Fan: Loves Final Fantasy, Pokรฉmon, Roblox, Minecraft, Pikmin, and more. ๐ฎ
๐ฅ Inspired by RWBY: Draws inspiration from RWBY for all art and edits, with a love for Violet Evergarden, Pokรฉmon, Chainsaw Man, and works by Kyoto Animation. ๐
๐ถ Art Enthusiast: Enjoys exploring various forms of art, including music, animation, and literature. ๐
๐ฃ๏ธ Great Listener: Eager to share and hear about diverse interests. ๐ง
An's world is a blend of creativity, advocacy, and community, always open to sharing and learning together.
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๐น๏ธ Meet Jack: Game Designer & Developer Extraordinaire
๐ Videogame Lover: Passionate about Super Mario, Plants Vs Zombies, and vibrant, colorful games. ๐
๐ ๏ธ Creative Builder: Crafts projects in Minecraft, Super Mario Maker, Unity, Adobe Premiere, and Autodesk Maya. ๐๏ธ
๐ฎ Innovative Creator: Developed "Blaze Runner" in Unity, featuring Ash who speeds up by collecting logs. ๐ฅ
๐ Education and Growth: Studying Computer Games Development at Staffordshire University and expanding skills with Unreal Engine and C++. ๐
Jack's journey from a game enthusiast to a developing expert is fueled by creativity, dedication, and a love for learning. ๐
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๐ Meet Louise: Digital Art Maestro & Game Design Guru
๐จ Digital Art Dynamo: Master of digital art & design applications, bringing creativity to life. ๐๏ธ
๐ฎ Game Engine Virtuoso: Skilled in game engine development, blending art with interactive experiences. ๐ ๏ธ
๐ซ Empathetic Educator: Dedicated to teaching SEND classes, making a difference one student at a time. ๐ฉโ๐ซ
๐ Academic Achiever: Proud holder of a first-class Bachelor's degree with honours in Fine Art. ๐
Louise combines technical skill, creative passion, and a commitment to education, shaping the future of digital art and game design. ๐