Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes

Kiddo is doing some QA sessions on The Arabic League of Misfits prototype. He already plays Pokemon TCG Pocket and Lorcana with me, so figured I could get his feel of it. He randomly shouted over the sound of the headset "is that your voice in this game?" #ALoM

This Arab League of Misfits prototype is a lot of fun... Also figured we claim the #ALoM hashtag since a good game should have its own social media shenanigans?

ngl I'm having a bit too much fun with this project !

It's so nice to see it all come together. It's really fun to work on and with so many talented people 💜

It's a lot of doom and gloom these couple of first days of the year, yet seeing the Arab League of Misfits prototype getting close to the finish line with draft music, voiceover and effects gave me so much hope. I'm so thankful for the people behind our project.

We were playtesting the demo build yesterday and I genuinely caught myself not wanting to refresh my hand to find the problem card that needed testing because I was too invested in the match. Always a good sign when even a test has you unable to put the game down!

We heard you like actual placeholder assets designed by hoomans... Here's Tozz!

Things have been quiet on purpose, but The Arab League of Misfits is in "reconstruction" mode at the studio with mechanics tightened, cards rebuilt and jokes sharpened. The lid stays on for now, but we can give you a glimpse at the finalized game logo, courtesy of the talented Ibrahim Hamdi.

Absolutely hyped to be part of this amazing team!! 💜

Misfits assembled 🛠️ Here’s our current roster of Arab-origin creators building The Arab League of Misfits: Nazih, Sara, Zein, Rafif, Omar, Jack and Walid. Satire, folklore, and a healthy dose of trouble, so if you’re an Arabic dev and want in, don't hesitate to knock.

Looking for our Arab Avengers: #gamedevs, artists, sound wizards, meme dealers, and "manayek" fluent in dialects and local sarcasm. Freelance gigs, diverse crew, zero haram jokes spared so if you're intrigued, please check the full post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

From qahweh sketches to Steam dev access. Let the chaos commence ✊

What a wild week it's been! Days of back and forth with the French government, and plenty of formalities, but hey le Cabinet du @savoirludique.com is now an official registered company, we found our Art Director, and we are one step closer to make this game happen... Once we have the funds 😉

Good morning we’re making a very Arab card game.

Let's test this @bsky.app! Here's a shameful The Arab League of Misfits plug while we're at it.

What a beautiful way to wake up and get a message from the lovely @saraalfageeh.bsky.social about The Arab League of Misfits. We're going to be the Arab Avengers at this point

Pitched my game to the first publisher and let me tell you it's strange being on the other side of the industry after all these years. But I'm confident, and hope that funds and publishers will see the value in funding the first culturally grounded Arab card game.

Still a WIP, and maybe I should've not start building The Arab League of Misfit's Godot prototype in a weekend lol Anyway, good practice eventually, or else Abu El Abed's hummus artillery won't be ready for the Wishlister invasion. #gamedev #indiedev

Logo work-in-progress for The Arab League of Misfits. Final lettering still in the man'ousheh oven, but the slipper’s already locked in. More soon and logo wip courtesy of Egyptian artist Ibrahim Hamdi www.behance.net/IBROHamdi?lo... #ArabGames #IndieDev #ArabLeagueOfMisfits #GameDev

👀 Nazih's card game about Arab pettiness, regional "halal" beef, and legendary slippers is looking spicy. The prototype is getting alive and mockups are chaotic. Plus we got glossary entries that go harder than half the dev blogs out there. We can't wait to beg for wishlist

back in 2013, our founder helped launch Fanta Masters: one of the first branded esports leagues in the Arab world... And those roots still guide our consultancy strategy across MENA. 🔗 nazihfares.com/works/fanta-masters 📅 booking.nazihfares.com/services/free-consultation-introduction

before launching Cabinet du Savoir Ludique, our founder worked on Eggy Party’s chaos—live ops & community joy 🐣 now we help games & brands design better play. 🎮 nazihfares.com/works/cracking-the-code-to-joy-the-eggy-party-journey 📅 booking.nazihfares.com/services/free-consultation-introduction

Bad fonts ruin good games — especially in Arabic. We fixed that in WW3 with a custom typeface. You can too: nazihfares.com/works/behind... 🎯 Book a game localization audit: booking.nazihfares.com/services/gam... #LocalizationMatters

As I start getting ready to unleash my consultancy business for game devs and publishers, I figured I'd start a dedicated Bluesky list including some friendly faces you might know. Ping me to get added and do repost this if you can go.bsky.app/MAZEBwd

Say bonjour to the new drip of Le Cabinet du Savoir Ludique de Nazih Fares — where game strategy meets haute esthétique to give it a a pinch of savoir-faire. Maybe we should make a tote like the ones kids rave about?

Thrilled to flash my futuristic @savoirludique.com one-card setup at events like it’s a holographic Pokémon and I'm 11 again trading in the playground... Except mine has a QR code, NFC contact share and a slick design

Cabinet du Savoir Ludique now offers 1:1 support for indie & solo devs from the Global South—run by Nazih Fares, a fellow dev from the SWANA region. If funds are tight, don’t worry. The mission is more important than the price. ✊Let’s rise together. 🔗 booking.nazihfares.com/services/ind...

Want to make your game or story globally resonant without falling into cultural pitfalls? We now offer Cultural Representation Consultancy—authentic insights, no clichés. Book here: booking.nazihfares.com/services/cul...

Unveiling our first-ever logo: bold, playful, and proudly belle epoque. Le Cabinet du Savoir Ludique is open for business — game strategy, cultural insight, and striking art production for studios who dare to stand out. 🎲 www.savoirludique.com

Not gonna lie — updating our website isn’t exactly our favorite task... BUT there’s something really satisfying about finally showcasing some of the work @nazihfares.com is actually allowed to talk about now 🎉 Take a peek at some of his proudest out-of-NDA moments: nazihfares.com/works

🎮 Welcome to Le Cabinet du Savoir Ludique — a solo consultancy for game devs who care, founded by industry veteran @nazihfares.com. 🌍 Culture, inclusion, credits & comms, backed by 15+ years of XP. 📍 From Perpignan, working worldwide. ✨ Book a free consult: savoirludique.com