{"id":8138,"date":"2021-07-22T12:30:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T12:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/event\/mageri-filali-maltoufs-panel-discussion-highlights-at-the-tech-behind-your-favorite-video-games-general-assembly-event\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T04:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T04:10:16","slug":"mageri-filali-maltoufs-panel-discussion-highlights-at-the-tech-behind-your-favorite-video-games-general-assembly-event","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/zh\/event\/mageri-filali-maltoufs-panel-discussion-highlights-at-the-tech-behind-your-favorite-video-games-general-assembly-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Mageri Filali Maltouf\u2019s Panel Discussion Highlights at \u2018The Tech Behind Your Favorite Video Games\u2019 General Assembly Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality as a driving force, video games have undoubtedly transformed significantly in recent years. The creation of hit games have increasingly become more complex and requires the collaboration of diverse teams across functions like user experience (UX) design, data and programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through an online event organized by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/generalassemb.ly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Assembly<\/a>&nbsp;in partnership with Virtuos and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgga.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Games Association<\/a>&nbsp;(SGGA), the following experts discussed and offered insights into \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/generalassemb.ly\/education\/the-tech-behind-your-favourite-video-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tech Behind Your Favorite Video Games<\/a>\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moderator: Nathaniel Fetalvero, Managing Editor, Studios,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tech in Asia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panelist: Mageri Filali Maltouf, R&amp;D Director,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/zh\/contact-us\/\">Virtuos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panelist: Julian Futanto, Concept Art Lead,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.riotgames.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riot Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panelist: Timothi Lim, Creative Director (Augmented Reality),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoodlepeople.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Doodle People<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SS_8-July-1024x547-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SS_8-July-1024x547-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SS_8-July-1024x547-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SS_8-July-1024x547-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SS_8-July-1024x547-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe live in what a lot of people are calling an \u2018attention economy\u2019, everything around us from the businesses we patronize, to the content we consume, all of them are competing for our attention,\u201d said Fetalvero, adding that some of the most engaging forms of media are none other than video games. One of the most crucial ways developers can gain a competitive edge is through the technology they use to create immersive masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The panelists also tackled a question of whether advancements in technology are crucial to make the gaming experience better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTechnology has enabled games to change into something very social,\u201d said Filali Maltouf, highlighting that there has been an increase of dedicated play-to-socialize gaming experiences created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRather than \u2018technology makes a better gaming experience\u2019, I think gaming can make technology better,\u201d said Lim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTechnology is a multiplier.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe now have more tools to express and visualize our ideas. A lot of 2D artists, for example, are starting to touch on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blender<\/a>&nbsp;to use 3D to produce concept art in a more efficient way,\u201d said Futanto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGenerative models and deep reinforcement learning could be used to generate NPCs (non-player characters) that have more realistic behavior,\u201d said Filali Maltouf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Fetalvero summarized, \u201cIt is not just technology that makes video games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt really is creativity, and the people with that creativity, that make the video games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panelists were also asked about the traits they look for in new hires. \u201cIf you have real passion and are willing to delve deep into learning how game development works, there\u2019s always a place for you in the games industry,\u201d said Futanto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou can start from developing, and then playing games [and vice versa]. Passion in gaming is needed, but it\u2019s more important how you use it,\u201d said Lim, adding that passion needs to be turned into effort and that other aspects like tenacity also matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filali Maltouf further clarified that while having a passion for games is a plus point, being a non-gamer is not necessarily a dealbreaker at Virtuos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCuriosity \u2013 that\u2019s the first thing I look for. The desire to learn, do things in a different way.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/zh\/career\/\">EXPLORE A CAREER WITH US AT VIRTUOS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On behalf of General Assembly and the SGGA, Virtuos would like to thank all speakers and attendees for participating in this event. We hope it was an insightful session for everyone and look forward to advancements in game creation, making the games we develop and play continuously better over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About General Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Assembly is a global pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today\u2019s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and upskilling career accelerators, GA fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. GA offers reskilling immersive courses for career changers, multi-hour workshops, and free events in tech, design, and business topics. 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