Xavier
@xavierck.com
character and tech artist in gamedev and going to therapy about it
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🧷co-founder + CEO @render-ready.com
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🗺 Los Angeles
🎨 https://xavierck.com
💌 [email protected]
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🗺 Los Angeles
🎨 https://xavierck.com
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Xavier
@xavierck.com
· Oct 17
Now that the Great Exodus is happening...
Hi! I'm Xavier. I'm a 3D character/technical artist who's been in games for over a decade. I've worked on some stuff you've probably heard of and a lot you haven't.
And yes, I am the guy personally responsible for making Rivet jacked.
Hi! I'm Xavier. I'm a 3D character/technical artist who's been in games for over a decade. I've worked on some stuff you've probably heard of and a lot you haven't.
And yes, I am the guy personally responsible for making Rivet jacked.
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Officially looking for work again! My contract ended a week ago so I'm back on the job market.
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Officially looking for work again! My contract ended a week ago so I'm back on the job market.
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
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Evergreen advice for new artists, remove "Aspiring Artist" or whatever variation out of your bio! Are you making art? Then you're an artist! Life as a creative can be difficult enough as is. Starting off on the path by putting yourself down doesn't help you.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Evergreen advice for new artists, remove "Aspiring Artist" or whatever variation out of your bio! Are you making art? Then you're an artist! Life as a creative can be difficult enough as is. Starting off on the path by putting yourself down doesn't help you.
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We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
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‘Horseless’ 9”W x 15”H x 15”D Mixed media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, brass, copper, chipboard and wood. With a bit of pain added. Available if interested —> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/94uj...
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
‘Horseless’ 9”W x 15”H x 15”D Mixed media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, brass, copper, chipboard and wood. With a bit of pain added. Available if interested —> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/94uj...
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The Sky Calls (1959) and A Dream Come True (1963), both directed by Mikhail Karyukov (the former with Aleksandr Kozyr, the latter with Otar Koberidze) are unforgettable dream hazes of Soviet science fiction. Absolutely unreal stuff, ethereal sorcery on screen. Two favorite watches from this year.
December 10, 2024 at 5:33 AM
The Sky Calls (1959) and A Dream Come True (1963), both directed by Mikhail Karyukov (the former with Aleksandr Kozyr, the latter with Otar Koberidze) are unforgettable dream hazes of Soviet science fiction. Absolutely unreal stuff, ethereal sorcery on screen. Two favorite watches from this year.
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Remade my Ivorian elephant crest from a couple years back. much more fidelity now so I can get it printed and framed.
#zbrush #blender3d #sculpture
#zbrush #blender3d #sculpture
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Remade my Ivorian elephant crest from a couple years back. much more fidelity now so I can get it printed and framed.
#zbrush #blender3d #sculpture
#zbrush #blender3d #sculpture
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We're happy to help announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're happy to help announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
that's right, we should kill all the gamers
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
that's right, we should kill all the gamers
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I am considering preparing a proposal for a MultiMeshEditor node in Godot.
I truly believe that the engine needs a basic option to use multimesh nodes, with limited functionality (unlike existing plugins).
I truly believe that the engine needs a basic option to use multimesh nodes, with limited functionality (unlike existing plugins).
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I am considering preparing a proposal for a MultiMeshEditor node in Godot.
I truly believe that the engine needs a basic option to use multimesh nodes, with limited functionality (unlike existing plugins).
I truly believe that the engine needs a basic option to use multimesh nodes, with limited functionality (unlike existing plugins).
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"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
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I've been looking at the Metal Slug 1-3 A LOT over the years and noticed this at the end of MS3 stage 2.
1) Crop of the bg just before the boss comes in.
2) Crop with a sprite that was overlayed removed.
3) Just that sprite.
4) Generic smoke puff animation the sprite was taken from.
continued...
1) Crop of the bg just before the boss comes in.
2) Crop with a sprite that was overlayed removed.
3) Just that sprite.
4) Generic smoke puff animation the sprite was taken from.
continued...
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I've been looking at the Metal Slug 1-3 A LOT over the years and noticed this at the end of MS3 stage 2.
1) Crop of the bg just before the boss comes in.
2) Crop with a sprite that was overlayed removed.
3) Just that sprite.
4) Generic smoke puff animation the sprite was taken from.
continued...
1) Crop of the bg just before the boss comes in.
2) Crop with a sprite that was overlayed removed.
3) Just that sprite.
4) Generic smoke puff animation the sprite was taken from.
continued...
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For @aftermath.site, I spoke to @imodrew.bsky.social, the Sucker Punch dev fired after making a Charlie Kirk joke.
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
Two Months After Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments, Ghost Of Yotei Dev Blames Harassment Campaign, Not ‘Bad Joke’
"I really don’t want this to happen to anyone else, because I feel like with the state of everything, it will absolutely happen to other people," says Drew Harrison
aftermath.site
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
For @aftermath.site, I spoke to @imodrew.bsky.social, the Sucker Punch dev fired after making a Charlie Kirk joke.
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
She paints a picture of an industry that all too often ignores bad actors until those bad actors threaten them financially.
aftermath.site/sucker-punch...
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This is what happened to me. Employers across the board need to be aware of how harassment campaigns work and do better to protect their employees from them. These people should not have a platform to profit off of harassment.
Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is what happened to me. Employers across the board need to be aware of how harassment campaigns work and do better to protect their employees from them. These people should not have a platform to profit off of harassment.
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For Aftermath, @alyssamerc.bsky.social spoke with the Sucker Punch dev fired over Charlie Kirk comments and others, who highlighted the unique way the backlash played out in games
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For Aftermath, @alyssamerc.bsky.social spoke with the Sucker Punch dev fired over Charlie Kirk comments and others, who highlighted the unique way the backlash played out in games
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Timelapse compilation for it here:
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Timelapse compilation for it here:
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Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
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I am cursed to never be able to forget where they took the sequel to Sands of Time (a story about a stuck up rich boy getting humbled and becoming a sweetheart) or get over the fact that This Fucking Guy Just Put His Tattoo On The Prince
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I am cursed to never be able to forget where they took the sequel to Sands of Time (a story about a stuck up rich boy getting humbled and becoming a sweetheart) or get over the fact that This Fucking Guy Just Put His Tattoo On The Prince
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EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
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the only good thing about genAI is that it got me to really love seeing bad art, because I know a person put in time and effort, made themselves vulnerable by showing it to others, and is trying to improve. I value that more than anything now
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
the only good thing about genAI is that it got me to really love seeing bad art, because I know a person put in time and effort, made themselves vulnerable by showing it to others, and is trying to improve. I value that more than anything now
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Carnotaur Totem 🦖✨
This friend will be available in my next shop update coming this Friday at 9am PT! 👀👀
Link for bookmarking: shop.lioninthetrees.com
#art #pottery #sciart
This friend will be available in my next shop update coming this Friday at 9am PT! 👀👀
Link for bookmarking: shop.lioninthetrees.com
#art #pottery #sciart
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Carnotaur Totem 🦖✨
This friend will be available in my next shop update coming this Friday at 9am PT! 👀👀
Link for bookmarking: shop.lioninthetrees.com
#art #pottery #sciart
This friend will be available in my next shop update coming this Friday at 9am PT! 👀👀
Link for bookmarking: shop.lioninthetrees.com
#art #pottery #sciart
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Turnip28 Armoured Knights on the Rampage. Multi-pose Men at Arms.
Sculpted by me and the monstrously talented Monkstone Miniatures.
Sculpted by me and the monstrously talented Monkstone Miniatures.
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Turnip28 Armoured Knights on the Rampage. Multi-pose Men at Arms.
Sculpted by me and the monstrously talented Monkstone Miniatures.
Sculpted by me and the monstrously talented Monkstone Miniatures.
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Potential art-book/project thread! Please read below!! 👇👇
Can i first ask that you please retweet and comment your thoughts on this? I need as many eyes on this as possible to gauge if its a viable side project worth pursuing!
RETROGRADE - A catalogue from from a future that never was!
Can i first ask that you please retweet and comment your thoughts on this? I need as many eyes on this as possible to gauge if its a viable side project worth pursuing!
RETROGRADE - A catalogue from from a future that never was!
April 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Potential art-book/project thread! Please read below!! 👇👇
Can i first ask that you please retweet and comment your thoughts on this? I need as many eyes on this as possible to gauge if its a viable side project worth pursuing!
RETROGRADE - A catalogue from from a future that never was!
Can i first ask that you please retweet and comment your thoughts on this? I need as many eyes on this as possible to gauge if its a viable side project worth pursuing!
RETROGRADE - A catalogue from from a future that never was!
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A man-amplifier design for "Citizen one", designed with a bit more of a 20th century vibe to differentiate it from the other planets of the grobusverse - but those pesky hydraulics and other greeble were too obnoxious to draw a million times, and as such got CUT from the comic for a simpler design
November 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A man-amplifier design for "Citizen one", designed with a bit more of a 20th century vibe to differentiate it from the other planets of the grobusverse - but those pesky hydraulics and other greeble were too obnoxious to draw a million times, and as such got CUT from the comic for a simpler design