iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Little bit of both. Great tools and top notch animators

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What a wonderful boost. Incredibly proud of all the teams, with a special shoutout to the animators for pouring so much heart and craft into every frame. This is easily the greatest game I’ve had the pleasure of working on. Bring on November!

youtube.com

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look

YouTube video by Rockstar Games

7393

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will also launch on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site at 9 p.m. ET on August 27.

020

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Huge congrats to @harveynewman.com on the release of his book. Highly recommended!

2163

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers. Check out the official cover art, also available as downloadable artwork at rockstargames.com/VI

2111

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Having backed the Kickstarter earlier in the year, I'm enjoying seeing the recommendations from Ludocene. www.ludocene.com/expert-124/J...

ludocene.com

Ludocene - Game Discovery From People You Trust

Game discovery for people who want to find amazing video games to play.

041

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We still have a couple of positions open in Edinburgh and would love to hear from technically orientated gameplay animators.

173

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

In addition to Video Games and Animation, one of my other passions is running. www.strava.com/clubs/GameDe... Game Dev Runners is a global community of like-minded video game developers, designed to encourage and support a healthy lifestyle.

030

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Thanks Mike. I really enjoyed reading that. Very relatable.

030

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Yup! Found on the console. Thanks

010

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Unfortunately, it's not showing on the UK Nintendo page yet. F5, F5, F5...

110

Reposted by Jim Jagger

BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Do you have over five years' experience working in the games industry? In support of the BAFTA Games Awards on Tuesday 8 April, we are extending the deadline for games professionals to apply for a BAFTA membership this year. Head to our website to learn more 👇 www.bafta.org/membership

bafta.org

Membership - Bafta

A unique opportunity to be a part of a global community of almost 13,000 creatives and professionals across film, games and TV.

061

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

It’s crazy to think that we’ve not seen Sam Fisher since Blacklist in 2013. Let’s hope the rumours of a new game are true!

1110

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Most games had custom engines in the early 2000s. There was very little sharing of tech. Chaos Theory used Unreal, Prince of Persia used Jade, and Far Cry used the CryEngine. The only commonality, at least from an anim perspective, was the authoring package. Everyone used 3dsmax and CharacterStudio.

2211

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Looking back, Ubisoft was a powerhouse in the early 2000s - Prince of Persia, Far Cry, Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed... These were young franchises with bright, exciting futures. From the fluidity of the Prince to the precision of Sam Fisher, they all offered unique style and gameplay

1120

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I was one of those folks. Stealth kills, wall jumps, and ledge grapples were the highlights. This was the first time I worked with an Animation Director. I may have been proficient with software, but Gilles Monteil became a huge influence on performance.

1180

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

If I recall correctly, we had about 15 animators on the Game team. Cinematics were created by a separate narrative team, and Multiplayer was developed in Annecy. Of the 15 game animators, about 4-5 worked on the player mechanics.

1110

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, I thought I would share my experience working on the game.

26115

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Thanks for sharing. It's great to reconnect with folks from 'the other site'

000

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

This list is great! I'm not indie, but I am Brisbane based.

120

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Just stumbled on this. Thanks for sharing

110

Reposted by Jim Jagger

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Gameplay Animator at Rockstar North. Please get in touch with any questions. www.rockstargames.com/careers/open...

23921

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Very pleased to hear that Jay!

010

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Gameplay Animator at Rockstar North. Please get in touch with any questions. www.rockstargames.com/careers/open...

23921

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Unfortunately, the data was useless. We hand keyed everything in the end. Still, it was good publicity

2190

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I had no idea what a cultural impact this game was going to have. We just genuinely had a blast making something we loved to play. It's humbling to hear how it is still revered.

010

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Ha! I wish I still had my old business card. I'll be sure to share it, if I ever dig one out.

010

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

100% It was hard work, but we were small enough to form strong relationships with just about everyone. We shared a common goal, and it was never too far away!

010

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Yes and no. Because time was against us, we HAD to make it work. We started with a solid idea, made it quick, and then polished as much as time allowed. There was never an option to start again. We were a small team, so we played within our strengths and weaknesses.

110

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Chaos Theory was fun to work on. It's interesting to note that the most successful games that I have been involved with all allowed for rapid iteration (export/reload). We all play-tested the hell out of the games too!

030

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I genuinely can't wait to play the remastered version of THPS 3 + 4 and relive some of those incredible memories.

090

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Although the industry has matured, I owe so much to the folks who took a chance on me. Neversoft may have died, but the legacy lives on.

1100

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The Neversoft logos always came together at the last minute, typically made in less than a week. I remember working 36-hours straight to wrangle the fur shader of the gorilla in 2002. It's humbling to know how much they were appreciated. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ0D...

youtube.com

Neversoft - Intro(Gorilla) - tony Hawk Pro Skater 4

YouTube video by RexR3x

290

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We played the game ALL THE TIME and ideas were welcome from everyone. It was clear that we all bought into the vision and I like to think it was reflected in the final result. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h667...

youtube.com

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 (PS2 Gameplay)

YouTube video by GXZ95

360

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Some of the most memorable days were when the pro skaters visited the studio. Tony would regularly drop by to talk ideas, but I'll never forget the day we worked through Rodney Mullen's special moves in the parking lot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeys...

youtube.com

Rodney Mullen Tries Out Tricks For Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Underground

YouTube video by usgamernet

1101

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

In some ways, it was a golden era of development. We were young, ambitious and desperate to make a mark. The team grew from 25-40 during the development of THPS 3 and 4, making friends that would last a lifetime.

160

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I was the only in-house animator at the time, creating character rigs and animating moves under the guidance of my remote lead. We'd scan VHS tapes and capture personal videos for reference. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKvb...

youtube.com

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 - Animation Reference

YouTube video by Game Anim

160

Jim Jagger @jimjagger.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Although many of my teammates were accomplished skaters, I was hapless. I had so much to learn. I threw myself into the culture, frame-scrubbing moves, dissecting mechanics, and partying like a pro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFAe...