Vlad Micu

Vlad Micu

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Vlad Micu is a free agent and business development professional in the game industry with…

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Experience

  • Game Industry Conference Graphic

    Game Industry Conference

    Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    My suitcase

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    Prague, Czechia

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    Utrecht, Netherlands

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    Utrecht, Netherlands

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    Netherlands

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    Hilversum, The Netherlands

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    Hamburg Area, Germany

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    Poznan, Greater Poland District, Poland

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    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

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    Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

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    My suitcase

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    Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

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    My suitcase

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    Stockholm, Sweden

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    Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

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    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

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    Utrecht, Netherlands

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    Kajaani, Finland

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    Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

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    The Hague Area, Netherlands

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    Utrecht Area, Netherlands

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    Bangkok, Thailand

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    Bangkok, Thailand

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    Utrecht, Netherlands

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    Utrecht, Netherlands

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    Hilversum, Netherlands

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    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

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    Utrecht Area, Netherlands

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    Utrecht Area, Netherlands

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    Utrecht Area, Netherlands

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    Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Education

  • Utrecht University Graphic

    Utrecht University

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    Activities and Societies: SV Contact Unitas S.R.

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Publications

Projects

  • Critical Ops

    - Present

    The Critical Ops delivers the nostalgic Counter Strike experience tailored for touch devices. The game is a real-time online multiplayer FPS with high-end graphics optimized for mobile, coupled with smooth and customizable controls. The game is currently in development and will be released at a later date.

    As Lead Designer I'm responsible for opening cans of fun and pouring it all over the contents of our creation.

    Other creators

  • Critical Strike Portable Sequel

    - Present

    The Critical Strike Portable Sequel delivers the nostalgic Counter Strike experience tailored for touch devices. The game is a real-time online multiplayer FPS with high-end graphics optimized for mobile, coupled with smooth and customizable controls. The game is currently in development and will be released at a later date. More information about the game can be found here.

    During my internship at Critical Force Entertainment I worked on the CSP sequel mostly as a 3D artist, creating 3D…

    The Critical Strike Portable Sequel delivers the nostalgic Counter Strike experience tailored for touch devices. The game is a real-time online multiplayer FPS with high-end graphics optimized for mobile, coupled with smooth and customizable controls. The game is currently in development and will be released at a later date. More information about the game can be found here.

    During my internship at Critical Force Entertainment I worked on the CSP sequel mostly as a 3D artist, creating 3D models and particle effects for the environments of the game. I also worked on the UI of the game, creating icons and other UI elements.

    Other creators
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  • Company of Tanks

    - Present

    An action-packed online tank game for your mobile device! Upgrade your tanks and meet other players on the battlefield! In development.

    Other creators
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  • United with Ukraine Game Jam

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    A newly unveiled government-funded game dev hub in Warsaw, organizes the United with Ukraine game jam celebrating Ukrainian history, culture, and heritage on July 8-10, 2022.

    The hub at Minska 65 in Warsaw, together with the US State Department, Global Game Jam, the Ukrainian Institute and Indie Games Poland are proud to announce a unique game jam. The event aims to help protect and preserve the Ukrainian history, culture, and heritage threatened by Russia’s invasion.

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    • Govtech Polska
    • CRPK
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  • Gamesauce.org

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    "Gamesauce.org is all about putting the people of our industry out front. We leave the business talk, sales numbers and analytics to others. We want to be the voice of the coder, the developer, the marketer, the all-nighter-pulling crunch-guy. We want to help others get to know you–what drives you, what makes you successful at your job, what (besides caffeine) keeps you going hour after hour, year after year.

    Most of all, we want to tell your story. We want to hear your anecdotes and…

    "Gamesauce.org is all about putting the people of our industry out front. We leave the business talk, sales numbers and analytics to others. We want to be the voice of the coder, the developer, the marketer, the all-nighter-pulling crunch-guy. We want to help others get to know you–what drives you, what makes you successful at your job, what (besides caffeine) keeps you going hour after hour, year after year.

    Most of all, we want to tell your story. We want to hear your anecdotes and wisdom, your lessons learned and secret tricks, and we want to share those tales with other. What’s your story? Share it through Gamesauce."

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Honors & Awards

  • Best Tech at at Taipei Game Show Indie Game Awards 2017

    Taipei Game Show

    The Indie Game Award, held by Taipei Game Show, is dedicated to discovering outstanding indie game developers around the world. The award has attracted over 800 indie game developers to participate ever since its establishment in 2015, wishing to deliver a stage for talented developers to thrive and shine!

  • Best Hardcore Game at Game Connection America 2016 - Development Awards

    Game Connection

    Nominated for:
    – Most Creative & Original
    – Best Indie Game

    https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-america-2016-development-awards/
    – Best Console / PC Hardcore

    competition Winner:

    – Best Hardcore Game

  • Semi-finalist during the Slush 2014 Pitching Competition

    Slush

    I pitched the plans of Critical Force Entertainment’s future vision during the Semi-Finals of the Slush 2014 Pitching Competition.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4fQ6cyNNoQ

    Out of the 1500 registered companies, Critical Force Entertainment was selected as one of the final 20 start ups to pitch our vision for ‘Portable eSports’ in the Semi-Finals.

    The resulting pitch can be watched here: https://youtu.be/pRseBea6ASE?t=1h12m54s

  • Finalist during the FD Career Challenge 2010 at Nyenrode Business University

    Nyenrode Business University

Languages

  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Romanian

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  • Spanish

    Full professional proficiency

  • French

    Full professional proficiency

  • German

    Full professional proficiency

  • Italian

    Professional working proficiency

  • Japanese

    Elementary proficiency

  • Thai

    Elementary proficiency

  • Russian

    Elementary proficiency

  • Chinese

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Game Industry Conference (GIC)

    Member of the Program Board

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    Member of the Program board for GIC's Business Development track, focused on sessions and talks around business-related issues affecting game developers and the industry.

  • Game Tantra (www.gametantra.com)

    Mentor

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    I am one of many mentors that advise and support the game start-ups that participate in the GameTantra incubator program. India's first ever game start-up incubator.

  • HouseOgames (www.houseogames.com)

    Mentor

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    I am one of many mentors that advise and support the game start-ups that participate in the HouseOgames incubator.

  • Gamefounders (www.gamefounders.com)

    Mentor

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    I am one of many mentors that advise and support the game start-ups that participate in the Gamefounders accelerator program.

  • Casual Connect

    Advisory Board position

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  • Mobile Games Forum

    Advisory Board position

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    Bringing new and exciting insights about the sustainability of the MGF events.

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