Ben Goldhaber

Happy to announce that I’ve started a new contract role as Esports Product Manager on @Play2XKO 👊 Time to elevate the FGC to a whole new level.

@reepal @InvincibleVS Much love dude

My time with @InvincibleVS has come to end as I was impacted by layoffs today. Getting to work on a fighting game, for an IP like Invincible, was an unbelievable experience that I am extremely grateful to have had. Im not sure what Ill be doing next, but if anyone has an immediate need for a Senior Combat Designer on a fighting game, you better grab me before I get distracted with some other hobby 😆 Getting to work on Rex, Robot, DupliKate, and the final DLC character in year 1 was such a fulfilling experience. Learning the process of translating a character from my mind to the game was such a rewarding challenge. I loved trying to push the envelope for what was in the game. For Rex, I added wall jumps and runs to the system. For Robot, I actually had dual modes with different movesets and robot drones that eventually got scrapped. DupliKate was by far my favorite though, as figuring out how her clones were going to be used and absorbed without going over the hardware budgets was extremely challenging, not to mention giving her an install super. My favorite moment of development though was definitely getting to implement the damage scaling system. The game had such a unique combo system that traditional damage scaling didn’t really fit, so figuring out a formula that actually fit the system was awesome lot of fun. I also got to design the training mode and always advocated for longer combos whether it be via boost dash cancelling, specials refreshing, lowering combo meter via active assists etc. I got my degree in Computer Science because I wanted to work in the video game industry and after two decades of competing, strategy guide authoring, esports commentating, and content creating, I finally got to add Combat Designer to the list and ship a title. Bucket list item checked ✅ I learned so much at this job and had so much fun with my coworkers. I got to partake in publisher pitch meetings with Playstation and Xbox, and even got to visit Epic Games HQ! Tons of press interviews at both Gamescom in Germany and Brazil. The amount I learned about the industry in general over these two years was incredible. Until whatever next happens for me, come hang out on my Twitch channel to keep up! Also, the next 2 characters coming out for Invincible VS should be absolutely ridiculous! (Last one is my final character and that character is designed to be insane!)

@JulezJP So good

I love working with Yohosie on patches! This is actually the longest patch notes we've ever released, and it's quite hefty to wrap your head around. Dawn breaks it down w/ visuals to help make it easier to understand. Plz check it out!

You're in 2XKO, not SF6, silly. Drive Rush can't hurt you. Unless...

🎙️ COMMENTARY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎙️ We are happy to share your commentary team for the @Play2XKO Challenger event at VSFighting XIV! We can't wait for this weekend!🔥 #2XKO #VSF

@InGameMenu I love this trend so much

Seeing this, Witcher, Age of Empires, and a little surprise on the way soon getting DLC. This far down the pipeline is crazy exciting. I hope it inspires more devs to look at their work and witness the support that will still come from communities

@MayorOfLA Genuinely think they look cool and cyberpunk ASF but yeah please get it done asap.

Oceanwide Plaza sits at the center of one of Downtown Los Angeles’ most important economic corridors, linking the Convention Center, Crypto.com Arena, LA LIVE, and the broader South Park district. Completing this project is about far more than finishing a building — it’s about restoring confidence, reconnecting a vital commercial corridor, and unlocking the economic potential of one of the city’s most strategic destinations ahead of a transformative decade for Los Angeles. I look forward to an expedited closing and the proposed buyer delivering on their commitments.

@nikitabier I gotta give it to ya. The app feels like butter to use right now.

Today we're announcing the completion of one of the largest engineering projects in the company's history: We rebuilt the X Android app from scratch It's faster, smoother and more reliable. But most of all: it will enable us to build new features at lightning speed.

@emonggtv Hbd buddy boomer fast paced movement shooter fans unite!!!

I’m 36 today :)

@JWonggg Your daddy daughter Japan vacations are life goals. Love seeing you thrive Jwong~

Odaiba Beach is so beautiful in the evening! WOW

@Play2XKO @K7_Showoff you nut

chat will it kill #bepisode

@Jombompog @ThatMikeRossGuy @bobbyscar @WhiteRaSC @entropyfails @Crackfiend @El_Cubano_Loco Champs*

@ThatMikeRossGuy @bobbyscar @WhiteRaSC @entropyfails @Crackfiend @El_Cubano_Loco The People's champ :')

Legends in 5.1

@ThatMikeRossGuy @bobbyscar @WhiteRaSC @entropyfails @Crackfiend @El_Cubano_Loco Is that the foundry

@_fakebruno Game face on

i seen stuff in the space ranger battlefield that would make yall shudder…. #galacticranger #ptsd #smokinonthatzurgpack

@cayimby Incredible.

The Squamish Nation is building 6,000 homes in 11 towers on 10 acres of land in Vancouver, exempt from city zoning — first tenants moved in May. The project shows what's possible without neighbor veto power. Vancouver's own rules would have blocked most of it.

@SupJaniceHahn @metrolosangeles 👏👏👏

I’ve made it a priority to ride @metrolosangeles more— but I know I don’t have the same experience as people who rely on our system everyday. That’s why I’m bringing a proposal next week for Metro to add a seat for a rider to the board. The Metro board needs a Metro rider.

@kennethmejiaLA hell yeah, dream team right here!

BIG NEWS‼️ I’m endorsing Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles. We have the opportunity to break the status-quo and create a City that actually works for us! No matter your politics, we all agree that we need more transparency & accountability. Donate: nithyaforthecity.com

We have our first ever Almighty Fight Night tomorrow at 7pm ET! Featuring an exhibition FT10 between @bleedBTW and @HikariNYC! Come on by to root for your GOAT!

@GavinNewsom @cmarinucci Me and my homies all hate trump and the GOP sycophants

Tonight, America watched the ramblings of a mad king. Donald Trump’s address was not about the last election — it was THIS one. Before a single vote has been cast, he’s already laying the groundwork to rig this election and convince YOU not to trust the results if they don’t go his way. This is what authoritarians do. Don’t fall for it. Organize. Mobilize. SHOW UP and VOTE in November!

@thechangvin @jarod_mp4 Sick with it

we shot this 4 hours ago and I edited this in an hour 😮‍💨 it’s a tough turnaround but glad to seee people like the fast comms 👍