Nikola M.

AAA-Seasoned Game Developer | Blockchain, NFT & Web3 Specialist | AI-Powered Mechanics & Procedural Systems | Shipped Titles: Ubisoft Far Cry 6 + Blizzard Diablo 4 Battle-tested senior developer with hands-on contributions to blockbuster AAA titles and cutting-edge blockchain/Web3 gaming ecosystems. I bridge high-fidelity traditional game development with innovative tech to deliver scalable, monetizable, player-obsessed experiences that dominate markets. Proven AAA Impact: Core gameplay systems, optimization, and real-time mechanics on Ubisoft Far Cry 6 - massive open-world performance and dynamic environments. Action-RPG features, multiplayer networking, procedural generation, loot systems, and progression on Blizzard Diablo 4 - high-stakes, engaging endgame content. Blockchain & Web3 Mastery: Launched hundreds of successful NFT collections, generative drops, marketplaces, and Play-to-Earn (P2E) economies with balanced tokenomics, staking, royalties, and cross-chain support. Built full-cycle Web3 games and metaverse prototypes - on-chain assets, decentralized ownership, minting pipelines, secure wallet integrations (MetaMask, Phantom), and interoperability (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Layer 2). Smart contract expertise: Solidity (ERC-721/1155/20 standards), gas-optimized, audited code, OpenZeppelin libraries, Chainlink oracles, security best practices. AI & Advanced Tech Integration: Implemented AI-driven features - intelligent NPCs, dynamic difficulty, procedural world/asset generation, machine learning for balancing, pathfinding, predictive player analytics, and engagement optimization. Reinforcement learning prototypes, generative AI tools, and neural networks for immersive, adaptive gameplay. Technical Powerhouse: Engines: Unity (expert C# full-cycle), Unreal Engine 5 (advanced C++/Blueprints, Niagara VFX). Languages & Tools: C#, C++, Solidity, Rust, Python (AI/ML), multiplayer (Photon, Mirror, dedicated servers), procedural algorithms, performance profiling, CI/CD, Git/Docker. Specialties: Cross-platform (PC, mobile, console), multiplayer networking, VFX/animation, shaders, optimization for large-scale projects. Clients hire me to turn ambitious ideas into shipped, revenue-generating realities - AAA polish meets Web3 innovation with zero-compromise security, scalability, and player retention. I deliver clean, maintainable code on aggressive timelines, with transparent communication and milestone excellence. Ready to launch your next hit - blockchain game, NFT ecosystem, AI-enhanced title, or hybrid project? Message me your vision - let's build something unstoppable! : 🚀