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What's The Most Important Factor For Video Game Design?

What is the most important aspect of game creation: Audio, Art, Technology, Game Design or Story? The answer may surprise you.

Denis Dyack, Blogger

May 16, 2016

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This is a 10 minute summary of a classic talk I did at GDC 1996 right after finishing Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.  Enjoy!

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