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Plague, Inc. Evolved – Pathological Speed Chess
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“Gamerliness” – How Games Can Evolve By Looking Inward
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Becoming the Brand - The Art of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess
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Don't Sit Idly By - The Wake Of "GamerGate"
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Calling All Writers - Games Are The New Frontier
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Aug 20, 2014
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Games For Girls? How About Games For Everyone?
Games For Girls? How About Games For Everyone?
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The Death of the Designer - How Emergent Narrative Transforms Games
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