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Ammo & Enemies: Reduce, Reuse, RecycleAmmo & Enemies: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Feb 24, 2016
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Jurassic CART: Inspiration and Education from a High School AR ProjectJurassic CART: Inspiration and Education from a High School AR Project
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Jan 19, 2016
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Be Your Own Boss? I Say Recruit Your Own Boss(s)!
Be Your Own Boss? I Say Recruit Your Own Boss(s)!
Jun 4, 2013
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Take Your Planet to Work Day! (dev just got real)
Take Your Planet to Work Day! (dev just got real)
May 23, 2013
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Every Game Artist Needs a Secret Little Tree
Every Game Artist Needs a Secret Little Tree
May 22, 2013
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Crossroads | Gimmick vs Mechanic (cut or re-tool monetizing elements that subtract from the player experience)
Crossroads | Gimmick vs Mechanic (cut or re-tool monetizing elements that subtract from the player experience)
May 31, 2012
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Level Design Part II: Abridged Reality (Lessons from Castle Grayskull & the Cat's Lair)
Level Design Part II: Abridged Reality (Lessons from Castle Grayskull & the Cat's Lair)
May 24, 2012
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Level Design Part I: Personification (environments are characters too)
Level Design Part I: Personification (environments are characters too)
May 21, 2012
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