10 tips for entering the game industry told by a veteran game dev
Rhianne Murphy, currently working as narrative designer at Square Enix, recently shared 10 pieces of advice to those aspiring to enter the game industry.
VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
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Yuji Naka admits to insider trading charges while at Square Enix
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Dead Space 2 can finally be purchased in Japan 12 years after release
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