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How to design formidable and unforgettable video game enemiesHow to design formidable and unforgettable video game enemies
byMichel Sabbagh
Oct 21, 2015
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The art of designing visceral and engaging Bullet Time gunplayThe art of designing visceral and engaging Bullet Time gunplay
byMichel Sabbagh
Oct 7, 2015
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The key to designing an effectively tense survival horror experience
The key to designing an effectively tense survival horror experience
Sep 24, 2015
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10 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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What a Wonderful World: crafting a memorable game environment
What a Wonderful World: crafting a memorable game environment
Sep 15, 2015
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10 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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10 years later, F.E.A.R. is still the ultimate shooter experience
10 years later, F.E.A.R. is still the ultimate shooter experience
Sep 10, 2015
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16 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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Tools of Destruction: creating the perfect shooter firearm
Tools of Destruction: creating the perfect shooter firearm
Sep 2, 2015
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11 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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The important differences between first-person and third-person games
The important differences between first-person and third-person games
Aug 27, 2015
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14 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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Out of Character: how to design good game characters
Out of Character: how to design good game characters
Aug 25, 2015
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21 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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Why anime first-person shooters can be a match made in (gaming) heaven, part 2
Why anime first-person shooters can be a match made in (gaming) heaven, part 2
Aug 14, 2015
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7 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh
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Why anime first-person shooters can be a match made in (gaming) heaven
Why anime first-person shooters can be a match made in (gaming) heaven
Aug 12, 2015
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8 Min Read
byMichel Sabbagh

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