Game Design : The Essence of Computer Games

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Published September 07, 1999 by Geoff Howland, posted by Myopic Rhino

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New designer? Old timer? It doesn't matter. This article is a point-by-point definition of games from the eyes of the designer, and is definitely a must-read.

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New designer? Old timer? It doesn't matter. This article is a point-by-point definition of games from the eyes of the designer, and is definitely a must-read.

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