Artist Niklas Åkerblad talks Ultros, Hotline Miami
The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook
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Evolution of the Video Game Industry
The chapter explores the evolution of the video game industry, emphasizing the contrast between indie and corporate sectors in the mid to late 2000s. It discusses the democratization of game development, the challenges faced by artists in balancing artistic expression with commercialization, and the importance of confidence in game design. References to specific games like Dark Chronicle and Vagrant Story are made to underscore the direct and confident approach to game design from the PS2 era.
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