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The Calculus of Fun (Ep. 3)

Gamecraft

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Challenging the Artist Myth in Video Game Development

The snip discusses the impact of a major shift in the video game industry in 1997 when a game created by a commission from Walmart, a B level publisher, and a C level developer became one of the biggest hits of the year. This event shattered the perception of video game designers as artists and highlighted the importance of market data and commercial considerations in game development.

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