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Connecting the Dots

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Connecting the Dots

The DNA of XNA

In the world of science, DNA is a recent discovery. In the world of game development, XNA is even newer. Simply put, XNA ...
By N. Evan Van Zelfden Legacy AuthorAugust 7, 2007
Connecting the Dots

The Small And Agile Approach

For decades, every game was a unique snowflake. Teams started from scratch every time, reinventing the wheel with every game, as each one ...
By Shannon Drake Legacy AuthorAugust 7, 2007
Connecting the Dots

London in Oblivion

Poor Frank Lloyd Wright. America’s best-loved architect just couldn’t design a deathmatch level. Take his famous 1939 Kaufmann house, better known as Fallingwater. ...
By Allen Varney Legacy AuthorAugust 7, 2007
Connecting the Dots

Scrumming It

“Making games is hard.” – Microsoft XNA Product Unit Manager Boyd Multerer It’s true: making games is hard. When it comes to finding ...
By Erin Hoffman Legacy AuthorAugust 7, 2007
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Still Creating Cool Stuff

Kevin Cloud is the most humble superstar you’ll ever meet. A member of id Software‘s storied development team since before anyone had ever ...
By Russ Pitts Legacy AuthorAugust 7, 2007
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