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The Level Design Lobby, breaks down game and level design techniques, showing how they are used within games, as well as how we can improve upon them. It also shares reading material to its audience, while providing interviews with industry professionals. Please Subscribe ---- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maxpears Website: http://www.maxpears.com/

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Level Design Lobby - Reading Material #53

New month, new reading material out there to help us all out and grow as designers!
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Emotional Design:
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/road-to-igf-2023/telling-emotional-stories-through-evocative-scenes-in-rhett-tsai-s-how-deep-is-the-dark-water

Level Design Book:
https://www.routledge.com/A-Practical-Guide-to-Level-Design-From-Theory-to-Practice-Diplomacy-and/Bauer/p/book/9781032230894

Remaking Dead Space:
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/diving-into-the-nightmarish-new-systems-of-the-dead-space-remake

I expect you to die 2
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2023-02-15
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God of War Ragnarok - Design Breakdown

Many of you will know that I really am such a huge fan of GoW Franchise and I could not stop at just one episode, I had to do a few of these because their designs are just so well thought out.
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2023-02-08
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LDL - Lead 3D Artists: Jobye- Kyle #129

Joined by a good friend of mine Jobye-Kyle Karmaker, we talk about the dynamic between Level Design and Enviro Art, how the education side of the industry has changed and much more!
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2023-02-01
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Level Design Lobby - God of War Open World Design #128

After completing God of War Ragnarok, I wanted to take a closer look at their design choices as they tease how they as a studio would create open-world areas with their 'Crater' level.
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Eric Williams Biggest Moments - https://youtu.be/gmXln1nUN4E
Spoiler Cast - https://youtu.be/fOeWO26Dj5o
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2023-01-25
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Material #52

Happy New Year! What a better way to kick off the new year with some incredible resources that I have seen and wish to share with you all!
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Creative Xp Game of 2022 - https://youtu.be/Ml5njHO-TpY

Art of DLC - https://youtu.be/NA1WjtGDzIU

Designing Romance - https://youtu.be/vlyH_NAs3f0

Designing Death Loops first hour - https://youtu.be/rTbGuDlzkNs

Call of Duty Map Design - https://youtu.be/6LjOSCLlf5s
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2023-01-18
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Level Design Lobby - Senior LD Jack Chapman #127

Joined by Senior LD Jack Chapman to talk about his journey through the industry as well as what makes a good online presence when applying for jobs.
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2022-11-23
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Level Design Lobby - Final Fantasy Intergrade

I really love the FFVII universe as many of you know, so I took some time to look deeper into that of the latest DLC Intergrade. Breaking down its game and level design.
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2022-11-08
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #51

Coming to you this month with some great resources which are super informative and great influences.
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Last of us 2: https://medium.com/@arnaldo42/the-escape-brewery-1690f81ff1e
Titan Fall 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279q6NzJkrk
Returnal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lLEyp0QV9Ns&feature=youtu.be
Design Break Down: https://www.ketulmajmudar.com/design-analysis
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2022-10-19
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Level Design Lobby - Five Years!

Hey all, been way too long since our last talk but I am back and wanted to share with you all some updates and what has been happening with the show recently.
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2022-10-11
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #50

New month, means new incredible content for us all to learn from. I break down some of the great work that I have come across this month which I think will help all of us improve our quality of design.
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Apex LD Breakdown - https://youtu.be/yEyDzesNg20

Arkane Studios Level Design GDC - https://youtu.be/UrdZhnA-PaI

GoW Level Live Stream - https://youtu.be/bOJeRJmjzy8

Ryan Smith Apex - https://twitter.com/Iam_RyanSmith/status/1454608878579195917

Friction in Games - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/blogs/does-intentional-friction-work-in-videogames-

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2022-07-07
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Level Design Lobby - Finding Inspiration #124

When creating levels we want to make them impactful for players, but the first step to this is finding your inspiration for your levels and taking that inspiration and applying it to your work. I break down some of the inspirations I use and find when I am trying to design my work and levels.
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2022-06-30
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Level Design Lobby - Unpacking Level Design #123

With not being able to play many AAA games recently I have been playing that of Indie and Mobile. Two of those games are 'Unpacking' and 'Assemble with Care'. Seeing how these two differ from the usual games I play I thought it would be great to break down how they tackle level design and delivering their narrative.
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2022-06-15
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #49

An incredible month of fantastic resources released by other devs as I recommend 5 resources for all you game gurus to consume and enjoy.
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Death Loop Narrative Design - https://shorturl.at/jlJVX

Bunker Design Horizon Forbbiden West https://shorturl.at/rCHOX

Open World Exploration - https://shorturl.at/mwKS8

Readability - https://shorturl.at/mEGPS

Ghost of Tsushima Design - https://shorturl.at/bcBE9
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2022-06-10
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Level Design Lobby - Burnout & Freelance #122

The podcast is back with a vengeance as I return to talk about where I have been, brunout and how to regain one's passion as they suffer as well as what work is like when you become a contractor.
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2022-05-31
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Level Design Lobby - Open World Exploration #121

I go through Elden Ring and discuss how they have designed their open world to encourage exploration and peak interest of the player. As well as talking about how and what other techniques can be used by developers to draw in players.
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2022-04-27
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #48

It has been too long, since the last episode, and an essential reading one. So I decided to fix that and get the ball rolling on the episodes again!
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Skybridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBgn2jxhYQ4&ab_channel=TheB1M

Enviro vs LD - https://www.gormandev.com/about-sean-gorman

Spatial Composition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyBSDbm0tv8&ab_channel=Konsoll

LoU2 The Flooded City - https://medium.com/@arnaldo42/the-flooded-city-mall-infiltration-e4aaee87735

Core Gameplay Loop - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-the-core-game-design-loop/id1533677626?i=1000533505542
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2022-04-19
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Level Design Lobby - Narrative Evolution #120

A short episode this time, but we talk about how narrative and storytelling have evolved over the years with the medium. Ways which were previously not used and how we can constantly evolve with our world-building.
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2022-03-29
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Level Design Lobby - Architectual Emotion Design #120

Really enjoyed this topic and feel that I only scratched the surface of it as I discuss how we can use more Architectural references in our blockouts to improve the emotion we wish players to feel within our layouts.
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2022-03-22
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Level Design Lobby - Halo Infinte Outpost Design #119

Joined again by the ever passionate Kolbe Payne to talk about his work on the latest installment in the Hald franchise: Halo Infinite. He will break down his thought process and what he learned along the way. Join the community http://bit.ly/33xpKbG
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2022-03-16
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Level Design Lobby - Level Scripting #118

Today is a short episode, but a fun and educational one, nonetheless. I will go through the importance of scripting and why when you build your folio pieces you should implement some form of scripting.
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2022-02-22
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Level Design Lobby - Lead LD Ross Wilding #117

Here joining me on the show we have Lead Level Designer Ross Wilding. As we go through his journey into the game industry and his advice on how to not only break into the industry but tips on how to progress through your career.
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2022-02-16
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #47

Back at it, as I suggest fantastic and educational resources which I have consumed over the past month. Going through what I have seen, I have 5 brilliant suggestions for you to all consume.
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Bloodborne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRDSS0xQVd0&ab_channel=TheEscapist Bubble Diagrams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-r6RFK8I7k&ab_channel=timdoesleveldesign Push and Pull - https://www.clement-melendez.com/portfolio/articles/push-pull/introduction Applying for LD Jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybTn3jGEZU&ab_channel=LevelDesignLobby Lessons from a disapointing game launch - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/lessons-from-a-disappointing-game-launch-spire-of-sorcery

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2022-02-03
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Level Design Lobby - Creative Director Ken Wong #116

A personal fav episode of mine as I am joined by the incredible and personal friend of mine Ken Wong. He has had an fascinating journey throughout his career. We talk about how he got started to where he is now, along with his work on my personal favorite game he made 'Florance'.
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2022-01-25
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Level Design Lobby - Applying For Jobs #115

In this episode, I answer some common questions I am asked when it comes to the application process for LD roles. I talk about what to expect, how best to tackle each stage.
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2022-01-18
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Level Design Lobby - Shane Canning #115

Had an absolute pleasure to have such a skilled and kind level designer who is always willing to share his knowledge and time with anyone, Senior Level Designer Shane Canning. Please Support http://bit.ly/33xpKbG
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2022-01-11
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Level Design Lobby - Open World Design #114

Absolute blast having a big member of the LD community join me Snr Level Designer from Massive Julius. Julius has had an incredible career working on many games, formerly a lead level designer yet his passion is on the Open World Design of levels. Please Support http://bit.ly/33xpKbG
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2022-01-05
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Level Design Lobby - Valorant Level Design #113

It is part two of our mini-series with the incredible Mike Gonthier, level designer at Riot Games. He re-joins us to talk more about his experience and his approach to crafting levels.
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2021-12-15
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Level Design Lobby - Halo Level Design #112

Today's guest is the experienced Mike Gonthier Level Designer at Riot games who breaks down his career as well tips that has helped to guide him through his career which you can apply to your own.
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2021-12-08
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Level Design Lobby - Level Design Practices #111

Joined by the extremely humble and ever-energetic Willem Kranendonk Level Designer over at Zynga. We talk about his design process as well as his work on Knockout City.
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2021-12-01
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Level Design Lobby - Game Driector Liam Edwards #110

Joined by a good friend and great designer Liam Edwards as we talk about his career path as well as designing for video games and our train of thought as we design.

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Cursed To Golf - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/

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2021-11-23
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Level Design Lobby - Advice for aspiring LDs #109

I was inspired to create this episode because of the great video by Mr Steve Lee - shorturl.at/pEGKM

As he discusses his thoughts on how portfolios and tech have changed the way aspiring LDs apply for work. I decided I would add my two cents to this and hopefully have some helpful suggestions.

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2021-11-16
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #46

Back for another great episode in which I discuss some of the incredible resources out there which I think would help anyone looking to learn more about level design.

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Tim Does Level Design - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMVnrbU0mIY&ab_channel=timdoesleveldesign

Rules of Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkBy11yg0SM&ab_channel=RulesOfPlay

Game Dev Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnYt1iRrik&ab_channel=GameDevGarden

Steve Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T73pq9YcOE&ab_channel=SteveLee%28TalkingaboutLevelDesign%29

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2021-11-09
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Level Design Lobby - 4 Year Update #108

Four Years! Crazy to think where this time has gone! I wanted to share an update on what is going on with the channel and what our next steps are moving forward with the podcast!

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2021-10-26
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Level Design Lobby - Michael How #107

A true pleasure to have Senior MP Level Designer, former Lead Level Designer the incredible Michael How. He joins us all away from the land down under to talk about his experience in the industry and advice for level designers of all levels.

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2021-10-19
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #45

Another month, another great round-up of incredible resources for us all to learn from. In this mini-series I talk about some of my personal fav resources I have found over the past month for us to enjoy and grow from.
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upgrading OW Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5lA1c9i-W4&ab_channel=UpgradingOpenWorldGames

Deakins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWecEjVP61E&ab_channel=StudioBinder

Our Dreams at Dusk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3hg9e9z1g&ab_channel=linesinmotion

Kevin Penkin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTC6MwzVZaw&ab_channel=LevelDesignLobby

Resonant Arc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8YL7XfWQIs&ab_channel=ResonantArc

GDC Spatial Cinematography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L27Qb20AYmc&ab_channel=GDC

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2021-10-12
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Level Design Lobby - 2D Maps : Q&A#19

Been too long, but Dan is back on the show to help us answer your questions about Level Design. We go through a few of your questions and do our best to answer them and point all of you lovely people in the right direction.
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FloorPlan - https://floorplancreator.net/#

Dungeon Scrawl - https://probabletrain.itch.io/dungeon-scrawl

Inkcarnate - https://inkarnate.com/

World Anvil - https://www.worldanvil.com/

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2021-10-05
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Level Design Lobby - Rob Dwiar #106

Joining me today is a fantastic Journalist and Author Rob Dwiar who talks to us about his new upcoming book 'Genius Loci' and what we as level designers and world builders can learn about the nature around us and the virtual nature in games.

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2021-09-28
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Level Design Lobby - Kevin Penkin #105

A great privilege to welcome on to the show the extremely skilled composer Kevin Penkin! Kevin is a game and anime composer who has worked on a number of titles in both fields, he talks to me about his creative process and what inspires him to write music, which best captures the emotion of the project.

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2021-09-21
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Level Design Lobby - Game Bake #104

Publishing and releasing games is not always an element that we focus on when talking about our industry, but how and where we release can have a huge impact on your sales and success. Mike founder of Game Bake talks to us about that process in the Mobile Market and what could be next.

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2021-09-14
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Level Design Lobby - Spatial Composition #103

Composition is a term we commonly use in photos, paintings, but it is something we can apply with level design by using spatial composition. In this episode, I talk about what is a spatial composition and how we can apply it to our levels to help guide the players.

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2021-09-07
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #44

I have scoured the internet to help find some of the best content to help us all learn and grow as designers. I do not know everything, so it is great to shout out other incredible devs & researchers who share their knowledge with us.
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CGMA Level Design Course - https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/courses/46-level-design-for-games/

Meaningful Geography - http://tombattey.com/meaningful-geography-in-breath-of-the-wild/

Extra Credits Level Design 1-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNvUWHquSHc&t=7s&ab_channel=ExtraCredits

Knockout City - https://kranendonk-willem.medium.com/knockout-city-conception-to-execution-of-an-original-multiplayer-level-9fbb816dfc40

LD Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtxSnTv0d3c&t=1313s&ab_channel=LevelDesignLobby

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2021-08-31
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Level Design Lobby - Zool #102

This is a first for the LDL as we have Three guests at once to talk about the launch of Zool Redimensioned! Zool was orginally created in 1992 but now with the original creator Ian & Sumo Digital they have teamed up for the academy which allowed Students and passionate aspiring devs to re-make and transform Zool into what it is today! Jacob runs the academy and shares how it helps those aspiring devs, along with Emma talking about her experience working on the game!

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2021-08-24
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #43

Starting Aug off with a bang! New month, new resources for us to all learn & grow from! Here are some of my fav resources of this past month.

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Binger or Drifter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIDc_g7hydY

Naughty Dog Guitar - https://gamasutra.com/view/news/385591/How_Naughty_Dog_prototyped_the_interactive_guitar_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_II.php

Jason Lee Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a6GgqH0iUE

Master Shots - https://www.amazon.com/Master-Shots-Vol-2nd-Techniques/dp/1615930876

UI Fundamentals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsMtoUDH8g

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2021-08-03
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Level Design Lobby - Atomhawk #101

Very very excited to be joined by the kind-hearted Justine from Atomhawk, as she informs us all about Atomhawk's art competition 'The Return' in which you have a chance to enter, and to win some great prizes.

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Brief - https://atomhawk.com/thereturn

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2021-07-27
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Level Design Lobby - Ep 100: Jason Lee, Infinite Fleet #100

A great honor as we are joined by Cheif Creative Officer at Pixelmatic, Jason Lee to talk about their game Infinite Fleet. We discuss the design decisions they have made and what goes through the mechanics and level design with such a giant project. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG

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2021-07-19
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Level Design Lobby: Fire Side LD Chat Jonny Wilson #99

Jonny was kind enough to invite me to collaborate with him on a talk about our time in level design. This was for EGX Rezzed 2021, we hope you enjoy it.

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2021-07-16
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Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #42

The start of the month means more incredible resources for us all to checkout and great resources to learn from!!

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Resource 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGyx-G4HPnc Resource 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcyrrTud3x4 Resource 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-ddTqz0XE&list=RDCMUC0JB7TSe49lg56u6qH8y_MQ&start_radio=1

Resource 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol_Estszew0

Resource 5 - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/197132/QA_Learning_from_Shadowrun_Returns_Kickstarter_success.php

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2021-07-06
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Level Design Lobby: Game Design w/ Jamie Smith #98

I sit down with Lead Game Designer Jamie Smith to talk about game design, what he has learned through his career, and how he tries to teach it to Jrs. As well as talking bout his most recent title Hood: Outlaw & Legends.

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2021-06-29
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Level Design Lobby - Design Portfolios: Q&A#18

We get a chance to sit down with all of you lovely designers and answer your questions! Dan joins us as the question master as we try to help you through your incredible journey as LDs. Ask Questions Via: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG

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2021-06-22
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Level Design Lobby: Blockout Tips #97

In this episode, I go through some of the tips to help make a readable and understandable Blockout. Things that I have learned throughout my journey as an LD, hopefully, it will help you as well. Join the community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG

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