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Think Like A Game Designer

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Delivering 20 Years Of Game Design Experience Straight To Your Inbox! Unpacking Game Design Lessons And Their Applications In Everyday Life With Brilliant Game Designers From Across The Globe!

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  • Monthly Articles and Podcast Episodes

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  • Exclusive access to the 7-Day Game Design Crash Course
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About Justin Gary

I'm Justin Gary, CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment and creator of Ascension. Once the youngest Magic: The Gathering US Champion, I've designed for Marvel and WoW. Now, I'm a digital nomad, making games and teaching creativity worldwide.

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