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There's a wealth of knowledge secured within the GDC Vault, so much so that it can be hard to know where to start. In Unlocking the Vault, Game Developer EIC Danielle Riendeau uncovers new game dev insights lurking within decades of GDC Talk recordings.

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Dream-casting and finding character with your own voice - Unlocking the Vault #2Dream-casting and finding character with your own voice - Unlocking the Vault #2
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How 'playful paper prototyping' paved the way for Shadow Complex - Unlocking the Vault #1How 'playful paper prototyping' paved the way for Shadow Complex - Unlocking the Vault #1
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