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A Character's Purpose

Interviewed 2016. Crafting a character that's relatable means giving the character a unifying motivation that's clear.
Brian Allgeier
Roles: #Creative Director
Credits: #RATCHET & CLANK #SPYRO #EDGE OF NOWHERE #FUSE #RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN
Tags: #Character

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