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Character Customization

Providing character customization within a game can create a stronger bond between player and character, enabling them to want to play for a longer period of time.
Todd Howard
Roles: #Game Director #Producer #Game Designer
Credits: #FALLOUT 4 #THE ELDER SCROLLS III: MORROWIND #FALLOUT 3 #THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION #THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM
Tags: #Avatar #Character #Grand Theft Auto #Fallout 3 #Customization

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