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| The Many Faces of Mr. Portnow |
James Portnow is a huge presence in the video game industry
and its advancement. A professor at
Digipen, a game designer (who has helped), and a writer and the main force
behind the popular web series Extra
Credits, James is a man of many hats and talents.
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| The Animated Extra Credits Team (From Left to Right LeeLee, James, Daniel, and Allison) |
Extra Credits is one of the biggest
resources the Internet has for game design, featuring the modulated voice of
Daniel Floyd and the art of various artists, including Allison Theus and Elisa "LeeLee"Scaldaferri. On each episode, the crew
explores concepts in game design and culture, from the simplistic (like
Achievements) to the complex (such as the Hero’s Journey and the relationship
between story and mechanics). With the
visual aids of Scaldaferri and Theus’s art and Portnow’s writing, Extra Credits becomes a perfect learning
tool for all those who are interested in the gaming industry.
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| The EC team (From Left to Right: James, Dan, and Allison) |
In this
interview, James and I discuss many things, including the first game to create
his passion for gaming, his views on the gaming industry, and other
topics. An eloquent and in-depth
interview with a man who is probably the biggest advocate for the artistic
side of video games in modern era. Check it out!
LINKS
Interview: http://www.hulkshare.com/bcnj0tie8j5s
Mr. Portnow's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesPortnow
Extra Credits' Show Page: http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/show/extra-credits
Extra Credits Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ExtraCredits
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