Matt Chat 119: Josh Mandel's Early Days

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Published on October 8, 2011 2:42:10 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNYoOjQjsPw

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How did Josh Mandel transition from a life of theater, stage comedy, and advertising to become one of Sierra's star designers? In this first segment, Josh and I chat about his background and his thoughts on the transition from parser-based adventures to point-and-clicks.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7m2GMIpWxw