Not A Cut and Dry Answer - Gamedev Advice

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Canada Mark Darrah on Games
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Its natural to want clear cut answers.
Which feature is more important?
How many copies does this game need to sell?
The reality is that there rarely is a cut and dry answer in gamedev.
My advice is to embrace the uncertainty and use it to bring you MORE flexibility

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Feature Prioritization
2:20 It Isn't 2 Variables
3:26 How Many Do We Need To Sell?
5:00 The Reality
5:21 This is a GOOD Thing
6:51 Wait, IS a Hot Dog a Sandwich?

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