What makes a great video game character?

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Published on January 26, 2019 8:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeuvMCnO-Fk

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The history of video games is filled with characters who leave a lasting impact on us. But what exactly goes into making a legendary video game personality? In this video, Matt looks at exactly what makes a gaming character great.

Here are the Gamasutra articles mentioned in the video:

https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/MichelSabbagh/20150825/252065/Out_of_Character_how_to_design_good_game_characters.php

https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/322070/Devs_weigh_in_on_the_best_ways_to_write_and_design_characters.php

And here’s the Polygon article about creating Lara Croft. I said it was recent in the video, but it’s actually from 2015! My mistake

https://www.polygon.com/features/2015/7/10/8925285/the-reconstruction-of-lara-croft-rise-of-the-tomb-raider

To read about ‘Adventure Mario’, go here:
http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/1/4

For a closer look at Ashley Browning’s minimalist Street Fighter art, go here:
https://www.gamescenes.org/2010/08/game-art-ashley-brownings-street-fighter-abstract-edition-2010.html

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