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As a genre, videogames take our minds on journeys, and we can control and experience them much more interactively than passively - especially when they are well-designed.
John Maeda
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John Maeda
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: January 1
Computer Scientist
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Graphic Designer
University Teacher
Seattle
Washington
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