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The 10-Week Masterclass Podcast Begins May 4th
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The 10-Week Masterclass Podcast Begins May 4th

A New Force in Game Design: The 10-Week Masterclass Begins May 4th

This Star Wars Day, we aren’t just celebrating a galaxy far, far away—we’re building the tools to create our own. Starting May 4th, join us for a 10-week deep dive into the mechanics, psychology, and systems that make play the most powerful force in the world.

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