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“Any time I consider a new project, I ask myself, is this pushing the state of gaming toward Nobel Prizes? If it's not, then it's not doing anything important enough to spend my time.”

Quote by Jane McGonigal

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Jane McGonigal is a renowned game designer, born on October 21, 1977. She is known for her innovative work in the field of game design and her advocacy for the positive impact of games on human life and society. McGonigal's work often focuses on how games can be used to improve the quality of life for players and to address real-world issues. more

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