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“You don't have to please everyone-you have to please the user.”

Quote by Brenda Laurel

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Brenda Laurel is a renowned video game designer who has had a profound impact on the field of game design. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, her career began in the 1980s when she was involved in the development of several innovative projects. more

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