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Professor Scott Rogers

We interview Scott Rogers, author, professor of interactive media, video game industry veteran, co-host of the Ludology podcast, and designer of Pantone: the Game. 
Scott recounts highlights from his career designing video games. We learn how his work as a Disney Imagineer would become the foundation for their latest Galaxy's Edge attraction.
Scott teaches us about the “Primary Action,” “Designer Blinders” and other game design advice he gives his own students. 
We find out how Scott joined the Dice Tower, his involvement in the Los Angeles design scene, the origin story of the Mighty Bedbug and more about his incredible career in games.
Hosts: Mark Ellis and Mark Yuasa   
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