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“I wrote this book to fill a blind spot in our history, to remind us that outsider amateur game-makers creating personal games have always been here. Since before your Xbox. Since before your PlayStation. Lest we forget where we come from. Lest we forget what we're capable of.” quote by Anna Anthropy
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““I wrote this book to fill a blind spot in our history, to remind us that outsider amateur game-makers creating personal games have always been here. Since before your Xbox. Since before your PlayStation. Lest we forget where we come from. Lest we forget what we're capable of.””

Anna Anthropy

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The book fills a missing historical record of indie game creators, reminding us of our roots and potential.

In simple terms: Document overlooked histories.

Key Takeaway

Learn from past creators.

Themes

history gaming inclusion

Mood

educational personal

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When to use this quote

  • Overemphasis on past may stifle future innovation.

Key Concepts

education industry community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • informative
  • proud
A Different Perspective

What can we learn from early indie games?;How does history shape your work?

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