I wrote this book to fill a blind spot in our history, to…
““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.””
About This Quote
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The book fills a missing historical record of indie game creators, reminding us of our roots and potential.
In simple terms: Document overlooked histories.
Learn from past creators.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- Overemphasis on past may stifle future innovation.
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- informative
- proud
What can we learn from early indie games?;How does history shape your work?