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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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“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.”

Jane McGonigal

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Projects should advance gaming toward groundbreaking achievements; otherwise, they're not worth time

In simple terms: Only innovative, impactful projects merit effort

Key Takeaway

Prioritize groundbreaking innovation in gaming

Themes

innovation impact gaming purpose

Mood

inspired critical

Type

strategic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Game development cycles
  • budget constraints
  • team motivation
  • market trends

Key Concepts

Game design theory creative ambition industry standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a project’s significance?
  • How to balance innovation with feasibility?
A Different Perspective

Not all valuable work is award‑winning; impact matters too

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