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Developer’s Journey to Japan and Elden Ring - 80 Level Podcast

September 20, 2023 Kirill Tokarev / Ben Roach Season 3 Episode 16
80 Level Podcast
Developer’s Journey to Japan and Elden Ring - 80 Level Podcast
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Join us for an exciting peek behind the scenes of Japan's gamedev world with Ben Roach, ex-Level Designer at FromSoftware and now Founder of Upsurge Studios. Ben talks about his experience working on the Elden Ring. We also delve into the magic of Japanese game design, discuss the role of cultural influences, and reveal the secrets that make Japanese game development unique.

Official Upsurge Website: https://www.upsurgestudios.com/ 
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/upsurge_studios 
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StudiosUpsurge 

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