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A Life in Video Games: David Braben

16 November 09

Watch British games development legend David Braben reveal his perspective on combining cutting-edge technology with innovative gameplay.

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David Braben Q and A

Celebrating 25 years since the release of his groundbreaking 3D space simulator, Elite, David Braben shares his unique perspective on combining cutting-edge technology with innovative gameplay.

Interviewed by Phil Elliott, managing editor of GamesIndustry.biz, Braben reflects on a career that includes founding independent Cambridge developer Frontier, whose releases include the LostWinds (the launch title for Nintendo's WiiWare digital download service), the BAFTA-nominated Dog's Life and Wallace & Gromit In Project Zoo.

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