Video Game Developer WIP

Video Game Developer WIPBy Obsidian(Obsidian) So, I've taken almost a year off from any serious work in the video game developer's inner circle, instead doing stuff for web and print. I guess since it's been a long time off, I'm starting to feel that little itch stronger than ever ...

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