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James Portnow

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James Portnow is a game designer, writer, and educator renowned for his contributions to the games industry. He is best known as the creator and writer of the acclaimed web series Extra History and Extra Credits, which explores game design and development, and even teaches history. James has worked on major titles such as Call of Duty, League of Legends, and FarmVille, bringing a wealth of experience to his projects.…

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He's spoken at universities and corporations around the world and at conferences ranging from GDC to PAX to SXSW. He's been quoted in the New York Times and Time Magazine, published by Oxford University Press, and has taught at the Masters and Bachelor's level. As the founder of Night Crew Games, James continues to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling and game design.

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