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I finally sat down and decided to watch the series of Legend of the Galactic Heroes. A series that was tough for me to get through as the…
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A Journey Through 2023: Stories, Games, and Adventures
1. 📚 Excited to kick off the new year with my #graduatestudies in Narrative Design and Game Studies at the University of Missouri! 🎮🎓 #BackToSchool 2. 🎮🖥️ Launched…
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