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Jesse Schell
Game Dev Books
The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses
A lens-by-lens approach to thinking about game design.
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Elgato
Streaming & Creator Gear
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
Fifteen programmable keys for scenes, sounds and shortcuts.
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Sony
PlayStation
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller
Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers make every game feel different.
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Microsoft
Accessories
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
A premium, customisable controller for players who want every edge.
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Microsoft
Accessories
Xbox Wireless Controller – Carbon Black
The standard Xbox controller: comfortable, reliable, works everywhere.
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Microsoft
Accessories
Xbox Wireless Controller PC Computer Minecraft Creeper Green Special Limited Edition
A Creeper-green special edition of the Xbox Wireless Controller.
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PowerA
Accessories
PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip for Xbox Wireless Controllers
Clip your phone to an Xbox Wireless Controller and play on the go.
Scott Rogers
Game Dev Books
Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design
A funny, practical guide to level design and game flow.
Tracy Fullerton
Game Dev Books
Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games
A hands-on route from first idea to playable prototype.
Robert Nystrom
Game Dev Books
Game Programming Patterns
Clean, readable patterns for the code that runs a game.
Razer
Streaming & Creator Gear
Razer Seiren Mini USB Condenser Microphone
A compact condenser mic that fits any desk.
Blue
Streaming & Creator Gear
Blue Yeti USB Microphone
The plug-and-play USB mic that has launched a thousand podcasts.