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"While Deadlock's sort-of-launch last year was proof that Valve does, in fact,
still make videogames, its immaculate vibes served as a different sort of
reminder: That the studio remains among the best in the business of
characterful animation. From Meet the Heavy's moments of tender minigun
affection to the cyclopean gesticulation of Portal 2's Wheatley, Valve's
artists and animators are masters at the subtle craft of imbuing even virtual
and inhuman characters with humanity.
Which is why it felt fitting to learn that Valve's house style has Muppet DNA
in the mix, thanks to a Jim Henson Company puppeteer that helped the studio
bring its characters to life."
We're huge fans of all Karen's work and had the pleasure of inviting her for
lunch at a convention many years ago. I still have her business card.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
