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    Aryan Hanbeck (Gears 5's Art Director): How The Coalition created the art of Gears of War's Future

    en-usOctober 18, 2019
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    About this Episode

    In this episode, Aryan Hanbeck talks about becoming an artist in video games, how to go up the ladder in the industry, Gears 4 and 5 art style and continuing the saga of this beloved series.

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