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Stephen Downes

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I don't want to admit to how many days I spent playing video games in the arcade. Suffice to say it got so that I could play Gauntlet indefinitely. Anyhow, this article draws some useful lessons about usability from the video game industry. Remember, people need to deposit their quarters and start playing without reading a manual or attending an orientation session.

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