Vertical exploration is supposed to be a major component of the level design in the game, and traversing the depths, torch clutched tight in hand, is something we can all look forward to.

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The most recent darling of workplace design watchers is Valve, a game design company that takes the age-old game of anti-authoritarian organization design to a whole new level.

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Scouts who work on the Game Design merit badge will likely look at the games they play differently and with a new level of appreciation.

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