Star players endure hours of interviews,talking about their football background and their preparation for the big game.

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Designers with a game-design background however have mastered the art of addictive engagement.

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Balfe answered some questions via email on the musical background of the game, sharing with me who some of his musical influences have been, and the process of working a composition into a finished masterpiece.

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Both also have a somewhat unusual background in the modern game.

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