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Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1

Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1

Update: 2025-07-03
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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Patrice Desilets, best known for his work on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Assassin’s Creed series, and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. They discuss being hired as the first developer at Ubisoft Montreal, the similarities between improv theater and game design, and why he wants to remove UI from his games. This episode was recorded on April 15, 2025.
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Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1

Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1

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