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Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game

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drew davidson
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a video game that allows players to take on the role of Nathan Drake as he searches for the legendary Cibola treasure. The game was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. It received widespread critical acclaim for its cinematic storytelling, gameplay, graphics, and voice acting.

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Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game
Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game

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Mapping the Design of Uncharted 2: the Making and Playing of the Game

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