Roguelike Celebration 2022 Preview: Justin Ma & Matthew Davis

Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

A fireside chat style discussion with Justin Ma and Matthew Davis about the development of FTL and Into the Breach. Part of the Preview Event for Roguelike Celebration 2022.

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