Dan Fornace

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    Fornace started out as an independent developer while in college, and released Super Smash Land in 2011. After college, he was hired by Microsoft Studios, and worked for them for 2 years and 9 months working as a Game Designer on many popular XBLA titles such as Mark of the Ninja, Trials Evolution, and Killer Instinct. He also worked on Ori and the Blind Forest (which may have influenced Ori being added as a DLC character). In April of 2014, Fornace left Microsoft Studios

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    About Dan Fornace

    Dan Fornace is the creator of the Rivals of Aether franchise, known for its competitive fighting games. He started as an indie developer, releasing Super Smash Land in 2011.

    Dan Fornace's Area of Expertise

    Fornace's expertise lies in game design, having worked on popular titles like Mark of the Ninja, Trials Evolution, and Killer Instinct. He's also known for his work on Ori and the Blind Forest.

    I geek out on...

    I geek out on competitive fighting games and indie game development. The thrill of creating a game from scratch and seeing it become a competitive sensation is unmatched.

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    What inspired you to create Rivals of Aether?

    Can you share some insights into game design?

    How did your experience at Microsoft Studios influence your work?

    What was your role in the development of Ori and the Blind Forest?