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GDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam BeartGDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam Beart

Acclaimed actor Samantha Beart joins us for this month's edition of GDC Side Quest on the Game Developer Podcast.

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