Birth of a video game: How a small Seattle studio creates a sequel to a smash hit — with Microsoft’s help | The Seattle Times

Many independent game-development studios choose to partner with companies like Microsoft for access to resources and capital. That’s what Seattle’s Undead Labs did with its “State of Decay” blockbuster and its just-released sequel.
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