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Derek Yu

Derek Yu (born July 2, 1982) is an American independent video game designer, video game artist, and blogger. Yu has designed and co-designed several award-winning games, most famously Spelunky, Aquaria, and Eternal Daughter. He is also notable as a blogger and custodian of the influential TIGSource blog/community about independent video games. He has…

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(1982-07-02) July 2, 1982 (age 44) Pasadena, California
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Game designer, artist, blogger

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Derek Yu → (1982-07-02) July 2, 1982 (age 44) Pasadena, California
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