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Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025Writer-director Sam Lake and game designer Lucas Pope honored at GDCA 2025

Sam Lake will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope will be recognized with the Pioneer Award.

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