GameDev.net Direct - April 1, 2019

[GameDev.net]( Hi {NAME}, Here is your [GameDev.net](?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_name=gamedevdirect) Direct for the week of April 1, 2019. Check out the new [GameDev Challenge]( [Side Scrolling Arcade Shooter](! Ends June 1, 2019. [LATEST ARTICLES]( Share your knowledge with the community. 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