Immersive-Sim Architect Warren Spector Steps Away From Game Making After Four Decades
TL;DR
Warren Spector, the veteran designer behind System Shock, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey, has announced his retirement from game development after more than 40 years, citing age and health and his desire to write, lecture, and consult. He reflects on a career spanning Origin, Looking Glass Austin, Ion Storm, Junction Point, and Otherside Entertainment, with highlights including Deus Ex and Epic Mickey and recent work on Thick As Thieves.
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