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Warren Spector Exits Game Development, Turns to Books and Lectures
gaming5 days ago

Warren Spector Exits Game Development, Turns to Books and Lectures

Warren Spector, the designer behind immersive-sim pioneer Deus Ex, announced his retirement in a LinkedIn post after nearly 44 years in the industry, saying age and health prompt a shift toward writing, lecturing, reading, and consulting. He suggested three potential future games but noted the business has changed and isn’t as fun for him anymore. Spector’s career spans Ultima titles, Disney's Epic Mickey, Thick As Thieves, and involvement with System Shock 3, whose future remains unclear under Tencent's oversight.

via Engadget|
#deus-ex#game-development#gaming
Immersive-Sim Architect Warren Spector Steps Away From Game Making After Four Decades
gaming6 days ago

Immersive-Sim Architect Warren Spector Steps Away From Game Making After Four Decades

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.

via Game Informer|
#deus-ex#epic-mickey#gaming
Warren Spector Announces Retirement From Game Development, Plans Books and Lectures
technology7 days ago

Warren Spector Announces Retirement From Game Development, Plans Books and Lectures

Famed game designer Warren Spector says he is retiring from game development after 44 years and 17 titles, citing age and health, and plans to write books, read, lecture, and possibly consult. He notes three games he’d still like to make but says the industry has changed and a new generation deserves their time. His legacy includes Deus Ex, Thief, System Shock, Wing Commander, Crusader: No Remorse and Epic Mickey, with a cautious note that he may return someday but isn’t counting on it.

via Aftermath|
#deus-ex#game-development#legacy
OtherSide Slashes 17 Jobs After Argos Cancellation Amid Tough Market
business2 months ago

OtherSide Slashes 17 Jobs After Argos Cancellation Amid Tough Market

OtherSide Entertainment laid off 17 employees after canceling the Argos project, citing a brutally challenging gaming market that made continuing the title unviable; the cut came shortly after the May 20 launch and pivot of Thick as Thieves; founders Warren Spector and Paul Neurath remain with the studio, which had a 2023 strategic partnership with Aonic Group; several affected employees announced their departures on LinkedIn, with no names released.

via Game Developer|
#argos#business#layoffs