Show Notes
Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov talk to the legendary game designer, co-author of Unreal, Unreal Tournament, Gears of War and other influential video games, producer of musicals, investor and restaurants owner. Also starring: Lauren Bleszinski as herself. In this episode: - Creativity needs constraints. Work smarter, not harder; - Taking a long break, getting back into games - comparing the experience of Cliff and Raf; - Don't be a dick: the big business of video games is small; - The social media will drive you nuts: how do we manage that; - Being savagely evil in video games: remembering Ultima Online, Mass Effect and Weird West; - What is an immersive sim, and why the honest simulation is so important; - Learning balance by falling. Take a chance and trust your gut.
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