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Not just another game dev podcast. We share what really matters. Hosted by Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov. Each episode in English & Russian.
S2E6. Learn balance by falling – with Cliff Bleszinski
The House of the Dev
1 hour 23 minutes 10 seconds
2 years ago
S2E6. Learn balance by falling – with Cliff Bleszinski
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.
Watch Full Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZU6dd_qQ48OP1NCKGsQPa4nQmlKPJ9JY
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BRad6ckhGiOZ13VgEISnK
The House of the Dev
Not just another game dev podcast. We share what really matters. Hosted by Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov. Each episode in English & Russian.
