Comments on: Spector on… well, Everything.

By: Kieron Gillen

Kieron Gillen — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:44:24 +0000

Seth: I’ve interviewed him several times, so we’re quite chatty.

Garth: There’s a big chunk of less mainstream Spector chat which I’ll lob up on RPS in January.

By: arqueturus

arqueturus — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:51:20 +0000

I think Kieron and Warren are mates or regular aquaintances for a long time at least. Perhaps.

By: Seth Tipps

Seth Tipps — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:08:54 +0000

Whoa, he kinda took to you. Did he take you out for a pint later? Rather humorous considering the contents of the last “Warren Spector” piece.

By: Garth

Garth — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:14:06 +0000

“He also gives his opinions on Deus Ex 3, Bioshock…”
That’s a little misleading ;)

I liked the interview, if short. Turns out designers are human, who knew?

By: yns88

yns88 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:37:57 +0000

@Roosterfeet

Hey, Metal Gear Solid was an awesome game (though I can’t say the same of MGS2, and haven’t played enough of MGS3 to have a valid opinion).

By: Roosterfeet

Roosterfeet — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:34:46 +0000

He thinks they SUCK!!!! Just like all 12 hour Japanese films with occasional interactive intermissions. See also: Metal Gear Solid.

By: yns88

yns88 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:34:44 +0000

I’m a little confused. Is this actually going to be a PC game? Because if I know Disney right they’d go for console exclusives. I’m willing to bet we won’t get much more than a PC port of a console game, but I’d be delightfully surprised if we actually got a *gasp* PC exclusive from this game.

And if so, does this mean it’s gonna be Kingdom Hearts set in the Forgotten Realms? (You know you were all thinking it)

By: Zuffox

Zuffox — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:07:44 +0000

You think WHAT about Final Fantas-

By: Chis

Chis — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:41:47 +0000

If it involves Disney characters, I’m not interested. There are some things you just grow right out of.

By: dartt

dartt — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:41:41 +0000

Wow, it’s exciting to hear you are working on Warren’s new game. Is it related in any way to any of your past projects?

By: Allen Varney

Allen Varney — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:23:22 +0000

Warren brought me aboard on his current project for a few months in early 2006 to help with some concept work. I agree with Warren’s prediction of the preliminary fan reaction when they first hear of his project; fans will hate-hate-hate the idea. But — not to engage in hype here (at least not wildly premature hype) — when they hear more details, and see the cool concept art and screenshots, I think most skeptics will say, “Yeah, okay, I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.” I hope they’ll give the game a fair hearing, which is all Warren ever wants or needs.

By: Kast

Kast — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:04:27 +0000

Inspiring stuff. Very exciting to see how excited Spector is himself.

I am often worried by how little games developers actually play games these days. How can you stay cutting edge in both technology, ludology and gaming criticism without thoroughly exploring the latest games (and old games, and even other forms of entertainment, for that matter.)

And yay for shorter games. As someone who at least attempts to finish every game once as a matter of pride, I’m shocked and amazed by how little other people do so. So shorter, more concentrated gaming experiences seem the way to go to ensure everyone gets the most out of games.