S2E6. Learn balance by falling – with Cliff Bleszinski

The House of the Dev

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
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