550: Warren Spector: The Stories Behind Deus Ex and Ultima – The Retro Hour EP550

This week, we’re joined by legendary game designer Warren Spector to explore the stories behind Ultima, Deus Ex and Epic Mickey. From the Dungeons & Dragons session that changed his life to John Romero’s offer to make his dream game, Warren shares how he championed player freedom, why Deus Ex almost became a Command & Conquer RPG, and what working with Mickey Mouse meant to him.
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Contents:
00:00 – The Week’s Retro News Stories
55:50 – Yuzo Koshiro Interview
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Show notes
Gun.Smoke Comes to Amiga: lnk.ua/9VVzy7Q1w
Pixar vs Nintendo: lnk.ua/gtcZcmiay
The Return of Motion Gaming: lnk.ua/jFAg9AEnd
Crazy Taxi Netflix Film Announced: lnk.ua/AhvVYnhYS
Matthew Smith Spectrum Collection: lnk.ua/0L1SD3zv3
Star Wars Trilogy on Dreamcast: lnk.ua/4KpQVGPUT