Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: 'I'm feeling like I've done what I set out to do'
Industry veteran Warren Spector, known for his work on immersive sims like Deus Ex and System Shock, has announced his retirement from game development after nearly 44 years. While he has mixed feelings and ideas for future projects, Spector feels he has accomplished his goals and is ready to pursue writing, lecturing, and consulting. He also cited changes in the industry and a desire to make way for new talent as reasons for his departure.
- Entities
- Game: Deus Ex
- Game: System Shock
- Company: Tencent
- Game: Deus Ex: Invisible War
- Company: Otherside Entertainment
- Topic: Immersive Sim
- Person: Warren Spector
- Game: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Live Service Games
- Game: Ultima Underworld
- Game: Epic Mickey 2
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