Jeff Kaplan Was An Industry Icon, Now Peers Ignore His Emails: Ex-Overwatch Director Talks “Humbling” Reality Of Indie Dev
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan discusses the humbling transition from AAA development at Blizzard to leading his independent studio, Kintsugiyama, and its debut title, The Legend of California. He reflects on the challenges of indie development, including industry contacts ignoring his emails, and emphasizes the importance of a developer-run studio focused on creative integrity over corporate mandates. Kaplan also shares personal inspirations for The Legend of California, drawing from his upbringing in California and his father's love for Westerns.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Game: The Legend of California
- Person: Jeff Kaplan
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Person: Tim Ford
- Game: World of Warcraft
- Person: Chris Metzen
- Topic: Indie Game Development
- Company: Kintsugiyama
- Topic: Game Industry
- Person: Sam Didier
- Game: Overwatch
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