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Deus Ex And Immersive Sim Founding Father, Warren Spector, Retires From Game Development
Warren Spector, a pivotal figure in the creation of the immersive sim genre known for his work on Deus Ex and Thief, has announced his retirement from game development after a nearly 45-year career. While he has mixed feelings, Spector, aged 70, feels it's time for a new generation to innovate and plans to focus on writing books and consulting. His final game, Thick as Thieves, was released earlier this year.
Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announces retirement – "it's time to ride off into the sunset"
Deus Ex creator Warren Spector has announced his retirement after more than 40 years in game development. Spector, who also worked on franchises like Thief, Ultima, and Epic Mickey, cited his long career and a desire to pursue other interests as reasons for his departure. He expressed hope for continued innovation in the industry from the next generation of developers.
Looking Glass' Musubi showcases its holographic display in a consumer-friendly package
Looking Glass has launched the Musubi, a consumer-friendly holographic display and digital photo frame priced at $149, with early Kickstarter pre-orders available for $99. The 7-inch device can store up to 1,000 images or short video clips and uses the company's Hololuminescent Display technology to showcase glasses-free holograms.