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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 director Warren Spector is retiring after nearly 45 years in game dev
Veteran game developer Warren Spector, known for his work on Deus Ex and System Shock, is retiring after nearly 45 years in the industry. Spector announced his retirement via LinkedIn, citing changes in the game business and a desire to pursue writing, lecturing, and consulting. His most recent project, Thick as Thieves, was released with a significantly reduced scope.
Deus Ex director and immersive sim legend Warren Spector is retiring, despite having "three games in particular" he'd still like to make
Legendary Deus Ex director Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development after a 44-year career. While he has "mixed feelings" and three specific games he'd still like to make, Spector feels the industry has changed and it's time for a new generation. He plans to write books, lecture, and possibly consult, but leaves the door open for a potential return.
"I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement
Legendary game developer Warren Spector, known for his work on Deus Ex and the founding of the immersive sim genre, has announced his retirement after a 44-year career. Spector expressed mixed feelings but cited the changing game industry and a desire to pursue other interests like writing and lecturing as reasons for his departure. He encouraged the next generation of developers to continue innovating and experimenting in game design.
Warren Spector announces his retirement from game development
Veteran game developer Warren Spector, known for his work on Deus Ex, Thief, and Disney Epic Mickey, has announced his retirement from the industry after a 44-year career. Spector expressed mixed feelings but cited age, health, and a changing game business as reasons for his departure, though he hasn't ruled out future consulting or writing projects.
Undersökning – Tredje rundan med Indiespelklubben! Vad tycks?
This article discusses the latest round of the Indie Games Club, featuring updates on Warren Spector's Thick as Thieves being canceled but remaining playable, and new gameplay clips from Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers. It also includes a poll asking readers about their preference for local couch co-op versus online multiplayer.
Warren Spectors Thick as Thieves läggs ner – men ska förbli spelbart
Otherside Entertainment has announced that Thick as Thieves will no longer receive new content, with the studio downsizing due to poor performance. The remaining team is working with publisher Megabit to transition the game from cloud servers to a peer-to-peer model to ensure its continued playability.
Thick as Thieves studio does what triple-A won't: keep its game playable
Despite significant layoffs at developer OtherSide Entertainment, the studio is working with publisher Megabit to ensure its game, Thick as Thieves, remains playable. A small remaining team is developing an update to transition from cloud-based servers to a peer-to-peer system for co-op play, ensuring the game's longevity.
Thick As Thieves Further Development Arrested
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that the development of their heist game, Thick As Thieves, has been arrested. The game was initially revealed at the end of 2024 by the studio's development team.
Thick as Thieves won't be getting any more content updates: 'To be frank, this is not the outcome that any of…
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that Thick as Thieves will not receive any further content updates due to significant layoffs, leaving fewer than 10 employees. The studio and publisher Megabit are working to transition the game to peer-to-peer servers for continued co-op play, ensuring solo play remains unaffected. Game director Jeff Hickman expressed disappointment but confirmed the decision was necessary due to the unviability of ongoing development.
Thick as Thieves is Getting No New Content, New Version With Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer in the Works
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that Thick as Thieves will not receive new content due to economic hardship and a significantly reduced team size. The studio is working on a peer-to-peer multiplayer version of the game to ensure its continued playability without dedicated servers. Publisher Megabit will take over maintenance after this update.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Comings and Goings
OtherSide Entertainment, the developer behind Thick as Thieves, has been impacted by further layoffs. The extent of the workforce reduction and its specific causes were not detailed in the report.
Thick as Thieves Studio Hit With More Layoffs, Left With “Fewer Than 10” Employees
OtherSide Entertainment has undergone further layoffs, reducing its staff to fewer than 10 employees, who are now focused solely on maintaining the co-op stealth game Thick as Thieves. The studio has no plans for future games following the cancellation of a project codenamed Argos and a reduction in scope for Thick as Thieves, which was originally envisioned as a PvPvE immersive sim. The studio's director, Jeff Hickman, stated that the current industry landscape makes their signature lengthy development cycles for immersive sims commercially unviable.
'Fewer than 10' employees remain at Thick as Thieves studio following another round of layoffs
OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 18 employees, with fewer than 10 remaining, following a previous round of 17 cuts two weeks prior. The studio cited the challenging market for immersive sim games and the commercial non-viability of continuing in its current shape, despite the positive reception to Thick as Thieves' introductory campaign. The studio has no plans for future games and will focus on updates for Thick as Thieves.
OtherSide Entertainment lays off 18 from Thick as Thieves team
OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 18 employees from its Thick as Thieves development team, bringing the total number of recent layoffs to 36. The studio cited the increasing difficulty of commercially viable development for immersive sims as the reason for the cuts, despite a recent investment from Aonic and a reduced scope for Thick as Thieves.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Thick as Thieves Interview – Replayability, Immersive Sims, Co-Op Design, And More
In an interview, OtherSide Entertainment's Warren Spector and Jeff Hickman discuss the co-op design, replayability, and immersive sim elements of their game, Thick as Thieves. They highlight how the session-based heist structure and player tools encourage emergent gameplay and improvisation, especially in co-op. The developers also touch on their decision to focus on PvE and their plans for potential post-launch content based on player reception.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Thick as Thieves Drops New Accolades Trailer Alongside Steam Sale and Developer Livestream
OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit Publishing have released a new accolades trailer for their stealth-action adventure game, Thick as Thieves. To celebrate, the game is 20% off on Steam until July 9, and a developer livestream featuring Warren Spector and Dana Nightingale will discuss immersive sim design.
