University of Texas partners with Deux Ex creator to launch Denius-Sams Gaming Academy
Read More »Spector urges game creators to ‘level up’ storytelling
Epic Mickey dev is also doubtful that the indie scene is impacting the mainstream
Read More »GDC 13: Spector: Games don’t need to imitate films
Imitating structure of other media is holding back games, says Epic Mickey creator
Read More »Warren Spector saddened by Junction Point closure
Studio head says it helped him fulfil 'lifelong dreams'
Read More »Spector departs Disney as Junction Point Studios shut down
Disney has confirmed the closure of Junction Point, following last night’s murmurings that Warren Spector’s studio had gone under. The developer was responsible for the Epic Mickey franchise, which saw low sales numbers for its latest offering Epic Mickey 2. According to Joystiq, the game has sold just 529,000 units …
Read More »Disney closes Epic Mickey studio Junction Point
End of the line for US developer as Disney turns focus to 'fast evolving gaming platforms' and 'key priorities'
Read More »Spector trying to shame Carmack and Sweeney
Deus Ex creator challenges colleagues to focus on rendering minds instead of guns
Read More »‘Games are about what you cut, not what’s included’
'Ideas are easy. Everybody in the industry has more ideas than they could fit in', says Warren Spector
Read More »MCV Pacific Wrap-Up
Game Masters took place down under this week, while some new businesses partnered, SEGA respawned, and Trip Hawkins confirmed for iFest. A new distributor has opened its doors, with Turn Left Distribution securing Disney and aiming squarely at the triple A high-end publisher market. While Sega’s restructure has also seen …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Warren Spector
Disney’s ambitious Epic Mickey video game returns with a sequel this year, and this time it’s a musical. MCV finds out more from the franchise’s creative director and development legend Warren Spector.. How did you convince Disney to do a second Epic Mickey? Or was it another suggestion from Disney? …
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