The creative evolution of a legendary Blizzard game designer

Lex Fridman on Blizzard · 9:38 · Video: Lex Clips · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the career trajectory of Jeff Kaplan, one of the primary architects behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch, as he transitions from corporate leadership to independent studio creation.

This conversation follows Jeff Kaplan's journey from shaping some of the most influential titles in gaming history to his current venture at Kintsugiyama. After years of defining Blizzard's flagship franchises, Kaplan is now focusing on a new project titled The Legend of California.

The discussion provides context on the shift toward independent development and the upcoming launch of Kaplan's new studio projects, which are currently available for wishlisting on Steam with an alpha release scheduled for March.

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