How Blizzard designed a global hit in just six weeks
In short: Explore the high-stakes origin of Overwatch with legendary designer Jeff Kaplan. This conversation reveals how a massive gaming phenomenon was conceptualized and built under an incredibly compressed timeline.
Jeff Kaplan, the lead designer behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch, discusses the rapid development cycle that birthed one of the most recognizable hero shooters in history. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creative pressures and design decisions made during those critical first six weeks.
The discussion offers a masterclass in game design philosophy from a veteran who is now moving on to new projects, including his studio Kintsugiyama and the upcoming title The Legend of California.
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