The human cost of creating digital worlds
In short: Jeff Kaplan, the legendary designer behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch, joins Lex Fridman to discuss the grueling reality of game development.
This conversation explores the intense labor required to build massive gaming titles. Kaplan reflects on his career at Blizzard and his transition to founding Kintsugiyama, where he is currently developing The Legend of California.
The discussion provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industry's culture of long hours and the creative demands placed on designers to deliver high-quality experiences.
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