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Creative control does not imply working without partners
In the listening map: 4:40:42–4:45:04 →
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Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming
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4:31:52–4:36:19 (external site)
The speakers consider artistic freedom; Kaplan describes time away and recovering the pleasure of making things with development tools.
Company leadership
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4:36:19–4:40:42 (external site)
Kaplan describes hands-on development, working with Tim Ford and assembling a studio, then discusses seeking investment.
Company leadership
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4:40:42–4:45:04 (external site)
Kaplan discusses creative control, the studio’s name and a deliberately fictional California, then introduces the map’s structure.
Systems design
Research note: Creative control does not imply working without partners →
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4:45:04–4:49:25 (external site)
Kaplan describes the map’s changing difficulty, inspiration from landscape painting and the small team’s visual approach.
Company leadership
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4:49:25–4:53:24 (external site)
Kaplan describes the intended atmosphere, plans for public testing and Early Access, then introduces the craft behind the studio’s name.
Gaming technology
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4:53:24–4:57:35 (external site)
Kaplan discusses accepting imperfection and favourite games, including admiration for Nintendo’s design.
Gaming technology
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4:57:35–5:02:22 (external site)
The speakers discuss favourite games; Kaplan considers world resets for his new game and distinguishes them from Rust’s punishing loss mechanics.
Gaming technology
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5:02:22–5:06:31 (external site)
The speakers discuss player time, then examine AI tools, unreliable output and questions about artistic rights and use.
AI and work
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5:06:31–5:10:12 (external site)
Kaplan defends human creativity and small studios, urges developers to retain ownership, and joins Fridman in closing the conversation.
Company leadership
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