We joked around about starting a Wall of Game after last E3 when we met two famous designers by coincidence. Both times we were in our prestiges Retro Affect apparel and managed to snap a photo with each. Who would have thought it would happen again? Well, last week the stars aligned and I had the chance to meet and speak with Sid Meier!
Famous for his Civilization series, Sid Meier is one of the most prolific game designers. Gamespot even named him the most influential person in computer gaming in 1996. He's famous for his dedication to strictly gameplay, with graphics as existing to support it. More recently, he reshaped the Civilization franchise, innovating an already successful game. Personally, I cannot wait for the release of Civilization V and I know I'm not alone.
It was great meeting him; he's an incredibly kind and patient person. After I geeked out a bit, we actually had a chance to talk for a minute or two about Snapshot. Whether or not he was humoring me is irrelevant. Once he heard the Snapshot pitch, he said that it's "really innovative," which is definitely going on the box art.
Box art may change during development.
Famous for his Civilization series, Sid Meier is one of the most prolific game designers. Gamespot even named him the most influential person in computer gaming in 1996. He's famous for his dedication to strictly gameplay, with graphics as existing to support it. More recently, he reshaped the Civilization franchise, innovating an already successful game. Personally, I cannot wait for the release of Civilization V and I know I'm not alone.
It was great meeting him; he's an incredibly kind and patient person. After I geeked out a bit, we actually had a chance to talk for a minute or two about Snapshot. Whether or not he was humoring me is irrelevant. Once he heard the Snapshot pitch, he said that it's "really innovative," which is definitely going on the box art.
Box art may change during development.
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