Wondering what it takes to build successful game franchises or start your own game studio? 🎮 🎮 Join host Lizzie Mintus on the latest episode as she chats with Bill Roper, a gaming industry veteran behind iconic franchises like Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo.
Starting as employee #17 at Blizzard Entertainment, Bill's journey took him from voice actor and writer to Vice President in just nine years. His impressive career includes roles as CEO and co-founder of Flagship Studios, CCO at Cryptic Studios, and VP GM of Core Games and Head of Disney Interactive Central Creative at the Walt Disney Company. He also served as CCO at Improbable World in London and co-founded Author Digital in Washington.
Now the CEO of Lunacy Games, Bill Roper shares invaluable advice on turning vision into reality. Learn about handling adversity, building strong teams, and creating a lasting impact in the gaming industry.
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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Meet Bill Roper
03:59 The Exciting Journey of Lunacy Games
21:04 Bill Roper's Blizzard Beginnings and the Evolution of Iconic Games
30:27 Crafting Success: The Blizzard Formula
40:14 Finding the 'Aha' Moment in Game Development
43:55 Exploring Game Development: From Mechanics to Playtesting
45:00 The Importance of Passion and Play in Game Development
46:46 Embracing Remote Work: Lessons from COVID-19
50:09 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Game Studio
53:42 The Reality of Layoffs and Corporate Culture
01:09:27 Advice for Aspiring Studio Founders
01:19:26 Resources: Connect with Bill
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