• 466: Deus Ex, System Shock & Origin Systems: Harvey Smith Tells All - The Retro Hour EP466

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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466: Deus Ex, System Shock & Origin Systems: Harvey Smith Tells All - The Retro Hour EP466

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  • This week, we chat to Harvey Smith, the legendary designer behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and Area 51! From his early days playing D&D and Ultima Underworld to working at Origin Systems on Super Wing Commander. We hear about the challenges of designing Deus Ex, working alongside Warren Spector, and the technical innovations that made it a classic!

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    37:43 - Harvey Smith Interview

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