Racketboy Podcast #58 – Jordan Weisman

Jordan Weisman is an accomplished creator in both the tabletop/pen and paper games industry and in the video game industry and is responsible for introducing many of the innovations that are now taken for granted in both arenas. Best known by gamers for his work on Shadowrun and MechWarrior, in this lengthy interview he gives an overview of his work on these franchises, shares his thoughts on the evolution of gaming and game design, and focuses on his current work at Harebrained Schemes finishing Shadowrun Returns, which is scheduled to launch later this month.

Games discussed in some detail:

Shadowrun

Shadowrun Returns

BattleTech

MechWarrior Franchise



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–Show Outline:–

(Shadowrun [SNES] – “Seattle 2050”)

Intro

Interview with Jordan Weisman

(Shadowrun [SNES] – “Spirits of the Dead”)

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