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The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

From Quake to Space Marines with Saber's Tim Willits

Nov 4, 2024
01:30:02

This episode is supported by Xsolla

Adam Orth chats with Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive. Together they discuss Tim's long tenure at id Software and his work on the Quake series; why after 23 years he decided to leave and join Saber; the development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2; the importance of "finding the fun" early; the creation of the swarm technology behind the Tyranids; and how the success of Space Marine 2 has been transformative for the entire company.

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