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The Fourth Curtain
No One Says No to Ed Del Castillo
Oct 5, 2023
Ed Del Castillo, Maker of Adventure Game of the Year Desperate Housewives, discusses world building and game memories, his background and work on notable games, the pioneering real-time strategy game Siege, and challenges and opportunities in the gaming industry.
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- Eddie Del Castillo drew inspiration from Kung Fu theater, WWF wrestling, and Japanese culture for his game Battle Realms.
- Battle Realms faced distribution challenges but developed a dedicated fan base due to its unique attention to detail and immersive gameplay.
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The Birth of Liquid Entertainment
After leaving Westwood Studios and taking a Hawaiian holiday, Eddie Del Castillo decided to start his own company, Liquid Entertainment. He began sketching out ideas and pitching them to potential partners. Eventually, he struck a deal with a company in Torrance and started working on a real-time strategy game with a romantic Japanese fantasy theme.
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