Tone Control Tone Control 9: Jonathan Blow
Feb 15, 2014
Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, discusses topics such as dropping out of school, his experiences in the gaming industry, challenges of game development, working with artists, intense Kung Fu training, the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi, and the design choices behind 'The Witness'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dropping out of school and the difference between computer science and computer engineering
02:22 • 6min
The Journey of Learning and Working in the Gaming Industry
08:48 • 8min
Discussing the multiplayer game Wolfram 2 and its intricate gameplay mechanics
17:15 • 2min
Challenges of Game Development and Closure
19:41 • 18min
Developing a Game with Giant Robots
38:05 • 10min
Challenges in Working with Artists and Xbox Live Arcade
47:50 • 25min
Working on Games and Training
01:13:03 • 6min
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi
01:18:38 • 2min
The Value of Personal Projects
01:20:45 • 19min
'The Witness' - Design Choices and Promoting the Game
01:39:44 • 18min