Exclusive BTS of Creating of Diablo, Diablo II, and Battle.net with David Brevik of Skystone Games

Описание: If you're a fan of Diablo I, Diablo II, and Battle.net, don't miss our latest episode featuring David Brevik, a 33-year gaming industry veteran behind these legendary titles and services! David takes us on a journey through his career, from co-founding Condor Inc., which later became Blizzard North, to the original Diablo pitch and its iconic sequel—one of the most influential action RPGs in gaming history. He also shares insights into pioneering the first looter shooter with Hellgate: London and developing Marvel Heroes as CEO of Gazillion Entertainment.

Today, David continues to push the boundaries of game design and development, mentoring the next generation of game creators while working on exciting new projects as President of Graybeard Games and Skystone Games. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at his transition from big corporate projects to indie development and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way!


Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• The evolution of game design from Diablo 1 to Diablo 2.
• Why David left Blizzard and the impact of corporate turbulence.
• Lessons learned from overreaching in game development.
• The highs and lows of founding Flagship Studios and Skystone Games.
• Insights into the indie game development and publishing process.


Resources Mentioned in this episode:
• Here’s Waldo Recruiting - https://www.hereswaldorecruiting.com/
• Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn -   / hereswaldo  
• David Brevik on LinkedIn -   / david-brevik-4707933  
• Skystone Games - https://www.skystone.games/
• Graybeard Games- http://www.graybeardgames.com/


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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Meet David Brevik
01:44 Founding Blizzard North and Creating Diablo
06:31 The Evolution of Diablo
21:16 Leaving Blizzard and New Ventures
23:51 Challenges and Lessons from Flagship Studios
26:13 Marvel Heroes and Corporate Struggles
30:47 Indie Game Development and Skystone Games
41:20 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
43:14 Get in Touch with David