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#138 - Paul Tozour Interview (Metroid Prime 2 & 3, Boss Design, A.I., Leadership, Four Swords etc.)

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Episode notes

Paul Tozour is a former engineer and video game developer with over 25 years of experience. He is most well known for his work on Metroid Prime 2 & 3. He is currently in the process of finishing his book The Four Swords: A Parable of Leadership, Video Games, and Dead Dragons which is due for release at the end of 2022.

SOCIAL MEDIA

TWITTER - @fourswordsbook

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - What His Role Was At Retro Studios

02:30 - Challenges Between Retro & Nintendo/Dark Samus Fight In Prime 3

06:16 - Working With Tanabe/Western Vs Eastern Design

09:02 - Adapting To Nintendos Design Philosophies

10:55 - Project X And How It Fell Apart

17:17 - Michael Kelbaugh’s Influence On Retros Culture/How Paul Got Into Leadership 

21:00 - No Evidence To Show Crunch Is Produ ... 

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