Escapist Expo

Lonely Genius or Wise Crowds

Do great products arise primarily from the works of individual genius, such as Nikola Tesla or Steve Jobs? Or do great products arise primarily from well-run teams of talented individuals each contributing to the creative outcome? In the movie industry, the "auteur" principle is well-established, but opinions vary widely over how much impact one developer can have on a videogame. Sparks will fly as our panel of industry experts debates the place of the auteur and the group in game development.

Participants:
Mike Capps
Randy Greenback
Chris Hazard
Alexander Macris