Spector: Underestimate Nintendo at your peril; considering future opportunities
In an interview with GameSpot, Deus Ex and Epic Mickey designer Warren Spector weighed in on the Wii U’s struggles over the past few months.
Spector made note of his enthusiasm for Nintendo, and said that “you underestimate them at your peril.”
Spector stated:
“I’ve been pretty upfront about my enthusiasm for Nintendo. I think we need a company that’s dedicated to games. Every time I visit Nintendo, I’m relieved to have spent time in a place where you can just feel how much everyone loves games. And, really, how many times have people written Nintendo off? I think you underestimate them at your peril.”
Later in the discussion, Spector talked about leaving Disney and what lies ahead for the future. He’s been contacted by “lots” of companies, but Spector isn’t quite sure if he’ll be back in the industry yet.
“I was exhausted and pretty burned out when [Junction Point Studios] closed. You try working 30 years without a vacation! I kind of got it in my head that I’d stay home until I got bored, whenever that might be. I didn’t want to go out and look for anything, but I spread the word that I’d talk to anybody who wanted to talk to me–from startup to multinational corporation. I’d listen and if the perfect thing showed up, I’d do it.”
“Honestly, I was kind of hoping nothing that good would show up! Lots of people wanted to talk–very flattering!–and, damn it, there were a handful I couldn’t just reject out of hand. So I’m talking to some people and seeing how perfect the opportunities are. You may see me coming back soon. Or you may not. I’m playing it by ear.”
