Edward on Multiplayer Development in Heretic + Hexen | Deep Dive
In this special bonus episode of our Deep Dive podcast, Nightdive's Locke Vincent sits down with multiplayer developer, Edward, to talk about the surprise re-release of Heretic + Hexen that was unveiled at QuakeCon 2025. Topics include "Heretic + Hexen, when?", multiplayer development in the re-release of Heretic + Hexen, quality of life improvements... and more!
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Xaser Acheron on the re-release of Heretic + Hexen | Deep Dive
In this extra special episode of our Deep Dive podcast, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by Nightdive senior developer, Xaser Acheron, to talk about the surprise re-release of Heretic + Hexen announced at QuakeCon 2025. Topics include Xaser's origins as a modder, new content in Heretic + Hexen, favorite weapons and maps... and more!
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Nate Wells on the Art Direction of System Shock 2
In our latest Deep Dive interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by Nate Wells, Art Director at Looking Glass Studios who worked on titles like Thief: The Dark Project and System Shock 2, with topics including Nate's early career path with Looking Glass Studios, early art direction and character designs for System Shock 2, and more!
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Harvey Smith on System Shock and Origin Systems
In this special Deep Dive bonus interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent sits down with game designer and writer Harvey Smith to talk about how he got his start in the games industry at Origin Systems working on titles like System Shock and Ultima VIII: Pagan, along with topics including the insatiable drive to create, how immersive sims cater to player expression, and more!
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John Romero & Larry Kuperman Discuss The Games Industry
In this special episode of Deep Dive, Nightdive's Locke Vincent and Larry Kuperman are joined by the legendary John Romero, co-founder of id Software, to talk about his career history in the games industry, including the inspirations behind Wolfenstein 3D, the birth of id Software, his work on games like Heretic + Hexen, and Daikatana, and more!
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Presented by Nightdive Studios, The Deep Dive Show is a gaming podcast covering games – past and present – with artists, developers, and special guests from around the industry.
Join hosts Dimitris Giannakis (aka MVG), Locke Vincent, and Morgan Shaver as we explore the process and passion behind the games that you love playing.
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