FORA.tv Speaker - Will Wright

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Biography

Will Wright (born January 20, 1960, Atlanta, Georgia) is a well-known computer game designer, and is co-founder of Maxis. He created groundbreaking games unlike any others such as: SimCity, The Sims and Spore. Known for his unusual ideas and projects, which later have become groundbreaking hits sealing his reputation as one of the most important game designers in the world. Currently CEO of “Stupid Fun Club”, he’s now working on new concepts to expand the realm of gaming into our everyday lives. When asked what he does he just says “I design stuff”. Rolling Stone magazine called him “one of the 100 people that changed America”. Follow Will on Twitter @StupidFunWill

3 Programs

The Sims to the Future: Gamifying the World with SimCity

04.17.13 | 00:25:28 min | 37 views | 0 comments

Will Wright on Spore, SimCity, and the Sims

04.02.09 | 00:29:33 min | 26,443 views | 4 comments

Will Wright and Brian Eno Play with Time

06.26.06 | 01:38:40 min | 212,381 views | 17 comments
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