Indiana Jones video game | Todd Howard and Lex Fridman

TL;DR

The developer talks about his love for Indiana Jones, pitching an Indiana Jones game concept in the past, and the potential for mods featuring himself in Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🌗 Raiders of the Lost Ark remains the developer's favorite movie and has had a lasting impact on him.
• 👾 The developer had previously pitched an Indiana Jones game concept but was unable to proceed due to publishing conflicts.
• 👾 With Lucas now under Disney's ownership, there is a chance to develop the Indiana Jones game.
• 💪 Machine Games, known for the Wolfenstein series, is working on the Indiana Jones game, ensuring a strong focus on storytelling.
• 🎮 The game will offer a unique experience, combining various gameplay elements desired by the developer and his team.
• 😑 The developer expresses a desire to have mods featuring himself in Elder Scrolls and Fallout games.
• 👾 He mentions that mods can be created using the internal scripting language of the game's tools.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does working with a famous protagonist like Indiana Jones differ from other projects?

Working with a well-known character like Indiana Jones poses different challenges since the character is already established. The key is to capture the essence of the character while still adding new elements and stories.

Q: What do you love about Raiders of the Lost Ark?

The developer recalls watching Raiders of the Lost Ark as a child and being captivated by the story. The believable portrayal of the events and discovering the ark made it a truly immersive experience that he continues to enjoy.

Q: Why did the Indiana Jones game concept pitch fail initially?

The developer had pitched the concept to Lucas in 2009, but the deal fell through because they wanted to publish the game and the developer's team was not equipped for that. However, with Lucas now part of Disney, there is a renewed opportunity.

Q: What can players expect from the Indiana Jones game being developed?

The developer mentions that Machine Games, known for the Wolfenstein series, is working on the game. The focus is on storytelling and the game aims to be a love letter to Indiana Jones, combining action-adventure elements with unique gameplay features.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The developer expresses his admiration for Indiana Jones and discusses his favorite movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

• He reveals that he had previously pitched an Indiana Jones game concept but the deal fell apart. However, now there is an opportunity to work on the game with the right team.

• The developer also mentions the possibility of having mods featuring himself in Elder Scrolls or Fallout games.