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Mark Lesser on Programming NHL 94 - Extended Interview (Patreon)

Published:

2023-12-17 14:00:08

Imported:

2024-05

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Extended Interview

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UNLISTED YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/f4GEEtQxJlU

Mark Lesser is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've conducted in a long time. While clearly and incredibly smart and talented person, Mark is modest about his accomplishments. I hope you enjoy this extended cut of our conversation.

0:00 - Background/Electronic Toys
08:10 - Transition to Video Games
11:20 - Electronic Arts/Madden 93
17:45 - NHL94
21:44 - New Features for NHL94
26:31 - NHL94 Game Logic
30:59 - Challenges of Working Remote
33:42 - Designing Hockey Game Feel
37:27 - Bugs
39:42 - Real Hockey Connections
42:13 - Player Stats/Crowd Meter
46:17 - Removed Fighting System
50:25 - EA Visits Mark's Barn
53:17 - Limited Collaboration
54:16 - Readability
56:21 - Player Awareness
1:00:54 - Why NHL94 Is Special
1:03:00 - After NHL94

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Mark Lesser on Programming NHL94 - Extended Interview

0:00 - Background/Electronic Toys 08:10 - Transition to Video Games 11:20 - Electronic Arts/Madden 93 17:45 - NHL94 21:44 - New Features for NHL94 26:31 - NHL94 Game Logic 30:59 - Challenges of Working Remote 33:42 - Designing Hockey Game Feel 37:27 - Bugs 39:42 - Real Hockey Connections 42:13 - Player Stats/Crowd Meter 46:17 - Removed Fighting System 50:25 - EA Visits Mark's Barn 53:17 - Limited Collaboration 54:16 - Readability 56:21 - Player Awareness 1:00:54 - Why NHL94 Is Special 1:03:00 - After NHL94