Glen Schofield, creator of Dead Space and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, has retired from day-to-day game development after 35 years. His emotional video reflects on industry talent, personal thanks to fans and colleagues, and an optimistic outlook despite recent setbacks at Striking Distance Studios.
Schofield said fans let his games into their homes, told him when he was good and when he was not so good, and in doing so made him better.
He recalled having a front row seat to one of the most creative explosions in history.
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