Peter Molyneux on Promises and Why He's Using Kickstarter - Adam Sessler Interviews

In part two of their discussion, Peter Molyneux explains to Adam Sessler why he's using Kickstarter, his plans for Project GODUS, and his reputation for promises.
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[@Riverhill]

Really like the feel of this interview. Giving the time it needs to get the message across, with no background noise.

[@kzgc8y3n]

I really like how this interview was edited and cut into 2 parts with the music.

[@M00CHTV]

Adam Sessler is by far the best interviewer on Rev 3 Games, Max is a close second! Great interview!

[@AstralFrost]

I love Peter Molyneux. He is like a kid in a candy store of fantasy and wonder. Imagination is what games are all about, and he has always imagined with the best of them in creating his games. Has he said more than he should have at times? Yes. Has he dreamed beyond the possibilities of the times? Yes. Has he made a lot of great games with groundbreaking qualities? Absolutely, yes. I appreciate him dearly. I wish him all the best going forward.

[@Kabo0se5]

I love these interviews Adam is doing. He is a good interviewer. Lets the interviewee talk and only speaks when directed to or to advance the conversation.

[@TampaTay]

The Sess brings a lot to Rev3! You can feel the smooth style in this type of interview.

[@MrFaranox]

It's really fun to see Mr. Molyneux speak. His passion and humor shine!

[@bladescavenger]

I really like these interviews, lets us see a non media side to the developers and kinda get to know who they really are and how they feel :) I look forward to more of these!

[@FoundationsofPause]

That's exactly what Peter is talking about. There's a mindset in typical studios.. they're droning on and just repeating themselves. Change is good.

[@MrEradicator8]

Very well said.

[@xTimeswordx]

While GODUS doesn't seem like a game I would enjoy even the slightest, it's nice to see a developer that really wants to make a game for people that actually enjoy the genre, and don't want to see it ruined. Rarely do we get someone like that.

[@PlaceNameHeere]

What music is it at the start and beginning? Its cool as

[@Alphabetac]

What's the song played at the end?

[@superbrian6900]

I really hope this game makes it, they are so close!

[@jwalker67]

The thing about Peter is that he is a born to be visionary. He looks past the veil of what games are and sees what games can be, and he constantly tries to aim for what he sees beyond that veil. Though, due to technological complications or corporate limitations,many of his promises and much of his hype works against him when the end result is released I think Peter has good intentions, and is much to demonized by the gaming community, though that is their own fault for over hyping themselves.

[@Erebus2075]

really do like his personality. peter sounds very involved and as he actually knows what it takes contrary most devs that is not in touch at all with gaming :(

[@LightFredyDark]

I recommende to have the CC on this vid.

[@VotreMedia]

my 2 fav people in the gaming industry

[@jbro1806]

I love this man! No matter how many times he lets me down

[@ripoutyourprejudice]

Look I respect what the guy has done in the past and I know that more recent games we're not easy to make, I know that making a game is the equivalent to building a Space Shuttle... but that doesn't excuse his faults in the industry. We should really learn what the word humble and being honest to your audience IS. And being more straightforward in your design philosophy isn't a bad thing Molyneux, your game doesn't need to be hyped like the best game since the creation of the universe to be good

[@dahabs123]

im curious as to why he needs a kickstarter?did he not get a golden parachute from his last company he built then left?hes done it like 4 times so far.if molly is a indi developer,the term indi needs to be defined better.

[@FoundationsofPause]

Yes.

[@latecore_]

Godus met its goal on Kickstarter! :)

[@lfreemo]

I'm pretty interested in seeing how this game turns out good or bad.

[@BritishConcept]

I like that Adam is interviewing these developers, he should chase after Gabe Newell, Notch, or Cliff Bleszinski. I know it's unlikely, but it'd be great.

[@Dronlothen]

2:25 Well that's nice. It only took him 13 years to realize.

[@Arrivedearly]

Yeah, he left Lionhead Studios and Microsoft and made 22 Cans. He's not working on Fable, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there are going to be no more Fable games.

[@TampaTay]

They made it! They hit the goal.

[@SilverAura]

Peter Molyneux has a brilliant passion that I think triumphs over the majority of game developers today. Unfortunately his promises get wrapped up in the passion and after a number of disappointments, has lead people to a powerful skepticism in his work or his ability to live up to his hype. It's really sad because I think in our hearts, we all want to truly believe in his passion. However being let down so often, it's difficult to ever see substance in it anymore.

[@thehinduskakid]

what happened to milo?

[@IIIFrenchyIII]

This guy has to be a true visionary, a real independent like an artist of the industry how many are there that arn't just hopped in the system of gaming industry? There isn't many, Cliffy B is another.

[@FoundationsofPause]

All I was saying was respect Peter's decision. That's all. And not all games have to be expensive. Same goes for movies, I've seen great movies that had budgets anywhere from $7000 to under 30,000 grand. It's entirely possible in today's market.

[@TampaTay]

The "Indie" term in both games and film has this issue. I agree that Bungie, by size alone, is not an indie developer.

[@LaPlanteGary]

I never understood the hate for Peter Molyneux, the games he makes are generally pretty damn good, yes he does sometimes strive to make games more ambitious than the technology will allow it to be, but is that necessarily a bad thing? He may not come through on his bodacious promises but hell, I'm glad someone in the gaming industry is striving to make something truly revolutionary even if they do fail to meet that level.

[@Wowaddict1701]

Keep livin' the battered spouse's dream, man.

[@MrRmp4life]

What happened to milo!?

[@OrPhEeUs]

Adam, interview Yuji Naka!

[@Chronologger]

Yeah he's come up short with a few of his promises, but when you think about it how many games really do keep all the hyped up promises made at their conception? Not many I'd wager. Also like what blessedspirit said, I'd much rather have a developer who is actually willing to try new things like curiosity than developers who are all about maximizing sales and appealing to a wider audience, you HAVE to give him credit for that in this industry.

[@orrinization]

If Project GODUS was an acorn simulator I'd buy it.

[@lightandarklove]

Minecraft is one of those casual and core games combined that has cool multiplayer on its servers. I think godus has some potential but I'm sticking to minecraft for now.

[@BeardedOTP]

I've never understood why developers won't learn from their mistakes, it's like each new project is their first and they've forgotten everything from the lat one. I mean quick time events blow and NO ONE likes them, yet we seen it being used over and over again? Dear developer: are you trying to piss me off?!

[@Coonami]

i like quicktime events loved ninjablade because it was over the top and absurd and i loved playing asuras wrath since im heavily into anime. just because you dont like them doesnt mean EVERYONE does. if the game like asura's wrath or ninjablade are advertised as having quicktime and built around that then you cant get angry at the game but when a game like RE6 has them and shouldnt have them fair enough. but you do have a point tho some devs are stupid and dont listen to their community

[@_Ciaran_Maher]

i dont generally pay much attention to things molyneux does mostly because i think he's insane (in a good way) but godus looks interesting

[@brookstech]

Kicked

[@MrYoungHegelian]

Molyneux is a visionary, he is a bit out of touch now but he will always be a Legend...

[@Frankagator]

only $5400 to go and two days to do it. fingers crossed, hopefully a plug from maybe the dtoid show could help

[@YamiKyougi13]

While I did not enjoy Fable 2 and Fable 3 was appalling, this isn't to say he is a bad developer. Everyone makes a bad product in their career, everyone fails at some point. But at least the failures of these games were because they took a risk and tried something different. Fable 3 was terrible, but because the concepts at play were interesting just not properly implimented. He is a passionate game designer, follow any of his stuff to see that. He is a positive force in gaming.

[@darkbsp]

I'm pretty sure Molyneux just wanted to do this for Kickstarter publicity.

[@Shapeies]

granted Peter has some good ideas but it in the execution of the final game that we all want

[@Viroquet]

If they can get molyneux, any of those guys are within arms reach.

[@DaveSimonH]

Well the Kickstarter is at £437k/£450k so they should get there in the 49 hours left. Hopefully with all the people granted Beta access, they can help 22cans make a great game.

[@TheWestmarker]

I wish I had helped fund this.

[@Arrivedearly]

The technology he wanted to use, which was Project Natal). But, they had to seriously dumb down it to Kinect to work with the 360, hence why it sucked.

[@FoundationsofPause]

Did you watch the video though, he's stated he's not the rich guy everyone thinks he is, all his fable money went back into that company. After all. Game making is expensive.

[@swardinc]

one of the reason you start a kickstarter for anything is to see IF anyone is interested in it. It has very very little to do with money over all it does enough people want to see this happen or put your money where your mouth is

[@GNoodle]

Funny, Fable 1 had the same broken promises.. Bandwagon?

[@moleogod]

well he did it. he wanted 450,000 he got 526,563 just need to let him do his thing

[@portugaltheman42]

AHAHHAHAHA!!!!!!! Okay Peter Molyneux..... 1:56

[@ricebowl93]

Bungie isn't indie, they have a 10 year contract with Activision.

[@gambolingman]

casual and core together? hmmmmm... Minecraft.

[@RizziSmoove]

Lol he left a stable, likely well paying job to form and fund his own studio when could've made fable games for the next 10 years (they were selling better every time). It's fine to be disappointed with some of the things he said compared to what ended up in stores but my issue is with people thinking Molyneux had malicious intent from the start. He thinks big and is disappointed when the tech available doesn't deliver. I'm sure this happens frequently in AAA development.

[@Bis0Razorback]

Its to soon to call Bungie an "indie company". Since a game must be launched without outside publishing first, to be considered indie. Project Destiny is the only game they've announced, and it's under the flag of Activision. The Company itself is independent, but it's next title sure isn't.

[@coregmrconman]

If you give this man any money for promises on game features, you are throwing it away. The man tells you are going to get a wedding cake and hands you a mini-muffin.

[@FoundationsofPause]

How about you don't butt into a conversation that has nothing to do with you then? I was just replying that the guy who was bashing Peter's choices to make the games HE wants to make.

[@johan3043]

Did u even watched the video? -.-

[@SilverAura]

That's a little unnecessary. Molyneux has the ambition and passion that most game developers lack. It's just unfortunate that he can't bring those ideas into full bloom like I'm sure he wants to. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a big, probably incredibly stupid risk for anyone to donate to this because he's let us down so much, but don't hate the guy for his passion. Express disappointment in his outcome.

[@Waluweegee]

There's a reason why nobody's supporting your Kickstarter. Because every single one of your games besides Fable and Black and White had almost none of the things that you said you'd include. The very last straw was Fable 2, where all you could do was play dress up with your character. What the hell.

[@JohnnyKidder]

Populous Syndicate Theme Park Dungeon Keeper Black & White Why Godus is not getting backed in kickstarter is beyond me, for fck sakes people c'mon

[@MrEradicator8]

I'm pretty sure you have just missed the point.

[@dahabs123]

wow hidden cuz of thum downs?o i get it i said something true,that fanboys didnt like.

[@Madeguydo]

412'000 pounds. 38'000 to go.

[@Xellot]

Peter Molyneux just seems so pompous in his views of gaming, and game design. He has a grand vision, I'll give him that, but he hasn't been able to fully execute any of them since the days of Black and White. Fable 1 was his swan song, in my opinion, and everything he's produced since then has been sub-par and hasn't held up to the expectations he provided to us, the consumers. The man needs to lower the bar, rather than raise it.

[@FoundationsofPause]

Fable for the next 10 years? Are you being serious? lol. Fable 2 and 3 showed the series was going no where.

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

Peter always makes such grand promises, and NEVER delivers.. i still remember all the hype he had for fable 1 and 2 and 3 and all 3 sucked.. compared to what he said they would be

[@jeremyfarrar1060]

peter gets a bad rap, heres a guy who just gets excited about the games he makes and so many ideas he wants to do. and i think the fact hes british works against him, serious! does he not seem more believable, credible, than say cliff B, or (hate myself at moment)double fine..who as gaming geniuses themselves but u take them with a grain of salt

[@CriminalIntent89]

overhyping again thats why

[@dahabs123]

i dont think your definition of indi is correct.

[@fiddilyde]

3:32 How many games as he made? And he's just figuring out how beta testing works? "If you don't refine it around it's audience things go wrong" Well duh!

[@ZaneBlalock]

He lost my support after the fall of the Fable franchise... it just gets worse and worse... So I hope the best for Peter, but I won't be backing him.

[@DrLynch2009]

Fable II and III + The Journey = crappy games . u.u

[@victimUK]

It's not his passion I hate him for it's all the BS he has fed me through the years. You can do this and you can do that, buy my game!! Then a year later his games don't include even 10% of what he promised. I'm all for supporting talent but I know a bullshitter when I see one.

[@Tapewormz]

Molyneux is like a carton of milk, 3 years past it's due date. I'm not annoyed that he's using kickstarter. I'm annoyed that he's going to release another broken game that's no fun. He's a has been, like George Lucas...

[@MarfeusM]

Snake oil salesman