2023-11-11 11:18:05
In a message published just now on Twitter, Samwise Didier indicates his departure from Blizzard following nearly 32 years with the studio. Long-time Senior Art Director, he has worked on many Blizzard titles, such as Warcraft III, World of Warcraft or Heroesand more recently worked on the survival game in development. We wish him excellent continuation for the rest of his projects!
Update 9:32 p.m.: Added message from Mike Ybarra.
Update 09:32: Added message from Chris Metzen.
Message from Samwise Didier
Hello, Blizzard family and friends.
Today is a big day for me and I wanted to share the news with you all. I am retiring from Blizzard Entertainment, and today is my last day. Most kids I know leave home when they turn 18 (maybe older these days). For me, it took almost double that! It’s inspiring and intimidating at the same time.
Blizzard has never been just a job for me. I joined the studio in 1991 and it immediately became my second home. I found that I had a family that I didn’t know. I grew up here. I learned almost everything I know regarding art here. I learned how to use a computer (I only knew the Atari 2600 and Nintendo), I learned how to use Photoshop, I learned how to create an interface and make thousands of buttons. I learned how to create 3D models of my productions, how to make textures and animations, and even how to make them throw fireballs or lasers. I saw my art come to life. I even joined Blizzard’s first group. And on top of that, I’ve worked on some of the greatest games the world has ever seen. Thanks Blizzard, for everything.
If I had to leave advice to the majestic Blizzard Entertainment, it would be this:
Blizzard Family
Always draw large shoulder pads
ABC, mes amis
Message de Mike Ybarra
Message from Chris Metzen
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