I can't really change the games I like to make, and I can't change my own particular aesthetic. Kim Swift aestheticchangegame Change image and share on social
I was the lead designer on 'Portal,' and I really enjoyed making that type of game. Kim Swift designerenjoygame Change image and share on social
Being young is an advantage. You've grown up with games as the dominant entertainment. You have a lot of experience of video games. So what do you want to see that's not been done? Innovation is really low cost for you. You can afford to take risks and fail to execute new ideas. Kim Swift advantageaffordcost share on social
When I play games, I'll make up little stories for just anything. It's almost the game of making up background stories for people you see on the street. You know what I mean? I wasn't exactly the popular kid in school growing up, so I found myself really observing people, and watching how they interact, and how they react to things. Kim Swift backgroundfindgame share on social
I think the downloadable scene in general is really, really interesting for developers because it's low-risk. It doesn't require as much money as a triple-A title. And it's a great proving ground for new IPs, new concepts, new ideas - things that I think I, as a developer, find really attractive. Kim Swift attractiveconceptdeveloper share on social
Typically my ideas come to me in the most inane ways possible. I had the initial idea for 'Quantum Conundrum' while I was walking down the street to get breakfast. People are like, 'Whoa, what's your inspiration, is it something amazing?' No, I was just really hungry. Kim Swift amazebreakfastconundrum share on social
What's great about games in particular is that it's a socially acceptable way for adults to imagine. Kim Swift acceptableadultgame Change image and share on social
Games can be art, and they can be significant and all the glorified things that we want them to be. But if you ask a kid if their toys are important, they'll say 'yes,' and 'Please don't take them away.' Kim Swift artgameglorify share on social
I think if a person plays 'Quantum Conundrum' and they walk away feeling really intelligent and skilled, that's what I want. That's my only goal. Kim Swift conundrumfeltgoal Change image and share on social