145. Cliff Bleszinski — Control Freak: Relentless Obsession in Video Games and Success

There are times when we all feel the need to break free from the pressure of reality — but it’s crucial for ambitious leaders to channel that experience into one of transformation and success, not simply escapism. Cliff Bleszinski, renowned video game designer and author, has felt this way for most of his life. He’s dedicated his life to building new worlds, creating moving stories, and introducing meaningful characters for people to immerse themselves in. On this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Cliff and Michael sit down to discuss: How to combat complacency when redefining what’s possible The risks and rewards of relentless obsession Cliff’s journey in creating transformational video games Links & Resources: Episode Shownotes Space Invaders Epic Games Gears of War Fortnite Boss Key Productions Microsoft Word Simon & Schuster Legend of Zelda Atari Mario Sonic the Hedgehog Call of Duty Twitch Rocky Balboa Apollo Creed Nintendo Switch TikTok Super Bowl NCAA Xbox 360 YouTube The Rockefellers Facebook Virtual Reality Peloton