Jeff Kaplan Was An Industry Icon, Now Peers Ignore His Emails: Ex-Overwatch Director Talks "Humbling" Reality Of Indie Dev
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{ "epilogue": "Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan reflected on his departure from Blizzard and his subsequent transition to indie development, describing the reality as humbling while former colleagues reportedly ignore his emails. Kaplan stated that he has not played Overwatch since April 2021 and completely disconnected from the hero shooter following his departure." }
Epilogue added 4d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Jeff Kaplan Says Separation From Overwatch Was "Clinical": " I Never Go Back" GameSpot · 7d ago broke it first
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