EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 3H 54M
A Conversation with Greg Hammond (Loom / The Secret of Monkey Island / X-Wing / Night Shift)
from Tech Talk with Daniel Albu · host Daniel Albu
Join Daniel Albu for an extensive 4-hour conversation with Greg Hammond, a seasoned game developer and creative force behind some of Lucasfilm Games’ most iconic titles. As a producer, Greg played a pivotal role in Loom, The Secret of Monkey Island, and several other beloved LucasArts classics, leaving a lasting mark on the adventure game genre. Beyond LucasArts, his career highlights include mission design for P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty and P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty, art direction at Simutronics, and the creation of virtual worlds for Build-A-Bearville and RIDEMAKERZ. This deep dive explores the stories behind his legendary projects, the evolution of game development, and Greg's reflections on a career that has shaped the industry.Subscribe to Tech Talk with Daniel Albu for exclusive interviews with the creators behind your favorite retro games from the 90s and beyond!https://www.youtube.com/@danielalbu?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to Tech Talk with Daniel Albu!Join game developer Daniel Albu as he dives into the stories of the actors, writers, directors, developers, and composers from all your favorite retro games from the 90s and beyond!Follow Daniel for updates on future interviews and gaming content: BlueSky Threads Mastodon YouTube Twitch Official Website
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Join Daniel Albu for an extensive 4-hour conversation with Greg Hammond, a seasoned game developer and creative force behind some of Lucasfilm Games’ most iconic titles. As a producer, Greg played a pivotal role in Loom, The Secret of Monkey Island, and several other beloved LucasArts classics, leaving a lasting mark on the adventure game genre. Beyond LucasArts, his career highlights include mission design for P-38 Lightning Tour of Duty and P-80 Shooting Star Tour of Duty, art direction at Simutronics, and the creation of virtual worlds for Build-A-Bearville and RIDEMAKERZ. This deep dive explores the stories behind his legendary projects, the evolution of game development, and Greg's reflections on a career that has shaped the industry.Subscribe to Tech Talk with Daniel Albu for exclusive interviews with the creators behind your favorite retro games from the 90s and beyond!https://www.youtube.com/@danielalbu?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to Tech Talk with Daniel Albu!Join game developer Daniel Albu as he dives into the stories of the actors, writers, directors, developers, and composers from all your favorite retro games from the 90s and beyond!Follow Daniel for updates on future interviews and gaming content: BlueSky Threads Mastodon YouTube Twitch Official Website
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A Conversation with Greg Hammond (Loom / The Secret of Monkey Island / X-Wing / Night Shift)
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