Warren Spector

Warren Spector is an American video game designer and producer known for his influential work in the industry. He has been involved in the creation of several acclaimed video games, particularly within the realms of immersive sim and role-playing games.

Spector gained prominence for his work on the Deus Ex series, which he co-created with Ion Storm. Deus Ex (2000) is often regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time, praised for its deep narrative, player choice, and blending of various gameplay elements such as stealth, action, and role-playing.

Before Deus Ex, Spector worked on games like Ultima VI: The False Prophet and Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss, both of which are highly regarded role-playing games.

He later founded Junction Point Studios, where he worked on the "Epic Mickey" series for Disney, combining elements of platforming and adventure with a unique take on Disney characters.