Alex Seropian, co-founder of Bungie (Live @ University of Chicago).

Alex Seropian is a pioneering American video game developer whose work helped shape some of the most iconic series in the medium. After studying mathematics at the University of Chicago , he co-founded Bungie in 1991, first developing Operation Desert Storm then titles such as Pathways Into Darkness , Marathon , and Myth . In 2001, he and his team released Halo: Combat Evolved , a landmark first-person shooter that not only revolutionised console gaming but also established Microsoft’s Xbox as a viable force in the industry. In 2004 he left Bungie and founded Wideload Games , eventually becoming head of Disney Interactive Studios . Since then, my guest has continued to establish innovative studios, most recently, Look North World . His depth of experience, from the earliest days of Macintosh design to modern cross-platform worlds, has given him a unique perspective on the craft, business, and evolution of interactive storytelling. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Take the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.