Arkane veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne reunite: “We’re back to the games we love”

The Game Business Show · Aug 19, 2026 · 37:27

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The Game Business' Christopher Dring chats with legendary immersive sim game maker Harvey Smith (Dishonored/Deus Ex) and executive producer Ben Horne (NBA/Redfall) to discuss their new studio Black Pony Immersive.

The three discuss whether the 'immersive sim' is dead, lessons from Redfall, building a new studio in 2026, being positive in the face of a continued misery and a whole lot more

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