Brian Fargo Interview

GameSpot has tracked down Interplay’s former CEO, Brian Fargo, for a quick Q&A about his leaving the company and their lawsuit against him. An excerpt to follow:

GS: Can you say anything about reports that Interplay is planning to take legal action against you?

BF: The whole thing is absurd and insulting. But I guess I should be flattered that just the idea of me competing [with Interplay] would elicit the “inquiry into my solicitation.” It’s sad that this negative approach needs to even exist. When I left the company I sat down with [current Interplay CEO] Herve Caen and made it clear that I wanted no severance, no bonus, and no problems. I had just gotten married and wanted to relax and think about my next venture. I was asked to remain on and work from home to help through the transition issues and some deal they were working on. I was happy to do so, and after four months, it was time to resign and start working on something else. But before I could meet with a single investor or publisher, Herve and company decided to threaten me with the investigations into my solicitation. The only job I have for anyone right now is to mow my lawn.