Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Deep Dive bonus interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent sits down with Mauricio Tejerina, 3D artist on System Shock 2 at Irrational Games. Topics include how Mauricio first got involved with Irrational Games, what it was like as a 3D artist on a video game in the late 90s, art direction in System Shock 2, and more!
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
— Available Now on PC Platforms —
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🟢 Xbox: bit.ly/SS2AR-Xbox
🔵 PlayStation: bit.ly/SS2AR-PlayStation
🔴 Nintendo Switch: bit.ly/SS2AR-Nintendo
🟡 Steam: bit.ly/SS2AR-Steam
🟣 GOG: bit.ly/SS2AR-GOG
⭕ Epic: bit.ly/SS2AR-Epic
🟠 Humble: bit.ly/SS2AR-Humble
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Connect With Us!
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Twitch ➡️ twitch.tv/nightdivestudios
TikTok ➡️ tiktok.com/@nightdive.studios
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
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0:00 - Intro
1:01 - How Mauricio got involved with Irrational Games
3:50 - First impressions working as an artist on a video game
5:48 - Using craftsmanship to create stories
7:34 - What tools were you using back in the day?
9:36 - What was it like as a 3D artist in the late 90s?
11:28 - How did the technology influence your creativity?
12:51 - Office atmosphere at Irrational Games
16:40 - Legacy of System Shock 2 and its influence on the industry
18:22 - Approaching the art direction in System Shock 2
21:10 - What are you most proud of?
22:19 - Building from the original System Shock
23:39 - How did working on System Shock 2 shape your approach to design?
25:22 - Show and tell with a signed copy of System Shock 2
27:18 - Love for video game storytelling and creating art
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#nightdive #deepdive #systemshock #systemshock2 #interview #podcast #gaming
In this Deep Dive bonus interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent sits down with Mauricio Tejerina, 3D artist on System Shock 2 at Irrational Games. Topics include how Mauricio first got involved with Irrational Games, what it was like as a 3D artist on a video game in the late 90s, art direction in System Shock 2, and more!
===================================
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
— Available Now on PC Platforms —
===================================
🟢 Xbox: bit.ly/SS2AR-Xbox
🔵 PlayStation: bit.ly/SS2AR-PlayStation
🔴 Nintendo Switch: bit.ly/SS2AR-Nintendo
🟡 Steam: bit.ly/SS2AR-Steam
🟣 GOG: bit.ly/SS2AR-GOG
⭕ Epic: bit.ly/SS2AR-Epic
🟠 Humble: bit.ly/SS2AR-Humble
===================================
Connect With Us!
===================================
IG ➡️ instagram.com/nightdivestudios
Twitch ➡️ twitch.tv/nightdivestudios
TikTok ➡️ tiktok.com/@nightdive.studios
Discord ➡️ discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios
Facebook ➡️ facebook.com/NightDiveStudios
X | Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/NightdiveStudio
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
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0:00 - Intro
1:01 - How Mauricio got involved with Irrational Games
3:50 - First impressions working as an artist on a video game
5:48 - Using craftsmanship to create stories
7:34 - What tools were you using back in the day?
9:36 - What was it like as a 3D artist in the late 90s?
11:28 - How did the technology influence your creativity?
12:51 - Office atmosphere at Irrational Games
16:40 - Legacy of System Shock 2 and its influence on the industry
18:22 - Approaching the art direction in System Shock 2
21:10 - What are you most proud of?
22:19 - Building from the original System Shock
23:39 - How did working on System Shock 2 shape your approach to design?
25:22 - Show and tell with a signed copy of System Shock 2
27:18 - Love for video game storytelling and creating art
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#nightdive #deepdive #systemshock #systemshock2 #interview #podcast #gaming
