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Cliff Bleszinski Responds to Gears Changing Hands

GR said, "One of the main minds behind Gears of War has no interest in being involved with the new project."

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NYC_Gamer3734d ago

I can't blame Cliffy though.It comes a time when developers should move on and create something fresh.

GutZ313734d ago

I agree, but I feel when that time comes, I wish they would kill the franchise, not do a spyro the dragon neutering.

nukeitall3734d ago

I agree, but I love Gears of War too much so I would rather have CliffyB work on it. Too bad, but Rod Fergusson is on it!

:D

JokesOnYou3734d ago (Edited 3734d ago )

"My former employer has sold the Gears of War IP/franchise to Microsoft and my friend Rod Fergusson is going to be working on it.

To be honest, I don’t think the franchise could be in better hands. Heck, Rod’s Twitter handle, to this day, is “Gears Viking.” Gears is just as much Rod’s baby as it was mine. He’ll take good care of her. (Rod, I owe you a girly drink at GDC.)

Phil Spencer went out of his way to give me a phone call to inform me of the transaction last week. Phil, you didn’t have to do that, you’re a gentleman. I appreciate it; that goes a long way. 343 knocked it out of the park with Halo and I think Black Tusk will do a fantastic job with Gears.

I suppose this puts the nail in the coffin of the question “Will Gears ever come to Playstation?”

Safe to say that’s not likely to happen. (Besides, it gives me something to look forward to on Xbox One besides Titanfall and Project Spark…oh and more Halo, of course.)"

-I like Cliffy B., he's always been a pretty cool dude in my book. Gears along with that "Mad World" trailer single handedly sold alot of xbox 360's, Gears franchise is still today thought of as part of xbox dna...the way I see it is its just "coming home", permanently. I'm definitely looking forward to the next gen Gears on Xbox One and whatever Cliffy is cooking up too.

mcstorm3733d ago

@JokesOnYou I agree I did not play judgment as I did not like the Demo and was playing Horizon and my Wiiu too much at the time it came out but I cant wait to see where gears goes next and im glad I picked up a xbox one as it now looks like Microsoft are taking it in the right direction.

hulk_bash19873734d ago

Couldn't agree more, just like with Kojima. As much as I love the Metal Gear Solid Franchise to death I really wish we can see what Kojima would create as far as a fresh new ip.

mediate-this3734d ago

Ya man i agree, or even finish the zoe series, would be sick. Mgs series is done for me, i just cant get into it, the same thing happens all the time, just different paint.

hulk_bash19873734d ago

As much as I love Metal Gear, I would have loved to see a ZOE next gen Sequel much more.

Syntax-Error3733d ago (Edited 3733d ago )

Finish the ZOE series? Shit, finish Shenmue!!! With the technology we have today and what Shenmue did on the Dreamcast...that game could be amazing. Shenmue did what no one has duplicated today down to the point where people actually closed their store and you could watch them walk home to their homes. Amazing. No one was a random pop-in population character. GTA still hasn't done that. Doesnt feel like a breathing world

Myze3733d ago

@Syntax

While I would love another Shenmue as well, what does it have to do with Kojima or MGS?

Speaking of Kojima, I would love to see him make another game like Snatcher or Policenauts. A new ZoE would be great, as well.

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erathaol3734d ago

He's wanted to move on for a long time, even after Gears of War, he has had an itch to make different types of games. It just happened that they needed it him on Gears of War and he's been in the industry long enough, that having such a big project in his hands like Gears of War, was something he couldn't walk away from without giving it his all first.

Glad he's such a different personality than what people perceive him as, he's a lot friendly too and has a great sense of humor. I've never met him personally but Mega64 has told some really funny stories about him, along with videos they have done together.

Looking forward to what he puts out in the future.

Volkama3734d ago

Last I heard he is delving back into the PC FPS Arena.... arena.

If Titanfall doesn't live up to my expectations then I'll be pinning a lot of hope on this mystery project :)

erathaol3733d ago

I'm on the Evolve train personally, more I hear about that game the more interesting it is, one dev sold me when he said,

"The matches are more like 'Fighting game' matches, they get really intense. When its all over, you come out of it with palms sweating and need a moment to breath."

Sounds like the last minutes of Counter-Strike to me.

:P

maddskull3734d ago

but gears will not be the same gears that was made by cliffy.

Trekster_Gamer3734d ago

They need a change of guard for gears, can't wait!

TheDevKit3734d ago (Edited 3734d ago )

I wouldn't expect the same.

otherZinc3734d ago

No, Cliff, THANK YOU!

My family loves the Gears series. I've beaten every Gears game on Insanity, Co-op & of course the great Horde Mode.

I'm looking forward to the XBOX ONE installment. I'm still holding out hope you'll help the BT team if they ask.

However, I'm very pleased you've endorsed the new Gears Team!

jerethdagryphon3734d ago

the problem is, gears is a war story pure and simple and because of that the next one will be a war story with cover and, mp mechanics,

eventually unless they do new chars and such gear will become cod like and iterative,

adventure games like uncharted while formulaic get away with more because of story.

so in my opinion this may not be as good as people hope

Syntax-Error3733d ago

Cliff actually held Gears back. The bosses were hyped and under-delivered because of this. The Boss in Gears 2 was easier to beat than Gears 1. Too many personalities in the game that were rushed in a trilogy.

drizzom3733d ago

"Gears of War - The Musical" rumored 2015

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UnholyLight3734d ago

I think people take the goofy side of him too seriously sometimes, but this guy shows nothing but the utmost class and respect right here.

Kudos to him I say, and he makes a great point.

TheDevKit3734d ago (Edited 3734d ago )

Yeah, I get a different vibe from Cliff than people like Phil Fish.

BeefyDeedz3734d ago

It's a nice read, but I had to do a double-take at "343 knocked it out of the park with Halo". Different strokes I suppose.

MrSwankSinatra3734d ago

pretty sure he was being politically correct. it's not wise to burn bridges.

Team_Litt3734d ago

In my opinion, Halo 4 was the best Heal in terms of story/single player campaign. I've never cared so much for MC as I did in Halo 4. The story was very memorable.
In terms of multiplayer, Halo 3 still holds the crown, but Reach turned me off a bit in that regard so I now play Halo mostly for the fantastic story.

As you said however, different strokes, I respect that you feel differently.

sinspirit3734d ago

I can't understand how anyone can like Halo 4's story having played the previous game when it destroys some of the concepts like Spartan's being so unique and drastically changing Cortana and adding thrusters in his suit(His nanomachines don't make add-on's, only provides self regeneration).. It also Michael Bay's the plot of the game.

TheDevKit3734d ago (Edited 3734d ago )

It could have been a lot worse.

Ace Killa 083734d ago

The franchise itself was something that swept the past generation. I don't wish for a reboot or anything to milk the series, however it be nice if done correctly to have a current gen graphics. Till then it be nothing more than just an experience and a dam good one!

Thanks Cliffy and Epic for making a great series. Dam you People can fly for making Judgment, that's game gave me the reason to not hope for any future releases.

christocolus3734d ago (Edited 3734d ago )

"Damn you People can fly for making Judgment, that's game gave me the reason to not hope for any future releases."

Lmao..i thought i was the only one who didnt like judgement. I believe blacktusk will do a better job though.

Ace Killa 083734d ago

I literally bought it one day and returned it for another game the next. It was that bad!!

Though I did manage to get Defiance and that game was better than GOWJ, not the greatest.

MadMen3734d ago

Phil Spencer, a good person for MS to have, unlike most of them he is an honest and true gamer gentleman.

christocolus3734d ago

Yeah phil is a great guy. With Dons depature he has been able to make some really good deceisions. Good job. Wish cliffy b would join ms though. Miss him and J allard.

tuglu_pati3734d ago

I agree Im starting to like this guy. Is good that MS has someone like that for a change.

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Rumored Gears of War Collection is at the top of my 2024 Xbox wishlist

As the long-rumored Gears of War Collection looks like it may finally materialize on Xbox, the timing could not be better as Gears 6 and movie news swirls.

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1Victor93d ago (Edited 93d ago )

(Insert “It should be multi platform if Microsoft investors wants more money” JK here)
All jokes aside congratulations to all the gears fans it will be a blast I remember having fun on the first one on my 360 elite till got RROD and quit Xbox all together but that’s a story for another day.
Congratulations 🎊 🍾 🎉 🎈 🎉 🙏

Wyesvin93d ago

I'm excited for this just aslong is on the pc also cause I don't have the newest xbox console.

shinoff218393d ago

I enjoyed the tactical one. I can't remember the actual name but it was fun.

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Gears of War Collection allegedly in testing phase for Xbox release

Marcus Fenix and the crew could be back on your screens once more, as the rumored Gears of War Collection is near completion on Xbox.

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VenomUK94d ago

sweeeeeeeeeeeet
Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this.

Stuart575694d ago

Every article, console fanboy trite, all these years later. Let me explain it AGAIN, in simple terms for the fanboys. Sentient human gamers do have their preferred platform, however they will buy and own multiple platforms so they can enjoy the games they want to enjoy. I own and have owned multiple platforms, Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and now Valve, simply to enjoy a wide range of games across a broad spectrum of platforms. It's great. You don't have to pick a 'team' and cheer them on through thick and thin, dissing the other 'team'. And for you 'VenomUK' to state 'Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this', proves that you're a bit behind. Learn, enjoy, live, develop, trust and coexist if you can, life is better that way.

Blad3runner0094d ago

@Stuart5756
Well said.
This is why i never understand fanboying over hardware. This is not like a sports team, its just hardware. Why some people have this mentality to pick a side and stick with it and refuse to look at other platforms, therefore depriving themselves of games that are only available on those platforms. They are suppose to be gamers after all?

FinalFantasyFanatic94d ago

It's practically guaranteed to come to PC as well, if that's the case, I might pick it up after it gets a discount or two.

TheEroica94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

Thank goodness for pro gamer companies like Microsoft.... It's about time we unified platforms where now only corporate suits benefit! Pro gamers all the way. Thanks Microsoft!

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RaidenBlack95d ago

Yup ... bring Gears 2, 3 Judgement as well as Fable II and Halo 5 to PC

phoenixwing95d ago

Online portions would be a bonus.

FinalFantasyFanatic94d ago

I'm really shocked that Halo 5 still isn't on PC yet, almost everything is ported over and that's the only Halo game that hasn't been ported.

Profchaos95d ago

Take it with a grain of salt this leaker has been wrong many Times

The connection has been rumoured in the past so there's some credibility but it's more if it's actually in testing or not

Father__Merrin95d ago

tell u what gears 3 on series x same 360 game but in 4k and 60fps is a dream it looks crystal clear

Sciurus_vulgaris95d ago

The Series X enhanced versions of Gears 3 and Judgement can at times look like Xbox One titles.

Concertoine94d ago

Yeah i got into Gears 3 multiplayer last year. People still play it a lot. Tons of maps and looks great with the 60 FPS.

Brazz95d ago

It would be funny to see Gears of War collection on Nintendo Switch.

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I'll Be Happy With Anything Gears of War, But Nothing Beats A 1-3 Remaster

Huzaifah from eXputer "With a new Gears of War game possible, I'll go ahead and say that the original trilogy was the peak of the series and should get remastered."

Wyesvin99d ago

I wish they would put 2 and 3 on pc

RaidenBlack99d ago

^ this
and judgement as well
Why not Remaster them and release them as Marcus Fenix Collection for PC and Series

phoenixwing99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

I would buy it. I sh1t on microsoft alot but their gears of War series I loved. Some great gameplay and if they would keep up the multiplayer I'd play that too.

CrimsonWing6999d ago

1-3 are incredible with each one being bigger and better than the last. I don’t know what it is, but 4 was super underwhelming to me and 5 was slightly better than 4, but I didn’t feel the same epic feeling I had when going through 1-3. I hope 6 brings that epicness back, but yea like a full remake of 1-3 with current-gen visuals would be *chef’s kiss*.

ocelot0799d ago

I was actually devastated with Gears 1 Remaster on Xbox and PC. From when the OG released in 2006 right up until Gears 2 released a few years later. Me and a small group of friends would play it almost daily.

When the remaster arrived. It was annoying that they changed the way you could find a create games. The PC version was dead on arrival as it didn't release on steam just the crappy windows store so about 7 people (including me) bought it. I think I managed to find about 5 games in the first week of release. After that it was just a ghost town.

Not sure about Xbox version. Didn't actually try it until I got a series s in late 2022. It was completely dead online.

chicken_in_the_corn99d ago

A new game would be best. I don't understand why gamers want to rebuy old games over something new.

Juiceid99d ago

It an excuse to revisit something you loved a long time, and it’s prettier and shinier!

raWfodog99d ago

Yeah, new game is always better in my book but remake/remaster is definitely a good runner-up.

franwex99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

Agreed. The old games are there anyway.

I went back and played them all again in anticipation of Gears 5 with a friend and they hold up really well. In fact, they were more fun than the recent ones in some ways.

neutralgamer199299d ago

we need all gears of war games on steam please

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