Worried that a free-to-play MechWarrior might be a cynical cash-in on a beloved franchise? So was I [Rob Zacny]. But after talking with Creative Director Bryan Ekman and Russ Bullock, president of Piranha Games, I [Rob Zacny]was not only more confident about MechWarrior Online, but genuinely excited about the direction they are taking the franchise.[Rob Zacny]
An interview with piranha games president Russ Bullock about MechWarrior Online and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
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Owning Mechwarrior is like owning Power Rangers. Theoretically the IPs hold some value, but you ask for ideas for a game not immediately doomed to mediocrity and everyone leaves the room.
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very good and informative interview.
This interview put the game back on my radar.