Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski ‘down to consult’ with Microsoft on series, ‘it would be gold’
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Cliff Bleszinski, one of the creators ofGears of War, took to Twitter to express confusion as to whyMicrosofthadn’t asked him to consult on the series.
Bleszinski served as lead designer for the first threeGears of Wargames back whenEpic Gameswas developing the sci-fi shooter. In 2014, Microsoft acquired the rights toGears of Warfrom Epic Games and announced that the series would continue to be developed under Black Tusk Studios, which would later be renamed The Coalition.
Though Microsoft then brought in Rod Fergusson who directed the production of the original trilogy, Bleszinski has not been approached to consult on the ongoing series, at least, not according toa new post on Twitter / X.
“We’ve been over this a million times re:Gears,” Bleszinski’s statement reads.
“I’m down to consult, Give my two cents. Crickets. I understand thatGearswill always be an ENORMOUS [sic] part of my legacy. I appreciate and respect that. That said. MS/Coalition haven’t hit me up. OK. It is what it is. If they were smart, they’d enlist me for my input because, just from a PR standpoint alone it would be gold.”
A statement. pic.twitter.com/Hvpq9IsQW2January 27, 2024
Bleszinski departed Epic Games in 2012, and then went on to found Boss Key Productions in 2014. The studio wouldgo on to developLawBreakers- a multiplayer-oriented sci-fi shooter. However, after lackluster sales, Boss Key was dissolved and Bleszinski took his career in a new direction.
“I moved on,” he added. “Restaurants. Broadway. My memoir. And now, comics (and standup comedy!). As much as I appreciate your support and those who know me from myGearswork […] it’s time to move on. I’m on a new journey. I have been for some time now.
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“Please check outmy comicScrapper,” he continued. “It comes from the heart - just likeGearsdid.”
While Bleszinski is no longer connected to the development of theGearsseries, it’s clear that the veteran developer still has plenty of creative projects in the works.
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