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Fire from the sky and demons in your closet; Microsoft’s reversal of its Xbox One DRM policies is the first sign of gaming’s imminent apocalypse, according to Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski.

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Former Epic Games designer Cliff Bleszinski has been on something of a Twitter crusade lately, stating that the used games and AAA markets cannot co-exist while big budget games cost so much to make. Bleszinski has now suggested that Sony does have anti-used measures up its sleeve, and is using outrage over Microsoft’s Xbox One policies as a free PR tactic.

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Xbox One’s anti-used features have been condoned by former Epic Games designer Cliff Bleszinski on Twitter. The designer has stated that the high budgets required by triple-a games today cannot be recouped if used games are allowed to exist.

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When in comes to next-gen systems, Cliff Bleszinski feels Sony’s really embraced the indie and sharing scenes, and he’s really interested in what Microsoft has to show on May 21.

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An always-on future, in which your gaming devices require a constant Internet connection to function, may be inevitable, Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has said.

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If you didn’t make it to PAX East – I think that’s a good 99% of us, right? – then you’ll be pleased to know that Cliff Bleszinski’s story time keynote is available through the break for your viewing pleasure.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has posted a passionate defence of microtransactions, insisting vocal detractors are a minority and citing investor pressure as the motivating factor for alternate revenue streams.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski doesn’t want to come out of his semi-retirement until the industry has answers as to what its future will be.

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In a lengthy personal blog post defending Dead Space 3′s action bent, Gears of War creator and self-professed horror fan Cliff Bleszinski has said triple-A doesn’t really support true survival horror any more. “The $60 disc based market horror doesn’t fly – it’s the ultimate ‘Campaign Rental’ that’s played for two days and traded in and I’m sure EA knows this. When we’re fully digital we’ll see more true horror games coming back. Look at Amnesia and Slenderman on PC,” he said.

Thanks, Gamespot.

Ex-Epic designer Cliff Bleszinski has had a rather spectacular spleen-venting episode over on Twitter, in response to the sale of Saint’s Row to Koch Media. Bleszinski suggests that the series could give GTA a run for its money if it loses all of the dildos and immature content it’s known for. The series of tweets is actually pretty bloody spectacular.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has said that even given freedom from financial constraints to build his dream game, he wouldn’t just open a huge development studio and go in guns blazing.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has said his maintentance of a very public persona is all about making games development “visible”.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has signed on to give PAX East 2013′s keynote. Penny Arcade‘s Jerry “Tycho” Holkins describes the developer as having “seen a lot of shit” and “in a very good position to handle this format”. Bleszinski has never been particularly shy about speaking his mind and having left Epic is perhaps even more likely to serve up some interesting observations on the industry. Outspoken developers are something of a PAX keynote trademark – David Jaffe’s 2011 effort was particularly memorable. PAX East takes place in Boston from March 22-24. Some passes have already sold out.

Thanks, Destructoid.

Cliff Bleszinski has told Xplay he’s currently “gestating” a new IP which he has codenamed Silverstreak.

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This is an odd one. ex-Epic Games mouthpiece Cliff Bleszinski has been sent an odd package by Ubisoft, sparking speculation that he could be in talks with the publisher over whatever he decides to do next. Check out the package’s contents below.

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski isn’t too impressed with the latest Resident Evil games, it seems. In a much-shared tweet, the former Epic staffer asked Capcom to call him, so that they could “fix Resident Evil. Together”. Capcom UK took it in good humour, suggesting only that Bleszinski bring pizza, and the developer later noted that his original comment had been “cocky“.

Resident Evil 6 produced very mixed reviews, although I’m not sure handing over to a western developer is quite the answer fans are looking for. Bleszinski seems to have a number of ideas as to where his career might go next.

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski left Epic earlier this month, and we’re all agog to find out where he lands next. He’s not making it easy to guess though, with EA, Activision, Double Fine, Zynga and more on the watch list.

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Cliff Bleszinski has announced his departure from Epic Games as its design director, in order to move on to the “next stage of his career.”

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Unreal has been absent for some time, but Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski spooled off his dream check list for an Unreal reboot during a recent Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ session.

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Director Tony Scott, who committed suicide on Sunday, was in talks to direct the Gears of War movie, according to former New Line Cinema producer Jeff Katz.

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