Tag Archives: Cliff Bleszinski

Sat, May 11, 2013 | 20:55 BST

Bleszinski: next-gen console winner will embrace “connectivity, sharing, user content”

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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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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 01:21 BST

“Technology doesn’t advance by worrying about the edge case” – Bleszinski on always-on

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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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Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 01:02 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski’s PAX East keynote available in full

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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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Fri, Mar 01, 2013 | 01:48 GMT

Bleszinski defends microtransactions, EA

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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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Mon, Feb 25, 2013 | 23:17 GMT

Bleszinski waiting to see who wins platform wars

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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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Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 00:41 GMT

“Horror doesn’t fly” in the $60 market, says Bleszinski

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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.

Fri, Jan 25, 2013 | 12:34 GMT

Bleszinski on Saint’s Row: “Lose the gimps and dildos” to beat GTA

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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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Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 23:56 GMT

Bleszinski won’t do what Curt Schilling did and “throw 300 bodies at it”

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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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Wed, Jan 23, 2013 | 01:01 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski’s goal was to make development “visible”

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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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Fri, Jan 11, 2013 | 05:24 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski to give PAX EAST 2013 keynote

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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.

Thu, Dec 13, 2012 | 15:24 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski “gestating slowly” on new IP codenamed Silverstreak

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

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 | 15:51 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski being courted by Ubisoft – rumour

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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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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 01:53 GMT

Cliff Bleszinski wants to “fix” Resident Evil

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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.

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 00:43 BST

Cliff Bleszinski teases with series of enigmatic tweets

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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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Thu, Oct 04, 2012 | 08:12 BST

Cliff Bleszinski announces departure from Epic Games

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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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Mon, Sep 17, 2012 | 12:22 BST

Unreal: Cliff Bleszinski’s dream reboot would be like Skyrim

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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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Fri, Aug 24, 2012 | 20:20 BST

Tony Scott was interested in directing Gears of War movie

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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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Sat, Jul 21, 2012 | 17:57 BST

Fortnite designed with all types of players in mind, says Epic

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Epic’s Cliff Bleszinski has said Fortnite was designed with all types of players in mind: shooter fans, RPG nuts, crafters, soloists, and those who like a more cooperative experience.

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Thu, Jun 28, 2012 | 08:20 BST

No Kinect support in Gears of War: Judgment according to series creator

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has confessed that he is a fan of Microsoft’s Kinect, but states that the series’ next installment will not feature any support for the device.

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Wed, Jun 27, 2012 | 21:42 BST

Have look inside Epic Games with Cliff Bleszinski

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Ever wonder what the inside of Epic Games looks like? You’re in luck today darlings because Game Informer was given a tour of the studio by none other than Cliff Bleszinski himself. Head through the link and have a video tour from your chair.