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• Gears of War studio Black Tusk Studios has been renamed The Coalition

  The name of the studio working on the new Gears of War title is no longer named Black Tusk Studios, but is now called The Coalition, according to studio head Rod Fergusson.

• Gears of War cinematics director leaves Epic to join Black Tusk

  Another member of the original Gears of War development team has joined Black Tusk Studios.

• New Gears of War won't come to Xbox 360

  The next Gears of War game will be a new-gen-only product.

• "There’s no Marcus Fenix Collection" in the works, says Black Tusk boss

  Microsoft is not working on a Gears of War collection, according to Black Tusk Studios manager Rod Fergusson, putting the kibosh on rumors of the collection.

• Gears of War Xbox One has seen "massive progress"

  Gears of War is coming to Xbox One, but Microsoft seems loath to tell us anything about it. At least the latest update reassures us that it’s definitely still happening.

• Even Gears of War's producer is pouring ice on his head

  Gears of War producer Rod Fergusson is the latest to undergo an icy dunking in order to raise awreness and money for ALS.

• Whoo baby! Cole Train could return in Gears of War Xbox One

  Gears of War Xbox One developer Black Tusk Studios has stayed quiet on all things Gears recently, but it appears that Cole Train actor Lester Speight has been contacted about reprising his role. WOOOO BABY!

• New Gears of War will kill canon if it gets in the way of fun

  Don’t expect to play a new Gears of War for a long time. Black Tusk Studios’ manager Rod Fergusson has told fans that the new game is still very much in the prototype stage, with only 100 days under its belt. Further, he made some interesting comments about the studio’s approach to canon, as well […]

• Gears of War dev Black Tusk wants your questions for Rod Fergusson 'Rodcast' sessions

  Gears of War developer Black Tush Studios is continuing a trend set by Studio Manager Rod Fergusson, who was no stranger to posting webcasts about his work while at Epic Games. The new series of Black Tusk ‘Rodcasts’ will begin on May 15, and the team wants your feedback and questions.

• Gears of War: Black Tusk hiring to create “industry-leading multiplayer experience” on Xbox One

  Gears of War developer Black Tusk is on a hiring drive for development of the Xbox One shooter, and the job listings reveal a few tantalising nuggets.

• Microsoft's Black Tusk will make "innovative Gears Of War," claims Lobb

  Gears of War Xbox One developer Black Tusk is going to make an innovative entry to the series, according to Microsoft Game Studio’s Ken Lobb, who has discussed the new shooter, the departure of Killer Instinct developer Double Helix Games and more in a new interview.

• New Gears of War must "reignite and grow" the franchise

  The new owners of the Gears of War IP have acknowledged the importance of their first venture into the franchise, and want to make it big.

• Gears of War Xbox One won't be quick turnaround, stresses Spencer

  Gears of War is coming to Xbox One courtesy of Black Tusk Studios, but Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has warned fans that it won’t be a quick turnaround.

• Gears of War Xbox One will "define next-gen" says industry insider - rumour

  Gears of War developer Black Tusk Studio has been hotly-tipped to define next-gen experiences by an industry insider.

• Xbox One: "New IP is critical," says Spencer, comments on new Gears of War

  Xbox One will see several new triple-a IP launch across its life-span, according to new tweets out of Microsoft’s Phil Spencer. New IP is critical to the console, he says.

• Gears of War: Black Tusk job postings reveal emotional character-driven story, multi-screen & more

  Gears of War is now in the hands of new Microsoft outfit Black Tusk Studios, and the company is currently hiring for the franchise. Some potential new details have emerged from the team’s job adverts, suggesting the new shooter will be an emotional character-driven piece.

• Gears of War sale won't bring Epic changes to Xbox's second-best core IP

  Gears of War now belongs to Microsoft. What does this mean for Epic, and for Marcus and co? You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers. Well, guesses.

• Cliff Bleszinski will not be working on the new Gears of War

  Cliff Bleszinski has voiced his opinion about this morning’s news that Microsoft has acquired the Gears of War franchise, and took to his blog to confirm he’s not working on the next instalment with Black Tusk.

• Black Tusk: Xbox One game was concept never intended for release, says Spencer

  Black Tusk Studios has just been outed as the new Gears of War developer, following Microsoft’s acquisition of the IP from Epic Games. However, it has also surfaced that the team’s original IP – first shown at E3 last year – was a concept never intended for release.