Microsoft buys Gears of War from Epic Games

[exyia]

http://news.xbox.com/2014/01/games-microsoft-studios-gears-of-war

 

Today we're excited to announce that Microsoft Studios has acquired the rights to the “Gears of War” franchise from Epic Games, including rights to all existing and future games, entertainment experiences and merchandise. In addition, we are excited to announce that Black Tusk Studios in Vancouver, BC will take over development of the “Gears of War” franchise and that Rod Fergusson, former Director of Production at Epic Games on the “Gears of War” franchise, will join Microsoft and play a key studio leadership role at Black Tusk on the development of the franchise going forward. We had a chance to chat with Phil Spencer, Head of Microsoft Studios, Hanno Lemke, General Manager of Black Tusk Studios at Microsoft Studios, and Rod Fergusson about the big news.

 

not sure what to think....though I'm leaning towards MS realizing that their lineup for the XB1 is pretty terrible. Forza is/always will be pretty niche, Ryse was a flop, and Dead Rising seems....ok

 

fyi, for those that don't know - Cliffy B. left Epic Games a long time ago, so either Epic didn't care enough to keep it or MS REALLY wanted it (I think both)

[Mainfold]

inb4 Gears of War tv-show?

[The Last MeMe]

http://news.xbox.com/2014/01/games-microsoft-studios-gears-of-war

 

not sure what to think....though I'm leaning towards MS realizing that their lineup for the XB1 is pretty terrible. Forza is/always will be pretty niche, Ryse was a flop, and Dead Rising seems....ok

 

fyi, for those that don't know - Cliffy B. left Epic Games a long time ago, so either Epic didn't care enough to keep it or MS REALLY wanted it (I think both)

Gears judgment was aweful hopefully they make a new gears and they fix all the lag issues and etc..

[Morpheus]

posted already

[MagnetSh0CK]

Oh god, another Gears game that will be severely lacking and won't be available for pc...so....hyped...

[CatCloud]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, God fing dammit!!! I don't like this, not even if gears come to pc.

[Coombzy]

Well looks like its probably R.I.P Gears of War when EPIC Games had the rights and made the games it was much better 

[looney]

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