2K Games has confirmed that Rod Fergusson, formerly of Epic Games, is no longer with the company. Fergusson, known for his work on Gears of War, was hired by 2K Games to establish a new studio. Despite his departure, the projects under the new studio’s development remain unaffected.
Microsoft has recently acquired the rights to both existing and future Gears of War titles from Epic Games. Along with this acquisition comes the addition of Rod Fergusson to the Microsoft team. Fergusson, who previously worked at Microsoft and served as executive producer and director of production at Epic Games, left the latter in 2012 to join Irrational Games. After completing BioShock Infinite, he ventured further to join 2K Games in 2013 to lead a new studio.
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While Black Tusk, based in Vancouver, will be taking the lead in developing the new Gears of War game, Fergusson will play a key role in studio leadership. Microsoft, however, has not revealed any details about the future of the Gears of War series, but has promised that announcements will be made sometime this year.
Epic Games, on the other hand, will be shifting its focus towards new projects. The studio remains committed to supporting Xbox One and has licensed Unreal Engine 4 technology to Microsoft for their future endeavors, according to CEO Tim Sweeney.
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Phil Spencer, Microsoft Studios vice president, has clarified that the trailer created by Black Tusk for E3 2013 was merely a concept piece and not an in-development game. Despite ongoing conversations between Epic and Microsoft, the demo was not part of their planned collaboration.
Overall, the Gears of War series still holds great potential. The trilogy gained popularity during the Xbox 360 era, and the demand for more content from the fan base remains high. The acquisition of the franchise by Microsoft and the involvement of Rod Fergusson position the Gears of War franchise for success on the Xbox One platform.
FAQs
Q: What does the acquisition of Gears of War by Microsoft mean for the future of the series?
A: Microsoft has acquired the rights to both existing and future Gears of War titles. While specific details have not been revealed yet, Microsoft has promised that announcements regarding the franchise’s future will be made later this year.
Q: What role will Rod Fergusson play in the new Gears of War game?
A: Rod Fergusson, known for his work on the Gears of War series, will play a key role in studio leadership for the new game being developed by Black Tusk.
Conclusion
With Microsoft’s acquisition of the Gears of War franchise and the involvement of Rod Fergusson, the future of the series looks promising. Fans can anticipate exciting announcements about the franchise’s direction later this year. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated game. For more information about Wqaindia, visit Wqaindia.
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