Yeah. Then some GAFfer found out where the pictures that the guy used as "proof" came from. In the end it was nothing more than fan-fiction.
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Ruffian working with Microsoft on a 1080p 60fps FPS tech demo, also on UE4 game
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Yeah. Then some GAFfer found out where the pictures that the guy used as "proof" came from. In the end it was nothing more than fan-fiction.
Isn't it the one Ruffian developed?
SwiftDeath
Member
sorry then I don't really understand reddit
So it was just like a regular thread then or something?
And I kind of want another crackdown 2 although might be good to invest in story or characters or both
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
because the first one was amazing and crackdown 2 only like a year of dev time
They would probably do wonders with the game if they were given more than 6/7 months development time.
dragonelite
Member
Maybe the kinect tech demo was used for kinect head tracking like with Forza 5?
SenjutsuSage
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Miles Quaritch
Member
How about no. CD2 was fine and it did a lot of things right that actually improved on the original. That's not to say it couldn't have been better, but the problems with the game are more down to a short and rushed development schedule than the developer not being competent.
There's still plenty of potential left in the CD series, I just hope MS give Ruffian a proper chance to exploit it and deliver the game we deserve...
SwiftDeath
Member
What's your take? Feeling the pressure since March?
Haha yeah I could've edited it but I don't like to changing my posts in edits as much as adding onto them unless for spelling correction of course
I was just confused by the tech demo part to be honest
Clearly I don't get how they're made. I also incorrectly assumed you'd start making tech demos earlier than 7 months ago but again don't get tech demos
Galactic Barret
Member
Is that MS head-hunting specific employees from Sony's stable of respected developers or are these employees leaving to join MS' promising development environment?Really strange hires lately at MS.
And this one is even weirder.
#Things
Either way, kudos to MS. They just added some talented, capable devs in their porfolio. Anything that adds to their first party development teams is a solid, and competitively necessary, acquisition.
Good move, MS.
Really strange hires lately at MS.
And this one is even weirder.
#Things
GOOD on MS. maybe 3 or so years down the road they get my money if they finally produce exclusives that I find interesting (not one, but a few. Gears was not enough to force me to purchase 360).
they seem to be targeting a lot of SSM and ND guys. Can't find old posts.
They're recruiting from a whole host of developers. Staff from Voliton and Retro are among thier employees as well. Quite a few of the original Dead Space team are at Black Tusk if I remember.
Edit. The OddOne created a thread with some great info. Check it out.
SeanNoonan
Member
Yep, that shit stings.The sad part is that I usually read this about games that got cancelled
Tech demos aren't always for the public to see.
Syphon Filter
Member
If i'ts Crackdown 3 i'm jumping out the window. Love me some Crackdown.
digoutyoursoul
Member
I personally believe Crackdown 3 is inevitable
SwiftDeath
Member
I thought you would only jump out a window at bad news?
I love crackdown as well and also think its inevitable
MS owns the IP right?
Miles Quaritch
Member
Yep, MS own the IP. One of their acquisitions this gen, along with State of Decay.
Oh what I wouldn't do for a retail, high budget release of SoD on X1.
SeanNoonan
Member
Yes, and while I am certain it is in development, the chance of it being Ruffian development is next to nil.
I'm pretty sure the staff count is around the same as it was when I left. They'd have to staff up a shit tonne to get in the position to make a next gen open world title, and getting people (especially top talent) to move to Dundee is a big ask.
They're likely continuing as a support studio and working on their indie title, Tribal Towers. It's a damn shame so many of their projects never saw the light of day.
Oh and....
It's pretty much public knowledge now that we worked on that back on the 360 when it was a rather different game: http://www.polygon.com/e3-2013/2013/6/10/4395790/ryse-seven-year-development
GoofsterStud
Member
Well I hope this means Microsoft is really beefing up their first party!
The beefed up first party is what made the Sega Saturn my system of choice.
The beefed up first party is what made the Sega Saturn my system of choice.
SwiftDeath
Member
Cool always meant to play state of decay, heard great things
Hope XB1 gets a re-release or new version etc. then
Thanks for the clarification. Hope everything is good for you on a job front.
I always worry when I hear about devs leaving studios etc.
I wonder who MS would get to make Crackdown 3 then?
Sucks to hear about never released projects. Gotta hurt to see your work go to waste
SeanNoonan
Member
I wasn't aware MS owned State of Decay - great IP for them, like has been said, hopefully they get a beefed up version out for XB1 (and with multiplayer) ?
?I left after Streets of Rage Reborn (4) got cancelled and moved to Ubisoft to work on Watch_Dogs. So things have turned out ok
SwiftDeath
Member
I left after Streets of Rage Reborn (4) got cancelled and moved to Ubisoft to work on Watch_Dogs. So things have turned out ok
Yeah definitely sounds like a more stable work environment
Ubisoft has such a large dev workforce
I imagine you can't share anything about watch dogs delay?
But how do you like working at ubisoft though?
SeanNoonan
Member
As we've said, it's all about polish.
Ubi is pretty awesome - wouldn't be here without the experiences from Ruffian though. Hope all goes well for them. I'd like to see more Tribal Towers soon.
Glorified G
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Hoping Kinect emphasis is left to a minimum and isn't online only.
SwiftDeath
Member
I'm actually happy Watch dogs was delayed
More time to cook is a good thing. Watch dogs looks like a great game
Nice to hear your new job is going well
Just watched the video ruffian has on tribal towers since you mentioned it
I can't begin to describe what type of game it is but it reminds me of age of empires in so many ways. I'll have to give it a shot when its released
Syphon Filter
Member
Well I hope this means Microsoft is really beefing up their first party!
The beefed up first party is what made the Sega Saturn my system of choice.
It seems like it. That 1 billion was not a joke. Black tusk,they own the Crimson Dragon ip,Own the Quantum Break ip,several studios also but we need to see their work.
GhostWriter24
Member
I love how most job postings are pretty much treated as viral marketing now. Such baloney.
SeanNoonan
Member
This is something I think is relatively likely. I was convinced that was going to be Black Tusk, but it's probably more likely a studio yet to announce its presence to the world.
I agree.
Crackdown 3 being one of Microsofts 2015 games is highly likely. I think we will get officiall confirmation at E3 next year.
HigherLevel
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Late on seeing this thread but it's definitely not Halo related if it's using UE4. I would guess either assistance on Black Tusk's IP or a new IP.
Just adding this:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhynd
Was done after CD2 (Ruffian, not the Rare prototype) and before Nike Training.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rgb1869
http://www.linkedin.com/in/petermackay
http://www.linkedin.com/in/paullarge
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhynd
Was done after CD2 (Ruffian, not the Rare prototype) and before Nike Training.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rgb1869
http://www.linkedin.com/in/petermackay
http://www.linkedin.com/in/paullarge
killerviel
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http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=38102163&authType=name&authToken=Ak__&trk=hb_upphoto
The game Ruffiangames is working on is (hinted to be) a new IP, it´s an action adventure game using UE4, partnered with a major publisher (which is most likely Microsoft). That´s all there is. And yes, the game seems to have been in development shortly after the leak of the SoR prototype, but most likely before hand
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=38102163&authType=name&authToken=Ak__&trk=hb_upphoto
Also, they seemed to have first been working on an action game with Cryengine 3
I'm kind of as close as a normal outsider can be to Ruffiangames, and it's most likely going to be announced within the next year or so. As Billy Tomson went to GDC this year to speak about some secret stuff and Tribal Towers.
edit: sorry didn't spot that Shiggy had already posted this Linkedin
The game Ruffiangames is working on is (hinted to be) a new IP, it´s an action adventure game using UE4, partnered with a major publisher (which is most likely Microsoft). That´s all there is. And yes, the game seems to have been in development shortly after the leak of the SoR prototype, but most likely before hand
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=38102163&authType=name&authToken=Ak__&trk=hb_upphoto
Also, they seemed to have first been working on an action game with Cryengine 3
I'm kind of as close as a normal outsider can be to Ruffiangames, and it's most likely going to be announced within the next year or so. As Billy Tomson went to GDC this year to speak about some secret stuff and Tribal Towers.
edit: sorry didn't spot that Shiggy had already posted this Linkedin