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[ElTorro]

Jesus. I'm not sure Microsoft is aware how bored the market got of hearing "HALO/GEARS OF WAR/FABLE/FORZA".

I understand that they want to minimize the risk of big-budget development by attaching a well-known franchise and concept to those projects, but apart from that, I feel the same way.

I am looking forward to Halo 5 and Uncharted 4, but at the same time this franchise madness is getting tiering.

I just really hope that they won't put Halo/Gears on an annual release schedule.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Not only was the game at E3 presented as a game, the studio was clearly working on an original IP:

Microsoft opens new video game studio in Vancouver:

Studio staff have an average of 12 years experience in triple-A games, the industry’s equivalent of Hollywood summer blockbuster movies — “big games, big teams, big budgets, long timelines,” said Crump.

“What that means is we are working on Microsoft’s next big entertainment franchise,” he said. “We’re not working on an existing franchise, we’re looking to build the next Halo here in Vancouver, for example, which is really exciting. We are building something from the ground up.”

“We have been officially green-lit by Microsoft executives to go ahead with the project that we’re on,” he said.

Spencer is caught in a pretty obvious damage control statement.

 

[RoboPlato]

Damn, was hoping they were doing both.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

So this is the new Agent?

 

[Uncle Rupee]

Maybe include a link to the trailer?

Kind of a lame one, tbph. Especially when compared to Epic's UE4 trailer stuff.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I was literally just thinking this when I saw this thread pop up. So the game they've been working on "for some time" was really nothing, and Gears is the title they're really working on.

I'll bet they wind up being a Gears of War only studio the entire gen.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Jesus. I'm not sure Microsoft is aware how bored the market got of hearing "HALO/GEARS OF WAR/FABLE/FORZA".

I know. I wonder if they realise why games like The Last of Us or Titanfall are so anticipated, despite not doing anything particularly new in the actual gameplay department.

Truly Sony 2006.

In what way is this comparable to Sony 2006? Serious question.

 

[UberTag]

Jesus. I'm not sure Microsoft is aware how bored the market got of hearing "HALO/GEARS OF WAR/FABLE/FORZA".

Considering they just delivered their biggest launch ever solely so people could play a prettier version of Call of Duty, I don't think Microsoft really cares about people who are "bored" with Halo/Gears/Fable/Forza.

And if they are bored with those franchises, they've got something new called Titanfall for them. See? Everybody wins.

 

[JohngPR]

AKA we're shelving it so they can make Gears for XBO.

 

[Leks]

Disappointing.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

I sneakily added you in.

*high five*

 

[Freeman]

So if you own a Xone what are the perspective for future new IPs? Where could they come from?

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Disappointing, but now it means Gears has been in development for a bit. Gears is coming, and much sooner than we thought now.

 

[PhatSaqs]

Spencer dun goofed lol.

 

[Kaako]

Smh...so they went from making an original IP from the ground up to working on Gears franchise due to the IP acquisition. That is sad.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Not only was the game at E3 presented as a game, the studio was clearly working on an original IP:

Good catch.

It's possible though this was the case (at that time) and Microsoft later saw what they had accomplished and wanted to them move onto Gears.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

So if you own a Xone what are the perspective for future new IPs? Where could they come from?

Powerstar Golf, Crimson Dragon, LocoCycle, and Ryse already came out and Quantum Break and Sunset Overdrive are on the way. Those are all technically new IP.

 

[Impeccable]

I don't know if I'm more disappointed in the fact the game that interested me doesn't exist or that they lied to the face of gamers to have a highlight reel.

 

[Quentyn]

That is really disappointing. MS desperately needs a studio that works on new IP.

 

[Leflus]

Disappointing. While I'm glad to hear that Gears will live on, I would have preferred it if MS had founded a completely new internal studio for the franchise.

Black Tusk was assembled to create a new IP. They should have been allowed to do excactly that.

So any first party developed new IP for XB1?

Project Spark.

 

[Uncle Rupee]

So if you own a Xone what are the perspective for future new IPs? Where could they come from?

Microsoft has a lot of money to throw around. This is just one project.

 

[Man]

Halo, Gears of War, Forza... war never change.

 

[Iorv3th]

So let me get this straight. These guys have been on Microsofts payroll for years and have been developing no game at all? Just concept pieces?

 

[MercuryLS]

I enjoy Gears and I'm curious to see what this team will do with the franchise, but I get the feeling they're going to become a Gears factory like 343 is a Halo factory. That's disappointing.

 

[Osiris]

This is revisionist bullshit, they announced before E3 that "Black Tusk's next game would be revealed at E3"

They (Microsoft) said it would be a Halo for the new generation, in fact, ..".an icon of the new generation."

And it's... another Gears of War?

Bull*cough*SHIT

Game got pulled in favor of another GoW, period, end of story.

 

[Riky]

Considering they just delivered their biggest launch ever solely so people could play a prettier version of Call of Duty, I don't think Microsoft really cares about people who are "bored" with Halo/Gears/Fable/Forza.

And if they are bored with those franchises, they've got something new called Titanfall for them. See? Everybody wins.

I could understand if Microsoft didn't have Titanfall, Sunset Overdrive, Quantum Break and Ryse as well as those franchises, but they do.

 

[Bgamer90]

Disappointing if true. Hope we get more information about this situation since that (I guess "concept") looked really good.

 

[ManUtdRedDevils]

Clearly Microsoft was doing whatever it could to repair the damage. Pimpin ain't easy

 

[Stumpokapow]

So if you own a Xone what are the perspective for future new IPs? Where could they come from?

Currently announced, first party:
Quantum Break
Sunset Overdrive
Below
D4
Project Spark

But "where could they come from"? Anywhere. They are clearly willing to partner with external developers. They clearly have a bunch of internal developers. Whether or not they choose to partner with anyone, internal or external, to make new IPs? I have no idea.

 

[RooMHM]

Because Black Tusk cannot work on more than one game right ?

Never have expectations for Microsoft is an absolute rule.

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

In what way is this comparable to Sony 2006? Serious question.

How is this not? People just found out the black tusk cg trailer was, bluntly, bullshit.
CG trailers at E3, expensive console, silly quotes...how is this not pretty much Sony 2006?

 

[Whompa]

"Please be excited" is now multicompany

 

[Leflus]

Halo, Gears of War, Forza... war never change.

Let's hope that Gears of War does, though. I don't want a fourth game with Marcus as the main character.

 

[Sendou]

Yeah Black Tusk not currently working on a new IP does not equal no new IP's from MS. Gears of War is just one established franchise that Microsoft desperately needs.

 

[NinjaCarrot]

I am disappoint, I have no interest in Gears of any kind and the prospect of a new mysterious IP was exciting. Oh well.

 

[enanogrande]

Hope the wording of this is just damage control stemming from the cancelation of that Stealth Project, cause otherwise MS lied through their teeth at E3.

 

[Ol No Bones]

I love gears but if they had any sense they would have waited till 2017 to release a franchise that people right now are so fatigued about. New IP in house right now could sway people to buy an Xbox one on hype alone. A lot of people were very excited for black tusks supposed new IP. It was one of the reasons I bought an Xbox one. Its funny how they release this as if it is good news. Out of touch to say the least. That being said im a sucker and will buy the next gears no doubt.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Yeah Black Tusk not currently working on a new IP does not equal no new IP's from MS. Gears of War is just one established franchise that Microsoft desperately needs.

This, but some people will continue to ignore this because...it's Microsoft!

 

[SmokedMeat]

I could understand if Microsoft didn't have Titanfall, Sunset Overdrive, Quantum Break and Ryse as well as those franchises, but they do.

Sadly not a single one of those is developed by an internal studio. I guess that's the game plan. Microsoft's teams keep churning our Halo/Fable/Gears/Forza/Kinect Sports, and we'll just buy some games here and there from other studios.

 

[Oppo]

This feels an awful lot like a new original IP was cancelled in favour of cranking out another Gears game.

Hopefully they are doing both but I really don't know if Black Tusk is big enough to pull that off.

 

[BigTnaples]

Tricky move.


That said, the black tusk project looked like a generic stealth shooter. Not sure why anyone was excited for it at all.


Gears is a much less generic series overall, even if it is not a new IP.


Judgment was a mistake, lets hope Xbox One can revitalize the franchise. 3 was amazing.

 

[Honey Bunny]

Not only was the game at E3 presented as a game, the studio was clearly working on an original IP:

Microsoft opens new video game studio in Vancouver:



Spencer is caught in a pretty obvious damage control statement.

Could be making multiple games. Do we know how many people are employed at Black Tusk? And how long have they been around, I feel like I've been hearing their name for a while.

 

[Neuro]

I posted this in the other thread, I am wondering if Epic and Msoft collaborated in making the infiltrator demo considering the fact that both were stealth games to begin with...

 

[zhao3gold]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I am happy to have GeOW on board, but don't want to lose a brand-new IP. My feeling is too conflict right now....

Phil, we need new IPs....

 

[Vinterbird]

Currently announced, first party:
Quantum Break
Sunset Overdrive
Below
D4
Project Spark

But "where could they come from"? Anywhere. They are clearly willing to partner with external developers. They clearly have a bunch of internal developers. Whether or not they choose to partner with anyone, internal or external, to make new IPs? I have no idea.

Lionhead announced last week that they are also working on a new IP

Could be making multiple games. Do we know how many people are employed at Black Tusk? And how long have they been around, I feel like I've been hearing their name for a while.

Studio was formed in late 2012, and I doubt they are big enough to support two games. Especially since one is Micorsoft second biggest franchise.

 

[CambriaRising]

Hope the wording of this is just damage control stemming from the cancelation of that Stealth Project, cause otherwise MS lied through their teeth at E3.

No one should be surprised if they did.

 

[funkystudent]

More new IP from AAA studios is always good so I am bummed.


Would have made sense for MS to found a new Gears studio similar to 343 with some old Gears vets heading it but I guess they didnt want to waste the resources and this was the easiest way to do it.



Also this continues the continuing saga of what the fuck is up with Epic?

I was expecting that studio to go through some weird changes this gen. Didnt expect this though.

 

[Ol No Bones]

Hope the wording of this is just damage control stemming from the cancelation of that Stealth Project, cause otherwise MS lied through their teeth at E3.

They didn't though. They didn't give me the impression that that was their new game. It was just an in engine look at what black tusk was capable of. I did however get the impression that they would work on a new IP.

 

[BruiserBear]

Not only was the game at E3 presented as a game, the studio was clearly working on an original IP:

Microsoft opens new video game studio in Vancouver:



Spencer is caught in a pretty obvious damage control statement.

Yup. I don't know how he thinks he can walk this back and not look stupid while doing it.

 

[plasmawave]

So they announced a concept video at E3 last year?
This is almost as bad as The Last Guardian.