Cliff Bleszinski: Ego and Alcohol Behind Boss Key’s Fall
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Cliff Bleszinski says personal ego and alcoholism helped derail Boss Key, blaming an absentee leadership style and a culture of drinking that sabotaged work habits. He notes LawBreakers failed to find an audience amid Overwatch’s dominance, and Radical Heights fared no better, with timing and brand focus playing a role. After a March seizure linked to drinking, he has focused on health and pursued writing, podcasts, and Broadway, with no return to game development since Boss Key’s collapse.
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