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Cliff Bleszinski on sobriety, LawBreakers collapse, and a hopeful return to game dev
technology1 month ago

Cliff Bleszinski on sobriety, LawBreakers collapse, and a hopeful return to game dev

Cliff Bleszinski, the Gears of War and Unreal Tournament designer, discusses his long battle with alcoholism, saying the Gears trilogy was largely developed hungover and that he later became a non-functioning alcoholic; after a drinking-related seizure in March he’s four months sober and considering a return to game development, though not in PvP, with a preference for PvE and Horde-style modes. He also reflects on LawBreakers’ failure and the personal toll, hoping to move forward with healthier habits.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#alcoholism#boss-key-productions#cliff-bleszinski
Cliff Bleszinski: Ego and Alcohol Behind Boss Key’s Fall
culture1 month ago

Cliff Bleszinski: Ego and Alcohol Behind Boss Key’s Fall

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.

via Kotaku|
#alcohol#boss-key#cliff-bleszinski
Cliff Bleszinski Opens Up on Boss Key Fallout, Sobriety, and a Creative Comeback
technology1 month ago

Cliff Bleszinski Opens Up on Boss Key Fallout, Sobriety, and a Creative Comeback

In a candid interview, Cliff Bleszinski lays out how Boss Key faltered—late decisions, an ego-driven approach, a favorable Nexon deal, and missteps like launching LawBreakers on the wrong platforms and pushing a chaotic ‘80s-inspired’ Radical Heights—culminating in a studio closure and personal struggles with alcoholism. He describes a four-month sobriety after a hospital seizure in March 2026, a renewed love for making games, and plans for a comeback that includes consulting on Soul Walker, launching a podcast, and pursuing PvE-focused projects rather than PvP, signaling a possible return to game development with a clearer creative focus.

via 80 Level|
#business#cliff-bleszinski#game-development
"Fan Revival: LawBreakers Playable Again After Six-Year Hiatus"
gaming2 years ago

"Fan Revival: LawBreakers Playable Again After Six-Year Hiatus"

LawBreakers, a team-based hero shooter that was shut down in 2018, is now playable again thanks to an unofficial fan project called RELB. Players can join public tests through the RELB Discord server to play online multiplayer matches. Despite some issues with matchmaking and hit registration, the project has shown promise, and the community is excited about its future.

via IGN|
#cliff-bleszinski#fan-project#gaming
"Fan Project Revives LawBreakers, Making Cliff Bleszinski's 'Dead' FPS Playable Again After Six Years"
gaming2 years ago

"Fan Project Revives LawBreakers, Making Cliff Bleszinski's 'Dead' FPS Playable Again After Six Years"

An unofficial fan-made launcher called Lawbreakers 2.0 has revived the dormant game Lawbreakers, originally developed by Boss Key Productions and directed by Cliff Bleszinski. Despite the game being shut down due to low player count, fans have taken matters into their own hands with the new launcher, allowing players to boot the game on Steam and play online multiplayer matches again. Bleszinski has shown support for the project and has previously called on publisher Nexon to discuss potentially reviving the failed FPS.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#cliff-bleszinski#fan-project#gaming
"Fans Revive LawBreakers, Bringing the Game Back to Life"
gaming2 years ago

"Fans Revive LawBreakers, Bringing the Game Back to Life"

LawBreakers, the 2017 hero shooter, is being unofficially revived by a dedicated group of fans known as The RELB Project, who have created "fake" servers to bring the game back. Despite being an unofficial project, the game's creator, Cliff Bleszinski, has given his blessing to the revival. The team recently held successful public playtests and is seeking more developers to continue their work on bringing LawBreakers back to life.

via Game Informer|
#cliff-bleszinski#fan-revival#gaming
"Fans Revive Forgotten LawBreakers FPS Game in Unofficial Comeback"
gaming2 years ago

"Fans Revive Forgotten LawBreakers FPS Game in Unofficial Comeback"

LawBreakers, a multiplayer FPS that failed to gain traction and was shut down in 2018, is being revived by dedicated fans who are running public tests for their own servers. The project, ongoing since 2022, aims to bring the game back to life by creating "fake" servers for the original game client to use. Cliff Bleszinski, co-founder of the studio behind LawBreakers, has expressed his desire to see the game return and has shown support for the revival project. Interested players can join the LawBreakers revival Discord for upcoming playtests and potentially revisit the long-dead FPS.

via PCGamesN|
#cliff-bleszinski#fan-revival#gaming
Cliff Bleszinski's Consulting Offers for Gears of War Met with Silence
gaming2 years ago

Cliff Bleszinski's Consulting Offers for Gears of War Met with Silence

Gears of War co-creator Cliff Bleszinski believes Microsoft and The Coalition would benefit from his input on the franchise, expressing willingness to consult for the next entry. Despite his confidence in the value of his ideas, he feels overlooked by the companies. Bleszinski also mentioned a previously rejected game concept similar to the successful Palworld. While the last mainline game, Gears 5, received positive reviews, Bleszinski advocates for a reboot and is open to consulting on the franchise's future.

via IGN|
#cliff-bleszinski#consulting#game-development
Cliff Bleszinski's Offers to Consult on Gears of War Met with Silence
gaming2 years ago

Cliff Bleszinski's Offers to Consult on Gears of War Met with Silence

Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski expressed willingness to consult on the next Gears game, but his offers were met with silence from Microsoft and Coalition, leading him to "move on" from game development. He mentioned pursuing other ventures such as restaurants, Broadway, comics, and standup comedy, and also reflected on a rejected pitch for a "medieval Pokémon with baby dragons" game idea to Epic.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cliff-bleszinski#consulting#game-development
"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch"
gaming2 years ago

"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch"

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski claims that his rejected pitch for a "Medieval Pokemon" game similar to Palworld has been "validated" by the latter's success, as it quickly shattered records and garnered widespread attention. Bleszinski revealed that his pitch, featuring baby dragons, was turned down by major publishers, including Epic Games, and hinted at potential future developments. However, concerns have been raised about possible intellectual property infringement by The Pokemon Company, casting a shadow over Palworld's future.

via Dexerto|
#cliff-bleszinski#epic-games#game-pitch
Cliff Bleszinksi's Consulting Offers for Gears of War Met with Silence
gaming2 years ago

Cliff Bleszinksi's Consulting Offers for Gears of War Met with Silence

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski expressed willingness to consult on the franchise but has not been contacted by Microsoft or The Coalition, stating that it would be a smart move for them to seek his input. Despite his history with the franchise, Bleszinski has moved on to other ventures after his time at Epic Games and Boss Key Productions, and is currently focused on new projects including comics and stand-up comedy.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#cliff-bleszinski#gaming#gaming-industry
"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch to Epic"
gaming2 years ago

"Gears of War Creator Finds Validation in Palworld Success Despite Rejected Pitch to Epic"

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski acknowledges that the success of Palworld "kinda validates" a rejected pitch he made to Epic for a "medieval Pokémon with baby dragons" game, which was turned down by major publishers. Despite the rejection, Bleszinski expressed interest in developing the idea for mobile, but noted that Epic owns the concept. Meanwhile, Palworld's popularity has soared, with its Steam concurrent numbers surpassing two million, prompting The Pokémon Company to investigate potential intellectual property infringement.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cliff-bleszinski#epic#gaming
Cliff Bleszinski hints at LawBreakers update.
gaming3 years ago

Cliff Bleszinski hints at LawBreakers update.

Cliff Bleszinski, the director of the now-defunct game LawBreakers, has teased fans to "stay tuned" for news on the game. LawBreakers was released in August 2017 but shut down just one year later due to a low player count. Bleszinski expressed confusion at the recent swell of support for the game, which he said was largely unsuccessful upon its original release.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#boss-key-productions#cliff-bleszinski#game-development