Gears of War for Xbox One just one week into development

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Black Tusk has only just started work on its debut Gears entry

Microsoft's new Black Tusk studio is but a week into development on its debut Gears of War game for Xbox One, says Microsoft Studios head Phil Spencer.

The platform holder announced on Monday that it had acquired the rights to the Gears Of War franchise from series creator Epic Games, and put Black Tusk in charge of development. Very little development was done prior to that announcement, Spencer has revealed after being quizzed via Twitter.

"Leadership team has been involved for a month but studio has only been on Gears for a week," said Spencer on Wednesday.

This would suggest that the fruits of the new deal - the first Gears of War game for Microsoft's new console - is still a long way off, with most modern AAA titles typically taking at least two years to develop.

Microsoft has recruited Rod Fergusson, former director of production at Epic Games on the Gears of War franchise, to oversee the development of the franchise at its new home.

Black Tusk Studios formed in late 2012 as a rebranded version of Microsoft Vancouver. At the time it was formed, studio manager Mike Crump said Black Tusk was "working on Microsoft's next big entertainment franchise".

Black Tusk's GM, Hanno Lemke said the studio will collaborate closely with Epic "to ensure the inclusion of the Unreal Engine technology into the Gears of War franchise going forward remains consistent with the high quality fans have come to expect from the franchise."

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ZahnePosted:

oh yes cant wait for this!!!!

VPNPosted:

I love Gears of War for there Campaign not there MP.

FijiPosted:

Gears of war is over for me can't wait to see what they produce this time around

ODSTPosted:

GoW should have ended with 3. Judgement was suppose to be good but turned out horrible (I liked survival though). Hopefully the next one isn't just money for the name of the franchise now (CoD:G, Halo4, BF4)

Beans_Posted:

Sound good, I enjoyed all the others.

GibbityTreePosted:

I thought Gears was over?

MawderzPosted:

I think it will be good, especially with next gen graphics.

DreamsPosted:

-TheVampireDiaries-
MurderxX10th they need to make another halo wars


I Agree With You There Bro.
I Loved Halo Reach & That Game.


really? i didnt like halo wars to much for the campaign online was ok though with friends

ItalianPosted:

HeyPerson In case you guys didn't know.. this isnt made by epic anymore cause microsoft acquired the rights to it. so most likely its gonna be like judgment or worse.


That is wrong. Microsoft Studios usually makes great games. Also, they have recruited Director of Production from Epic.
Fallout New Vegas was not made from Bethesda like FO3 was, but still was a good game nonetheless. I think this new company will bring more to the table than the original team because different minds means different aspects of what could happen. Better or for the worse we will just have to wait and see.

dzmtPosted:

If it plays like the 1st gears of war or the 3rd... This will be a reason for me to have to get both consoles....


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