Cliff Bleszinski (GOW): XBOX 360 is a Beast!

Aquanox · 08-09-2005, 08:31 AM

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Cliff's Blog
The Waiting Game
posted at 09/07/2005 11:33 PM EDT
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Thanks for your patience.

Those of you who have been gamers for the last 20 years... gamers like me, who have playing since the old days where, quite frankly, graphics were crap.

And, truth be told, the gameplay - while it was fun back then it really doesn't hold up that well these days. Nostalgia is a powerful thing and our memories of those games are far greater than most of them.

Now, I'm sure you're saying "Cliff, that's bull****. Hold your tongue! Classic games are just as fun now as they were when we first played them!"

Now, I know there are a few that hold up. Galaga. Tetris. Robotron. And...yeah. That's all I can think of right now. Why?

Because we, as gamers in 2005, expect more. We expect more features, more depth, better graphics, quality acting, a well written narrative, and everything except for the kitchen sink. Sophisticated gamers? Yes. Spoiled? Maybe a little. But is it so wrong?

Ever notice how horror movies that were considered scary in the 50s are seldom as frightening now? Audiences grow. And it's important for the products to grow right along with them otherwise a medium will ultimately stagnate.

So thanks for waiting. Because I have seen the future - the next generation of consoles. I have had more than a taste of what true next generation gaming is going to have to offer and I'm here to tell you -

You're in for something special.

I can't speak much for Sony right now - yeah, we're working on stuff for the PS3 but honestly I'm so busy with Gears that it's all I'm seeing and I can tell you - Microsoft is giving you a hell of a system. This thing is a BEAST and is capable of MUCH GREATNESS.

Sigh. That's all I can say so far. I am, after all, under NDA.

Source: 1up.com
When Cliff Bleszinski talks, people shuts the hell up

lawrence · 08-09-2005, 09:01 AM

sounds good to me

G4everX · 08-09-2005, 09:55 AM

Well, that's cool. What I find really cool, is that it was posted at 1UP, and we all know that their very biest towards Gamecube and PS3.

Aquanox · 08-09-2005, 10:06 AM

Well, it was written by Cliff itslef, otherwise I'd expect a very different article.

VictoryOverWar · 08-09-2005, 10:52 AM

very cool....i get more and more excited everyday

Glock 19 · 08-09-2005, 03:50 PM

Outstanding makes me want the 360 today lol.

Romper Stomper · 08-09-2005, 05:12 PM

Damnit I was just going to post this.

eschompthis4star · 08-09-2005, 11:27 PM

lol but man i cant wait to play GR3 or COD2

Cybergig1 · 09-09-2005, 08:07 AM

well he wasn't being biest to any system, he just said all he's had any hands on time with is the 360. After he's done with GOW he may end up doing a PS3 game. Who knows maybe after that he'll be more capable of comparing all the next gen systems. He's basically just saying he likes what he's seen on the one he's seen. Nothing more nothing less. If anyone uses what he said as saying one system is greater than another, then they are a nub and need to learn to read things in context.

Aquanox · 09-09-2005, 09:16 AM

Haven't seen anyone taking this as him saying which console is more powerful. He's clearly stating that the Xbox 360 is a hell of a machine, and I think that, comming from such an important developer, it's more than enough to be considered great news.

xpitbull · 10-09-2005, 11:46 PM

Can wait to get my hand on a 360, i will be missing school for a very good time

Tech9mm · 11-09-2005, 12:52 AM

Its awesome to see that Xbox 360 will have power beyond our imagination cant wait to see it myself.

Muthas · 11-09-2005, 03:04 AM

didnt we all know this

George · 11-09-2005, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Muthas

didnt we all know this

Yes but we like to hear it from others too