Microsoft Studios has acquired the rights to the franchise Gears of War

The future of the franchise Gears of War now in the hands Microsoft. The company acquired the rights to the franchise, including all existing and future game, Epic Games. Just below you can read the full interview, which was published in the news section on the website xbox.com.

Today we are pleased to inform you that Microsoft Studios He acquired the rights to the franchise "Gears of War"At Epic Games, including all rights to current and future games, entertainment content and related products. In addition, we are pleased to announce that the Vancouver studio Black Tusk Studios will assume responsibilities regarding the development of the franchise "Gears of War"And that Rod Fergusson, a former executive producer of the franchise"Gears of War"In Epic Games, will join Microsoft and takes a leading role in the Black Tusk in the development of the franchise in the future.

Just below you can see the comments on this important news from the head of Microsoft Studios, Phil Spencer, general manager of Black Tusk Studios, Hanno Lemke, and Rod Fergusson.

Why Microsoft bought the franchise "Gears of War"?

Phil Spencer: "It's all about our commitment to the fans of Xbox. In the franchise"Gears of War"Very active and respected indifferent fan base on Xbox. Over 22 million copies of games in the series "Gears of War"It was sold around the world, which in terms of net currency is worth about $ 1 billion. This franchise, the fans are part of the soul Xbox.By purchasing this franchise, Microsoft Studios will continue to offer them more of their favorite games and entertainment content from the universe "Gears of War"."

Why Epic Games has gone on this deal?

Hanno Lemke: "Epic was a wonderful partner for Microsoft it was a great honor to serve as the publishing partner for Epic, and work together to achieve the phenomenal success of the franchise "Gears of War". Epic are great partners and great friends, Microsoft Studios. As such, we work closely with Epic on ensuring inclusion of the Unreal Engine in franchise "Gears of War" continues to meet the high quality that fans of the franchise have come to expect. "

Why the choice of the leading game development studio franchise "Gears of War" has fallen on anything yet not proven studio Black Tusk, rather than on the built studio?

Phil Spencer: "Black Tusk has assembled a team of world-class, which has great experience and enthusiasm for the shooters, and in particular in relation to the franchise"Gears of War". I am very confident that under Rukovodostva Hanno Lemke, Rod Fergusson and other leaders of our studio, Black Tusk is well equipped to take on the future development of the franchise "Gears of War"."

Do you plan to attract those who worked on previous games "Gears of War" to work on a series of future projects?

Hanno Lemke: "The news that Rod Ferguson joined the Black Tusk Studios for fans of the franchise should be very intriguing. Rod played a leading role in the Epic about everything that comes to games"Gears of Wars"He deeply understands the franchise, but it is equally important that he understands fans of the franchise - what they like, what direction they want to see the development of the franchise.After the news reverberated about the prospect of Black Tusk, I'm sure we will see interest from a number of talented developers who share the same passion in relation to the 'Gears', as well as the developers of the Black Tusk. "

When can we hear about plans for the future of the franchise "Gears of War"?

Hanno Lemke"We hope to be able to share with you information regarding the" Gears of War "later this year."

You return back to Canada and re-start to work on the franchise "Gears of War". For you, it is like coming home?

Rod Fergusson"I am very pleased to join the Black Tusk Studios to oversee the development of the franchise"Gears of War".I was fortunate enough to work on a variety of different games with different teams, but "Gears" has the greatest influence on me both professionally and in personal relationships, so it isreally like coming home. I can not wait will soon share with you new information. "

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