Cliff Bleszinski is a tool

Cliff Bleszinski is a tool. Even after he's taken away that ungodly surname Cliffy B his annoyance still spreads. We love his work with the Gears of War franchise without end. Nonetheless, Cliff has decided to stray from his game and weigh in on everything Microsoft. He has talked about everything from the controller to the new Avatars.

[hokiebonoz]

what biceps?

[decapitator]

I normally don't approve these articles but CliffyB has been kinda of tool because as professional game developer as he is, and also regarded highly in the industry, he need to STFU and continue making games.

With that said, I will be getting Gears 2 though when I pick up a 360 soon.

[JsonHenry]

Lol, this site is so Sony biased and the mod aboves statement proves my point.

Even though I agree this guy is a total douche - it still goes to prove my point about this site.

[snakeater3]

listen json henry.....remeber one year ago ...yep it was summer and i was enjoying some mediocre titles on my newly purchased ps3...and you know what ? this site was so biased in favour of 360 coz it had all the best games. now the playing field is a little more even with sony gaining momentum and getting some deserved attention.

[Megatron08]

"When responding to question about the Avatars he simply says, “They’re Miis, but that’s fine”. "

Wait he was ask a question and he gave an honest a opinion about what he thought and that makes him a tool ? Seriously what did they want him to say stfu and get out of my face ? Cause that make him so cool right ?

[25]

lol. look at the source. its from an xbox site. have a nice day.

[JsonHenry]

^^ I never said I did not agree about C.B. being a big wet wad. But this is not news. It is a complaint about a person. But since it is negative against MS/MS pruducts and approved by a Mod that ADMITS he does not even own a 360 then, yes, this proves my point about this site.

But whatever. I jumped ship from the 360 to the PS3 as my console of choice when Sony announced the impending friends list/online game invites that is to hit before the end of the year - at no charge! (that and my 360 crapped out on me)

[MikeGdaGod]

N4G mods

[KingME]

When this so-called 360 bias was happening last year, what was your stance on it. Did you think it was okay or did you think it was wrong. I believe you thought it was wrong, but now since it's bias in the way that you like it, then it's now okay.

See the way I see it, is wrong is wrong regardless to whose doing it, not just when it not in my favor. Felling that it's okay when done to one side and not the other is an example of "hypocrisy".

[Coke-a-Cola]

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[morganfell]

What you say is true but that doesn't mean he isn't annoying. Besides, if you are annoying will that make people attack your game? What game?

He is in a different position. As the face of a franchise, running his mouth and "expressing himself" can have implications. If he doesn't mind negative impacts on the image of Epic then by all means, jabber away. But everything has it's price, even expressing one's opinion.

[InMyOpinion]

I wouldn't take everything he says so damn serious.

[Fishy Fingers]

Being British I believe I may have misunderstood the title.

I thought it meant "cliffy B is a tool... to greatness, to use" something like that. It doesnt o_O

[Mc Fadge]

A prick or an arrogant idiot basically :3

[decapitator]

Or letting yourselve been used for promotional purposes ect ect.

[Evil Rant Monkey]

<This is news?)

[Drekken]

Not really... if anything it is old news!

[Mc Fadge]

Hahaha, good one <3

[ironmunk]

Well,

This post just continues a long tradition of N4G articles about CliffyB which have practically zero content or any information of value.

My personal favourite was one not too long ago which was simply CliffyB saying that GoW2 would be bigger badder and more bad ass, literally that was the story!

I don't blame Cliffy, just the stupid people writing up everything he says!

Time to shoot the messengers me thinks...

[Bucky Sligo]

I was thinking the same thing. Everybody's asking Cliffy B to stfu but still they report everything he is saying as news.

Also, I've read the article and if there is someone who is a tool it's that author of this tripe!

[EvilJoey]

He is a Tool - im not biased i like some microsoft people...
an d at one point i even liked CB... i watched an interview were he was describing the chainsaw... he said it was Intimate Violence... that stuck with me... I even made that the name of my Arena team in WoW...

But he is a tool
And it is news.. if people were un aware of this! lol

[Silogon]

Bigger biceps huh? ahhahaahahahhahahahahahahaah Cliffy you're such a jerk spurt. You have no arms. you're a punk and a home grow. Bigger Biceps. That's going to kill, man.

[juuken]

...xD

[keapon]

I also don't know why anyone would be upset about him voicing his opinion. I may not always agree with him, I don't see any harm in it.

I'm not sure Beau King even read his own text...

"When responding to question about the Avatars he simply says, 'They’re Miis, but that’s fine'"

_He was asked a question._ And he answered. As the public face of Gears, I imagine he gets asked questions a fair amount. What do you want him to do, take a break from Gears 2 to study up on every gaming matter he may be asked about?

[Mc Fadge]

He doesn't seem to be stating he's the authority on gaming, or that he's the coolest guy on earth. His comments sound light-hearted and humourous. The editor of this article has clearly overreacted. And he started that they are just miis, who hasn't?

[thenickel]

Dude chill already seriously lol. We get the fact that you don't like Cliffy along with a few others that would hate anyone that was affiliated with MS anyway. Some of you take this gaming news way to serious and love to destroy people by bashing them online which is plain pathetic.

[kingme71]

Cliffy B is no different than any other game designer out there that has had a successful title except he has elevated himself to rockstar status. Can you rattle off the lead designer on Halo 3 or COD4 or are they any more in the spotlight for having developed successful shooters?

[Fishy Fingers]

Halo 3 ~ Jason Jones. COD4 ~ Tim Willits.

But yeah, I see your point, the main difference is Cliffy invites the media attention. Where as most shy away.

[kingme71]

Da*m you FF, always the well informed one in the group :) Bubbles for your elephantine memory.

[LeShin]

What? You telling me Avatars AREN'T Miis with a new title?!!!! lmao!!!

Come on now, it's one thing to be a fanboy, it's another thing to be a fanboy dunce. EVERY major gaming website say that they look like Mii's and they seem to operate the same way and hey, someone ASKED for his OPINION, and he gave it. If no-one asked he probably wouldn't have said anything. What did you want him to do, lie? lol

Same thing happened when Jaffe, was asked what he would have done if he was allowed to make a PS3 and he said he wouldn't have included the Blu-Ray and people went mad. Idiots. Game devs are human and have opinions too. I prefer honesty and just because you don't agree with someone, does not make their opinion invalid. The trouble with fanboys/fansites...

Man, get a grip people....

[hokiebonoz]

he also stated how much he hates the xbox 360 controller. The Mii comment may not be indicative of him being a tool. read further though.

his biceps need to be bigger? he always said pompous crap like that.

[keapon]

"He also elaborates on how if one is made in his image it needs bigger biceps and a chiseled jaw."

Claiming that his biceps ARE big would be out of touch, but he's simply requesting that people PRETEND they are actually big and chiseled. I don't see how his comment could be meant as anything but humorous. I didn't laugh, but I'm not about to call him pompous.

[g3nkie]

He gets called a tool for being honest? What part of seeing Microsoft's avatars doesn't make you think of Miis?

[LeShin]

Hey man, don't waste your breath. Fanboys don't like listening to reason :)

[OldParr]

who approve this??? fanboys are becoming a disease for the gaming industry.u guys are not cool just for digging every lil crap that u find on the interwebs.please u give the word fan a bad name.a fan will seek greatneess for the sistem of choice not dig info about human mistakes from the other system.please get a life

[CAPT IRISH]

I just hate CliffyB

[hokiebonoz]

I love how you all are screaming fanboy when the writer is attacking one of Microsoft's family. Hes not talking about the resistance two developer.

Who's really the moron?

[englandsbest316]

Someones asking him questions and hes giving honest answers...... what more do you want? the gears of war 2 hype is now reaching its peak so its no suprise that lots of people want to interview the lead designer at E.P.I.C..... if the interviewers didnt want his opinion then they wouldn't ask him the questions would they.... he's a gamer just like you and me at the end of the day..........

[x THE CHEETAH x]

I agree with you... I actually see him as a gamer, who's enjoying his job and loves creating kick-a$$ games. He digs hard-core gaming and it shows in his work... and so it flows over in his personality, as well... that should be expected. I personally respect his genuine comments. I may not agree all the time, but I can respect it.

[solidsnakus]

its a sad day in the gaming community. you know, i always laugh when i think of those people that buy those gossip mags and care about britney and all those ashole rich people. but i just realize we all are the same, look at us bikering about cliffy saying his opinion and going crazy when any developer says anything. its on the front page of here and posted a major news on kotaku like gangbusters and the internet goes a blaze. we have countless articles here about cliff says this and cliff says that. but in the end we only have ourselves to blame. :o.....oh snap let the nerd battles between the consoles continue... because theres no end.

[poopface1]

probaly wishes they were cliffy B and could make gears, instead of a loser who writes about cliffy B. and gears.

[Owner360-PS3]

I knew that after Gears of War 1....

[midgard229]

cliff is the next reggie, except he makes gears....maybe wen cliff makes another good game besides gears he can talk, cuz unreal sux imo

[titntin]

Yes.

Yes he is, and always has been.

But I don't see how this is news?? Its not even an interesting comment...

[BLUR111]

Damn!! i wish i had those biceps

[tplarkin7]

Cliff is just another guy trying to make a living.

[x THE CHEETAH x]

... you're right,... he's making a living in a career he loves. Like someone mentioned earlier, he's a gamer... he's a hard-core gamer and it shows in his personality. I honestly wouldn't want him to tone down. Any outspoken person, no matter how right or wrong, they'll always have an opposition.

[Bill Gates]

Anyone who is associated in any way with the xbox franchise is a TOOL, and QeefyNutJob is one of the lucky few who is not only just a tool, but he's a BABOON's TOOL.....AHAHHAHHAHHA

[Jay Bomb]

LEAVE CLIFFY ALONE!!! lol who cares

[RAM MAGNUMS]

cliffyb no likey the mii's. Now he is a tool?
you should remember the video with devs confessing the power of the ps3 & complimenting the hardware.
that should be a hint right there.
your 2nd hint should have been that you are defending the gayness of your toyboxmii360!
cliffyb is just saying what all the old hardcore gamers are thinking.
Not Me. I wants no part of the new toyboxmii360.
good day.

P.s. I thought it was funny how many boys said there were too many cg movies for sonys show.
after playing mgs4 I can't tell what's cg and what's not! LOL!
oh & that chart presentation: that was in game! Its called littlebigplanet!
if xbox is a graduation from a wii then the ps3 is now the supreme master console to own you child.
time to grow up awkward preteens.
m$ is embarrassing you!
ha ha

[rawd]

I only listen to what Gabe Newell says becoz he said if I don't , he is going to eat me

[Torch]

Or has anyone else noticed that as of late, he's toned down his nominal image of uh, "toolness", come across as a little less arrogant and more professional?

Seeing him in recent interviews over the past couple of weeks, he seems - dare I say it? - Tolerable.

Hmmm...perhaps web ramblings such as this article have finally gotten to him and shrunk his inflated head back down to Earth?

[mariusmal]

i noticed that too. he dropped that rebel youngster attitude. he's bearable now.

my friend call him jade raymond with a penis :P not because of looks but because of toolness. but then again i believe that clifford (i know he's watching me) really works on the game, opposed to jade r.

[BoneMagnus]

He's bitter because Jade Raymond wouldn't give him the time o' day!

Seriously, give the guy a break. He was probably a total nerd growing up and he's now a pseudo-celebrity, and he's having trouble adjusting to the fame and attention. I'm sure it can be overwhelming. Doubt I'd do any better!

Just keep the great games coming, Cliff!

[FPS nut]

I like Cliffy, the media whore part aside, his interviews are always informative and entertaining.

[25]

the american itagaki. hey that rhymed. lol

[poopface1]

I didnt read it cause I have no intreset in cliffy B. Are the people who wrote this gay? do they think about guys all day?

The only reason I know who cliffy B. is is because he made gears, which is awsome. So untill this Dbag journalist can make a game as good as gears he should look in the mirror an realise who the real Tool is.

[Matpan]

He is a young successful lad with spotlight on him who was asked a question he answered and that makes him a tool?... Whatever... people should just stay put and silent... you never know when the next geek will be bashing you online right?

[project76dodo]

ted price is the man

and i think cliffy wants in the Ps3 club now
i say we take him

[getupahh]

know your roll cliffy!!!

[NMC2007]

I don't see how he is a tool, but if he is a tool he is a very rich and talented tool, that's for sure, I really don't get the whole tool bit when someone is just doing their job and speaking their mind, ah well.

[kewlkat007]

Pure garbage...

All I care about is Geow2. Not cliffy's opinions on gaming.

[FantasyStar]

They'll start doing interviews with him where he talks about all his accomplishments in high school and blah blah. Quote me on that

[wangdiddy82]

that was the funniest thing i heard cliffy b say.. The thing about bigger biceps and a chiseled jaw.. lol.. Zoolander all the way..

[n00bzRtehgey]

Then what's Mark Rein?