Would You Like A Bigger Shovel Cliffy?

Okay I don't normally write blog post's like this but there is something that keeps popping up on N4G that is really starting to bug me, and that's all the news about Cliffy B. Normally I'm all for people having their own opinions but this is just getting plain annoying. Cliffy B keeps popping up in today's hottest saying something bad about the Playstation. I don't care if he prefers the Xbox over the Playstation but all he is doing is setting himself up for a fall.

Let's look at some of his comments. "People like to think I'm all up Microsoft's ass..." Gee I wonder why?

http://n4g.com/news/727930/...
http://n4g.com/news/713009/...
http://n4g.com/news/714559/...
http://n4g.com/news/640242/...
http://n4g.com/news/532499/...
http://n4g.com/news/713928/...
http://n4g.com/news/161585/...

Well That's like what 7 articles where Cliffy B is criticizing either The Ps3 or criticizing it's games. I wonder why people think you're up Microsoft's ass.

"I have my number of issues with it and even, fundamentally, the PlayStation branding when they named the buttons square, triangle, it's like putting Kanji on the f--ing thing."

Really is [], X, 0, and ^ to difficult for your mind? What's so much different between Square and A? Nothing. They're symbols. One flashes on the screen and we press the same matching one on the controller. There is no reading involved.

"People like to think I'm all up Microsoft's ass...Bulletstorm is out on PlayStation." Congratulations, what did you want a cookie? Just cause you released one game on a console doesn't mean you're any less up Microsoft's ass. Besides EA was the publisher. They probably made you publish it on PS3 as well.

Let me give you a little advice. Stop digging yourself into a hole. Remember Valve? Yea they hated the PS3 with a passion too. They were very outspoken in their hate towards the system. But then they really started working with Sony and their entire views changed. Do you remember how much ass kissing and apologizing they did?

So Cliffy, how does it feel to be one of the most outspoken developer around? Are you going to stop digging your self a hole? Or would you like to get a bigger shovel?

UPDATE: I would like to say that I do respect Cliffy B as a developer, I am just tired of his constant bashing on the PS3 and am even more Tired of his name constantly appearing in the "DAYS HOTTEST".

[Godmars290]

Yeah, if Cliffy was in any way neutral he would also be calling missteps on the 360 like Too Human or Alan Wake. Instead you only hear him complaining about PS3 titles like Heavy Rain which are getting alot of recognition.

And when the heck has he made a game which had kids in it? That's hat really makes him come off poorly: being a game designer who criticizes features and aspects in other games which he's either never done or been know for doing well.

[Queefy_B]

Im awesome.

[Jaws007]

You got to know that, the tool Cliffy B. is reading this blog post - I mean, the dude lives on this site "feeding off hate". Is that what all these kids say these days?
Lame excuse for getting a hand up the rear.

Like I said, Cliffy B. is NO David Jaffe.

[ultimate-remag]

lol man this was good.... cliffy B for Bitch lol

[Active Reload]

Must you post sh*t about this guy whether good or bad? I'm tired of seeing his face. Is he making a new game that he has just revealed? No!!! So stop bringing him up! Geez, people are so f&cking pathetic!!!

[DelbertGrady]

Maybe you should go to court with it :)

[Ingram]

I'll give you a bubble so you don't have to make another account.
You're my favourite 360 ghost butler.

[BubbleSniper]

funny! didnt see him at Timberline Lodge this year. :)

[Ducky]

... Looks like your issue is the number of articles themselves.

Lots of devs talk crap, it's just that no-one goes around making an article about each single comment.

Seems those articles are getting to ya, and that's probably what whoever submits/approves all those articles wants to begin with.

That, and I bet if Cliff read this blog, he'd be having a big grin on his face. So Fishin' Accomplished.

[Chaostar]

He claims on one hand to be neutral as he has a vested interest in the success of epic games on PS3 but in the other he openly bashes great PS3 franchises and hardware. It seems to me like he is just trolling with the intention of getting his name out there and more recognition for his upcoming games.

The sad thing is that it works, people take his comments personally and the trash articles shoot straight to the front page. I've always said trolls are like annoying children, if you ignore them they soon tire and go away. Clifford may be a grade-a w@^ker but he is clever enough to manipulate N4Gs drooling masses for free publicity.

[Capdastaro]

he trolls, that's was he does and he feeds off this website because morons on this website suck it all in and make comments like what you are doing now.

Nom nom nom - Cliffy B

[Kingdom Come]

Frankly, I'm sick of the hate directed towards this Legendary Design Director. The only difference between his opinion and the opinions of those commented on this site is that people listen to him. So what if he's opinionated, isn't that what this world needs more of? I mean, noone cares if DICE claim other companies to be lazy and no competition for themselves. And surely all that matters is if he's talented at that of what his job entales, of which he so very much is...

Surely if his opinion matters so little to you, you should ignore articles relating to such instead of writing such a useless Blog Post. I mean, what was the purpose of said Blog Post? To get others to enroll into the "We hate Cliffy B" Club?

[BlackTar187]

i like cliffy but legendary he is not.

IMHO

peopel care to much what he has to say. Im with the above he is manipulating people. Although im not sure its good to kind of alienate a fanbase. I understand getting his name yada yada but this isnt Howard stern the avg hater isn't gonna buy 2 games

[Chidori]

"Really is [], X, 0, and ^ to difficult for your simplistic mind?" - "If you get confused by your shapes perhaps you should go back to kinder garden Cliffy, I hear that's one of the prime focus of their teaching now. "

Lol really? He's the design director for a huge game development company, and you're really questioning his intelligence? He has opinions, just like any other gamer out there. He just happens to be more outspoken about it, and isn't letting his job status within the industry be a reason to not voice his opinions and humble himself.

I now understand his comment about "feeding on the tears of fanboys" , because you people make such a huge deal out of every little thing he says that isn't heaping praise on sony. The only thing he will be needing is a bigger wallet, not a shovel. At the end of the day, he's still going to be making millions even though you're pointlessly whining like a little girl for everything he says.

[Ingram]

Hey, have some respect for Clifford Michael Bleszinski, he's been around since Unreal 1, and his level designs were/are terrific.As much as I love my PS3, the guy's a genius.Period.

I mean, It's true he has bias, all of us do.He's just entitled to it, he's part of the fucking industry.It's not like he does not know a thing or two, and he never bashed a system like Gabe did.He's just a PC guy.

At least he won't be running around like most sissies here screaming "Failstation" or "PC BEST VERSION CONFUURMED"

[Godmars290]

A qualified genius anyway, since his focus has been FPS.

Which then makes his opinion questionable when complaining about anything outside of FPS. More so when he complains about something other than a FPS when its on a specific medium like a game console.

[Ingram]

I don't know dude, he's like 1/9th of Carmack, and that's enough for me to kneel down.

I've been working as a chef, and that does not disqualify me from knowing electronics.

I just know Gabe has a bigger mouth, he was serious, insulting millions of people and he rectified, but I think C.B.is just being a clown and having fun.He's just happy with his antagonic role.

[madpuppy]

@Vaistrat, Cliffy B. couldn't lick the dust off of John Carmack's shoes.

And at least Carmack states his opinions on technical groundings, not acting like a 14 year old saying stupid stuff like "feeding on the tears of fanboys". or using foul language to emphasize his complaints that happen to be in the realm of the minutia. Button labels....sheesh!

[Solidus187-SCMilk]

ohh wait.

and since you make no games I guess your opinion is questionable on any type of game.

[The Dixie Flatline]

You know, one thing that I find the most interesting about this site is how backwards it's become. This site is supposed to be about gaming news, not about flame wars.
I've been on this site since 2008 and I used to spend an hour or so sifting through the gaming news daily, however today that task only takes me about 10-15 minutes due the dearth of any real gaming news at all.
I see the people complaining all of time about stories that are pure drivel and are written just to anger others, yet if the story happens to fit with their personal views, then it's okay. The recent story where this developer, once again, attacked the Dual Shock 3 controller and even in the article stated that his motives were to make others angry most of the main players on this site were present and getting involved in the name calling and fighting that they all claim to despise. And guess what, the developer got exactly what he wanted; look at where the news is: the hottest topic at this moment.
If people really want to make this site better they really need to practice what they preach: stay out of these articles that are absolute drivel that are written for no other reason than to make someone angry no matter which console it favours; they will eventually go away if you don't give them attention.
This brings me to another point: just because some person, who has shown undying favouritism in the past, says something bad about your favourite piece of hardware; does it make it true or make your controller work any worse? People already know his record as a hotheaded jackass and he's not going to change anyone's opinion. The fact that his story got the attention he wanted actually gave it some form of credence.
When I read the recent story in question I just shook my head and went about my business, oh well, the guy's a jackass and even though the console I use is the PlayStation I could care less.
I just wish that the site admins and mods would take the time to purge the utter drivel like this from this site.

Anyway, that's my opinion for what it's worth.

[Captain Tuttle]

You people are too sensitive.

[Kon]

lol at sensitive guys like you that fell in his trap. Nice one, you deserve a prize

[Goeres]

Like J.D would have said "he's a sensie".

[blackburn5]

@ The Dixie Flatline. I agree. The guy is a jack@$$ who craves attention. Ignore him.

[Raven_Nomad]

Cliffy B is opinionated like a lot of people. Take that Jaffe idiot, but people here tend to love that guy. No matter what he says. That's because this is a PS3 fanboys dream house.

I like Cliffy, this is America and we have this little thing called "Freedom Of Speech" maybe some of you have heard of it?

He can speak his opinions openly and there isn't much you can do about it. Not everyone is going to like the same things as you, deal with it. It happens to everyone.

To Blog post about it just shows the level of "Butthurt" IMHO. Cliffy B and Epic make some of the best games around and if PS3 fans start pissing him off, all the better for the 360 people. Maybe next time BulletStorm will be Exclusive to the 360 or the next IP ect...

He clearly likes the attention and is the self proclaimed "Tony Stark of video games" I think people are too damn sensitive about the PS3, seriously I've never encountered a console generation so deluded or so easy to piss off if you don't like the thing or agree with it, now sure why and I don't really care.

As the Eagles said....GET OVER IT!

[Otheros00]

Freedom of speech is lie. You can't say anything you want ever. Clifford is overrated. His games have game breaking bugs and he loves attention.

[Raven_Nomad]

Freedom Of Speech is not a lie, it's part of what makes america so amazing. As long as it's not endangering or threatening it's a wonderful thing.

Every game I've ever played has had a issue or two, but nobody can deny he has made some amazing games and is the most recognizable people in the industry.

GET OVER IT!

I come to this site everyday and deal with idiot trolls bashing my preferred console, I think it's Instant Karma to say the least, only this is an industry person putting it down and not a bunch of yokels.

[madpuppy]

Jaffe is a foul mouthed crybaby, But, Cliffy B. is a dyed in the wool adolescent troll. He makes statements to piss people off, Jaffe at least states how he feels weather the reader likes it or not. He doesn't come off like he is somehow obligated to talk bad about the 360 or Microsoft.

[Raven_Nomad]

We'll just have to agree to disagree, let's just say if Cliffy B started kissing up to Sony and made an exclusive or something for Sony all of a sudden everyone here would love him, saw it happen with Fat Gabe over at Valve.

[madpuppy]

frankly, I might be biased, I am not partial to Cliffy's work, except when Epic released unreal tournament on Linux.
As for Gabe Newell, just about everything his company made was great. though His remarks toward The PS3 were uncalled for, It didn't stop me from having a steam account and many of his games.

[Goldenarmz]

i like Cliffy B and the stuff he says, cuz he only says stuff to ruffle fanboys feathers and you guys play in to it. None of the stuff he says he means, he clearly shows that he likes PS3 seeing how he has one and he has played many of the games. he does it cuz he knows it gets under PS3 fanboys skins and you guys give him ammo for his arsenal and yall jus give it to him willingly... i get a laugh out of it cuz he seems like a cool guy that likes to have fun and you guys take him so freakin serious. Games are suppose to be fun and you guys are to busy whinin about it. Wahh wahhh he dissed the PS3 controller.. i mean really??? is ur life that boring where you have to stick up for a controller?

[Christopher]

***"I have my number of issues with it and even, fundamentally, the PlayStation branding when they named the buttons square, triangle, it's like putting Kanji on the f--ing thing." ***

I have to admit that I honestly laugh at this one a lot. Let me get this straight, why didn't they use letters specific to certain languages only rather than shapes known by pretty much everyone in the world? Hm... I wonder?

[Solidus187-SCMilk]

they should have used farm animals for the button symbols.

numbers would piss me off for some reason and I dont know why.

[Tuxedo_Mask]

I agree with everything you've written except for your update. Mr. Bleszinski has not provided anything innovative in the video game industry in my opinion. Gears of War took the shooter genre a step back if anything and considering how far he has branched out from that project it seems clear that he has a lack of creativity.

I won't prattle on about him since he really doesn't deserve the attention, but I will say this since he supposedly reads things here, when everyone is looking at you it isn't always a good thing.

[Jaws007]

This blog is win.
Cliff Bleszinski is a complete tool.

He's no David Jaffe.

[9thWonder]

and i thought i was the only one finding it annoying glad to see someone shares my view on Cliffy B