CVG

Epic Games says it still gets a buzz from working on big platform exclusives like Microsoft's Xbox 360 frontrunner Gears of War 3.

That's according to the game's executive producer, Rod Fergusson, who told CVG at Microsoft's San Francisco showcase last week that he has "really treasured" the studio's relationship with the platform holder.

Asked if Epic still gets a buzz from working on exclusives, Fergusson said: "Oh yeah, absolutely. There are a lot of benefits. There are pros and cons for being multiplatform and exclusive and one of the things I've really treasured out of this process has been our partnership with Microsoft. 

"Exclusives allow us to focus and do the best that we can do on that particular platform, and we don't have to worry about all the other stuff that you need to deal with.

"So when we look at our man power - the force that we can apply to a game - we can apply it in one direction which is great, because it allows us to fully take advantage of that."

Fergusson went on to explain that a solid relationship between a developer and its publisher is crucial for success - and he thinks Epic's partnership with Microsoft, plus its work with EA on Bulletstorm, are good examples.

"Microsoft's been a great partner and I think success you have with a game comes down to the relationship between the developer and the publisher and having the publisher believe in it. 

"Even Bulletstorm and launching a new IP... you can't do that without the support of your publisher. I think that kind of thing has been really beneficial to us."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/291145/news/epic-we-still-get-a-buzz-from-platform-exclusives/

I hope this means there developing something else exclusive for 360 cause ms is lost in that category

At this point I would say its a safe bet that Epic has another 360 exclusive in the works after Gears 3.

Exclusives are important for the gaming industry, and the more the merrier.  Case in point, the high number of exclusives and the high quality of them driven by stiff competition during the 16-Bit Wars.

Ahhhh, those were great times.  Far too many multiplatform games these days.  Far, far too many.  Decreases the value of a console, it does.

hopefully it doesnt have same mechanics

We get 4L for 2.50 pounds, you want me to get you some when I go out?

It needs more a MW2 feel right?

I knew that EPIC had a good relationship with Microsoft, finally proof!!!

Lol, in before the "money does that" comments.

haha im thinking positive thoughts haha