Ex-Epic Games employee speaks out

Of all of the new features being incorporated into the PlayStation 4, it’s the humble Share button that’s probably got the most press. The simple input will allow you to capture, edit, and upload footage on the fly, and Gears of War developer Cliff Bleszinski – who’s now a free agentafter exiting Epic Games last year – believes that the functionality could play a pivotal role in helping Sony to reclaim its crown.

“I think those who get it with the next generation will get the idea of connectivity and sharing and allowing the user to build the content,” the often outspoken developer told Engadget. “Somebody posted a video at the top of Reddit of somebody [doing] a 50-limo race in Just Cause 2, and it was hilarious. Bugs notwithstanding, there's a direct correlation between how great your game is and how many viral videos it can make. Honestly, whoever embraces that for this next generation of games on console is going to win.”

Bleszinski added that the indie development scene will prove equally important, and he praised Sony for embracing that side of the industry. However, he did point out that he feels that there’s a lot more excitement surrounding the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift than next generation consoles. “I have a lot of respect for Sony and Microsoft, but it's weird that I see a lot more buzz for the Rift than anything else right now,” he said. “That's a sign of something.”

We don’t necessarily agree with the developer’s latter point, but we think he’s right that social aspects will be imperative in the next generation. The good news is that Sony appears to have its finger on the pulse – we’ll have to wait a few more days to see if Microsoft’s been equally forward-thinking.

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2013/05/bleszinski_ps4_will_win_next_gen_if_it_nails_connectivity_and_sharing

Anyone else know why Cliff is so full of praise for Sony's last console offering?

I don't remember him being positive whatsoever about the PS3!

Off topic: I saw this on N4G a while ago...and I was wondering how much would it take you to post it :3

Are you still wondering now :D

Nah xD

But related to the thread, if you manage to create a good relationship between connection and videosharing, (as he likes to say, "building the content") you pretty much appeal to a lot of people. That can be great.

Cliff Bleszinski's girlfriend should eat something.

I think there's a fair chance Sony was going to "win" next-gen anyway, they tend to make the fewest mistakes aside from the $600 PS3 blunder and are reasonably relevant in all three major markets, where MS isn't as strong outside of North America.

That said if MS does something crazy like moneyhat next-gen FIFA for the first year or something, then things can change in a hurry.

>Cliffy bazinga

Oh boy, him again.

He actually never states this. He just says social features is important along with indie development and respects sony for embracing indie games.

Just somebody looking too much into what he said. Also this was posted yesterday i believe twice.

I read the original. And 3 different takes on what he said crystallize in different places.

1. Oculus rift will crush consoles.
2. MS sucks.
3. PS4 will win.

People will spin anything if it fits their agenda.