Microsoft has announced that they have brought the Gears of War series from Epic Games and are having Black Tusk Studios to handled the series from now on. Additionally, Rod Ferguson, former director of production on the series at Epic, will be joining Microsoft to play a key leadership role at Black Tusk.
“Black Tusk has assembled a world-class team with deep experience and passion for the shooter space, and specifically the Gears of War franchise,” Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s head of game studios, said in a statement. “I am extremely confident that under the leadership of Hanno Lemke (of Black Tusk), Rod Fergusson and our other leaders in the studio, Black Tusk is well equipped to take on the future development of the Gears of War franchise.
More info on the buyout is at Xbox Wire with a detail FAQ.
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