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Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) - Interview

Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) - Interview

Update: 2025-09-26
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WARNING: This interview includes swearing and themes that are not appropriate for children.


DOUBLE WARNING: Don't let the kids hear this!


Cliff Bleszinski (aka CliffyB) is the legendary game designer best known for his work on the Unreal and Gears of War franchises while at Epic Games. After leaving Epic in 2012, he co-founded Boss Key Productions which released LawBreakers.


In this no-holds-barred interview, Cliff reflects on the highs of Jazz Jackrabbit, working on Unreal titles and of course, creating the Gears of War series.


He also talks about the Gears of War movie, his favourite games, how he "hates" Hideo Kojima, and how the breakdown of his marriage helped inpsire his work.


Cliff Bleszinski Twitter: https://x.com/therealcliffyb


Cliff Bleszinski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliffBleszinski


Control Freak Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Control-Freak/Cliff-Bleszinski/9781797148700


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Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) - Interview

Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) - Interview

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