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Jeff Grubb: The Coalition has canceled its smaller non-Gears project along with another project. Their next game will be Gears 6.

Kinthey

Kinthey

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Oct 27, 2017
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That's too bad. With Pentiment and Hi-fi Rush MS had some real winners with their smaller projects, wonder what they could have made
 
YaBish

YaBish

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Oct 27, 2017
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That's really disappointing. Not interested in more Gears, but I was interested in what a smaller new game with The Coalition's technical know-how would be like.

Second time they've had a new IP cancelled so they could work on Gears fwiw.
 
Mbolibombo

Mbolibombo

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Oct 29, 2017
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Sucks about the new IP - but honestly, Gears is the only exciting IP Xbox has that still excites me so I'm ok
 
gifyku

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the reality is that smaller games from 1P studios is probably not the best investment in this market, given Sony's blockbuster 1P AAA games. Even Nintendo has smaller games but they are based on existing IP.

I expect Xbox to lean heavily on 3P via Gamepass for smaller games, especially indies which they have been doing well

What I would really like is for the Coalition to have a shot at IP other than Gears, maybe Halo or even something that is licensed
 
Rosebud

Rosebud

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Apr 16, 2018
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I have no interest in more Gears so was looking forward to that. Sigh
 
Helix

Helix

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Jun 8, 2019
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What a damn shame.

The day Coalition moves away from Gears and works on something new, they'll have my interest again.
 
dudu0609

dudu0609

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Oct 27, 2017
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OK for me.
Make Gears to be concluded at Gears 6 and then completely move forward to brand new ips.
If ND can move forward from Uncharted, then TC can move forward from Gears too.
 
canderous

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Jun 12, 2020
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It's worth nothing Coalition never announced this "smaller non gears project." This was all insider talk. This game was essentially announced and cancelled by Grubb lol.

I would've liked to see something else but ultimately I do want to see Gears 6 as I loved Gears 5 in particular.
 
00Quan[T]

00Quan[T]

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Ambient

Ambient

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Dec 23, 2017
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I assumed their next project was Gears 6 anyway so this doesn't really affect me.
 
NinjaScooter

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Oct 25, 2017
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gifyku said:
the reality is that smaller games from 1P studios is probably not the best investment in this market, given Sony's blockbuster 1P AAA games. Even Nintendo has smaller games but they are based on existing IP.

I expect Xbox to lean heavily on 3P via Gamepass for smaller games, especially indies which they have been doing well

What I would really like is for the Coalition to have a shot at IP other than Gears, maybe Halo or even something that is licensed
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were Hi Fi Rush and Pentiment failures?
 
dsk1210

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Oct 25, 2017
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Absolutely bored of Gears of War after Gears of War 2.

Personally I would rather have seen this talented team have a shot at something different.
 
SilverX

SilverX

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Jan 21, 2018
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Not good, I was expecting it soon with how talked about it was by insiders. I wonder how long working on it set Gears 6 back...
 
jroc74

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Oct 27, 2017
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I guess I should at least give Gears 5 a try. I tried the collection and I think played some of 1 and 2.

Looking forward to seeing whatever they have coming.
 
Witchcraft

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Oct 9, 2022
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At some point a conversation needs to be had about the management, or mismanagement rather of XGS. Games get cancelled all the time I know but it genuinely is more surprising to me when they actually manage to ship something than news of issues. Their studios are incredibly talented so the fact it keeps happening indicates larger issues,
 
JINX

JINX

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Oct 25, 2017
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Ah, well that sucks. The Coalition needs a chance to shine, I don't know if they can with another Gears. Unless they significantly change it up.
 
Septimus

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Oct 27, 2017
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Yeah I'm done with Gears tbh. Sad as shit they were trying something new and it got canned.
 
Jencks

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Oct 25, 2017
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They need to bench this washed up franchise my god. What a fucking shame their new thing got canned.
 
Veelk

Veelk

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Oct 25, 2017
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That's too bad. They're a fine studio, and I greatly enjoyed Gears 5, but they deserve to be allowed to diversify.
 
shadowsdarknes

shadowsdarknes

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Oct 30, 2017
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Gears just hasn't mattered much to me in about ten years.

It'll be probably be one of the best looking games around. But I'm not sure what they could do to spark my interest in the franchise again. But ya never know!
 
AEF1907

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Dec 18, 2021
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Makes sense, wasn't Coalition also hit by layoffs?
Would have been nice to see what they can do with UE5 with a new IP.
 
Clive

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Oct 25, 2017
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I thought Gears 4 and 5 were great games but no denying the franchise doesn't excite me anymore. I'm sure I will enjoy Gears but it would have been interesting to see what else the studio could have done.
 
SCUMMbag

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Oct 25, 2017
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That's disappointing. Would have liked to see them do something different.
 
BarnabyJones

BarnabyJones

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Oct 27, 2017
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Honestly, I'm fine with this. It's time for Gears to have a big comeback. 5 was a ton of fun in co-op with a decent enough story and still some of the best 3rd person shooting in games. GIMME MORE
 
Witness

Witness

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Oct 25, 2017
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Hartford, CT
It's such a bummer because studios like this should be able to flex other muscles and make other games and not just be a single IP studio. That absolutely leads to retention issues for people that want to be apart of more diverse projects.
 
APOEERA

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Oct 26, 2017
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dudu0609 said:
OK for me.
Make Gears to be concluded at Gears 6 and then completely move forward to brand new ips.
If ND can move forward from Uncharted, then TC can move forward from Gears too.
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But will Microsoft let them though? If they cancelled a smaller project, but move ahead with another Gears, it either means the Coalition was more confident that Gears 6 would get published or Microsoft would give them money/resources they need to finish Gears 6.

I really want them to do something other than Gears too. I'm hoping with Starfield, Redfall and Hi Fi Rush being out this year, it'll lead to more Microsoft owned developers taking chances.
 
KDC720

KDC720

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Oct 25, 2017
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Probably the smart move, pure conjecture but I think they are going to give Gears a rest after 6. May as well just finish up the current story and move on to something else for a bit.
 
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