Interesting, took a look at their site, they are indeed hiring for 2 different projects: One related to the Gears of War franchise, and another for a AAA new IP that is using UE4 and aimed at console/PC
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Over 200 at the end of Gears 4 but have been hiring a lot since, I wouldn't be surprised if BigPark got folded into them.
Huh. That, you guys, and Deep Rock Galactic all looking pretty similar to the original three pitches really threw me for a loop, I guess.
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So it might be that book from that guy on twitter, getting a video game adaptation maybe?
Wow, ok, that's something. When did that webpage get updated with that information?
Storylab is a motion capture studio, they've worked on video games and movies, so whatever this is requires extensive use of motion capture technology.
Think they're around 250 these days, I'd say that's sizable enough. I don't imagine both projects would be in full production at the same time.
That's perfect. The community is beyond alive in Gears 4. 5 doesn't need to come out so fast.
I fucking love how alive this thread has been since the new year started. And not only just general talks and hopes what MS could be doing but also actual info. Awesome stuff.
Although I'm slightly disappointed that the Electric Square game is a MP focused game. Is it Gobo making the action adventure then or was that untrue?
Although I'm slightly disappointed that the Electric Square game is a MP focused game. Is it Gobo making the action adventure then or was that untrue?
How much "a lot" we're talking here? few hundreds? Because that's what you need to work on two AAA games (I assume this new IP is an AAA because they're doing motion capture).
If so, then I don't think they working on Gears 5 right now.
It wasn't just "Dark", it was "Mrs. Dark", but to be honest the first thing that came to mind when I read it was Alan Wake, because of the lady darkness XD Only after my mind jumped to perfect dark XD
The Wondrous Ponderous Fantastic FlapJacktic Misadventures of Sarah Palin?this logo and visual identity is incredible
also, reminds me a lot of that Xbox One X tech demo they showed to partners before release
New Coalition IP is a big fuckin' deal.
I'd agree with people saying there's no rush to get 5 out the door, and unlike 343, TC started out as a general purpose studio - giving them some creative freedom is an extremely good sign.
I'd agree with people saying there's no rush to get 5 out the door, and unlike 343, TC started out as a general purpose studio - giving them some creative freedom is an extremely good sign.
What's this then?
http://storylabproductions.ca/portfolio/new-ip-with-the-coalition-studios-2017
Perhaps Storylab just means unannounced project, rather than an actual new intellectual property that isn't Gears. You can see Gears Ultimate Edition and Gears 4 listed in the previous projects, so it's something new that The Coalition is working on either way.
http://storylabproductions.ca/portfolio/new-ip-with-the-coalition-studios-2017
Perhaps Storylab just means unannounced project, rather than an actual new intellectual property that isn't Gears. You can see Gears Ultimate Edition and Gears 4 listed in the previous projects, so it's something new that The Coalition is working on either way.
Oh yeh I completely forgot about it, but because it was Aaron I just threw it away. Guess he was being honest about there plans:
30-40 positions which is quite rapid.
Just going off what Rod Fergusson's posted over on Twitter over the past years about signing book and comic deals I'm sure they'll have something "Gears" related kicking around for a while even if the games go dark for a bit. A new IP from them would be exciting though; still wonder about Shanghiest every now and then.
New news, new thread ;)
Never liked when something interesting doesn't get surfaced out of larger topics.
New news, new thread ;)
Never liked when something interesting doesn't get surfaced out of larger topics.
It kinda makes sense:
New Coalition IP (based on that book) for 2018
Perfect Dark in 2019 (alongside Halo 6)
Gears 5 in 2020
New Coalition IP (based on that book) for 2018
Perfect Dark in 2019 (alongside Halo 6)
Gears 5 in 2020
They do mo-cap. This shows that they're currently working with The Coalition on something new.
Motion Capture team that works with the Coalition, this states it is a new IP so not PD but Klobrilles original leak only stated they were helping with PD not developing it. Either way Coalition and Rod very busy.
This seems a bit much. It's best to manage expectations, they are probably working on two projects rather than three.
"Dark Tide", aka the book that was rumored to become an Xbox game, is according to it's description "part horror" and "part fantasy".
Seems like a perfect fit for TC.
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23600379-dark-tide
Seems like a perfect fit for TC.
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23600379-dark-tide
We're finally starting to see the promises Spencer and the rest of the team have been making about having more first party content and more exclusives but also not talking about them until they're much closer to launch/less chance of being publicly cancelled which is never a good look for a platform holder. :)
Phil did say they want to make their first party efforts more lean. So it looks like they revamped the TC and 343 went through some management changes. Also nice that they signed PG for a favor game. Also rare is supposedly huge. So it's possible they are working on a banjo remake or something.
The original leak only stated that they were helping out with PD not developing it.
Perhaps it was easier, since that production house is so close to the studio (both in actor-rich Vancouver), for work to go through The Coalition for whatever project this is. Have the production take place there with other development handled by another studio.
Unless the new IP has been in dev for a while, I don't see it releasing this year. If it does, it's likely a smaller scale project
Then again, they did make Gears 4 quickly. So who knows
Oh man I'm so happy TC is actually working on new things. We have been discussing this for a while now and the general expectation was that TC was only going to be making Gears games and 343 only Halo.
And now we're getting more and more info about an actual new IP, great news. If it's actually releasing this year that would be even better but that remains to be seen. We're looking at a potentially very promising E3. Hope it won't get leaked.
Once the first couple of chapters were out the way, I loved the Gears 4 campaign, it's just so much fun and the action never stops. I know many will criticise the shear linearity of it all, but that's what I love about it, in the same way I enjoyed DOOM so much this generation too. It's also a real showcase for the benefits of native 4K, with the most pristine IQ I've ever witnessed. It's amazing how you notice so many jaggies in other games once you go back to them after playing Gears 4 - it's a big step up over CB 4K.
Pieces slowly coming together. Nice :)
Also read my original post carefully please. I never ever stated The Coalition is developing a new PD. They are probably helping on controls and stuff like that - experience they have from Gears obviously.
I don't know anything about that new IP thing of course as I don't know what exactly to search for.
Also read my original post carefully please. I never ever stated The Coalition is developing a new PD. They are probably helping on controls and stuff like that - experience they have from Gears obviously.
I don't know anything about that new IP thing of course as I don't know what exactly to search for.
I thought he said the opposite:
https://gamingbolt.com/xbox-one-x-m...ons-new-ip-not-a-priority#001Z5OMZFrMhdys9.99
Wow at new IP from Coalition. I really wasn't expecting that. Very excited to see what they're working on, they are a very talented team with a great person at the helm.
We probably won't hear about this game for a while of course, but nice to see stuff is getting built up.
We probably won't hear about this game for a while of course, but nice to see stuff is getting built up.
What a ride. Comparing this to one year ago (Scalebound disaster) is quite telling.
I think MS should do a special event around the Sea of Thieves launch to try and showcase State of Decay and Crackdown again. Maybe update PUBG numbers and talk about any possible acquisitions or new projects like this one by TC (since it's a secret no more...).
I think MS should do a special event around the Sea of Thieves launch to try and showcase State of Decay and Crackdown again. Maybe update PUBG numbers and talk about any possible acquisitions or new projects like this one by TC (since it's a secret no more...).
Given that the rumored book that Ms picked had Dark in the name, I can see the leak from the Live API mixing it with Perfect Dark.
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