Epic Games has just announced that frontman and well respected Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski is leaving the company. From Cliff’s words it seems he is in need of a break after some 20 years in the business. Cliff said:
“I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager, and outside of my sabbatical last year, I have been going non-stop. I literally grew up in this business, as Mike likes to say. And now that I’m grown up, it’s time for a much needed break.
I will miss the projects, the playtests, the debates, and most importantly, the people. Epic only hires the best of the best, and it has been a joy working with each and every one of you on a daily basis, whether you were hired weeks ago or decades ago. I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with a variety of disciplines, from code to art to marketing and PR – it’s been one big, rewarding learning experience. I’m confident that each project that is being built, whether at Epic, Chair, PCF, or Impossible will be top notch and will please gamers and critics alike.”
Either way, the show must go on as Epic maintain they will continue to produce AAA titles.
Source: http://epicgames.com/community/2012/10/cliff-bleszinski-departs-epic/