‘I was a functioning alcoholic’: Cliff Bleszinski opens up about addiction, recovery, and his hope to return to games | VGC
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The Gears of War designer says his drinking led to a seizure and he’s now focused on his health…
  • boaratio@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 hour ago

    I’m really glad he got sober, and feel bad that he got sucked into the world of alcohol through work.

    Tangentially related, I know someone who worked on Boss Keys actual last game, Radical Heights. I don’t blame Cliff at all, but it was essentially a cash grab on the battle royale genre based on PUBG and Fortnite’s success. It launched in early access in 2018-ish and was only available for like 6 months before the studio shuttered.

    Hopefully Cliff is able to get back in the saddle and put out some amazing new properties.

  • VerseAndVermin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    16 hours ago

    It’s not easy breaking a cycle. Four months is a big deal.

    Hopefully his next game is something really cool.