Cliff Bleszinski is one of my favourite developers, and you can’t really blame me. The man was the genius behind Gears of War, a franchise still considered one of the best shooters around. It’s been ages since he left Epic Games and ventured out on his own, and we’ve had little to go on regarding his new shooter, Project Bluestreak. PAX East didn’t exactly clear everything up, but at least now we have an idea of what’s cooking at Boss Key.
Bleszinski spoke about his upcoming free-to-play shooter at a panel during the event, but also took the chance to show off some in-engine footage for the very first time. It did little to flesh out what gameplay would be like, but at the very least we have an idea for the setting. And slap me silly if it doesn’t at least look interesting.
You’ve got two cultures ramming head first into each other there. The Japanese styled architecture with glimpses of samurai armour and traditional pink blossoms give the entire thing a distinct Oriental feeling, while the cold, brushed steel and locker full of futuristic weaponry remind you that this is somewhere in the future. Or, at the very least, in an entirely alternate dimension of time. Samurais and guns also seem to be a perfect match in my mind.
The game also looks drop dead gorgeous at the moment, thanks to the raw power of the Unreal Engine 4. Bleszinski has worked with Unreal for years now, so it seemed like a perfectly logical fit. Although I’m not too sure they’ll be happy if Bluestreak ends up being the Unreal Tournament competitor the world has never really needed, but one I don’t think anyone would turn their nose up at.
But for now that’s it. There’s nothing else to go on regarding Bluestreak, so here’s to hoping that this first look isn’t accompanied by a long new drought. It certainly piqued my interest.
Last Updated: March 11, 2015
Norm
March 11, 2015 at 11:34
Looks interesting…
Maxiviper117
March 11, 2015 at 11:37
Tell me more about this Spic games
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 11, 2015 at 11:38
Cliffy was forced to leave when those damn Mexicans STERL HIS JERB!
Hammersteyn
March 11, 2015 at 11:38
DEY TUK HIZ DER
Mossel
March 11, 2015 at 11:58
DEY BRUK HIZ JER
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:43
*Waves hand
YOU HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING
Hehehe
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 11, 2015 at 11:37
Oh cool, he’s doing a Shadow Warrior sequel.
Hammersteyn
March 11, 2015 at 11:38
Cliffy! He’s been quiet for so long I’ve forgotten all about why the internet was angry at him. Oh wait…..
Still, I want to now more!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-29KpEPjTBrQ/UbpGpp7p99I/AAAAAAAAW-w/JM0ZxVJFdEM/s1600/2.png
Guild
March 11, 2015 at 11:39
*know
doing the Admirals good work 😛
Hammersteyn
March 11, 2015 at 11:39
Thanks, he holds my hand ever so tightly when I post comments. Stressful work.
Pariah
March 11, 2015 at 11:40
I can imagine. Who’d want to hold HIS hand?
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:42
Too many people, hence why I invented the ticket system
Pariah
March 11, 2015 at 11:43
Which functions more like a prison sentence. “Welcome to prison. Your sentence is 1 hour holding Admiral’s hand. Enjoy your stay.”
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:44
Yeah, I don’t know my own strength, hurting too many damn ppl.
Hence why I have malpractice insurance
Norm
March 11, 2015 at 11:57
Stop stop! Speed cop!
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 12:00
I really dig that avatar you are rolling with
Norm
March 11, 2015 at 12:11
Thank you good Sir. I have had a good chuckle at yours as well.
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:43
😉
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 11, 2015 at 11:43
At least he’s being consistent. There’s no 2nd hand or rental market for F2P games.
Hammersteyn
March 11, 2015 at 11:43
Clever man.
SlasherZA
March 11, 2015 at 11:58
The correct term is Pay2Win, not Free2Play these days. I’m sure he will have nice big pay walls in the game to make the numbers work…
WitWolfy
March 11, 2015 at 12:08
Here here to that.
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:45
SO, a video showing, mostly nothing
Hammersteyn
March 11, 2015 at 11:47
Cliffy knows how to tease.
Admiral Chief
March 11, 2015 at 11:49
Without the sleaze?
Pariah
March 11, 2015 at 11:48
Well he’s living up to the Gears of War standard at least.
Tari Caicedo
March 11, 2015 at 11:52
Half life 3 confirmed! Jk but this game looks really greet
Mathias
March 11, 2015 at 13:28
I have some faith for the creator of the best co-op/mp third person shooter I ever played.
Some.
Gr8_Balls_o_KFM_Fire
March 11, 2015 at 16:51
Stopped reading at free to play
Ghost In The Rift
March 11, 2015 at 21:36
Well this is a FPS that i can get into, so tired of all the COD, Battlefield type FPS games, this is different and i like it allot.