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Former Xbox Live Director Joins Black Tusk Studios

Segment Next: "Rod Fergusson’s team over at Black Tusk Studios got yet another addition recently. Stephen Toulouse, an 18 year veteran at Microsoft before his departure in 2012 is now working on Black Tusk’s upcoming Gears of War as director of community engagement."

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hello124219d ago

If anyone's interested, he was on the Major Nelson Podcast this week.

http://majornelson.com/cast...

Gears collection for xb1 was discussed. If it happens best thing ever.

christocolus4219d ago

I have a lot of faith in black tusk. The next gears is going to be awesome.

nicksetzer14219d ago

Thanks for the heads up, I find major nelson annoying so I usually skip his casts, but I am really interested to he what toulouse has to say.

gamerfan09094219d ago

A gears of war collection would be awesome, but I think that might be soon. I mean I would pay for it don't get me wrong, but some will obviously complain about gears 3 only coming out a few years ago. If it comes with a gears 4 beta I would jump all over that.

HacSawJimThugin4219d ago (Edited 4219d ago )

My Xb1 is crying for a Gears collection. It's one of my All time favorite franchises. Plz Microsoft/Black Tusk make it happen.

AngelicIceDiamond4219d ago (Edited 4219d ago )

Gears Of War Locust Collection out in holiday 2015 that includes a beta of GOW4? Gears Of War 4 out in March or April of 16?

Sounds plausible actually.

GuruMeditation4219d ago

Gears collection would be great. Because the XB1 is my first MS console, i've missed out on every gears and halo. Can't wait to see what all the fuss is about.

WilDRangeRrfc4219d ago

Your in for a treat Gears is better than anything on Playstation

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Lawboy24219d ago

Omg I relly can't wait until the next gears announcement....it's my favorite franchise ever....I really hope the gem turns out good and better than judgement...I actually hope it returns to the gameplay style of gears 2 that would be amazing....good luck black tusk we have faith in u

nicksetzer14219d ago

Yup gears is majorly why I loved my 360 so much, judgement was such a let down, so I can't wait for another top notch quality gears game.

Lawboy24219d ago

Same....but right now since I traded my 360 I would take judgment in a heartbeat just to play some gears same with halo 4....I can't wait for nov.

otherZinc4219d ago

Gears Judgement wasn't a letdown at all. Was it as good as 1-3 no, however, good game. Gears Judgement was missing Horde Mode, if Horde Mode were there I'd still be playing Judgement.

A Gears Collection would be FANTASTIC! If GC releases, I hope it's summer 2015. However, buying day & date, whenever it releases!

I need room for Halo 5!

gamerfan09094219d ago

I don't see why they just don't make this team a 2 or 3 team dev team. I mean it's already an allstar team worth of devs why not just make these guys and 343 a monster team. I think it's a waste to just have these guys work on gears no matter how great the game will be. If Sony Santa Monica can make 2 or 3 games at one time so can this team.

Lawboy24219d ago

I sort of Agee with that...for black tusk and 343...they should have multiple teams....something like what lion head is doing now....making a new ip with a group of 8 devs

christocolus4219d ago

343 has a staff strength of over 270. They definitly have multiple teams.they just don't have names for each team. Remember when bonnie Ross said last year that 343 had multiple titles in development? The team which worked on the remasters is quite different from the core halo5 team&who knows what other stuff they have planned? Remember also that they have a team working temporarily with the xbox originals team on the halo series.

OverlordMao4219d ago

i like how they find another name to "community manager" just to make it more serious.

Death4219d ago

StepTo was a Community Manager for Microsoft for quite some time. If memory serves he was also on the enforcement team for Live.

Milesprowers4219d ago

Black Tusk Studios is owned by Microsoft, hence he did not leave Microsoft.

christocolus4219d ago

Did you even read the article? He left MS to work with some other companies and he is back now. Read the article.

Milesprowers4219d ago

I get it, this is a Bill Gates thing.

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The Games of E3 2016: Gears of War 4

Microsoft will show off a ton of games during E3 2016, and the action packed Gears of War 4 is sure to be one of them. The team over at Xbox Enthusiast looks at what we know so far of Gears of War 4, why we're excited, and what we expect to see at E3 2016.

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Gamers Step Up to Help Former Xbox LIVE Director Stephen Toulouse's Family be at His Side

A member of the Gaming Community falls ill and gamers around the nation band together to help his family gain the ability to be at his side during a time when family is needed. You can help too.

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Cdn_Seahawks_Fan3872d ago

Pretty amazing how quick they managed to raise the money. Shows you gamers care about those in the gaming community

Digital_Anomaly3872d ago

Personally, I hope they get a lot more. They were hardly greedy in asking for $10,000 as flights and hotels can add up quick. Let's not even consider time away from jobs, possible medical expenses (it is the US after all, shit can clean out a rich man's bank account), and who knows what else.

A little can go a long way! I donated!

Digital_Anomaly3872d ago

What kind of heartless bastard disagrees with helping someone in need?

Oh N4G, don't go changin'.....

generalwinter3872d ago

We need more good news stories like this in gaming!

Mikefizzled3872d ago (Edited 3872d ago )

I hope this is a good news story that has a good resolution. I chipped in £30 when Monty Oum of Roosterteeth fell into a coma. I convinced myself that he was too young to die and that he'd be able to recover. Hopefully Stepto manages to pull through because I'm still deeply saddened by Monty.

kevinsheeks3872d ago

why isn't this at 1000 degrees
:(

TwoForce3872d ago

Someone said : Despite they are your enemy, but sometimes we have to help them even it's tough". After reading this, I'm Playstation fans and I will Support him no matter what.

wraith49123872d ago

Lightin one up for your health, get well soon.

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Microsoft’s Ex-Xbox live Director Reported In A Comatose State

Stephen Toulouse, Microsoft’s Ex-Xbox LIVE Director, reported to be in a coma

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Toiletsteak3872d ago

They know that, it was reported by his cousin Joshua.

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pwnsause_returns3873d ago

That sucks, hopefully he's able to recover.

Meltic3872d ago

:( crossing my fingers and hope he's getting better

ScorpiusX3872d ago (Edited 3872d ago )

Prayers for a speedy & healthy recovery.

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