Since I’m feeling all inspired and invigorated from DICE 2012, I’ve decided to revisit some old DICE panels from 2002. It’s going to be fun checking out the attitudes, predictions, and stances on gaming with the benefit of a retroscope. Before I get to the smart stuff, let’s take a look at some old photos of an old friend of mine. Ever wonder what Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski looked like 10 years ago? Here are some photos from the DICE 2002 brochure to appease your wonder.
Cliff’s bio pic looks a bit scary. He looks like a charming felon or someone you wouldn’t want around your teenaged daughter. Perhaps both. Probably both. Okay, definitely both.
Thankfully (for everyone), he looked much better during his DICE 2002 panel. Of course his career has skyrocketed over the last ten years and I’m immensely proud of everything he has accomplished. That said, the photo reminds me of a simpler time that felt more innocent and carefree. Cliff was getting ready to kick all kinds of ass and he hadn’t yet discovered the joys of human growth hormone (rumor). He would also return my phone calls back then (*joke*). When did the world and life get so complicated?!? (You weren’t supposed to see that last sentence.)
Anyway, I’m going to dive into some DICE 2002 panels. Let me know what you think of 2002 Cliffy B when you have a chance (please!).
Yeah, I'm kind of glad I don't have a daughter that is his age. He looks like one of the Three Musketeers in that first picture.
Hey, there's an idea for a game! The Three Musketeers, only in this game, their muskets will have a chainsaw bayonet attached and when you get close to an enemy you can kick them in the face.
-M
Been getting a ton of tweets from Cliff's fans. Next to child molester, swashbuckler is the most popular response. He could be Cary Elwes' stunt double from The Princess Bride.
looks like he was going for that mid 90's Ethan Hawke look.
lol@Jazz Jackrabbit
I was thinking the same thing too TC! Either that or he was trying to be Seth Green's twin.
Looks like a young Ron Jeremy lmfao.