It is not everyday that you design a juggernaut of a gaming franchise and it is certainly not everyday when the most prolific business magazine in the country asks you to sit down with them. Cliffy B, some say the most recognizable face in gaming today, was recently interviewed by Forbes magazine to discuss the current state of gaming, where it is going, what he would change, etc. It is a great read and a huge step for gaming itself. Forbes usually chats with CEO’s, not gaming folk. Here is an excerpt:

How long a shelf-life do you expect “Gear 2″ to have and how will downloadable content impact that?

We hope that “Gears 2″ will continue to sell for months to come. We’ve tweaked our matchmaking systems so that they’re much faster than before, and we just announced that the “Combustible” map pack is available on Xbox Live. It’s one thing to have a great opening week for a game, but it’s essential for a game to have legs and to continue to remain in the hands of gamers. More and more developers are considering downloadable content, and it’s a great way to offer a value online that otherwise might not be available at retail.

Agree with him or not, when he talks, people do listen. Gaming needs some outspoken people and I would love to see some serious feuds develop. Who doesn’t love some baby mama drama every now and again.