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Cliff Bleszinski cites ego and alcohol for Boss Key's failure

Cliff Bleszinski, a prominent figure in game development, has publicly discussed the reasons behind the failure of his studio, Boss Key Productions. He cited personal struggles with ego and alcohol as significant factors contributing to the studio's inability to produce a successful game. This reflection follows a health scare earlier this year, prompting him to take accountability for his career's trajectory. AI

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Cliff Bleszinski cites ego and alcohol for Boss Key's failure

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