Along with that purchase Microsoft hired Fergusson to oversee the franchise at their Vancouver based studio The Coalition .
On January 27 , 2014 , Microsoft announced the purchase of the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games .
Along with that purchase Microsoft hired Fergusson to oversee the franchise at Microsoft 's Vancouver based studio The Coalition .
On January 27 , 2014 , Microsoft announced the purchase of the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games .