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Gears of War 3 Fenix Rising DLC Now Available for Download

Epic Games has just deployed a brand new downloadable content pack for its Gears of War 3 shooter, in the form of the Fenix Rising one. Gears of War 3 was among the best Xbox 360 exclusive games of last year and Epic Games, its developer, wants to keep players interested in it and its multiplayer mode with plenty of...

18 January 2012
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Demo Now Available for Download via Xbox Live

As a special treat for all the Xbox 360 owners who didn’t get a chance to experience the stunning Gears of War 3 title, Epic Games and Microsoft have just deployed a special demo for the game, which is now available for download via the Xbox Live online service. We named Gears of War 3 the best Xbox 360 exclus...

29 December 2011
05:37 GMT

Gears of War Developer Says Epic Might Return to Unreal with RPG Vibe

The creator of Gears of War believes that Epic Games will try to shake up the formula if it creates any new sequels but that the studio could also return to first love Unreal for its next big project.Speaking to the press after the unveiling of new intellectual property Fortnite at the VGA Cliff Bleszinski stated, &l...

14 December 2011
17:31 GMT

Gears of War 3 RAAM’s Shadow DLC Error Asks Season Pass Owners to Pay for It

Epic Games has revealed that it’s aware of a current error that’s happening when Xbox Live users who bought the Gears of War 3 Season Pass but are once again asked to pay for the recently released RAAM’s Shadow DLC.Gears of War 3 was launched back in September and quickly saw the release of a specia...

14 December 2011
05:04 GMT

Reminder: Download Today Gears of War 3 RAAM’s Shadow DLC

Just a quick reminder to Gears of War 3 owners, who can look forward to the release of the RAAM’s Shadow DLC for the third person shooter later today, exclusively on the Xbox 360.Gears of War 3 impressed us with its tight mechanics and the last adventures of the Delta Squad led by Marcus Fenix, but this new DLC...

13 December 2011
09:14 GMT

Gears of War 3 RAAM’s Shadow DLC Gets New Video and Details

Gears of War 3 is getting ready to receive its third piece of downloadable content next week, in the form of the RAAM’s Shadow expansion, which introduces not just new multiplayer content but also a single-player campaign. Gears of War 3 was definitely one of the biggest installments in the series made by Ep...

9 December 2011
14:31 GMT

Epic Games Teases New Project Reveal at This Week’s 2011 Video Game Awards

The 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards will premiere this weekend and already plenty of reveals are scheduled to happen during it, among which being a brand new project from Epic Games, the studio behind hit franchises like Gears of War or Unreal Tournament. The 2011 VGAs will be the place to be for any large games p...

7 December 2011
01:51 GMT

Bulletstorm Developer Rumored to Be Working on Gears of War Prequel Trilogy

People Can Fly, the Polish developer responsible for classic titles like Painkiller as well as the more recent Bulletstorm, might start working on the Gears of War franchise and deliver a prequel trilogy of titles for its owner, Epic Games, at least according to a new rumor.After delivering Gears of War 3, which conc...

25 November 2011
14:31 GMT

Free Gears of War 3 Versus Booster Map Pack Now Available for Download

Epic Games stayed true to its word and deployed the free Versus Booster Map Pack DLC for Gears of War 3, which is now available for download through the Xbox Live online service.The DLC includes five multiplayer maps, including two remade from Gears of War 1, called Clocktower and Bullet Marsh, as well as three level...

25 November 2011
05:07 GMT

Xbox 360 Still Has Some Power Left, Gears of War Creator Believes

Right after some developers proclaimed that the PlayStation 3 has an edge over the Xbox 360 in terms of power, Gears of War creator and Epic Games creative director Cliff Bleszinski has revealed that the Microsoft console has yet to see all of its resources exploited by games.Epic Games has supported the Xbox 360 rig...

9 November 2011
15:21 GMT

Gears of War 3 Horde Command DLC Available Now, Free Map Pack Coming Soon

Epic Games has finally released the Horde Command DLC for its recent Gears of War 3 third person shooter, which was delayed after some technical issues, but is now available for download off Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 consoles.Gears of War 3 impressed millions of gamers back in September when it was released, so many ...

2 November 2011
08:02 GMT

Gears of War 3 Horde Command DLC Is Delayed, ETA Unknown

Epic Games has confirmed that the Horde Command downloadable content pack for Gears of War 3 has been delayed, and won't make its intended release that should have happened today, November 1.Gears of War 3 has delighted millions of gamers from all over the world since its release in September, and many were cert...

1 November 2011
06:51 GMT

Second Gears of War 3 DLC, RAAM's Shadow, Gets First Details

After unveiling the first downloadable content pack for Gears of War 3 earlier this month, Epic Games has now introduced the second add-on that will be launched for the game later this year, called RAAM's Shadow, that will allow players to engage in a prequel single-player campaign and even play as the infamous ...

24 October 2011
04:27 GMT

Gears of War 3 Review (Xbox 360)

Few Xbox 360 exclusive franchises can hold a candle to Epic Games' Gears of War, which managed to trump almost all other series except for Halo, and even gives multi-platform franchises like Call of Duty a serious run for their money. Now, the third chapter in the trilogy of Gears of War titles has been relea...

21 October 2011
10:31 GMT

Gears of War Creator Wants Halo and Call of Duty Levels of Success

Cliff Bleszinski, the creator of the Gears of War franchise and Epic Games' creative director, believes the series can easily reach the levels of success of much larger franchises, including Halo or Call of Duty, especially since it's only seen the third installment appear last month.The Gears of War series...

6 October 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack DLC Out on November 1

Gears of War 3 has just received details on its first downloadable content pack, in the form of the Horde Command one, which is set to arrive on November 1 and bring lots of upgrades to the Horde cooperative multiplayer mode.Barely has Gears of War 3 been released on the Xbox 360 and there's been quite a lot of ...

5 October 2011
18:01 GMT

Gears of War 3 Sells 3 Million Copies in First Week

Epic Games and Microsoft have tallied the first sales figures for Gears of War 3, the newest third person, cover-based shooter, and confirmed that 3 million copies have been sold in the first week of availability.Gears of War 3 was released earlier this month, on September 20, exclusively for Microsoft's Xbox 36...

30 September 2011
06:58 GMT

Gears of War 3 Creator Talks About DLC and Storytelling

The creator of the Gears of War franchise, Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski, has talked about the focus of the upcoming downloadable content for the newest installment, Gears of War 3, while defending the story decisions taken by his team when developing the project.Epic Games has just released its newest title, Gea...

29 September 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Unlockables II (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the newest third person, cover-based shooter from studio Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released for the Xbox 360 console on September 20, the third in the Gears of War franchise, exclusive to the Microsoft platform, except for the first title, which also appeared on the PC. The game closes ...

27 September 2011
07:31 GMT

Gears of War 3 Unlockables (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the newest third person, cover-based shooter from developer Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 console on September 20, the third in the Gears of War franchise, exclusive to the Microsoft platform, except for the first title, which also appeared on the PC. T...

26 September 2011
06:21 GMT

Gears of War 3 Achievements IV (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the latest third person, cover-based shooter from developer Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 console on September 20, the third in the Gears of War franchise, exclusive to the Microsoft platform, except for the first title, which also appeared on the PC.The g...

23 September 2011
06:41 GMT

Gears of War 3 Story-Based DLC Won't Feature Current Characters

The story-based downloadable content that will be released for Gears of War 3 won't feature already known characters like Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago or Cole Train, instead relying on self-contained adventures with new heroes.Gears of War 3 has just been released earlier this week across the world, exclusivel...

22 September 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Achievements III (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the latest third person, cover-based shooter from developer Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 console on September 20, the third in the Gears of War franchise, exclusive the Microsoft platform, except for the first, which also appeared on the PC. The gam...

22 September 2011
07:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Designer Says Xbox 360 Still Has Power Left

Cliff Bleszinski, the creative director of Epic Games and the designer of the Gears of War series, is convinced that his team can still squeeze some more power out of the Xbox 360 console, but he is looking forward to next generation devices, as well as the future of the actual franchise.Epic Games has made a name fo...

21 September 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Achievements II (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the latest third person, cover-based shooter from developer Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 console on September 20. The game closes the trilogy of titles from Epic Games set in the Gears of War universe, finishing the story of protagonist Marcus Fenix an...

21 September 2011
06:41 GMT

Gears of War 3 Achievements I (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 3 is the latest third person, cover-based shooter from developer Epic Games and publisher Microsoft, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 on September 20, 2011. The game closes the trilogy of titles from Epic Games set in the Gears of War universe, finishing the story of protagonist Marcus Fenix and ...

20 September 2011
08:01 GMT

Epic Games Responds to Impressive Gears of War 3 Reviews

With Gears of War 3 set to be launched next week, reviews are now popping up all over the Internet and, seeing as how most of them are extremely positive, Epic Games has issued a statement thanking for the praise.Gears of War 3 is going to be released next week and already lots of reviews are now appearing all over t...

16 September 2011
05:12 GMT

Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Maps Get Full Details

Gears of War 3 is nearing its release date next month so Epic Games decided to unleash the full details on the 10 multiplayer maps that will ship with the game for the Xbox 360 console. The Gears of War franchise made a name for itself thanks to its great multiplayer experience, at least with the first game, and i...

30 August 2011
09:21 GMT

Gamescom 2011 Hands On: Gears of War 3 Beast Mode (Xbox 360)

What it is: The GoW saga is preparing for the last hurrah in its first planned trilogy, so you know that the team at Epic Games is working hard to make Gears of War 3 the best game yet.We’ve seen the company showcase the polished multiplayer mode in the recent online beta for Gears 3, and we’ve also heard...

18 August 2011
10:49 GMT

Microsoft: More Gears of War Is a Definite Possibility

Microsoft has not held a traditional news conference at the Gamescom 2011 trade event and has chosen to allow individual teams to talk on their own about future projects and about upcoming releases, which means that all those involved with Gears of War 3 faced a lot of questions about the future of the franchise.At t...

17 August 2011
09:02 GMT

Gears of War 3 Has a Casual Multiplayer Mode for New Players

Players new to the Gears of War series will be greeted with a special multiplayer mode in the upcoming Gears of War 3 title, which will slowly get them acquainted with the online features of the game and to the skilled players that have already enjoyed the first two games, as well as the recent multiplayer beta stage...

25 July 2011
17:21 GMT

Unreal Tournament Has Been Neglected, Epic Games Admits

Epic Games is getting ready to debut its blockbuster Gears of War 3 title in September, but this doesn't mean that it's forgotten about its ubiquitous Unreal Tournament series, as President Mike Capps has talked about the popular franchise recently. Epic Games is currently most famous for the Gears of Wa...

25 July 2011
14:21 GMT

Gears of War Series Will Continue, Direction Unknown Just Yet

Cliff Bleszinski confirmed that the Gears of War series will no doubt continue after the upcoming third installment, but highlighted that a concrete direction hasn't been settled on just yet.The Gears of War franchise has earned a massive cult following on the Xbox 360 platform, as the titles, made by Epic Games...

20 July 2011
04:20 GMT

Gears of War 3 Isn't Banned in Germany

Germany has always had a tough stance on violent video games, but it seems that the country's USK ratings board has given the Gears of War franchise a break with the third installment, which was given an '18' rating, as opposed to the first two games, which were denied classification. The Gears of W...

18 July 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War Developer Excited About Kinect

Epic Games, the developer of massively successful hardcore shooters like Gears of War or Unreal Tournament is quite excited about the Kinect, highlighting that its Unreal Engine 3 has already been used to develop experiences with the motion and voice sensor for the Xbox 360. The Kinect is rapidly becoming a must h...

8 July 2011
02:45 GMT

Gears of War 3 Leaked on Torrent Sites Months Before Release

Christmas has come early for video game pirates, as an early build of Gears of War 3 has been leaked onto bittorrent sites over the weekend, for the Xbox 360 platform, months before its scheduled release this September. Gears of War 3 is set to end the trilogy of third-person shooters made by Epic Games that appea...

4 July 2011
04:40 GMT

Gears of War 3 Unlockable Rewards for Loyal Fans Detailed

Gears of War 3 is set to reward longtime fans of the franchise by providing them with various rewards, which have now been detailed by the game's executive producer. Epic Games, together with Microsoft, is working hard on getting Gears of War 3 ready for its release this September, so the companies are now hy...

27 June 2011
15:51 GMT

Gears of War 3 Horde 2.0 Mode Gets Special Video, New Details

Gears of War 3 is set to sport, besides regular multiplayer modes, a cooperative Horde mode, just like the one in the previous game, but upgraded with lots of new features and options which have now been detailed by its developer, Epic Games. Gears of War 3 is set to appear later this year, in September, and, unti...

24 June 2011
18:01 GMT

Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Can Rival Halo, Can't Match Call of Duty

The upcoming Gears of War 3 third person shooter might be able to take the online crown from the Halo franchise, at least according to the creator of the series, Cliff Bleszinski.Gears of War 3 is set to appear this September, with a single-player campaign that promises to be the best its developer, Epic Games, has e...

22 June 2011
02:45 GMT

Xbox 360 Still Isn't Maxed Out, Gears of War Creator Says

The Xbox 360 console still has some power left, at least according to the creator of the Gears of War series, Cliff Bleszinski, who talked about the Microsoft device after the E3 2011 conference.This console generation is rapidly nearing its fifth year of existence, so it's a pretty safe to assume that most devi...

20 June 2011
10:01 GMT

Gears of War Remains Xbox 360 Exclusive for the 'Foreseeable Future'

Epic Games' Gears of War franchise will remain an exclusive for the Xbox 360 platform, at least for the foreseeable future, as Cliff Bleszinski, the creator of the series, confirms that the relationship between the developer and Microsoft is a strong one.The Gears of War series is one of the most important Xbox ...

15 June 2011
04:20 GMT

E3 2011: Gears of War 3's Story Mode Is the Longest Epic Games Has Ever Made

Gears of War 3 is going to bring the longest story mode its developer, Epic Games, has ever made, with franchise creator Cliff Bleszinski confirming that it will overtake the previous titles in the series.Epic Games is getting ready to deploy the biggest title in its history, with Gears of War 3 finishing the trilogy...

10 June 2011
10:01 GMT

E3 2011: Custom Gears of War 3 Xbox 360 Bundle Revealed

Microsoft is making sure it maximizes profits from its most important Xbox 360 exclusive game this year, Gears of War 3, and during its E3 2011 presentation it has revealed a special themed bundle that will be put on sale this September. Microsoft knows it can't really match the array of exclusive titles that...

9 June 2011
12:01 GMT

Gears of War 3 Story Trailer Launched

Gears of War 3 has just received its first concrete story trailer, complete with gameplay sequences and nods to the campaign that will see protagonist Marcus Fenix and his fellow Delta Squad teammates try to finish the battle against the alien Locust. Gears of War 3 just saw its multiplayer beta stage wrap up at t...

30 May 2011
03:20 GMT

Gears of War 3 Beta Is About Player Feedback, Not Just a Publicity Stunt

The Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta stage which has just kicked off at the beginning of the week is all about getting feedback from players, as Epic Games, the developer of the upcoming title, wants to make sure that the new game will satisfy the legions of Gears of War fans. Epic Games promised to release Gears o...

19 April 2011
17:21 GMT

Unreal Engine Still Set to Power Android Video Games

Epic Games, the creators of the Unreal Engine, are still working on bringing the development suite over to the Android mobile operating system, which is being developed by Google, despite a number of reports to the contrary. Mark Rein, who is a vice president at Epic Games, has said in an interview with Gamasutra,...

7 April 2011
10:01 GMT

Gears of War Will Continue After the Third Game

The Gears of War franchise, the massively popular Xbox 360 exclusive third-person shooter, will see its universe continue to be developed past the third game that will be launched this fall. The Gears of War series was planned as a trilogy, but this doesn't mean that the universe of the franchise won't c...

7 April 2011
03:45 GMT

Gears of War 3 Beta Expected to Have 1 Million Players

Epic Games, the company behind the upcoming Gears of War 3 third-person shooter, is expecting over 1 million players to join in on the multiplayer beta stage that will be kicked off in two weeks. Gears of War 3 is set to be one of the biggest Xbox 360 games of the year, as legions of hardcore fans are eagerly awai...

5 April 2011
04:55 GMT

Gears of War 3 Will Attract Halo and Call of Duty Players

Gears of War 3, the upcoming third-person shooter from Epic Games and Microsoft has the power to attract regular first-person shooter players, who usually favor franchises like Halo or Call of Duty.Gears of War 3 is currently still in development at Epic Games and is scheduled to be published exclusively for the Xbox...

10 March 2011
18:01 GMT

Gears of War Might See New Stories After the End of the Trilogy

The Gears of War franchise, one of the most important Xbox 360 exclusive series out there, can certainly see more stories in its universe after the end of its planned trilogy with the release of Gears of War 3 later this year. Epic Games, the developer of the Gears of War franchise, has been adamant that its serie...

9 March 2011
08:41 GMT


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