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Could the Gears of War franchise finally be getting its first playable female character? ...maybe. It's the weekend, "real" news doesn't happen.
Speaking with 1 vs. 100 LIVE host Chris Cashman during the August 1st live game, Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski, better known to gamers as "Cliffy B", "The Cliffster" and "Captain Snugglepuff" was asked if gamers could ever expect to play as a female character in a Gears of War game. Cliff's answer, in short, was that he could not comment on "possible aspects" of a game that "may or may not" be in development.
Typical.
However he did quickly follow that comment by mentioning the female Gear that is sitting on the head of a slain Brumak (image above) for the cover of a Gears of War comic book and saying that she "may or may not" be involved in any "as-yet-unannounced" video game projects.
Now we all know there is going to be a Gears of War 3. It hasn't been announced officially yet, but considering how incredibly popular the first two were, a third one is inevitable.
Not a rumour, but still worth a look, someone has created his own Gears 3 box, complete with disc & manual, and posted it on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQiXVEQh-BU), he has too much time on his hands, though i quite like the image on the back.
Read the comments under the video ;D. People think it's the real deal. The bloke has done a good job though.
theres another vid on youtube showing how he did it too, the image of Marcus on the front is from the Limited Edition PC version.
Raam being in Gears 3 would be pretty cool, Skorge has to be back too.
I was surprised that they didn't include a female character at least for Horde mode in Gears 2.
If they do release a female character ... DIBS! ;)
awww damn!!! I wanted dibs
least i got dibs on the new female in L4D2
Quote from: Failed on July 29, 2009, 11:18:38 AM
dibs on the girl, girls always die last in the movies.
The black guy will go first, then the kid, then the gambler, then the girl.
just found this article via news4gamers, what do you think?
Should Gears of War 3 be held off for the next Xbox?
The Gears of War series has been a huge success for the Xbox 360. However, some were left a little disappointed with Gears of War 2, in particular with the multiplayer mode. The impact that the original Gears of War had on this generation was huge as it was the first game that truly showed off just what could be done with the new hardware and set the standard in graphics for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It also introduced a well implemented cover system which other shooters have tried to replicate. The original was also a massive boost for Microsoft's Xbox Live service as it was the number one played game on Xbox Live for quite some time and still gets played regularly today.
With the Xbox 360 still selling well and with so many good games planned for the next 6-12 months, can Microsoft afford the luxury of holding off on releasing Gears of War 3 till the launch of the new Xbox?
If Microsoft did this, it would surely upset a lot of Xbox 360 owners, especially the Gears of War fans who would be looking forward to playing Gears of War 3 on the Xbox 360's. However, with a new console surely to be released in the not too distant future, giving Epic the extra development time would hopefully enable them to create something truly special which would be a great launching pad for Microsoft's next console release.
You just have to imagine the excitement if Microsoft announced at E3 2010 that a new Xbox is in full development (as if it isn't already!) and will be released in the fall of 2011 with none other than Gears of War 3 heading up the launch titles! This could well be the announcement that gives Microsoft the edge in the next line of consoles. Would this happen? Maybe, maybe not. Would this be a clever decision by Microsoft or the decision that leads to Sony being number one again? Only time will tell.
Next Gears may be on next-gen consoles
Update: Epic Games president Michael Capps claims he misspoke during a Q&A session at the Tokyo Game Show today when he said, "If there were a next Gears of War, that will be for the next console generation, whenever that is."
Speaking to Eurogamer after the event, Capps explained that if the next Gears of War - assuming there is one - were to be released in the next "four to five years", it would be for current consoles.
Were it to be based on Unreal Engine 4, however, it would have to come out on the next round of consoles, because those are the machines for which Epic is targeting its next generation of money-spinning engine technology.
"If we ship a game in the next few years, it'll be Unreal Engine 3. If we ship a game on next [generation] consoles, it will likely be Unreal Engine 4," he told Eurogamer.
Original Story: Epic Games president Michael Capps has said that if there's a third Gears of Wars game, it will be released on next-gen consoles.
Capps' comments came in a Q&A session following his speech at the Tokyo Game Show. He began by confirming that Epic has been working on Unreal Engine 4 for the past seven years in preparation for the next hardware generation.
"We're very concerned that the next generation will be massively parallel and most engines won't be able to adapt for that," said Capps.
"If there were a next Gears of War, that will be for the next console generation, whenever that is. If someone knows, please tell me! That's about four or five years away, I think."
Also during the session, Capps said that it cost less to make Gears of War 2 than the original game. Although the team working on the sequel was larger, the development time was shorter. "We've managed to keep our expenses down significantly," he said. "We hear about 25 million dollar game budgets and that sort of thing... Epic's not like this."
According to Capps, around 50 or 60 Epic staff members work on each game - compared to reports of around 400 for Assassin's Creed. "It's a great game and it's very big," he said, "But we try to keep focused on a smaller game with lots of quality."
Capps went on to observe that producing its own engine gives both Epic and other companies an advantage. "Every game developer wishes they had time to invest in better tools... We invest a lot in making our content teams more effective, and we can do that because we're making hundreds of other teams effective too."
Who cares gears sucks ;p a female character won't make it any better!
Females back everything better.
I'd like to see some more t*ts in Gears, Baird just isn't enough.
Quote from: Failed on September 26, 2009, 09:37:49 AM
I'd like to see some more t*ts in Gears, Baird just isn't enough.
We've had a pair with the Carmine Brothers and when the 3rd Carmine shows up in Gears 3 we'll have that chick off Total Recall that makes a guy wish he had 3 hands :)
Use 2 hands and duck your head :P
Kill the rumour, next Gears will still be an Xbox 360 exclusive
If you follow gaming news, you can't get away from it. Countless rumors and speculation all hoping to see the Xbox 360 blockbuster title war over to the PS3. It's not going to happen so let's kill the rumor. Here's why.
We'll start with the old and end with the new. The rumor train was ignited when Epic Games boss, Mark Rein said at TGS, "If there were a next Gears of War, that will be for the next console generation." After his statement, the gaming media began speculation on what he meant. Some said Mr. Rein was hinting at a multiplatform release for the next title and others thought he meant the next cycle of consoles. Both assumptions were wrong.
After those remarks sent the internet into an upheaval, Eurogamer met up with Mark asking him to clarify himself. Mr. Rein then made it perfectly clear and said he misspoke and if Gears of War three existed and were to be released in the next four to five years, it would indeed be on this generation of consoles. Note, he never said a multiplatform release, but this the seventh generation of consoles.
Four to five years actually makes sense as this generation is shaping up to be the longest running in the history of the industry. Microsoft and Sony have yet to make a profit on their respective systems and no one wants to go full throttle into another generation without at least recouping what was lost. It's only common sense; Microsoft is set to release Project Natal which according to them will be launched as if it were a next gen console, and Sony will release the Wand sometime in spring of next year all in an effort to lengthen the life of both the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Rein wanted everyone to know that Gears of War 3 will be on the software giant's flagship console. Why? Because it don't make sense to jump ship, leave behind millions of fans and start afresh with a new base in the same generation. Gears of War sold almost six million units (5.91 million), while Gears of War II sold roughly same amount as the original (5.23 million).
So as we stated earlier, the best must be saved for last, this one really hammers down some 10-inch nails into the rumor's coffin.
Yesterday it was announced that Microsoft is hiring 54 talented people, most of whom will join the Project Natal team and 343 industries. Interestingly enough, a few good men out of the pack will be chosen to lead some pretty big titles.
Microsoft Game studios is seeking a highly experienced lead producer who will work with Epic to "drive the success of Gears of War", a new job advert has revealed. This according to develop.
And there you have it, there's no way MS will be funding development of the next Gears of War only to have it go multiplatform. The rumor's dead, let's all move on.
Thoughts?
Didn't they say the Xbox was a 10 year plan or something? Its to soon to talk about next, next gen, I'm glad its staying on the 360.
Also the Gears books have a female character in delta squad, an older woman, a sniper and the books are canon, obviously she couldn't be in Gears 2 since the first book came out around the time Gears 2 came out but she could be in Gears 3.
I recall a Gear called Jace in the comic books and Marcus talks to him in Gears 2 hence why I believe we might see Bernie in Gears 3.
Oh god,please no.Not another gears game.For f*ck's sake!
hopefully they'll start releasing loads like Halo with Halo Wars and ODST .... mmmm a Gears RTS anyone or maybe a side-story about C and D.Carmine in training camp, where they beat up the fat recruit with soap, it could be a QTE.
Quote from: NeuroticSarge on November 24, 2009, 07:19:40 AM
Oh god,please no.Not another gears game.For f*ck's sake!
;D
They have sold over 10 million units between them on the 360 so whether a trilogy was planned or not, they were bound to make a third game, it makes sh*t loads of money so it makes sense.
Quote from: NeuroticSarge on November 24, 2009, 07:19:40 AM
Oh god,please no.Not another gears game.For f*ck's sake!
Mwahahahahaha
Epics plot to drive Sarge insane is progressing as scheduled.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 24, 2009, 10:44:22 AM
Quote from: NeuroticSarge on November 24, 2009, 07:19:40 AM
Oh god,please no.Not another gears game.For f*ck's sake!
;D
They have sold over 10 million units between them on the 360 so whether a trilogy was planned or not, they were bound to make a third game, it makes sh*t loads of money so it makes sense.
I remember when they first announced Gears 1.. they only planned one game at first saying they was going to keep churning out their Unreal games, But after the initial success of Gears 1 they increased it to a Trillogy. Makes sense since GoW1 was a stand alone game kind of in terms of story.. while 2 demands a conclusion.
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Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 24, 2009, 10:44:22 AM
Quote from: NeuroticSarge on November 24, 2009, 07:19:40 AM
Oh god,please no.Not another gears game.For f*ck's sake!
;D
They have sold over 10 million units between them on the 360 so whether a trilogy was planned or not, they were bound to make a third game, it makes sh*t loads of money so it makes sense.
I remember when they first announced Gears 1.. they only planned one game at first saying they was going to keep churning out their Unreal games, But after the initial success of Gears 1 they increased it to a Trillogy. Makes sense since GoW1 was a stand alone game kind of in terms of story.. while 2 demands a conclusion.
I'm going to say it again,for f*ck'S sake!
Cliffy.B: "No plans for any Gears on PS3 any time soon"
Cliffy.B, the design director of the Gears of War franchise has killed all the rumors that have been popping on the internet about the possibility of a Gears of War game on Sony's console, the PS3.
Speaking on Kotaku radio, when someone had mentioned that Microsoft doesn't hold the exclusivity of the franchise and asked him about the possibility of the next installment in the series to appear on the PS3 as a multiplatform title, the creative force behind the Gears of War franchise answered:
"Honestly there's really no plans for any Gears on PS3 any time soon, which I can confirm"
After that, Kotaku asked him a question about two of the most mentioned rumors in the industry: What will happen first, GOW on PS3 or MSG4 on Xbox 360:
"Hmm.....I would wager that...I know Microsoft is a huge fan of Kojima......I actually have no knowledge on any of this, but my guts as a gamers told me that you would see a Metal Gear Solid game on Xbox 360 before you see a Gears of War game on the PS3?
I don't know if he actually knows about Metal Gear Solid: Rising or not. Because it's a Metal Gear Solid game and it's multiplatform. Maybe he means MGS4? Anyway, you have heard him, no Gears on PS3 anytime soon.
Niftier Chainsaw Duel in Gears 3? (http://www.gameguru.in/action/2010/04/niftier-chainsaw-duel-in-next-gears-of-war/)
Better chainsaw duels?
I'm in.
Really though, Gears is my favorite new IP from this generation based completely on how kick ass the first Gears was. Gears 2 basically felt like a rehash of the first game, but slightly worse. Here is to hoping that they man up and make a real sequel out of Gears 3.
Sorry guys im with sarge on this one unless they do something different it will pretty much be the same guys doing the same thing. They need to change it up a bit. Or just not bother at all
Quote from: reaper66679 on January 05, 2010, 07:29:18 AM
Sorry guys im with sarge on this one unless they do something different it will pretty much be the same guys doing the same thing. They need to change it up a bit. Or just not bother at all
Thanks reaps,it's not just me then...
Quote from: reaper66679 on January 05, 2010, 07:29:18 AM
Sorry guys im with sarge on this one unless they do something different it will pretty much be the same guys doing the same thing. They need to change it up a bit. Or just not bother at all
Thats because your both miserable bastards ;)
I cant wait for Gears 3 and Shenmue 3
Quote from: TaraJayne on January 05, 2010, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: reaper66679 on January 05, 2010, 07:29:18 AM
Sorry guys im with sarge on this one unless they do something different it will pretty much be the same guys doing the same thing. They need to change it up a bit. Or just not bother at all
Thats because your both miserable bastards ;)
I cant wait for Gears 3 and Shenmue 3
Still clinging on to that hope, love it :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 05, 2010, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: TaraJayne on January 05, 2010, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: reaper66679 on January 05, 2010, 07:29:18 AM
Sorry guys im with sarge on this one unless they do something different it will pretty much be the same guys doing the same thing. They need to change it up a bit. Or just not bother at all
Thats because your both miserable bastards ;)
I cant wait for Gears 3 and Shenmue 3
Still clinging on to that hope, love it :)
I'm not miserable,just expressive!
Im not miserable or a bastard thank you very much.
expressive, i like it! I'll be using that one :P
ok so your not bastards sorry :)
Rein: Epic "owns" Gears IP, "can do what we want with it"
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Epic's Mark Rein has said that the developer owns the Gears of War IP, and can do with it what it pleases.
Speaking with VG247 at GDC last week, we asked Rein to clarify for some of the more paranoid out there, whether or not Microsoft had some nefarious hand in the developer's cookie jar.
Turns out, that's not the case as some mistakenly believe. Epic can, and do choose whatever publisher it wishes for the games it creates.
"We own Gears of War. We can do what we want with it," Rein told us. "We have a great relationship with Microsoft, and they helped turn the game into a huge success for us, and we are pretty happy with the way things are going".
This backs up a comment Rein made (http://www.vg247.com/2010/01/22/epic-no-regrets-with-microsoft-over-gears-exclusivity-deal/) on our site back in January, when analyst Michael Pachter offered the opinion (http://www.vg247.com/2010/01/21/pachter-believes-epic-regrets-exclusivity-deal-with-microsoft/) that Epic "regretted" making the Gears series exclusive to Xbox 360.
Further proof that Epic works with publishers other than Microsoft, is the People Can Fly shooter rumored as Bulletstorm, which is being published by EA.
"I mean we have a game with EA, and while we haven't announced it yet, and soon we will be able to talk more about it."
Hopefully, it will be announced at E3, which Rein says will be exciting for the developer.
Gears 3 will be Microsoft exclusive and i think after that anymore will be multi-platform, i'm not sure about Gears 4 ... may never happen.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 15, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
"We own Gears of War. We can do what we want with it," Rein told us.
I like it when common sense is a news story. Makes me feel warm and squishy. :P
Quote from: Failed on March 15, 2010, 01:51:58 PM
Gears 3 will be Microsoft exclusive and i think after that anymore will be multi-platform, i'm not sure about Gears 4 ... may never happen.
Some good news at last!
Gears of War 3 due April 2011
US reports also suggest that the game will be officially confirmed next month.
Gears of War 3 will be released in April 2011, reports Edge (http://www.edge-online.com/news/gears-of-war-3-releasing-april-2011-%E2%80%93-source).
Word is that Epic could have released Gears of War 3 this year but publisher Microsoft wants to avoid the game clashing with Halo: Reach or Natal's launch at Christmas.
Edge also says that the first teaser movie, where Epic will officially confirm that Gears of War 3 is in development, will hit next mnth on April 8th - one year ahead of the intended release date.
We've got to wait a whole year? That sucks! Still, it may give me time to reach level 100 on Gears 2!!! ;)
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 16, 2010, 01:36:59 PM
We've got to wait a whole year? That sucks! Still, it may give me time to reach level 100 on Gears 2!!! ;)
lol. i don't think i will EVER reach level 100
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on March 16, 2010, 02:08:55 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 16, 2010, 01:36:59 PM
We've got to wait a whole year? That sucks! Still, it may give me time to reach level 100 on Gears 2!!! ;)
lol. i don't think i will EVER reach level 100
I think the last time we played I reached level
7. :D
you'll get to level 99 and be reset :P
Killzone 3 vs. Gears 3 in April 2011?
Epic Games is preparing Gears of War 3 for release in April 2011 and that's also roughly when Killzone 3 will come out, at least according to a pair of rumours swirling around the internet overnight.
Edge reports that the third instalment in Epic's Xbox 360 shooter series will be unveiled in a trailer on 8th April 2010, and will then receive a fuller reveal at E3 this June ahead of an April 2011 launch.
That's according to a "trusted US publishing source" who claimed that the decision to duck out of the Q4 2010 warzone is down to Microsoft's wish to provide Project Natal and Halo: Reach space to breathe.
Meanwhile, 1UP claims (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178371) that Edge's April launch for Gears 3 will put the game head to head with Killzone 3, which it says it has heard will be released in the "same timeframe".
Neither Microsoft nor Sony has addressed the rumours, beyond labelling them as such, but earlier this week Epic president Mike Capps noted in an interview that E3 could be "really exciting for fans of Epic".
Gears of War 2 was released in November 2008, while Killzone 2 launched in late February 2009.
Only one winner if the games do go head to head and thats Gears 3, it took 2 months for Killzone 2 to sell 1 million copies Worldwide, just 2 days for Gears 2 ;D
yay gears of war 3 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: DaveChaos on March 23, 2010, 06:22:43 PM
yay gears of war 3 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Missed playing with & against you on Gears mate, are you online this Friday night?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 23, 2010, 06:26:05 PM
Quote from: DaveChaos on March 23, 2010, 06:22:43 PM
yay gears of war 3 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Missed playing with & against you on Gears mate, are you online this Friday night?
I am on this friday mate, and I've got gears 1 and 2 now so I don't mind whichever we end up playing. :)
I am a bit rushed today but I will make a post, in the plan a game forum, this evening for Friday nights game
Quote from: DaveChaos on March 24, 2010, 07:23:23 AM
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Quote from: DaveChaos on March 23, 2010, 06:22:43 PM
yay gears of war 3 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Missed playing with & against you on Gears mate, are you online this Friday night?
I am on this friday mate, and I've got gears 1 and 2 now so I don't mind whichever we end up playing. :)
Nice one Dave, i'll be expecting some drunken Eminem songs then too ;D
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Quote from: DaveChaos on March 23, 2010, 06:22:43 PM
yay gears of war 3 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Missed playing with & against you on Gears mate, are you online this Friday night?
I am on this friday mate, and I've got gears 1 and 2 now so I don't mind whichever we end up playing. :)
Nice one Dave, i'll be expecting some drunken Eminem songs then too ;D
Will get my thinking and drinking cap on then dude, lol. ALready got the beers in for friday...unless I end up drinking them before then, lol.
I will have to buy some beer, the only acohol i have atm is some 43% Imported Brandy (lethal) and a bottle of Jagermeister (lethalerer) ... i think i'll buy a crate of stella instead, that'll soon bring my gaming ability down several levels.
Quote from: Failed on March 24, 2010, 07:16:26 PM
I will have to buy some beer, the only acohol i have atm is some 43% Imported Brandy (lethal) and a bottle of Jagermeister (lethalerer) ... i think i'll buy a crate of stella instead, that'll soon bring my gaming ability down several levels.
I didn't think you could get any lower, lol ;D ::)
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
You're only good at Gears when I play.
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
He is actually pretty good. I still suck after 3 years at it
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
The 'two piece' part completely devalues this comment :P
Quote from: RedMaster11 on March 25, 2010, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
You're only good at Gears when I play.
That's becuase you have the super awesome ability to always be facing the wrong way when i find you :P
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 25, 2010, 11:01:22 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
The 'two piece' part completely devalues this comment :P
i know, look at teh irony of it. i will just have to chainsaw him then :P :P
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 11:01:51 AM
Quote from: RedMaster11 on March 25, 2010, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
You're only good at Gears when I play.
That's becuase you have the super awesome ability to always be facing the wrong way when i find you :P
Takes practice.
Quote from: RedMaster11 on March 25, 2010, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 11:01:51 AM
Quote from: RedMaster11 on March 25, 2010, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
You're only good at Gears when I play.
That's becuase you have the super awesome ability to always be facing the wrong way when i find you :P
Takes practice.
I think he had a typo...he meant toupe!
Quote from: NeuroticSarge on March 25, 2010, 04:30:51 PM
Quote from: RedMaster11 on March 25, 2010, 11:03:10 AM
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Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most toupes i play. As you'll find out when you get a toupe two-piece stuck in your toupe ;) POW TOUPE!!!!
You're only good at toupe when I play.
That's becuase you have the super awesome toupe to always be facing the wrong way when i toupe you :P
Takes toupe.
I think he had a toupe...he meant typo!
is that what you had in mind Sarge ?
Cliffy acts coy about female cogs:
"You'll have to wait and see. It could be really amazing to see a girl crush a Locust head with her boot..."
I read a great article in GameInformer titled Gender Gap. Within the article it dropped some insight regarding the female roles in the Gears mythology. Here's an excerpt.
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Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski offered several reasons why female Gears are missing in action when it comes to interactive avenues, but that hasn't stopped ancillary media products from crafting lore to bridge narrative gaps.
"We don't want to bog down our summer blockbuster pace trying to explain everything that is going on in the world," says Bleszinski when asked about how females fit into the Gears of War universe. "We want the player to hit the ground running in a Gears game and to feel like he's on a nonstop fun thrill ride."
Through two Gears novels and an ongoing comic run, it's revealed that women fought as fiercely as men on the frontlines of the Pendulum Wars. Emergence Day and the subsequent Hammer Strike forced humanity back into somewhat primitive roles, however. Individuals who aligned with the fragmented Coalition of Ordered Governments were promised some semblance of security – at a cost. Able-bodied men became Gears and fertile women were tasked with producing new ones.
"It was all men now, near enough," reads a passage from Aspho Fields, the Gears novel by Karen Traviss. "The Pendulum War days of women in uniform were largely over. As Hoffman left, a girl in a sober blue business suit stood at a filing cabinet with her back to him. When she closed the drawer and turned, he could see she was several months pregnant. That was a priority job now; not just replacing engine parts and weapon components, but replacing humans."
Neither station in life – an expendable asset or a reproductive one – sounds particularly appealing. But it makes for an intriguing story and something we'd love to see migrate into the interactive branch of the franchise.
Change may be on the horizon. In the most recent run of Gears comics, Epic and WildStorm introduced Alex Brand, a tough and believable female Gear with a surprisingly practical hairdo and impressive scar. Turned away from the breeding farms after being identified as infertile, Alex has helped to set a precedent for female Gears in the modern Gears of War timeline. Here's to hoping that she makes an appearance in the inevitable franchise follow-up. Remaining coy when asked directly, Bleszinski seems to share our opinion, "You'll have to wait and see. It could be really amazing to see a girl crush a Locust head with her boot..."
Read the entire article (including social psychology theories and other sexy sciences) HERE (http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/03/25/The-Gender-Gap.aspx).
Quote from: TaraJayne on March 25, 2010, 11:00:28 AM
Quote from: Failed on March 25, 2010, 10:20:18 AM
i've improved, i'm pretty good at most things i play. As you'll find out when you get a Failed two-piece stuck in your teeth ;) POW BAM!!!!
He is actually pretty good. I still suck after 3 years at it
I can't believe everyone let this one slide right by! I guess the honeymoon isn't over after all! ;D
lol Cracer. I should have chose my wording better
Neato that was a fantastic article. I loved it. I think we will get a female in Gears 3.
I always go for a male charachter unless I am playing online. I just prefer to play a man in a game especially if that man is commander shephard. I would play with him all day :P
(http://www.stationzer0.com/lost-images/matthew_fox_jack.jpg)
and him :-*
oooo i'd be the girls character in versus .... unless baldy makes a return for vs in #3
Quote from: TaraJayne on March 25, 2010, 09:31:29 PM
I always go for a male charachter unless I am playing online.
:D I usually prefer to play as a female character when given the opportunity.
Lilith in Borderlands
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Cammy in Street Fighter
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Dom in Gears of War
(http://i42.tinypic.com/zwj7d3.jpg)
Just to name a few ;D.
I have a female Mass Effect character so i could get my lesbiaction on.
If Gears of War 3 is to the be the last in the series, theres a very good chance that one of the main characters will be killed off, so who do you think will be killed off? I still think Dom will die along with the third Carmine brother of course :)
This is taken from the Epic forums
WARNING, GEARS 1 & 2 SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, this is a thread to discuss who will probably appear and live or die in the next Gears.
CHARACTERS:
Marcus: The protagonist doesn't usually die, and when he does, he dies at the very end of the game. But surely Epic wouldn't do this.
SURVIVAL RATE: Very Likely.
Dizzy: If he appears again, he probably won't do much fighting and he will likely try to save his life rather then be heroic or anything. Seriously, if he was going to die, he would have died in GOW2. But if he does die, it would be from his rig blowing up or something of that fashion. There is no real impact or reasoning for his death.
SURVIVAL RATE: Likely
Baird: I'm sure no one wants to see Baird die, and since he serves as the mechanic for the group he would need a replacement if he did, but I doubt Epic wants to get rid of him. On a side note, if Cole dies, Baird would probably go with him.
SURVIVAL RATE: Moderate
Cole: This is the Cole Train, baby! Also, token black guy. He also serves as one of the stronger guys in Delta, but if he died that would just increase the impact. Like I said before, if Cole dies, Baird is going with him.
SURVIVAL RATE: Moderate
Hoffman: The long time war veteran, Hoffman. The man has lost the very thing that he was defending, Jacinto. I can't say much about him, but it would be upsetting to see him go. Although it would be interesting to see how his death would effect Marcus and Aya's relationship.
SURVIVAL RATE: Moderate
Dom: Marcus's best friend, an elite commando dude and a male widow. He lost his wife to the locust, and now much like Tai his only reason to live is to kill locust. I don't have a doubt in my mind that if he could kill the locust queen at the cost of his own life, he would. Imagine that final moment between him and Marcus, where Dom decides to finally kill her with a bomb or something at the cost of his own life. Yeah this would make for an interesting end to Gears 3, but... Well, who knows.
SURVIVAL RATE: Slim
Clay Carmine: Ah yes, the third Carmine brother. My hope would be that he would replace one of the current main characters if they died, and instead of being an enthusiastic newbie would be a serious veteran. Another thing I hope is that he meets up with Marcus and they go on a mission to save his other brother called Saving Private Carmine. The fourth brother could be the mechanic to replace Baird, but i'm getting ahead of myself. Chances are, he will die, because his character was created to do so. Lets hope that instead of dieing in some foolish manner like his other brothers, he at least goes down in a heroic act towards the end of the game.
SURVIVAL RATE: Very Slim
Dom's gonna die fo'sure and Carmine ofcourse :P
I was super sad when they killed Carmine in Gears 2. I was playing through the game coop with a buddy, and we were so sure that he was going to die but he stayed alive mission after mission. When they finally did kill him it seemed like a low blow considering all the other crap he survived up to that point.
Quote from: Handshakes on March 28, 2010, 05:13:17 PM
I was super sad when they killed Carmine in Gears 2. I was playing through the game coop with a buddy, and we were so sure that he was going to die but he stayed alive mission after mission. When they finally did kill him it seemed like a low blow considering all the other crap he survived up to that point.
So true. I was very saddened by the death of Carmine. Clay Carmine FTW!
Quote from: Handshakes on March 28, 2010, 05:13:17 PM
I was super sad when they killed Carmine in Gears 2. I was playing through the game coop with a buddy, and we were so sure that he was going to die but he stayed alive mission after mission. When they finally did kill him it seemed like a low blow considering all the other crap he survived up to that point.
I thought it was funny ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 29, 2010, 09:41:13 AM
I thought it was funny ;D
i cant for the life of me understand why ppl think gingers have no soul ;D
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on March 29, 2010, 02:33:26 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 29, 2010, 09:41:13 AM
I thought it was funny ;D
i cant for the life of me understand why ppl think gingers have no soul ;D
Very funny :D
It's true, like my tear ducts, I removed my soul when I was a boy, no point in keeping things that are of no use to me.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 30, 2010, 09:33:20 PM
It's true, like my tear ducts, I removed my soul when I was a boy, no point in keeping things that are of no use to me.
:D
I'll keep this in the rumour thread as it isn't official, yet.
First Gears Of War 3 Gameplay Details
Gears Of War 3 will shake up the franchise's acclaimed cover system and feature underwater missions for the first time, Edge can reveal.
Developer Epic Games is set to evolve the combat by introducing new Locust foes with tentacle-like appendages which are capable of extending to player cover spots.
Meanwhile, the COG members of Delta Squad will be equipped with explosives that can travel beneath the ground to take out enemy cover positions, our US publishing source told us (http://www.edge-online.com/news/gears-of-war-3-releasing-april-2011-%E2%80%93-source).
While the first two Gears games offered mobile cover in the form of objects like burnt out cars that could be pushed around, Gears Of War 3 will feature a heavy duty mech suit the COGs can utilise both for protection and to wreak havoc.
All of these new features will be present in the singleplayer campaign and multiplayer modes, Edge understands.
We were also informed that the game will be set during the summer and introduce a number of new environments to the series, including underwater locations. The end of the last title saw the COGs sink mankind's last city, Jacinto, and flood the Hollow in order to take out the Locust Horde beneath the surface.
Epic's Unreal Engine 3 demo at GDC in March showed off jungle or foliage-heavy areas, which could also make an appearance in Gears Of War 3 - Epic previously used GDC 2008 to debut Unreal Engine upgrades that went on to show up in Gears 2.
Gears Of War: Jacinto's Remnant, a novel written in conjunction with Epic, continues the Gears story from the conclusion of the second game. One story strand focuses on the island of Vectes, a former COG naval base sporting fertile lowlands, forests and a river. This setting could be ideal to show off the developer's new Unreal Engine features were it to show up in Gears Of War 3.
Gears Of War 3 has yet to be officially announced. However, Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski is set to reveal a new game on Monday's episode of US talk show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and it could be on the agenda. He was originally set to appear on tonight's show - the same day we predicted Gears Of War 3 would officially be unveiled – but said that the change in schedule would allow Epic "to take a couple more days to polish" its game.
We've contacted Microsoft for comment on this report.
Gears of War 3 Officially Announced for April 2011
Hot on the heels of today's leaked Gears of War 3 gameplay details, comes a premature official announcement for Epic's gun-toting threequel. Still no solid details as yet, but if US Xbox 360 owners switch on their consoles, they'll see the image below looking straight at them.
It simply says, "The epic story concludes April 2011". You can't click on it, or do anything with it, it's just there looking at you.
Looks like MS forgot to move the announcement to Monday, as Epic's Cliff Bleszinski was supposed to be revealing something on last night's Jimmy Fallon show (podgy -faced pop gimp Justin Bieber replaced him. Puke, vomit etc), which was widely believed to be Gears of War 3, before the appearance was shifted to this coming Monday.
Or maybe this is an indication that Bleszinski's big reveal on Monday's Jimmy Fallon will be something completely different. More than likely not, though. It will almost definitely be Gears 3. We'd bet our gold-plated Lancers on it.
Shall we make a new thread now?
Quote from: Astrex on April 09, 2010, 12:37:12 PM
Shall we make a new thread now?
Nah. I'll just remove "Rumours" from the subject. ;)
love some gears coop! can't wait obviously
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oooh,can't wait! ::)
According to the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon website, there will be exclusive Gears 3 footage on tonights show, can't wait ;D
Link (http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2010/04/i-found-this-huge-gun-downstairs-and-im-taking-it-home/)
Here's the trailer for the "worst-kept secret in the video game industry," posted to the Late Night website ... before it's appeared on television. The trailer is prefaced by some banter with Mister B about his vintage Nintendo Power appearance and what makes a great game.
The new game has playable female soldiers in it! Take that, Crackdown 2! Don't worry, it's still jam-packed with men who look like refrigerators, and mellow music like the famous Gears of War trailer (in this case, Sun Kil Moon's "Heron Blue".) Other elements mentioned by Cliff include new weapons and new aliens -- "crazy tentacle monsters" with mutating ability. Bleszinski said GOW3 will arrive "probably around April 8" -- one year after his Late Night appearance was supposed to be shown. Wouldn't that have been nice marketing? Oh, well
Can't find it on youtube just yet but here it is.
Gears 3 trailer (http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2010/04/gears-of-war-3-video-game-world-premiere-trailer-ashes-to-ashes/)
If you don't want to listen to Cliffy & Jimmy, i've now found a youtube trailer, enjoy.
Yay!! What a great start to the day. I wish I didn't have to wait a year though.
I don't mind listening to Cliffy hes awesome and full of geekness :)
Quote from: TaraJayne on April 13, 2010, 07:56:22 AM
Yay!! What a great start to the day. I wish I didn't have to wait a year though.
I don't mind listening to Cliffy hes awesome and full of geekness :)
You always knew i'd be on hand to unveil this trailer eh? :D
Shame it's not November this year like usual but at least we finally know it's coming, can't wait to get hold of that double barrel shotty ;D
E3 should be a belter now, we should get some gameplay footage, let the hype begin!!!
What we know so far, taken from the Epic Forums :)
Campaign Information
Features
* Rod Fergusson confirmed 4 Player Co-Op in the Gears IRC, with 4 unique characters. Rod confirmed that co-op includes Marcus, Dom, Cole, Baird and a "variety of other characters"
Story
* Set 18 months after Gears of War 2, and after the fourth Gears of War book
* The location shown in the "Ashes to Ashes" trailer is a location nicknamed 'Char', where the remains of victims from the Hammer of Dawn strikes are heavily present.
Weapons
* The Pendulum Lancer is in Gears of War 3
* A Double Barrelled Shotgun was spotted in the Ashes to Ashes trailer.
Characters
* Dom is now heavily bearded. According to Rod, this is due to his problems dealing with the loss of his wife.
* Anya is the female COG soldier seen in the "Ashes to Ashes" trailer. We will learn more on her transition from pencil pusher to soldier throughout the books.
Enemies
* Lambent Locust: These enemies mutate and transform as you fight them.
Official MS/Epic Announcement
BROTHERS TO THE END—GEARS OF WAR 3 COMING APRIL 2011
Jacinto, the last human city, has been destroyed. The Locust Horde has pushed the Stranded remnants of humanity towards the brink of extinction. And a fearsome new enemy has risen, threatening to destroy them both. The story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad comes to an explosive conclusion in Gears of War 3, arriving exclusively on Xbox 360 in April 2011. Watch the trailer on your Xbox 360 via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and check the official announcement below for more details. And get ready—it's gonna be one hell of a finale.
Gears of War 3 Ignites Anticipation as the Biggest Blockbuster Game of 2011
Explosive finale to the landmark Gears of War trilogy available exclusively on Xbox 360 in April 2011
The spectacular conclusion to one of the games industry's most memorable and celebrated sagas, Gears of War 3, is poised to take the world by storm next spring. At this time next year, fans around the world will experience the epic story finale to the Gears of War trilogy, when the third installment in one of the biggest franchises in Xbox history arrives in stores worldwide: April 5, 2011, in North America, April 7 in Japan, and April 8 in Europe and the rest of the world.
"When we released Gears of War more than five years ago, we set out to tell the world an unforgettable story of bravery and sacrifice in the face of insurmountable odds, and a year from now, players will get the chance to experience the final chapter in the story of Marcus Fenix and his companions in Delta Squad," said Cliff Bleszinski, Design Director at Epic Games. "This is definitely the biggest and most dramatic chapter yet in the Gears of War saga, and we can't wait to deliver it."
Developed by acclaimed studio Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for Gears of War. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
Gears of War is a blockbuster entertainment franchise that has inspired a full line of toys and collectibles, apparel, an upcoming film, graphic novels, and a book series by New York Times best-selling author Karen Traviss. The award-winning video games have sold more than 12 million units worldwide on Xbox 360, and due to their riveting multiplayer action are some of the most popular games ever played on Xbox LIVE.
To accompany today's announcement, Microsoft and Epic Games unveiled "Ashes to Ashes," the first trailer for Gears of War 3. Created in Unreal Engine 3 by the same team behind the iconic Gears of War video spots ("Mad World," "Rendezvous," and "Last Day"), the video captures a desperate three-way battle between Delta Squad, the Locust Horde, and the fearsome new Lambent.
Additionally, fans who want to share their excitement on Xbox LIVE will be able to choose from new Avatar items, available on Avatar Marketplace starting April 20, including the new COG armor introduced in Gears of War 3.
8th April 2011
Hope it gets pushed back a year or two :p
Will probably get it on release day complete in a few days, Go online with it, realise online is still sh*t and shove it back on the shelf or trade it in.........
Quote from: Maibs on April 13, 2010, 09:56:05 AM
8th April 2011
Hope it gets pushed back a year or two :p
Will probably get it on release day complete in a few days, Go online with it, realise online is still sh*t and shove it back on the shelf or trade it in.........
Exactly like what I did with IW's latest suckfest ;D
lol in the trailer is looked like the Humans teamed up with the Locust.... could be kool :P
Quote from: Astrex on April 13, 2010, 01:26:28 PM
lol in the trailer is looked like the Humans teamed up with the Locust.... could be kool :P
Where have I seen that before ...
Oh yeah. Halo. ;)
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 13, 2010, 01:42:06 PM
Quote from: Astrex on April 13, 2010, 01:26:28 PM
lol in the trailer is looked like the Humans teamed up with the Locust.... could be kool :P
Where have I seen that before ...
Oh yeah. Halo. ;)
I enjoyed it in Halo!! I liked arbitor
I am looking forward to it, but they really need to sort the crappy online MP out. if they do that, i will be very happy, very happy indeed :)
Another great trailer Epic.
Gears of War 3 details: 4-player co-op, new guns
Cliff Bleszinski opens his mouth... we listen
The first proper Gears of War 3 gameplay details have been revealed, via a Cliff Bleszinski interview with MeriStation.
Our mate Cliff has confirmed that the third game will sport four-player co-op, an intertwining story and lots of new guns.
"One of the other things we're doing in the campaign that's cool is switching up the story a little bit," he said.
"At some point in the campaign you're not going to be Marcus and Dom - you're going to be another squad and you're going to experience their section and then eventually you're going to see some overlap and eventually they'll merge Pulp Fiction style, which is one of the cool ways that we're playing with the story this time.
"I can confirm today that we are doing 4-player co-op in the story mode," he added. "In Gears it's not the same as in other games because you're getting a story-based mode and in Gears 1 and 2 player one is Marcus and player two is Dom.
"The only way to play as Dom in the campaign is to be player two. That cascades down to players three and four; so if you want to play as Cole or Baird in the campaign, the only way you can do that is by playing three or four-player co-op."
Bleszinski explained that the third game takes place 18 months after the events of Gears of War 2, when nobody seems to know where the evil Locust Horde have disappeared off to and a new threat, the mutated Lambent are lurking in every corner.
On the weapon front Cliffy's confirmed the Pendulum Lancer - a precursor to the famous chainsaw version that "kicks like a mule" when fired and sports a nasty blade on the end for gruesome execution kills - of which Gears 3 will sport many more.
"We're looking at a double-barrel shotgun, we're looking at female Gears, we're looking at bringing back old maps - I can't confirm any but I can confirm that we will see some favourites returning," he said.
"We definitely want to improve players' ability to play with their friends and stick together as a party. We haven't announced how we're doing that yet but we definitely have plans for that."
Cliffy also promised improved lighting, a refined cover system and new moves for the third game.
what maps do ppl wanna see kept? You can only pick 6 :P
Mansion
Canals
Flood
Avalanche
Blood Drive
3 from Gears 1
Rooftops
Clocktower
Escalation
3 from Gears 2
Blood Drive
Allfather's Garden
Hail
Though every map from Gears 1 & 2 would be much better :)
Also, some cool boxart is online
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_229884.jpg)
Is it wrong that the addition of female Gears is what I'm most excited about? ;D
Personally I'd rather they didn't keep any of the old maps and do a whole new fresh set of slightly larger maps. It's not that I don't like the maps from Gears and Gears 2, it's just that it would be nice to play a load of new ones.
That said, if they're going to keep any perhaps they could keep Blood Drive or Jacinto 'cos they have nifty places to hide for Guardian :)
And don't tell anyone, but I rather like Security too :-[
Quote from: Failed on April 13, 2010, 04:35:56 PM
what maps do ppl wanna see kept? You can only pick 6 :P
Mansion
Canals
Flood
Avalanche
Blood Drive
By the way, when you re-taking your Maths GCSE Failed? :P
As long as they take out wall tagging. Oh please take out wall tagging.
PLEASE!
Should She Be Chainsawable?
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It's not a given that a war video game will have female fighters. If Gears of War 3 does, the game's designers will have to decide if they will grant their heroines equal opportunities to experience the game's signature actions...
...such as chainsawing people in half and being chainsawed by them.
We don't know if this new female soldier pictured above in the Gears of War 3 trailer — and confirmed to be Anya Stroud (http://twitter.com/therealcliffyb/status/12102972525), to you Gears fans — will be playable in the new game. Lead designer Cliff Bleszinski did tell NBC Late Night host Jimmy Fallon last night that "we have female soldiers finally in the game, by the way... a lot of the fans have been asking for that one for a while."
If you were on the Gears of War 3 design team, what decisions would you make regarding the female soldiers?
Gears of War 3 will be out on the Xbox 360 in early April 2011.
Now how comes the women have normal peoples bodies where as the blokes seem to have like really wench feet and massive forearms ???
Cliff Bleszinski Meristation Gears 3 Interview
Part 1
Part 2
Another cool gamesradar feature
Things you may have missed in the Gears 3 Trailer
So the Gears of War 3 trailer has finally landed. But what do we think of it? We think it's great actually. It might not have the immediate impact of the announcement trailers for the first two games, but after repeated watches it really gets into your head.
Because after repeated watches, you get to read between the lines and realise what's really going on in it. It might look like just another chunk of carnage-strewn Gears warzone, but it actually reveals a lot about the state of things in Gears of War 3. A hell of a lot. Here's what we've found.
UPDATE:
It's been brought to our attention by Cliff Bleszinski's Twitter feed (and about 300 of you lot) that the blonde female Gear is officially Anya from GoW 1 and 2. Great news we say. Should create even more interesting tension between Marcus and Dom, if our interpretations of the trailer turn out to be correct.
Another new setting
(http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/13/Gears%203/video%20grabs/Streets--article_image.jpg)
This might look like just another war-torn city, but after paying closer attention it becomes apparent that the crowds of torched humans died while fleeing from something. And they appear to be trying to shelter from the sky. We reckon this has to be the scorched part of Sera, the majority part of the planet that was wiped out by the COG with orbital lasers in an attempt to finish off the Locust back before the start of the first game. The petrified bodies aren't the victims of the Locust; they're the victims of the rest of humanity.
(http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/13/Gears%203/video%20grabs/Scorched%20corpse--article_image.jpg)
But why are Delta out here, in the post-apocalyptic remains of the forgotten part of the planet? Two possibilities. Either they need something that was left behind out here, or they just have nowhere else to go. We reckon the latter at the moment. After sinking Jacinto at the end of Gears 2, humanity won't have much left in the way of a home. The fact that they're introduced as literally on the run seems to back this up:
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Dom's mega-beard
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This means a few things. Firstly, AWESOME! Secondly, Gears 3 is set a good while after Gears 2. Probably another six months or so, which would explain how things appear to have gone just so badly to sh*t for Delta. And third, it's a sign that Dom has let himself go. He took all the emotional brunt of Gears 2, culminating with his reunion with lost wife Maria in that scene. Evidently he's still reeling from that. In fact we suspect he's in a complete mess.
Look how he reacts to his impending death by Locust bullet:
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No shouting. No snarling. No attempt to fight back. Just a look of peaceful resignation on his face. And check out the bodies his gaze is drawn to. A mother and young child. Dom has given up, and just wants to 'go home'.
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Tension between Dom and Marcus
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Marcus has carried Dom's pain for a long time, but we think it's straining their relationship now. If Dom is falling apart as we suspect, Marcus is going to be pissed off, both at the lack of discipline and the loss of his best friend. Check out what happens when Marcus saves him with his brilliant new pump-action, double-barreled shotty. Not a word. Not a helping hand up. Just a scowl, and then away he goes. Instead, Dom is looked after by...
Un-named female Gear Anya
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A female soldier. Doing actual shooting and stuff, rather than just answering the phones. Excellent! We're not sure whether there have always been female COG Marines, or whether her appearance is down a new "Screw the women and children rule, all hands to the pump" philosophy within the COG, but either way we're glad she's here. And is it just us, or does she seem heavily modelled on Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica?
Note though, her protection of Dom. Do we smell a redemptive relationship in the air? We reckon we do. Cue even more complicated relations between Dom and Marcus. Our guess is Marcus being all "Go for it" and Dom holding back because of loyalty to his dead wife.
Loads of Locust
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Once again, the COG plan to wipe them out has failed. Badly. And this time they're really on the rampage, presumably trying to hunt down the last of humanity and exterminate it now that it's wiped out its own last safe haven. Expect the message of flawed humanity being the architect of its own destruction to be even more prevalent in Gears 3.
Cole and Baird are back
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Yay! We knew they would be, but it's nice having their safety confirmed.
Massive Lambent beasty
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It's already been leaked by our sister magazine Edge that Gears 3 will feature huge tentacled monsters that will pull you out of cover. Well here's where you meet them.
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Note though, that the soldier it pulls from the battlefield is a Locust rather than a human. This backs up the implication in Gears 2 that the Lambent (a new strain of Imulsion-mutated Locust) are a race all of their own, with no love of their original species. We've long-held a theory that the humans and Locust are going to team up against a common foe (corrupt COG or Lambent) in Gears 3, and we reckon this trailer confirms it. Notice how everyone, Locust or human, turns round to start shooting the crap out of it? That's symbolism right there, that is.
(http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Daily/2010/04-Apr/13/Gears%203/video%20grabs/Shooting%20Lambent--article_image.jpg)
It's all about Dom
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One of the biggest things we take away from this trailer though, is just how much Dom is focus of it. Comparatively, Marcus is barely seen, and Cole and Baird even less. Building on Gears 2's plot-line, we think Gears 3 is going centre around Dom's continued emotional landslide and the friction and distance is causes between him and the rest of the squad in the run up to the end times.
It's backs-to-the-wall time
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Symbolism time again. The trailer ends with Delta alone and pinned down amongst hundreds of Locust and Lambent. Make no mistake, Gears 3 is going to be brutal and probably pretty dark. Jacinto is gone. Maria is gone. Hell, for all we know at the moment, COG contact could be gone and the squad could be hauling ass through the post-apocalyptic ash of outer-Sera in a desperate bid just to hide and survive.
Note though, that the female COG appears to be at least a semi-permenant member of Delta now, being as she is the only previously unseen character fighting along with them. Let's just hope she isn't a Carmine.
But what do you reckon? Is there anything we've missed? Have you interpreted things in a different way? How do you see Gears of War 3 going?
wheres C.Carmine ?
Quote from: Failed on April 14, 2010, 10:40:56 AM
wheres C.Carmine ?
With Dizzy somewhere probably :)
and Hoffman.
Quote from: Astrex on April 14, 2010, 08:35:43 AM
Now how comes the women have normal peoples bodies where as the blokes seem to have like really wench feet and massive forearms ???
That's sort of why they didn't put female playable characters in the first 2 games. They couldn't get their character designs to work ingame.
I'm curious to see how it works (or doesn't) in Gears 3.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 14, 2010, 08:19:21 AM
Should She Be Chainsawable?
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This is going to be a PR shitstorm.
If she's not given equal treatment (good and bad), then game-savvy feminists are going to raise hell about Epic and Microsoft being sexually bias.
If she is given equal treatment, we're going to be seeing a lot of smear news campaigns featuring stories about videogames encouraging violence towards women, which will includes video clips like this (but with a woman on the receiving end) ...
Good luck, guy in charge of Epic / Microsoft Public Relations. ;D
Gears is godly, nearly as godly as Dom's beard.
Since I always play as Dom when playing Gears online, have a I got to grow a beard between now and next April? ;)
They best let me chainsaw Anya to smithereens.
She deserves it for being such a lame character and forced romantic element into the game's storyline.
Just under a year until its released and you can already pre-order (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/14794039/Gears-Of-War-3/Product.html) Gears 3 on play.com.
A member on the epic forums has changed the music on the Ashes to Ashes trailer, replacing the original music with Hurt by Johnny Cash (as requested by Rod Fergusson) and for me, it makes the trailer a lot better, check it out. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 14, 2010, 11:59:31 PM
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Very clever edit, especially the "The End" sync. It's a shame that the subject matter of song doesn't fit. Some additional editing / removal of lyrics could easily remedy that.
Get on it, Internet. You have your objective. ;D
quite good, i like both really. What's the original song?
Quote from: Failed on April 15, 2010, 06:49:13 AM
quite good, i like both really. What's the original song?
It's called Heron Blue by Sun Kil Moon, a four piece from San Francisco named after a Korean boxer, I knew the first part, thanks Wiki for the second part. :)
8 minutes long ... eeep, i'll wait and watch it at home.
its probably nothing, but why is dom running toward delta, instead of fighting with them? its like he went on a suicide mission. this trailer is pretty depressing
Looks as though Dom's fallen on hard times following Gears 2, was already a favourite to die in Gears 3 and the trailer doesn't do anything to change that.
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on April 15, 2010, 11:45:19 PM
its probably nothing, but why is dom running toward delta, instead of fighting with them? its like he went on a suicide mission. this trailer is pretty depressing
weren't the other 2 games reveal trailers also depressing? i remember Gears 1's Bad World advert thing... that was depressingly good too!
Quote from: Failed on April 16, 2010, 08:39:42 AM
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on April 15, 2010, 11:45:19 PM
its probably nothing, but why is dom running toward delta, instead of fighting with them? its like he went on a suicide mission. this trailer is pretty depressing
weren't the other 2 games reveal trailers also depressing? i remember Gears 1's Bad World advert thing... that was depressingly good too!
But it does work :D
Gears novelist writing Gears of War 3 News
Epic Games has revealed that Gears of War novelist Karen Traviss is now writing the story for Gears of War 3, along with two more novels.
"We've always carefully integrated the books and the games, but now that Karen's writing the game as well, the storyline is even more tightly woven," said Epic exec producer Rod Fergusson in an announcement (http://epicgames.com/press_releases/gallerybooks.html) everyone missed on Tuesday.
"All the characters have a rich and troubled history, and the events between the second and third games plunge them into an even more desperate struggle to survive. The fourth book is essential reading for all Gearheads before they dive into the final game of the trilogy."
Traviss has previously written the Gears of War novels Aspho Fields and Jacinto's Remnant.
Gears of War 3 was announced this week and is due out on 8th April 2011 in Europe.
OXM Feature
What We Want To See In Gears of War 3
With the third in the series announced, what do we want to see?
After all the rumour and speculation, it has finally been announced - Gears of War 3 is coming.
Obviously, we're all hugely surprised by the announcement which completely blind-sided us. It's not as if the open ending for Gears of War 2 demanded a further sequel to tie up the sequel. Or that it would be insane to expect a third in the series. Nope, we were all completely surprised by the announcement. Cough.
Never mind all that though. Let's get down to business. What's going to change this time round? And what do we want? Cliff Bleszinski has already promised more Lambent, double-barrel shotgun and female soldiers. Here are five things we want to see
Improved Horde Mode
While Gears of War 2 was arguably the game that made Horde mode a trendy must-have for all shooters, it has plenty of room for improvement. The main issue is the pacing of it. For the first five or six waves, there's no challenge. Yet it takes a while to clear through them so you're talking five minutes of dead time at the very least before you need to start thinking about what you're doing.
That's far too long. In addition to that, the way the waves are simply 1-10 cycles but with increasing difficulty makes Horde mode feel more repetitive than it should. The best take on Horde mode is Left 4 Dead 2's Survival, which has you fighting for your life as quickly as a minute into it, with the enemies being endlessly piled on. There are lessons to be learnt from the success of that mode.
Story Resolution
The story should be resolved. Gears of War was originally planned along a trilogy arc and the storyline of Locust vs Earth can't be drawn out forever. Each game has ended on a cliffhanger that leads into the next in the series, so we want to see some story resolution for Gears of War 3.
That doesn't mean we're confident it will happen though. With Bungie likely to take its foot off the Halo pedal following Reach, Microsoft will want to keep some big name IP to provide reliable hits and Gears of War makes sense in that role, so why would they want to draw a line under the plot? We'll have to wait and see how Epic decides to play this one.
Solid Online Play
Yes... it's a weird one, we know. It's not even a call to arms for excellent online play but rather, solid online play. What gives? As anyone who tried playing Gears of War 2 online on launch day knows, or any time in the months afterwards for that matter, the matchmaking was screwed up and the netcode was horrible.
It took several patches for Epic to get it right but they got there in the end, with Gears of War 2 being an awesome online game with plenty of DLC support. But a bad reputation is a hard thing to shake off and those who had been burnt by the launch day blues stayed away. Epic now knows the value of getting this right straight away and we won't expect the same mistake again.
Better Pacing
Gears of War got the pacing spot on, for the most part. The action kicked along at a decent pace, there were plenty of dramatic revelations in the storyline to keep interest high and the variation kept going throughout. Epic did a good job at keeping your attention whether through stunning visuals, drip-feeding new plot details or an emotional hammerblow such as what happened to Tai or Maria.
And yet, that final chapter felt so needless. Everything felt like it was about to be tied up when suddenly, you're on the back of a Brumak barrelling through the Locust caves, with no drama because you're near invincible, and then you have one of the least memorable and least enjoyable boss fights to bring the game to an end. Which brings us onto the next point...
Decent Final Boss Battle
General RAAM was not an enjoyable boss fight. Not because of the difficulty spike but because of the mundane nature of the actual battle combined with the did-I-touch-it nature of the kryll. When the kryll is introduced in the main game, you didn't have to worry about whether you would survive touching the 'edges' of the shadows where they lurked, because you were afforded plenty of room. In the RAAM fight, no such margin of error, cue frustration as you essentially run back and forth along a tiny train emptying your ammo into the hulking Locust general.
The boss fight against the Brumak at the end of Gears of War 2 was even worse. That wasn't even a boss per se, just an extended storyline gimmick designed to bring the game to a close and nod towards the third in the series. It didn't even have a name. If it did, we don't remember it. Gears of War 2 spends the majority of its time setting up Skorge as the main villain, who you then defeat towards the end of the game but turns out not to be the final battle, which is instead against the mutated Brumak. Is it too much to ask for a stunning boss battle to end the third game? We'll see in April 2011...
Just reading some of the posts on the Epic forums on some ideas for Gears 3, here are a few good ones, what do you think?
Loads of people discussing bosses appearing in Horde, i've been wanting this for ages, every 10th wave maybe would be ideal for Brumaks, Reavers, Beserkers, Corpsers and whatever Lambent boss creatures are in Gears 3 too, maybe even Skorge & Raam which would be great and would ramp up the difficulty a fair bit too. Imagine the chaos if on the first time we get to wave 10, Raam shows up, i'd love it ;D
Horde specific maps are a must too.
Map Editors are getting a lot of discussion, even if only for private matches, which of course would benefit us all and would make the game practically last for ever.
Having Insane mode as a choice from the off is also mentioned, not too bothered either way on that, if Insane on Gears 3 is as easy as Insane on Gears 2 then most people would start straightaway on Insane, similar to MW2 being a piece of piss on Vet.
Theres also this :)
The Ultimate Gears 3 Idea List!
- Dedicated Servers
- Host Migration (If no dedicated servers)
- Shorten the melee stun
- Decrease melee damage
- Bring back player matches
- Ranking system with numbers and symbols
- Faster Matchmaking
- Chainsaw balancing (Less damage to lower saw)
- Horde with a customizable number of waves (Horde grows stronger)
- Horde with an extensive map editor (Apply cover, Locust types, ETC)
- Old school 4 vs. 4 playlists with old school maps
- Big team 6 vs. 6 playlists (If there is dedicated servers)
- Customizable character (Gears 2 era, Gears 3 era)
- Ability to collect a players Cog tags, Locust pendants after special executions
- More XP from performing special executions
- General Fixes over Gears 2 (Sticky walk, Host bridging, ETC)
- Don't turn smoke grenades into stuns again
- Limit frag wall tags to one per person
- Destructible cover (Torque arrows should blow holes in wall, not chip them)
- One click mute option
- Improved hit detection
- Slightly faster crawling in DBNO
- Duel wield pistols
- Give us a different button besides A for the meatshield (There is too many accidental kill steals because of it)
- Dynamic weather effects on the maps (Rain, snow, razor hail)
- Day/Night cycle on the maps
- Make bots smarter, not stronger
- Tac/Com displays Teammates health
- Smoother cover system (No more getting stuck on walls)
- Lambent Locust multiplayer characters
- Golden Shotguns!
- Give us something for leveling up other than a number (Ex. Character Unlocks)
- Keep Trueskill, it gives players an equal playing field (Not too easy, not too hard)
- Boomshield/Chainsaw dueling
- More ammo for respawning game types
dual pistol wield sounds awesome, but dual boltoks would be mean :P
The new avatar items are online, check them out :)
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- Destructible cover (Torque arrows should blow holes in wall, not chip them)
I like the idea of this.
Yeah,sounds (yawn),great!
i wonder if the little ticker avatar pet blows up :P
Quote from: Failed on April 21, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
i wonder if the little ticker avatar pet blows up :P
If it does, it probably "blows up" like a Viva Pinata pinata.
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 21, 2010, 01:45:40 PM
Quote from: Failed on April 21, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
i wonder if the little ticker avatar pet blows up :P
If it does, it probably "blows up" like a Viva Pinata pinata.
i reckon it blows up for real and gibs your avatar, trés impressionnant
They should have it run along your friends line up and gib some poor unsuspecting avatar. ;D
The dumbest things said about Gears of War 3When Internet trolling goes rampantWhen Gears of War 3 was announced at the start of the month, one thing that struck me was how negative some people were about it. It was just a minute long teaser to get people excited about the game, but plenty of haters stood up to say how the 'new features' sucked and how bad it looks.
I have to wonder how quickly one can rip apart a game that he hasn't even seen, so I rounded up some of the dumbest comments about it from across the Internet.
1) "Basically, like Halo, and Crysis and.....so on and so on, they have just gone. Hey, we need an impartial enemy that has no real point that just attacks every one, aka flood, aliens...."To say that the Lambent have no real point is really missing the point about how game franchises evolve. Of course, Epic has to introduce new enemies in a sequel, because people want new things to fight. It's not as if the Lambent have come out of nowhere either, they appeared in less evolved forms in both the previous games.
2) "They are giving Dom too much emotion. The last few Gears Trailers he's came off like a complete ******."I can't think of many people who would be full of bravado having just shot their own wife in the head.
3) "Why are there no British Gears?"Considering that the game is set in the future on a planet in the outer reaches of the galaxy, it doesn't exactly matter that no-one on Sera comes from the UK.
4) "I don't like teabaggin because for one, it's to another guy character. Two, because I'm not under the age of 14."This comes from a thread about how excited people are that they'll finally get to teabag female cogs. Sigh.
5) "Lets try to shoot for somewhere less then a billion bugs and glitches, OK?"So the game has had one trailer and apparently it's going to be the buggiest game ever. Gears 2 had quite a lot of problems online, but Epic has a good reputation over the years - its games are mostly solid.
6) "I would have been pissed if I stayed up for that trailer. No actual gameplay."The point of these announcement trailers is to get people excited about the game, there's plenty of time over the next year to see what the game looks like running.
7) "This game is way too grey"This seems like the most widespread complaint about the trailer - but what were people expecting? It's not as if the first two games were bright and cheerful, so why would this one be? Someone else took issue with this last point so I'll leave you with this parody trailer that makes the whole thing a little less grey and a little more red.
Pre-ordered Gears 3 this morning, only under a year to wait now. :)
Where from Craig?
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 30, 2010, 06:59:28 PM
Where from Craig?
Local Gamestation mate, pre-ordered the Limited Edition, 15th on the list. :)
Nice :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 30, 2010, 07:11:56 PM
Nice :)
Well it was until they started blagging me to pre-order some crappy Halo game and then said I should buy ODST to get the Beta for said crappy Halo game, I turned them down quicker than Mourinho will turn Liverpool down when the Fat Spanish Waiter leaves them for Juventus in the summer. ;D
LOL. I hate it when they try that!
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 30, 2010, 07:27:16 PM
LOL. I hate it when they try that!
gonna pre order mine tomorrow! :)
Ooh,ooh,so will I ! :P
Gears of War 3 screenshots in
Mechs, multiplayer maps and new enemies
The first proper Gears of War 3 gameplay screenshots have arrived via scans of a Russian magazine, that's seemingly bagged itself a world exclusive.
The images show, among other things, multiplayer maps, new enemies, big guns and the new members of the Gears team you'll be hurtling into concrete slabs. We can't wait for this.
Mr. Cliff Bleszinski spilled the first proper gameplay details for the third game last month, including confirmation of four-player co-op, an intertwining story and lots of new guns.
More soon.
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More news :)
Gears of War 3 gameplay details are HUGE
Dynamic arenas, new enemies and defending tomato patches...
New Gears of War 3 gameplay details have arrived, via the pages of a Russian magazine that appeared on the internet this morning. Prepare for a BIG read...
According to the mag, the third Gears has humanity in pieces, split into tribes and fighting for their survival. After flooding the last human city, Marcus and Dom have taken refuge on an aircraft carrier called Raven's Nest (which you can see in the above post), on which the game kicks off.
Quickly COG overlord Prescott lands on the Raven's Nest and drops the revelation that Marcus's father is still alive - and he's discovered a way to save humanity.
Here's the best bit: Marcus and co will occasionally have to defend the Raven's Nest from attack to protect their tomato patch (no, that's not a dodgy translation) as food's a bit scarce in their version of Kevin Costner's Waterworld.
With the Locust also kicked out of their homes and driven off by the mutated Lambent, the main enemy in Gears 3 is the latter. According to the Russian mag The Lambet are able to battle two-to-three Gears at the same time and once they're close to death they'll charge and explode on the nearest Human.
As our colleagues at Edge exclusively revealed (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=242034), they've also got giant tentacles for reaching over cover - and these remain active even after they die.
But story rubbish out of the way, here's the stuff you're really interested in - guns; Gears 3 is set to include several inventive new killing tools, top of which is a grenade launcher that fires organic earth drilling grenades. After firing, your payload burrows through the earth, underneath your targets cover and explodes - a bit like a subterranean mortar.
We already know about the Pendulum Lancer - the predecessor to the chainsaw version - but one interesting addition we don't have much info on is the DB Shotgun, a double-barreled boomstick that takes a "long time to reload" and can only hold two shells at a time, the trade-off being that you can fire them both at the same time for massive damage.
There are three types of grenade in the third game; frag, smoke and ignitable - and they can be combined. For example lobbing an ignitable grenade followed by a frag will create a fiery hell in a closed environment.
Gears of War 3's new Lost Planet-style mech is apparently called the Silver-Back and carries a heft machine gun (infinite ammo) and grenade launcher (limited ammo). According to Russia, the Silver-Back is well protected from the front but not so much from behind.
Excitingly, almost every gun in Gears of War 3 will have it own unique execution move, from throat-slashing bayonet kills with the Pendulum Lancer, to a neck-breaking shotgun, head-squishing mortar and a flame thrower that can set people on fire... from the INSIDE.
If you have a meatshield, you can now shove a grenade incide the captive Locust's armour and kick him towards a crowd of baddie - Sparta style.
On the multiplayer front environments now constantly shift and crumble during battles, which you can somewhat see in action via these scans. In Gears of War 3 players can also swap ammo and weapons, which is bound to solve a lot of the mortar squabbling from games past.
... aaaand breath. Many thanks go to Russian man 'Razor605' of the Epic forums for translating these. We very much look forward to seeing Gears 3 with our own eyes soon.
I might buy this
Quote from: markav on May 05, 2010, 11:57:24 AM
I might buy this
Yeah. It sounds like it might be kind of good. ;)
i dunno, i might wait for the reviews :P
Quote from: Failed on May 05, 2010, 02:22:39 PM
i dunno, i might wait for the reviews :P
Yeah I normally wait for the IGN reviews about a week before release date, they go in deep those guys ;D
Whats Gears of War?? :P
Quote from: TaraJayne on May 05, 2010, 04:39:49 PM
Whats Gears of War?? :P
Why the only great franchise on the 360 of course, everything else sucks. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 05, 2010, 07:39:10 PM
Quote from: TaraJayne on May 05, 2010, 04:39:49 PM
Whats Gears of War?? :P
Why the only great franchise on the 360 of course, everything else sucks. :)
And I thought I was the only one being sarcastic? 8)
That last picture with the lambent locust
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Reminds me of Theopolis P Wilderbeeste
Check out my codpiece girl!
Bleszinski dismisses Gears of War 3 leaks
Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski has urged gamers not to take leaked information about Gears of War 3 too seriously.
Yesterday scans of a Russian magazine's Gears 3 preview appeared on the internet, and spoiler-filled translations followed.
"Please don't trust badly translated leaked scanned info on Gears 3. Lots of false info out there," Bleszinski tweeted (http://twitter.com/therealcliffyb).
"Gears 3 is nothing like Waterworld, my friends, you're doing it wrong. The Raven's Nest is only one level," he added.
The Raven's Nest is a reference to a giant man-made island built out of warships, which was pictured in the scans.
According to translations, most of the game would take place on and beneath it - the point Bleszinski seemed to dispute.
The translated details also made claims - spoilers ahead - about the game's story and equipment.
Apparently we should expect Marcus Fenix, Dom and Cole to be joined by a now battle-hardened Anya and Marcus' dad, Adam.
The details - gathered by Kotaku prior to the translation thread's deletion on the Epic forums - also mentioned mechs called Silverbacks and refined difficulty levels.
The article reportedly also said to expect more stories in the Gears world following its release, with Gears 3 set to complete Marcus' story.
Gears of War 3 was unveiled last month, has a four-player co-op campaign and the story will be written by Gears novelist Karen Traviss.
The game's due out on 8th April 2011.
Gears of War 3: 'Insane will live up to its name'
Cliff Bleszinski says that Casual difficulty will be even easier than before.
Gears of War 3 won't be easier, lead designer Cliff Bleszinski told CVG as he cleared up more of the rumours doing the rounds.
One of the rumours was that Gears of War 3 will be easier than the previous two games in the series. However, lead designer Cliff Bleszinski says this isn't the case.
"[The] game won't be easier, Hardcore and Insane will certainly live up to their names," he said. "It's just that Casual will be even easier."
How can Casual be even easier? You could complete Casual in previous games by meleeing your way through the entire game. Will it fire your guns for you? Will it just not include any enemies? Guess we'll find out in April 2011...
Across both games, Insane has been easy, except for maybe Raam at the end of the first game, Gears 2 Insane was shockingly easy, so hopefully Gears 3 is at least 3 or 4 times more difficult.
Gears of War 3 Invades Game Informer's June Issue
If you're battling a ravenous hunger for the latest on 2011's biggest shooter, don't miss the June issue of Game Informer, featuring a massive in-depth preview of Gears of War 3. Don't worry—it'll be easy to spot on the newsstands. Just keep your eyes peeled for the badass Gears 3 wraparound cover. The June issue of GI will hit mailboxes and newsstands soon.
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Here are the magazine scans, because i'm nice like that :)
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If it wasn't for Natal, this baby would be out in October *sad face*
Quote from: Failed on May 13, 2010, 08:45:18 AM
If it wasn't for Natal, this baby would be out in October *sad face*
It would be November like the previous two games, I think both could still be released around the same time, Natal will flop regardless.
If you don't want to read the scans, below is a breakdown from IGN.
In the most recent issue of Game Informer magazine new information has been revealed about the third installment in the Gears of War series. We learned the first details about Gears 3 on the Jimmy Fallon Show which debuted the trailer back in April. So far we know that Dom has a beard, Anya fights with the boys, and Marcus has a new gun. But there's so much more.
It's been a year and a half since the fall of Jacinto and the Gears are now living aboard a converted aircraft carrier called the Raven's Nest. The government has disbanded and the survivors from the first two games call a make-shift flotilla their home. The crew rely on each other more than ever, which is highlighted in Gears 3 by the new four-player co-op. Marcus and Dom return to lead a new character named Jace Stratton and Anya Stroud.
Players can now trade weapons with each other or other soldiers in their battle against the lambent. This new enemy which first appeared in Gears of War 2 enters the game quickly when giant enemy crabs overtake the ship. These are a precursor to reanimated Locust troops called Drudges. When attacked, these enemies spawn tendril-like limbs that allow them to expand outward and upward, making cover a lot less safe. They'll also perform a last-ditch attack by blowing themselves up while running at the player.
To fight the new threat the players have access to a new "Pendulum-era lancer with a bayonet and more powerful, close-range rounds. There's also a redesigned hammerburst with a standard zoom, a sawed-off shotgun, and a massive one-shot rifle. One strange new weapon is the digger launcher which fires piranha-like creatures into the ground where they then seek and devour their targets.
The Locust still make an appearance along with new enemy classes like a grenadier and large, organic catapults. To face these larger threats, players can now suit up in a mechanized suit called a silverback. These come equipped with a rocket launcher and a heavy chain gun and can also be deployed as cover, allowing multiple team members to use the weapons.
There's also a new arcade mode that has highly visible scoring and stat tracking. Then it allows players to fiddle with variables including gravity, big-head mode, and sound effects. Arcade mode also includes an idea that appeared in Shadow Complex where players are alerted to how well their friends have done in a certain area.
As far as multiplayer, only two maps have been revealed including a ruined thrashball field and the sinking remains of Jacinto called Overpass. The multiplayer environments can alter dramatically during a match, like water flooding and receding from the ground. There's also a new multi-turret where players can affix their own weapons then hit a single trigger to fire bullets in four directions.
The article also promises a host of new executions using almost all of the weapons and more importantly, we'll finally learn the secret behind Adam Fenix and his plan to save the planet.
The Game Informer Gears 3 page has a list of dates where they will unveil new Gears 3 info, check it out. :)
http://gameinformer.com/mag/gearsofwar3.aspx#
Gears of War 3 gets dedicated servers
Epic looks to fix online problems
Gears of War 3 will include dedicated server support, much to the relief of fans, CVG has learnt.
Developer Epic games has made the move in an attempt to address online problems that affected the last game, including sluggish matchmaking and occasional lag, we've heard.
Although now mostly addressed via Xbox Live patches, the Gears 2 issues left a bad taste in many early adopters' mouths - something that hopefully won't happen again with the third game.
When contacted on the issue, Gears designer Cliff Bleszinski told us that dedicated servers are "just a rumour".
Studio Tour: Epic Games (http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/05/14/epic-tour.aspx)
I was bored whilst watching the Monaco Grand Prix today so I created a Gears 3 group on Facebook, feel free to join if I haven't already invited you.
It's basically everything from this thread, videos, screenshots, info etc. the link is below. :)
Gears of War 3 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=117571108282709&v=app_2373072738#!/group.php?gid=117571108282709&v=wall)
I'll probably post this thread link on the group too, keep things linked, might even get some new members from it too, though the last few members that I got to sign up disappeared pretty quickly so maybe not. :)
I appreciate your hard work on facebook,but I don't think I'll bother thank you.Bah humbug indeed!
When i go on facebook, i'll join ... maybe, don't wanna look too much like a fanboy :P
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I think Fenix's left foot is 230lbs on it's own!
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I don't think I can look at Marcus the same way after playing Lost Planet 2.
Marcus skin + Femme Fatale skeleton = sheeelarious :D
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 19, 2010, 02:31:06 PM
I don't think I can look at Marcus the same way after playing Lost Planet 2.
Marcus skin + Femme Fatale skeleton = sheeelarious :D
I did this with Wesker .... made me think he wasn't the maniac he was in the Resi series and merely a man trapped with a Femme Fatale persona. Should have took the time to try the Sandbagger look with him, then he'd look like an extremely tall Golum :P
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In His Own Words: Cliff Bleszinski (http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/05/19/cliff-video-interview.aspx)
more screenshots (http://www.allgamesbeta.info/2010/05/gears-of-war-3_21.html)
Quote from: markav on May 22, 2010, 07:47:14 AM
more screenshots (http://www.allgamesbeta.info/2010/05/gears-of-war-3_21.html)
Nice :)
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Writing Gears 3: An Interview with Karen Traviss (http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/05/21/Writing-Gears-3_3A00_-An-Interview-With-Karen-Traviss-.aspx)
Gears 3 has flying-kicks from cover
In Gears of War 3 you'll be able to perform flying-kick take-downs directly from cover, and there'll be a new Arcade mode with a HUD that tracks score, multipliers and your teammate's location.
There'll even be Unreal-inspired mutators available for co-op games that might swell heads to ridiculous levels or add another variable to the formula, according to GamesRadar's latest preview.
Gears of War 3 takes place 18 months after Gears of War 2, and begins on a huge naval carrier called Raven's Nest that has turned to a refuge for remaining dregs of humanity.
Hero Marcus Fenix moves through the decks looking for old friend Dom Santiago, who he finds watering his plants. Reunited, the pair soon run into Gears of War 3's new enemy, the Lambent, as gigantic stalks burst out of the water and spew Polyp onto Raven's Nest.
Polyp are fast, scuttling creatures that will be hard to hit. But they'll be the least of your worries; the Lambent Drudges are much tougher. These apparently look a bit like Locust Drones, only with glowing limbs. And they mutate.
One mutation has them grow in height and gob chunks of emulsion; another has their arms stretch and flail; another turns their legs into trunks to spawn Polyp; and yet another has their head detach and write on the floor breathing fire.
Thankfully, Gears of War 3 introduces co-op for four people during the campaign. Baird, Cole and Anya will be playable, as will newcomer Jayson Stratton. They'll need to work together to open doors, hold back fencing and even fire super weapons.
And they'll have a beefed up arsenal. That double-barrelled shotgun we mentioned earlier this month is the sawn-off Gnasher shotgun. This has an incredibly wide blast at close range but reloads slowly. A Gnasher execution involves neck snapping while reloading.
There's a new rifle called the Pendulum Airlancer that has a bayonet. This is strong up close but packs an incredible kick, making it tricky to stay on target. A Pendulum Airlancer execution involves a bayonet-stab to the side and a throat slash.
There's a beefed-up sniper rifle called the One Shot that fires bullets as big as forearms that can rip through even a Boomer's shield. There's no mention of an execution move, presumably because finished enemies will be at range.
But even the Mortar will execute: Marcus staves enemies heads in while feet spasm.
The biggest new weapon is the Silverback exo-skeleton. Not only does this have a minigun and a rocketlauncher, but players can also Roadie Run and Curb Stomp while using it. The suit overheats if overused and has a weak, unprotected rear. In defensive mode, the Silverback turns into an immovable lump of metal team-mates can use for cover.
Gears of War 3 will of course have multiplayer, although the modes are being kept under wraps for now. Maps include Overpass, a place where several earthquakes will happen during play and sink the city; Cracking Up, a map that turns from sunny to stormy to hurricane to volcano; Thrash Bash, a thrashball stadium with active scoreboard; and Barney Rubble.
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I can feel my beard growing from the testosterone in those pics.
LMAO! ;D
this game seems to be shaping up nicely. Lets hope they can sort the god awful online multiplayer out though, and please no more silly 'kill 100,000 enemies' cheeves.
luckily they are supposedly reducing the wall tagging down to one grenade ..... i'd hate to have to fight through 2 incendiary tags.
Quote from: Failed on May 26, 2010, 09:23:29 PM
luckily they are supposedly reducing the wall tagging down to one grenade ..... i'd hate to have to fight through 2 incendiary tags.
that wouldn't be good
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 25, 2010, 07:49:12 PM
I can feel my beard growing from the testosterone in those pics.
hee hee hee ;D
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Developer Commentary (http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/06/01/gears-3-audio-tour.aspx)
Looks like we'll be getting some gameplay footage at E3 :)
http://twitter.com/GearsViking/status/15260711879
Gameplays is whats I wants.
Podcast Interview with Cliff Bleszinski (http://gameinformer.com/b/podcasts/archive/2010/06/03/gears-of-war-3-podcast-exclusive-interview-with-cliff-bleszinski.aspx)
Ice-T Says He's Gonna Be in Gears of War 3
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You may recall last April, Ice-T and Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski discussed casting opportunities for Gears of War 3 (http://kotaku.com/5333091/ice-t-plays-call-of-duty-loses-stuff-demands-snapple-rings-cliffy-b), before that game was even announced. Last night, Ice let slip that he has a speaking part, but quickly retracted it.
Giant Bomb noticed Ice's comments during his regular live Ustream broadcast (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7472713). After saying he was in the game, the rapper/TV star quickly said, "I didn't just say that."
Rewind to April 2009. Jace Hall bragged to Ice T that Bleszinski put him (and id Software's John Carmack) in Gears of War 2, to which Ice called bullshit and demanded that Hall dial up Bleszinski. Bleszinski said that was purely coincidence, then the two started talking possibilities for Gears 3:
Ice-T: I would really love to be in it. It would be a little more starpower. Put Ice-T on the box, that's a million sales right there.
Bleszinski: If there is a Gears 3, which you never know, I have a feeling there will be a part for you.
Ice-T: I would love to do that man, we need to talk.
I just tweeted both gentlemen (http://twitter.com/owengood) to mention the rumor and ask if they had any comment. We'll see if they confirm, deny or tell me to eat a hot bowl of dicks (http://gawker.com/5514584/ice+t-to-aimee-mann-eat-a-hot-bowl-of-dicks).
Just seen this on Epic's Facebook page.
The new face of hip-hop brings Jace Stratton to life in the final chapter of the blockbuster Gears of War trilogy.
The fastest-rising superstar in today's hip-hop music scene is teaming up with Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games to lend his voice to the biggest blockbuster game of 2011, Gears of War 3, only on Xbox 360. Set to release his much-anticipated debut album, Thank Me Later, on June 15, Grammy-nominated recording artist Drake is voicing Jace Stratton, a new playable character in the upcoming finale to one of the most celebrated sagas in video games.
CVG Gameplay Preview (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=250010)
E3 Gameplay vid - enjoy :)
Oh that looks awesome. I wish it was out this year :'(
I love Cliff Bleszinski he's not a particularly handsome man but he is so geeky :-*
i'd bum Cliff Ballkicksi ..... again
New screens from E3
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spotted = other female gear, auto-turrets
Quote from: Failed on June 15, 2010, 12:17:27 PM
spotted = other female gear, auto-turrets
According to the Epic forums, she's called Sam.
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she's called game crush ..... *sigh*
Marcus looks happy ;D
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He's pissed of because now he has some girl on his side as well as a Carmine ;D
He asked Sam for a kiss and she told him she belongs to Failed.... that's why he's sad faced booboo.
It's really because Dom has been killed and he wants revenge, oh wait i'm giving away Gears 3 plot details here, sh*t sorry ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 15, 2010, 02:35:38 PM
It's really because Dom has been killed and he wants revenge, oh wait i'm giving away Gears 3 plot details here, sh*t sorry ;D
Backwards.
Marcus gets killed, which smacks Dom out of his emo-funk for an epic final battle at the end of the game.
If Marcus dies it'll be the very last cut scene of the game, they won't make you switch characters mid-way through the game will they?
99.99% chance Dom dies though!
they have been talking about playing other characters in the main story so maybe we'll get the chance to play Cole or Baird in SP.... or Anya in the final level which is set in space.
Now that they are adding in Fem-Gears like crazy, how much do you want to bet that the new Carmine has boobies? The sexy fan fiction possibilities that opens up is alone worth it.
Also, is Dizzy making a return in this game or do we just assume that he died when he disappeared (writer's forgot about him while they were busy doodling explosions in the margins of the paper) in Gears 2 and everybody stopped talking about him like he never existed in the first place?
Quote from: Handshakes on June 16, 2010, 03:00:50 PM
Also, is Dizzy making a return in this game or do we just assume that he died when he disappeared (writer's forgot about him while they were busy doodling explosions in the margins of the paper) in Gears 2 and everybody stopped talking about him like he never existed in the first place?
Dizzy is alive.
He is in the book "Jacinto's remnant" set after the sinking of Jacinto at the end of Gears 2
Quote from: Handshakes on June 16, 2010, 03:00:50 PM
Now that they are adding in Fem-Gears like crazy, how much do you want to bet that the new Carmine has boobies? The sexy fan fiction possibilities that opens up is alone worth it.
After Carmine's death, his sister Carmen joins a covert division of Gears to avenge him.
Meet Carmen ...
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Beast Mode video from E3, looks awesome
Well played Neato. I bet she is a kleptomaniac, to boot. Hell, she has already stolen my heart.
EDIT: The tickers in that video look so damn CUTE. They are like little British bulldogs. That explode.
Quote from: Handshakes on June 16, 2010, 07:40:30 PM
Well played Neato. I bet she is a kleptomaniac, to boot. Hell, she has already stolen my heart.
awww ;D That was the funniest thing I have read today
And still no mention of Master Chief?
Cliffy: Gears hype "backfired in my face"
Cliff Bleszinski has revealed his regret in hyping Gears of War 2 with the infamous words "bigger, better and more badass" - arguing that the phrase "ultimately backfired in my face".
Epic's design director insists his team is now focused on making the "most polished Gears game we've ever produced" while "trying not to be as catchy with it this time".
Speaking to Eurogamer at E3 on what he described as his "love-hate" relationship with the press, Bleszinski admitted that games PR had "gotten completely out of hand, where you have to have a Twitter to tease in a teaser trailer to tease in the launch trailer to tease in the announcement press release."
But he added it was "sad" but "necessary" to "announce things multiple times to make things stick", with so many distractions competing for consumers' attention.
On the media, he reiterated his recent attack on sections of the games press, relayed via Twitter, criticising a culture "where certain websites like to grab any sort of quote that they can and put it up in a very, very large font and let the flame war ensue in the comments."
Acknowledging that games marketing and PR performed a similar function, he clarified: "I'm just pushing back against the complete misquotes and the fabrications."
Refraining from sloganeering this time, he said Gears 3 "is going to be the best looking, most fun, most feature rich - and, most importantly - most polished Gears game we've ever produced. With Gears 2 we raised the bar but everyone caught up and we're like, okay, we've got to hit back twice as hard."
Despite releasing to widespread acclaim and success, Bleszinski said he thought the team "got a little bit drunk on the whole idea of set-pieces" in Gears 2, promising a more balanced offering that enhances replayability.
"[Set-pieces are] wonderful, they have their own place - buildings collapsing, monsters bursting out," he said. "And we will absolutely have plenty of that. But one thing that got a little lost in the shuffle in Gears 2 is the idea of nice combat bowls.
"I hope it's a love letter to what everybody loved about the first game while taking the spirit of the story and the cinematic moments of the second and putting it together with a really crazy feature set."
Gears of War 3 is the final part in a trilogy of games. But, given the series' incredible success, a further franchise title from the studio seems likely. "If Gears of War 3 comes out and does extremely well we would most certainly consider another game," he said. "But what that would be would remain to be seen.
"Is it DLC? Its own thing? What happens with the next generation of consoles? It's hard to predict even a couple of years into the future right now."
E3 2010: Gears of War 3 - Beast Mode
Play as the Locust. Even as a Ticker. Eff yeah!
Gears of War 3 has a very exciting new online mode, revealed for the first time at E3 2010. Building on the success of Horde mode, Beast mode is an arena-style battle where you try and kill off waves of enemies. The catch? You play as the Locust, killing COGs. Epic is going all out with this--it's not just you playing as wretches. You're going to be playing as a lot of different Locust, from Tickers to Kantus Priest's to Berserkers. It's going to be insane.
Beast Mode offers the mirror side of Horde mode. You and up to three friends play as Locusts, wiping out the entrenched Gears on the various multiplayer maps. The map layout can greatly change your strategy, since the Gears will have a strong advantage if they start with the high ground or, say, a bunker to take sniper shots.
Unlike Horde mode, you have more than one life. After all, playing as a Ticker, your goal is to get close to a Gear and explode. Wouldn't be very fun if that was the end of the round for you. Killing COGs earns you tokens, which can be spent to respawn into different characters. This rewards you for your successes in a match, but avoids punishing you for dying at the hands of a Gear. After all, that's what Locusts do, right?
When you pick up a copy of Gears of War 3 in April 2011, you won't be playing as a Berserker in Beast mode right off the bat. The different playable locusts are earned through a leveling up system. Epic Games promises that this won't be too prohibitive. You'll be able to unlock the Locusts you want quickly enough, but you'll appreciate the Berserker a touch more if you've earned it with superior Beast mode play.
The different Locusts are essentially like multiplayer classes. The Berserkers are your brute class, the Kantus are your healer class, etc. Playing as the different Locust looks like an absolutely blast.
The Ticker is kind of like a little bumper car, steering around the environment, bumping into walls and such in search of a some Gear. And when the Ticker finds victims? Hit the B button to explode. The Kantus is the healer and can even raise the dead. Of course, he also is a fine long-ranged combatant, so don't think of him as some kind of wuss who hangs in the back of the battlefield looking for Locust to heal. The Berserker is a hulk. She has myopic vision, meaning you'll see a little bit less of the field. She's a tank, basically, slowly turning and then plowing forward. She has a charge move that is devastating as well as a powerful ground slam. I saw a Berserker crush a Gear in an exo-suit. It's something else.
We'll have a chance to dive full on into Beast mode later this week. From the looks of it, this will be even better than Horde mode.
E3 2010: Gears Of War 3 won't have Kinect support
Cliffy B rules out connectivity (Kinect-ivity?) for launch
Gears Of War 3 won't be compatible with Kinect when it's released for Xbox 360 in April next year.
That's according to Cliff 'Cliffy B' Bleszinski, who confirmed to us this afternoon at E3 that the device wouldn't feature in Gears "at launch".
That, of course, doesn't rule out Kinect-supportive DLC down the line - but we doubt it.
Both Gears and Kinect (previously named Project Natal) were major features of Microsoft's E3 press conference, which kicked off on Monday evening.
The motion device was given its own special 'experiential' E3 launch the day before.
Gears of War 3, now with Ice-T
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That rumor about Ice-T playing a role in Gears of War 3? Totally true. The man himself took the stage at tonight's Gears of War 3 shindig in downtown LA, as indicated by Major Nelson on Twitter (and seen in the picture above, also care of Major's tweet). Apparently, he'll voice a character named Griffin, with Gears creator Cliff Bleszinski mentioning Ice "won't stop telling everyone about his role as Griffin in Gears 3."
Ice-T's a big gamer, i bet he's stoked about being in Gears 3 .... probably why he can't shut up about it :P
Eurogamer Hands-on (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gears-of-war-3-hands-on)
Interview: Cliff Bleszinski on Gears of War 3
During E3, we managed to distract Cliff Bleszinski, design director for Epic Games and the face of Gears of War, long enough for an interview. Despite our intense interrogation, he remained a good sport throughout and offered us candid answers. The full interview follows.
Joystiq: Most of the things we want to ask, you probably can't talk about yet -- like Gears 3 multiplayer ...
Cliff Bleszinski: Can't talk about that yet.
Okay, let's try it this way: in Gears 1, a lot of people complained about opponents being able to roadie run into them, stun them with a punch and then shoot them -- and you guys fixed that with updates. Are you concerned that the new spearing ability, with the retro Lancer, is going to lead to similar complaints in Gears 3 multiplayer?
You know, we try our best that before we ship, we balance these things as much as possible. But when you release into the wild, you never know what the gamers are going to come up with.
So in regards to the Lancer charge, we're going to try our best to, you know, play with it as much as we can and you never know. We did six title updates to Gears 2 and we continue to refine that experience. Matchmaking wasn't the best at the start, but we stand behind our products and continue to support them.
You guys implemented major improvements from Gears 1 to Gears 2 in terms of multiplayer -- adding Matchmaking, ranks, etc. Now with Modern Warfare and "perks" reshaping the way multiplayer is done, are you guys looking at any of these things for Gears of War 3?
We won't be doing perks -- we're not that game. When talking about the Versus mode, I've never really felt like perks are a good fit for Gears. They're okay for their different Call of Duty games and things.
That said, if you're making a multiplayer shooter right now, you very much need to have a ranking system, experience points and things to unlock to keep players invested in your games for months on end.
What about character customization in Gears 3? You've got characters to choose from in the old Gears multiplayer, but will there be any way to make them more unique in the new game?
Can't talk about it yet. It'd be a good idea!
By including the Flashback map codes in retail copies of the game, players were encouraged to buy Gears 2 new. Do you have plans for a similar incentive to tie to Gears of War 3?
We're in a very transitional time in the industry. You see what's happening with the sports games --
Right -- EA Sports Online Pass, "Project Ten Dollar," and stuff like that ...
Yeah, and we're watching it closely -- and that's not to say we're committing to anything like that. We want to find ways to positively incentivize first-time buyers to pick up the game new. Penalizing is not the best way to deal with things like that. You attract more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Sure.
But the industry is nervous, right? It's very scared about used game sales -- and another thing is the type of genre you make, you know? I wouldn't want to make a horror game right now -- that's only single-player -- because a lot of players are like, "I rented it." You want to make a game that has a great single-player experience, but continues online, continues to breath.
The Flashback Map Pack did play for us, but I personally -- if I thought about it really, I would've pushed back. Because whenever I buy a game and there's some 15-digit code to type in, I'm like, "Yeah, screw that," and I put the game in and just ignore the code. It could be like free beer for life and I'd be like "whatever." So there's got to be other ways to do it. We'll see.
So in that same vein, people want an experience they can come back to. People who played a lot of Gears 2, they are very proud of their ranks. Will there be a way to transition what you've earned in that game to Gears 3?
That's a great question and like I said, that's Versus and I can't really talk about Versus, but I'll continue to dodge it because I'm a gentleman.
*Laughs*
I can't commit to anything about ranking carrying forward, but it's one of those things that we're looking into. It'd be very nice that if you're Level 80 to have a transfer -- at least, to something, you know? And to have it mean something.
Everybody in the industry needs to figure out a way to keep gamers playing their game and keep the disc in the tray. But I think everybody's going to look to World of Warcraft for inspiration in the near future.
So, Fable 3 is coming to PC -- and you've said in the past that Gears 2 won't come to PC. Is that still not a possibility?
It's not. Ever. I have a feeling though -- and this is nothing to say of Gears 3 on PC -- I have a feeling in the next few years, you're going to see PC gaming come to rise in the next few years. But then the market's more fractured than ever, between the iPad, the iPhone, the Nintendo 3DS and Kinect -- everything, it's like completely splintered. That's very scary for the industry.
Now about Beast mode: What's the genesis behind that?
The first thing is that everybody's assuming, like on my Twitter and stuff, that we're not going to have Horde. Horde will be back, we're just not talking about that right now. So Beast mode is one of those things where we were like: "Wouldn't it be great if ... ?" -- and a lot of great things came out of that, like, "Wouldn't it be great if you could control a lot of these Locust creatures?"
Lee Perry, who is our senior gameplay designer, just did a possess for different characters -- "What happens if I take over a Ticker?" -- and a lot of them just worked. So from there, the real work set out: How do we give this creature two or three unique things? So, like, the Kantus can revive, then he can do this; and the Berserker can smash, but she can't see very well. So it's a class-based, beast-based mode that's not just like Horde flipped, because every character has their own unique attributes.
And speaking of Horde mode, it was very much a revelation for multiplayer gaming -- now it's in Halo. How do you feel about that? Are you flattered?
I'm flattered -- absolutely I'll take it. Seeing a lot of games coming out now that are cover-based shooters -- there's some Japanese ones that we were talking about --
Like Vanquish?
Yeah, and what's the other one? Quantum Theory, right?
Yeah.
And that's cool -- I'm like, "Bring it!" Every time I see a title that takes an element or does something that was in Gears, I feel a little more justified because there were some haters with Gears 1 and 2 that said those games weren't innovative. And I'm like, "Well, it's kinda funny that people say they weren't innovative, yet all of these games started adding similar features." There's still plenty of room for innovation in the shooters genre.
So the four-player co-op, that'll be drop-in, drop-out, no problem?
Absolutely.
Even mid-game?
Yup.
So you don't have to load a chapter, then have everybody hook up before starting?
Absolutely not. And it's also story-based, so it's not just Marcus with a purple do-rag -- I always say that, but it's true, right? The cool thing is that Players 3 and 4 sometimes cycle between characters, right? So in the first act, you're Marcus and Dom and other characters, but in the second act, you wake up as Cole and Baird, Sam and somebody else we haven't announced. And then you go back to Marcus, but the characters keep changing, so you have this really cool element where the only way to experience playing as Anya in the campaign is to be Player 3, which is cool.
So you don't have this thing where it's, "Oh hey, I'm Marcus ... and here's three random dudes!"?
Oh no, not at all. Other games do that, and it's fine, but we commit to a story-based co-op. So when you're in the game and you're on Level 5 or whatever, and you're like, "Anya, I need this!" and she's like, "I'm right over here!" When you play as Player 3, your player says, "I'm right over here!" and that's cool to see from a different perspective.
Some of the B-roll actually had that, where you could see Sam's perspective in the E3 demo -- it's all about the viewpoints I guess, right?
Definitely.
Cliff likes this guy & this guy loves Gears. ;D
I think either Rank should carry over or some colour system where if you were over level 25 in Gears 2 you have a bronze number, over 50 is silver, over 75 gold and 100 for Platinum.
Beast mode sounds good, like Horde but reversed with abilities. Left 4 Dead Vs meets Horde.
I think they should add a score game too, like CoD4 Arcade and Halo 3 Meta.
Also him saying 'ranking system, experience points and things to unlock to'. Things to unlock is good, but what? Customization and maybe some Tag/Icon system like MW2 and SF4. Just being able to change the shade of the armour parts like Halo wouldn't go amiss tbh.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 17, 2010, 09:33:07 AM
Gears of War 3, now with Ice-T
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/06/cliffybwithicet530pxheaderimg.jpg)
Check the cans out on the one in Yellow! phwoar!!!
That's Ice-T's wife.Coco I think.They where on celebrity Mr & Mrs. Bimbo!
Lol hopefully i won't get banned, but this is what i wanna do ;D
(http://i47.tinypic.com/s5h6yu.jpg)
[Neato edit: Don't do that anymore.]
One of the members on the Epic Forums has made some cool new wallpapers, check 'em out. :)
Brothers To The End Wallpapers (http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=734518)
Quote from: Astrex on June 27, 2010, 09:51:46 AM
Lol hopefully i won't get banned, but this is what i wanna do ;D
(http://i47.tinypic.com/s5h6yu.jpg)
[Neato edit: Don't do that anymore.]
ha ha haha lolz :D
she's pretty hot ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 29, 2010, 10:35:52 AM
One of the members on the Epic Forums has made some cool new wallpapers, check 'em out. :)
Brothers To The End Wallpapers (http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=734518)
Very nice.
I like the Strouse and Dom solo images. There's something about that Marcus pic that just looks weird. I don't know why, maybe it's because he's not wearing his armor?
Eurogamer Interview with Cliff Bleszinski (http://www.eurogamer.net/videos/egtv-interviews-cliff-bleszinski)
While checking the progress of Rod Fergusson's XP event tweets, he replied to someone saying that Gears 3 will have a Seriously 3.0 achievement.
That's all :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 15, 2010, 10:23:54 AM
While checking the progress of Rod Fergusson's XP event tweets, he replied to someone saying that Gears 3 will have a Seriously 3.0 achievement.
That's all :)
Kill 1,000 Online Players, 10,000 Campaign Enemies and 100,000 Horde/Beast Mode Enemies.
I think they should call it 'Seriously? A Trilogy'
Fans to Decide the Fate of Carmine in "Gears of War 3"
Place your vote for the fate of the newest Carmine brother through the purchase of avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with benefits going to charity.
(http://www.epicgames.com/images/sized/files/news/carmine_avatars-254x207-254x207.png)
The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in "Gears of War 3." By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in "Gears of War 3," with all the proceeds going to the Child's Play Charity.
Keeping with the series' tradition, Clayton Carmine will be introduced in the trilogy's final chapter, and like Anthony and Ben, the newest rookie brother runs the high risk of meeting an early death. However, unlike in the previous games, the Xbox community will choose whether Carmine lives or dies by purchasing special "Gears of War 3" avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting July 29 two new avatar t-shirts will be available on the Avatar Marketplace on Xbox LIVE – one shirt reads "Save Carmine" and the other reads "Carmine Must Die." By purchasing the "Save Carmine" shirt, you're casting your vote to let Carmine live in "Gears of War 3." Conversely, purchasing the "Carmine Must Die" shirt means you want to see Clayton follow in the fate of his brothers.
Fans attending Comic-Con International in San Diego this week will also be able to cast their votes early by purchasing real life limited edition "Save Carmine" or "Carmine Must Die" t-shirts at the NECA booth (#3145) for $20.00. "Gears" fans can also visit the Xbox 360 booth (#5153) to be amongst the first to play "Gears of War 3" Beast Mode throughout the show. Finally, the team from Epic Games, including design director Cliff Bleszinski, executive producer Rod Fergusson and lead writer Karen Traviss, will be signing Comic-Con exclusive posters at the Xbox booth on Saturday, July 24 at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
Child's Play is a community-based games industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. Through their network of more than 60 hospitals and through the generosity of their community of donors, Child's Play raises millions of dollars each year to donate games, consoles and toys to sick children. The proceeds from the sales of the "Save Carmine" and "Carmine Must Die" avatar gear and limited edition NECA t-shirts will go to Child's Play, so cast your vote, donate to charity, and get cool "Gears of War" gear! Fans can get up to date information about the fate of Clayton Carmine by visiting http://www.gearsofwar.com.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 21, 2010, 07:11:21 PM
Fans to Decide the Fate of Carmine in "Gears of War 3"
Place your vote for the fate of the newest Carmine brother through the purchase of avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with benefits going to charity.
(http://www.epicgames.com/images/sized/files/news/carmine_avatars-254x207-254x207.png)
That is brilliant marketing. Jump on the "Team Jacob/Aniston" game. Whoever thought of that deserves a bonus! 8)
Except it'll probably be pretty obvious what the outcome will be won't it?
Well in the tradition of Gears, I'll be wearing the "Carmine must die" T-Shirt.
If it's only 80msp or whatever i might get the Carmine Must Die T .... i know i've said i wouldnt buy avatar clothes, but charity doesnt count.
As suspected that's three (including me) who would vote for the "Carmine must die" option!
I'd ditch my Miami Vice suit in favour a ''Carmine Must Die'' T-Shirt. :)
I think I might go the "Save Carmine" route. :P
I actually want a "Marcus & Dom Must Die Whilst Saving Carmine" t-shirt but I don't think Epic are willing to make one. ;D
Carmine should totally live this time.
But I'm waaaay too cheap to actually buy the shirt so... Good luck, buddy!
I want a "Will gears of war please f*ck off and die" T-shirt. ;D
i am gonna buy carmine must die t shirt too, cos i'm like that. been hanging around with gamerman too much ;D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 08:38:21 AM
i am gonna buy carmine must die t shirt too, cos i'm like that. been hanging around with gamerman too much ;D
:D
Clay Carmine looks pretty bad ass in Gears 3 (complete opposite of his brothers), hopefully he's the hard brother and if he dies, actually dies a hero.
(http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/MediaImages/carminebanner.jpg)
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2984/claytattoos.jpg)
(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/110/1107530/gears-of-war-3-20100721094318212_640w.jpg)
sh*t. He looks completely BADASS! Still hope he dies though ;D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 10:32:50 AM
sh*t. He looks completely BADASS! Still hope he dies though ;D
Me too, he has to go out Hero Style though, not like his crybaby brothers. :)
More pics
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_234740.jpg)
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_234744.jpg)
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_234743.jpg)
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_234742.jpg)
looks lovely
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 22, 2010, 10:19:50 AM(http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/MediaImages/carminebanner.jpg)
He's going to be an unstoppable juggernaut throughout the entire campaign. Cole is gonna be like, "Damn I wish I was that awesome" the whole time.
... Then he's gonna slip on a banana peel or something and die from a freak accident. I look forward to the lulz. :D
Also, I want a Marcus <3 Dom Forever t-shirt.
Bah, I hate the new Carmine look. Carmine was always great 'cuz he was the only guy in the game who wasn't a roided out mess.
I was really pulling for a sexy fem-Carmine, but no dice.
Go die, Carmine.
Quote from: Handshakes on July 22, 2010, 03:08:08 PM
Bah, I hate the new Carmine look. Carmine was always great 'cuz he was the only guy in the game who wasn't a roided out mess.
Go die, Carmine.
I agree shakes. I want a wussy Carmine
Quote from: Handshakes on July 22, 2010, 03:08:08 PM
I was really pulling for a sexy fem-Carmine, but no dice.
Me too.
Carmine Sandiego :D
(http://i48.tinypic.com/4hd3di.jpg)
beast mode video (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-gears-of-war/702039)
Uncharted 2 voice actress Claudia Black is to portray a character in Gears Of War 3, VG247 reports.
Speaking at Epic Games' Comic-Con panel for the title, Black revealed that she has been cast as female COGS Sam Byrne.
Further character announcements were also made during the event. Bernie Mataki from the Gears Of War novels will make an appearance in the game, but the panel refused to comment on whether Alex Brand from the tie-in comics will feature.
Earlier this week, Epic placed the fate of Clayton Carmine in the hands of the public. Design director Cliff Bleszinski promised to give the character a "spectacular" death sequence should fans vote to kill him off.
If you watch this beast mode footage of someone playing as the beserker it shows the name Sam in the corner(50 seconds in), so she will be a playable character and i noticed Tai is still there too
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-gears-of-war/702040 (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-gears-of-war/702040)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100615030934/gearsofwar/images/8/8f/Sam_Gears_3.jpg)
Quote from: markav on July 24, 2010, 10:19:44 AM
beast mode video (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-gears-of-war/702039)
Looks awesome.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 24, 2010, 01:16:58 PM
Quote from: markav on July 24, 2010, 10:19:44 AM
beast mode video (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-gears-of-war/702039)
Looks awesome.
It does look awesome.
There is a moment in the video where some Cog is getting brutalized in a corner, possibly with his own ripped off arm, for like 10 full seconds. It makes me weep for joy.
Quote from: Handshakes on July 24, 2010, 03:35:25 PM
There is a moment in the video where some Cog is getting brutalized in a corner, possibly with his own ripped off arm, for like 10 full seconds. It makes me weep for joy.
:D
I think that was Anya.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 24, 2010, 04:17:19 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on July 24, 2010, 03:35:25 PM
There is a moment in the video where some Cog is getting brutalized in a corner, possibly with his own ripped off arm, for like 10 full seconds. It makes me weep for joy.
:D
I think that was Anya.
Nice to see you can now 'disarm' your opponents :D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 24, 2010, 05:16:39 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 24, 2010, 04:17:19 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on July 24, 2010, 03:35:25 PM
There is a moment in the video where some Cog is getting brutalized in a corner, possibly with his own ripped off arm, for like 10 full seconds. It makes me weep for joy.
:D
I think that was Anya.
Nice to see you can now 'disarm' your opponents :D
You're so cheesy. :D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 24, 2010, 04:17:19 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on July 24, 2010, 03:35:25 PM
There is a moment in the video where some Cog is getting brutalized in a corner, possibly with his own ripped off arm, for like 10 full seconds. It makes me weep for joy.
:D
I think that was Anya.
Na she was the one in the barbed wire area, there was a cog getting the sh*t kicked out of him with his arm in another area, after the carmine bro I think.
Beast mode looks fucking awesome.
Glad to see they aren't backing away from the violence toward the ladies, I heard that was an issue before, then again not including them would have been even more sexist.
Achy, you're back!
And you have boobs!
Carmine's fate t-shirts now available (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d5308ab/?bt=0&sb=1&mt=4&gu=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d5308ab&p=1&of=0), 80MSP each.
Clay's armour and helmet are also available, 320MSP and 80MSP respectively.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 29, 2010, 11:21:20 AM
Carmine's fate t-shirts now available (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d5308ab/?bt=0&sb=1&mt=4&gu=66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d5308ab&p=1&of=0), 80MSP each.
Proudly wearing mine.
i will get mine when i get home
I don't spend money on Avatar items, but if I did I would vote to save Carmine.
I'm a sucker for the underdog. ;D
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 30, 2010, 01:51:22 PM
I don't spend money on Avatar items, but if I did I would vote to save Carmine.
I said I would not buy any Avatar items anymore, But this was for charity, So I made an exception. My Avatar will only change clothes/Items when I unlock free ones.
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 30, 2010, 01:51:22 PM
I don't spend money on Avatar items, but if I did I would vote to save Carmine.
I'm a sucker for the underdog. ;D
I've always said i wouldn't buy Avatar items, but it's only 67p and it's charity. Plus Carmine Should Die
Quote from: Failed on July 30, 2010, 02:07:27 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 30, 2010, 01:51:22 PM
I don't spend money on Avatar items, but if I did I would vote to save Carmine.
I'm a sucker for the underdog. ;D
I've always said i wouldn't buy Avatar items, but it's only 67p and it's charity. Plus Carmine Should Die
He should! Will get mine later tonight.
Quote from: Failed on July 30, 2010, 02:07:27 PM
I've always said i wouldn't buy Avatar items, but it's only 67p and it's charity. Plus Carmine Should Die
That is 17 more points than I am willing to spend. :-[
(I have 50p unused, and I don't want to buy another 400 just for an avatar shirt)
Carmine Must Die.
check ma T homies!
Quote from: Failed on July 30, 2010, 06:28:25 PM
Carmine Must Die.
check ma T homies!
Nice :)
I might get myself one of those later.
Dammit.
Now I'm going to have to buy a Save Carmine shirt just to keep you all from being charged with a hate-crime. :P
I got mine, check my sig!
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 30, 2010, 08:44:29 PM
I got mine, check my sig!
As did I. (http://360fahrenheit.com/fahrenh1_forum1/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
Oh well. I've wasted $1 on worse things. ;)
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 31, 2010, 08:07:28 AM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 30, 2010, 08:44:29 PM
I got mine, check my sig!
As did I. (http://360fahrenheit.com/fahrenh1_forum1/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
Oh well. I've wasted $1 on worse things. ;)
exactly. Think of the children man!
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 31, 2010, 08:35:43 AM
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 31, 2010, 08:07:28 AM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 30, 2010, 08:44:29 PM
I got mine, check my sig!
As did I. (http://360fahrenheit.com/fahrenh1_forum1/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
Oh well. I've wasted $1 on worse things. ;)
exactly. Think of the children man!
Yep. Children. Those are the worse things I usually waste $1 on.
"You call that a shoe polish? Where's my reflection!"
you know those shirts will soon be released on amazon for sale??
save carmine!
i got my shirt from the designer store, not some charity shop :P :P
the only time i waste a dollar on a child is when they deliver the brown packages for me ;)
OMG save carmine already Failed I am gonna have to get you out of that h8ter mode joo in lol
Quote from: kewlazice on August 02, 2010, 10:11:47 AM
OMG save carmine already Failed I am gonna have to get you out of that h8ter mode joo in lol
Currently more people have bought the 'Save Carmine' shirts than the 'Carmine Must Die' ones but I still think he'll bite the big one in Gears 3 but he'll do it by saving someone important first. Also the winner can't and must not be revealed until we all play the game in April, if some numpty gives away the result beforehand, people will not be happy. >:(
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 02, 2010, 10:46:24 AMCurrently more people have bought the 'Save Carmine' shirts than the 'Carmine Must Die' ones ...
Woo-Hoo! ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 02, 2010, 10:46:24 AM
if some numpty gives away the result beforehand, people will not be happy. >:(
Is numpty another one of those adorable British insults? I've never heard it before. I don't know what a numpty person is, but from the sounds of it I would want to pinch their cheeks.
Numpty = Retard
;)
N.B now i've gone and posted in the GOW3 thread...bollocks
Jeoff Goldblum didn't know what boffin meant when he went on Top Gear.
Quote from: Failed on August 02, 2010, 05:35:18 PM
Jeoff Goldblum didn't know what boffin meant when he went on Top Gear.
Quote from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boffin
In the slang of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa, boffins are scientists, medical doctors, engineers, and other people engaged in technical or scientific research. The word 'boffin' (or 'boff'—often as an insult[1]) can also be used to refer to any particularly clever person. The closest American equivalent is "egghead".
Thanks Wiki! :D
it's like another Language !!
lol
Carmine tries to buy life insurance (http://n4g.com/news/578527/x-play-comedy-gears-of-wars-carmine-buys-life-insurance) ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 06, 2010, 10:02:54 AM
Carmine tries to buy life insurance (http://n4g.com/news/578527/x-play-comedy-gears-of-wars-carmine-buys-life-insurance) ;D
thats funny :D
OMG hilarious man:)
i bet their mum is loaded with all those life policies paid out to her!!
OXM Preview (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=21523)
good preview, roll on april
"Save Carmine" in the lead (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=21827)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 19, 2010, 11:29:40 AM
"Save Carmine" in the lead (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=21827)
Carmine # 3 goes nuts and tries to kill the Gears because he blames them for his brothers'/cousins' deaths.
Along with Rod's new tweets that I posted in the Gears 2 thread he responded to a couple of questions with these:
By "wings" I meant that getting the "Veteran Gear" achievement will mean something in Gears 3.
Yes, you will be able to headshot Anya. We're equal opportunists.
Bunch of new cam videos of Beast Mode from PAX, not the best quality but better than nothing. :)
Beast mode has me totally psyched, can't wait for gears 3.
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 07, 2010, 04:10:41 PM
Beast mode has me totally psyched, can't wait for gears 3.
Same here. From what I've read the game is very nearly finished. This could easily have been released before Xmas. Damn Kinect pushing it back to next year.
Quote from: sambo on September 07, 2010, 05:00:58 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 07, 2010, 04:10:41 PM
Beast mode has me totally psyched, can't wait for gears 3.
Same here. From what I've read the game is very nearly finished. This could easily have been released before Xmas. Damn Kinect pushing it back to next year.
MS knew that nobody would even think about buying Kinect if Gears 3 was released in the same week so they "asked" Epic to pick a new release window so as not to get completely trounced by Sony, makes sense. ;D
I am glad it's been pushed back, means i can buy kinect AND get the rest of the cheeves i need on gears 2 (i need a mere 7)
how cool is that-raising money for kids is always a good thing, so maybe next time the bloody critics want to have a go at gamers, games ect, maybe they should take a look at this and realize just how caring the game community can be
if Carmine doesn't die i want my moneyz back
Quote from: Failed on September 08, 2010, 03:30:42 PM
if Carmine doesn't die i want my moneyz back
really caring, failed, really caring :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 07, 2010, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: sambo on September 07, 2010, 05:00:58 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 07, 2010, 04:10:41 PM
Beast mode has me totally psyched, can't wait for gears 3.
Same here. From what I've read the game is very nearly finished. This could easily have been released before Xmas. Damn Kinect pushing it back to next year.
MS knew that nobody would even think about buying Kinect if Gears 3 was released in the same week so they "asked" Epic to pick a new release window so as not to get completely trounced by Sony, makes sense. ;D
I assume they gave Epic a monetary incentive? Bloody Kinnect, I want Gears 3, not some stupid game where I can have a tiger for a pet (or whatever that game is about)!
The incentive was that Epic are now free to release the first two Gears games on the PS3.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 08, 2010, 05:28:32 PM
The incentive was that Epic are now free to release the first two Gears games on the PS3.
Not much of an incentive, the PS3 sucks ;)
Quote from: fizz on September 08, 2010, 05:10:26 PM
Quote from: Failed on September 08, 2010, 03:30:42 PM
if Carmine doesn't die i want my moneyz back
really caring, failed, really caring :)
if carmine lives, i'll kill him!
Let's boycott playing anymore Gears Of War 2 until they bring the release date forward!!!
Who's with me? ;)
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 05:47:12 PM
Let's boycott playing anymore Gears Of War 2 until they bring the release date forward!!!
Who's with me? ;)
Can't promise you that afraid, i'll boycott everything else though. ;D
Maybe if we all write to Epic and say
1) We're not going to buy Kinect
2) We're not going to buy GOW1 and GOW2 on PS3
they'll release it early! I'm sure the voices of millions (or 2) will make them change their minds! ;D
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 05:52:18 PM
Maybe if we all write to Epic and say
1) We're not going to buy Kinect
2) We're not going to buy GOW1 and GOW2 on PS3
they'll release it early! I'm sure the voices of millions (or 2) will make them change their minds! ;D
Already done, well Number 1 has been done, Number 2 is another one of my silly stories. ;D
well im looking forward to kinect ,cant bloody wait
i cant wait for GOW3 .__. feels like f o r e v e r >:(
I can wait like FOREVER!!! ;D
gears 3 look awesome , cant wait till april
Quote from: fizz on September 08, 2010, 06:04:32 PM
well im looking forward to kinect ,cant bloody wait
Here here, i can't wait either. While we are having loads of fun playing kinect with our daughter the rest of the miserable old sods on here can carry on moaning about it and about how microsoft have let the 'hardcore' gamer down by bringing something out that kids and casual gamers can enjoy as well.
Microsoft have been letting us down for decades, i'm already used to it. ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 08, 2010, 07:38:18 PM
Microsoft have been letting us down for decades, i'm already used to it. ;D
stop bloody whinging then ;D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 08, 2010, 07:39:32 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 08, 2010, 07:38:18 PM
Microsoft have been letting us down for decades, i'm already used to it. ;D
stop bloody whinging then ;D
might as well ask the sun not to rise while your at it ;)
i think im only supporting kinect cos u play the god damn videos about it non stop-i think u ave brainwashed me
Quote from: fizz on September 08, 2010, 10:57:45 PM
i think im only supporting kinect cos u play the god damn videos about it non stop-i think u ave brainwashed me
I have brainwashed you, hell your the only person on here who i am gonna get to play it with. There are only a few games out of the initial line up that i really fancy anyways, the rest look poop. No doubt the games will get better and better though as time moves on, and i can't wait to see where they go with the technology. I don't even mind if people don't want it, just bugs me when people go on about how sh*t it's gonna be before they have even tried it (i am talking mainly about a lot of the folks over at true achievements not you guys)
Back on topic, gears 3 is gonna be frickin AWESOME!!!
I'm not bothered about Kinect purely because I owned a Wii for about 3 months, and the games were really boring. I'd rather sit on teh sofa with a joypad in my hand, than actually having to expend energy for my achievements! ;)
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 11:41:59 PM
I'm not bothered about Kinect purely because I owned a Wii for about 3 months, and the games were really boring. I'd rather sit on teh sofa with a joypad in my hand, than actually having to expend energy for my achievements! ;)
the wii is crap in comparison, u never really had to move with the wii, it wasnt really thaat clever, but with kinect you really gotta move
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 11:41:59 PM
I'm not bothered about Kinect purely because I owned a Wii for about 3 months, and the games were really boring. I'd rather sit on teh sofa with a joypad in my hand, than actually having to expend energy for my achievements! ;)
I had a wii and it was sh*t, like fizz says you could just flick your wrist you didn't actually have to move, with kinect you do. I like sitting down with a joypad as well, but i also don't mind standing up and moving around to play. It's not like i will play kinect for long periods of time, just in one or two hour stints as a nice break from 'normal' gaming. I don't see why you can't be a serious gamer and still enjoy kinect. I mean why can't i be a hardcore gamer and still enjoy playing casual games with my family? That's just me though i guess. Like i said i don't mind people not being interested in it, just when people rip on it before they have even tried it. Really excited now to play kinect star wars, light saber battles FTW!!!
I get the impression your looking forward to getting this Mr and Mrs D caff.
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 09, 2010, 12:28:37 AM
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 11:41:59 PM
I'm not bothered about Kinect purely because I owned a Wii for about 3 months, and the games were really boring. I'd rather sit on teh sofa with a joypad in my hand, than actually having to expend energy for my achievements! ;)
I had a wii and it was sh*t, like fizz says you could just flick your wrist you didn't actually have to move, with kinect you do. I like sitting down with a joypad as well, but i also don't mind standing up and moving around to play. It's not like i will play kinect for long periods of time, just in one or two hour stints as a nice break from 'normal' gaming. I don't see why you can't be a serious gamer and still enjoy kinect. I mean why can't i be a hardcore gamer and still enjoy playing casual games with my family? That's just me though i guess. Like i said i don't mind people not being interested in it, just when people rip on it before they have even tried it. Really excited now to play kinect star wars, light saber battles FTW!!!
somethin he's been good at for years!
Quote from: Sarge on September 09, 2010, 06:21:32 AM
I get the impression your looking forward to getting this Mr and Mrs D caff.
yep definatly, im also looking forward to gaming with u sarge, never had the pleasure as u went before i joined, so whenever u got 5 mins give me a shout x
You will enjoy the pleasure no doubt!
im sure i will :D
Sarge has pleasured me many a time over the years i have known him :D
what you do in your spare time is entirely up to you hunni xx
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 09, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Sarge has pleasured me many a time over the years i have known him :D
He's my bitch!
Gears 3 playable at Eurogamer Expo (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-17-molyneux-to-show-fable-iii-at-eg-expo)
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 09, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Sarge has pleasured me many a time over the years i have known him :D
sometimes twice a day *shock*
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 27, 2010, 11:42:01 PM
I am loving the look of the bayonet, also noticed the colour palette looks a little brighter (at least on the level shown in the video)
looks bloody awesome, it looks good now-still a little raw, but imagine what it will look like when its complete, april is it? hmmm im thinking belated birthday present -daaaaaaavvvveee please please please :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Looks like Halo 3 on steroids.
New Rod Tweet
Yes I fully expect the MP footage to be available by the end of next week...
woohoo, first MP footage, all we've had so far is Beast mode, which was cool of course but proper MP footage is what we want. :)
Why don't they just release the game now!
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 01, 2010, 11:02:59 AM
Why don't they just release the game now!
Because it's not April 2011 yet :P
I guess they're still working on a few things, single player is probably finished bar a few tweaks, Beast mode looks done from the vids we've seen, just MP and Horde 2.0 to show us yet.
Just heard this has been delayed till november I would post a link but im on my phone. Oh well at least I can put more time into bulletstorm
Quote from: markav on October 01, 2010, 03:35:27 PM
Just heard this has been delayed till november I would post a link but im on my phone. Oh well at least I can put more time into bulletstorm
This is true
Post from Rod over at the Epic forums
"I know fans are going to be disappointed with the new release date, but rest assured that this is a business decision between partners, and not a quality issue. Gears 3 was on track to be the most polished Gears of War game ever when it released in April, and this additional time allows us to polish it that much more before it hits shelves next fall.
Next week we have a major multiplayer press visit at Epic HQ, and I'm really looking forward to the fans getting to see and hear about Gears 3 Versus multiplayer for the first time. Lots more exciting news to come."
From Eurogamer
Gears of War 3 delayed
Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 has been delayed from 8th April 2011 to "Fall 2011".
According to a statement sent by Microsoft, Epic Games' third-person shooter was moved "to make it the marquee title for the holiday season".
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," the Microsoft statement reads.
"The teams at Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have done great work thus far readying the title for release in the spring of 2011. However, we've elected to move the launch of Gears of War 3 until Fall 2011 to make it the marquee title for the holiday season."
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 01, 2010, 03:48:24 PM
Gears of War 3 delayed
Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 has been delayed from 8th April 2011 to "Fall 2011".
(http://www.smileyarena.com/download.aspx?File=emoticons/Main/Animated_Mix/jawdrop.gif)This is a joke right. >:( Gears is now not coming out in April but at the end of next year. A whole more year to wait. Bollocks.(http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/angry/banghead.gif)
I am pretty pissed off by that news, i was really looking forward to playing it and now we have to wait a full 12 months or maybe more. well as soon as i get my wings in gears 2 i won't be playing it any more, which means no gears for me after that for a long time, too long!
Yep another bloody year to wait and this just a week before they decide to show us some MP footage, shocking!
I might go back to playing Gears 1 constantly now i've got my wings, not bothered about the remaining 5 Gears 2 achievements, time to start working on my Gears 1 weapon achievements instead, keep me busy until November next year. :)
Gears 1. yeah I'm up for that.
Do we know the official reason why it has been delayed, Is it a problem with the game, Because I was under the impression the game was pretty much finished. Or is delayed for the fact that Microsoft wanted a killer title for next Xmas, Where it will go head to head with MW3 maybe.
Rod just says that it's a business decision and not a quality issue, i'm sure if it's anything else we'll all know pretty soon.
Killer title for Christmas 2011 seems like the main reason, MS have got Kinect this year and probably another bunch of Halo sales so next year is pretty much free, potentially going head to head with MW3 won't be an issue.
Few tweets from Rod:
we didn't miss anything. This isn't about the state of the game, it's just business.
Yes, it does mean more Gears 2 XP opportunities. Right now the next is Halloween and 30x but who knows...
Hey all, sorry you're disappointed about the date change but we'll have lots of news coming out of the MP press visit next week.
Wish i had tickets to eurogame expo now :(
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs359.snc4/44213_431534761343_13905281343_5291145_6724568_n.jpg)
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( why why why why
but if were plying gears one- i will but that as well
Epic are having a press event at their studio on Tuesday so expect the promised MP footage to be shown following that. :)
Looks like we can now roll in new directions too, should make MP interesting.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 01, 2010, 03:48:24 PM
From Eurogamer
Gears of War 3 delayed
Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 has been delayed from 8th April 2011 to "Fall 2011".
According to a statement sent by Microsoft, Epic Games' third-person shooter was moved "to make it the marquee title for the holiday season".
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," the Microsoft statement reads.
"The teams at Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have done great work thus far readying the title for release in the spring of 2011. However, we've elected to move the launch of Gears of War 3 until Fall 2011 to make it the marquee title for the holiday season."
Oh for f*ck's sake! That's really pissed me off :(
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 02, 2010, 02:20:58 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 01, 2010, 03:48:24 PM
From Eurogamer
Gears of War 3 delayed
Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 has been delayed from 8th April 2011 to "Fall 2011".
According to a statement sent by Microsoft, Epic Games' third-person shooter was moved "to make it the marquee title for the holiday season".
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," the Microsoft statement reads.
"The teams at Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have done great work thus far readying the title for release in the spring of 2011. However, we've elected to move the launch of Gears of War 3 until Fall 2011 to make it the marquee title for the holiday season."
Oh for f*ck's sake! That's really pissed me off :(
Not me,I chuckled! ;D
Gears of War 3 fans might be disappointed that Epic's shooter has been delayed by five months but Epic is promising an announcement this week to help ease the pain, reports CVG.
"Gears 3 has been moved to Holiday 2011," says design director Cliff Bleszinski. "News incoming shortly that will be quite the silver lining. Have faith."
Meanwhile, Epic's VP Mark Rein said "Re: Gears3 coming out in holiday... there are some nice silver linings hiding in this cloud. More news next week."
Hmmm. What could the announcement be, do you think?
The silver lining is Gears for PS3.
Lots of people hoping for a map editor and theatre mode on Gears 3 maybe one of those will be announced, the majority of members on the Epic forums think that dedicated servers will be the silver lining. All three would be nice, all Gears 1 maps to be free for Gears 2 while we wait would be extra nice too, Rooftops on Gears 2 would be sweet. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2010, 04:22:14 PM
The silver lining is Gears for PS3.
Would not care if it was.
Quote from: sambo on October 05, 2010, 04:31:26 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2010, 04:22:14 PM
The silver lining is Gears for PS3.
Would not care if it was.
I'd love it on the PS3 if only for a bit of extra graphical polish and some easy trophies, won't happen of course but stranger things have happened.
Another Beast Mode vid below
i reckon it will be a 3 level demo
Rod's latest tweet says that the MP footage will be shown on Thursday and that we should check OXM. :)
Quote from: fizz on October 05, 2010, 04:41:24 PM
i reckon it will be a 3 level demo
Liverpool winning the league with Lord Lucan in goal and Shergar as a mascot is more likely.
i know, but i can dream :D
Quote from: fizz on October 05, 2010, 04:47:45 PM
i know, but i can dream :D
A demo would be nice but Epic never do them especially not with the Gears games. We'll soon know though. :)
On a side note: Bobbus was at the games expo in London at the weekend where he played Beast mode, And has taken it upon himself to wind me up about the fact he has played Gears 3 and I have to wait a whole year. :(
what if i slept with the man in charge ? i reckon i could change his mind x
The jammy sod!! ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2010, 04:55:06 PM
The jammy sod!! ;D
He said it looked and played fantastic as well.
no fair, i need to play it, if i get gears one will someone play with me, ive hardly played it, never online. i dont think
Quote from: sambo on October 05, 2010, 04:58:06 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2010, 04:55:06 PM
The jammy sod!! ;D
He said it looked and played fantastic as well.
It certainly looks better from the vids we've seen, no doubt it'll play pretty much the same as Gears 2 only with 8 directional rolls and a few changes to the overall movement, I like the idea of weapon swapping between the characters, should work great in co-op. :)
Quote from: fizz on October 05, 2010, 05:03:33 PM
no fair, i need to play it, if i get gears one will someone play with me, ive hardly played it, never online. i dont think
I will go through it with you. I was supposed to play it on insane with your fella but he lost his copy or something...
Quote from: markav on October 05, 2010, 06:51:23 PM
Quote from: fizz on October 05, 2010, 05:03:33 PM
no fair, i need to play it, if i get gears one will someone play with me, ive hardly played it, never online. i dont think
I will go through it with you. I was supposed to play it on insane with your fella but he lost his copy or something...
i have it again now 8) gears is awesome
The people at yeserday's Epic Press Event will be allowed to tell people what they saw tomorrow.
Rod's tweet:
Thursday 6 AM PST - 9 AM EST is when they can post all of the goodness.
Ryan Geddes (IGN):
I've played Gears of War 3's multiplayer. Visit @IGN at 9 a.m. Eastern on Thurs. for my thoughts. The word viscera will be used.
OXM cover, rumours that the Locust Queen will be a playable MP character have already started.
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7413/173422739.jpg)
a multiplayer beta is in the works for Gears 3, giving you and scores of other Gearheads an opportunity to test-drive 2011's biggest game before release. "What modes will the beta include?" you bellow, shaking your fist at the sky. "What new weapons will I employ in my tyrannical march toward competitive online domination?" Easy, friends! All will be revealed in due time. Sit back, speculate with your fellow fans on the official Gears forums, and keep your eyes on gearsofwar.com for more details.
"we're bringing dedicated servers to Gears of War 3 to drive a balanced, optimized, and thrilling online experience for Gearheads everywhere".
More @http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1126271p1.html (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1126271p1.html)
Dedicated servers, about bloody time!!!
That along with a Beta is pretty much what everyone expected on the Epic forums, good stuff. :)
Thrashball Cole, playable Prescott and Locust Queen, pink lancers, upgrading executions, team deathmatch, more unlockable characters, XP for everything you do too, woohoo! ;D
Not the best quality vid, just looking for more.
Cole in his Thrashball kit :)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_TDM_Overpass.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3Thrashball+Cole+MP+Variant.jpg)
Weapon Customisation
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3brightgreenlancer.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3brownlancer.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3cogemblemlancer.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3goldstripedlancer.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3goldlancer.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/gears3pinklancer.jpg)
Theres quite a few more too but you get the drift. :)
Epic are saying that it's a public beta so i'd assume we won't have to buy Bulletstorm in February to get Gears 3 Beta, Crackdown/Halo 3 style, which is bloody good news. :)
Direct link (http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/gearsofwar3/video/6281064?hd=1) to the vid I posted, much better quality.
Why Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Rocks (from OXM)
First details on what to expect from the retooled and revamped multiplayer...
It once was king, then it was dethroned.
Gears of War used to dominate Major Nelson's Live Activity charts thanks to its brilliant multiplayer, an insane mix of cover-shooting, third person action and close-range gore. Think paintball with chainsaws for an approximation of the strategy involved.
Then the sequel hit and suffered the worst launch possible. Match-making problems, vacuum chainsaws and overpowered smoke grenades blighted the reputation of Gears of War 2's multiplayer. Even though updates rectified the problem, it couldn't shake its reputation.
So how will Gears of War 3 kick arse right out of the gate? Here are five reasons...
1. Sawn-Off Shotgun
Yes, it's a new shotgun! Gah! Just when you thought you'd heard enough moaning about host shotgun, now you get to hear moaning about host shotguns. Even better! Except... the shotguns work. The old Gnasher shotgun has been balanced by the Sawn-off Shotgun, which offers immense point blank power at the trade-off of almost nothing beyond a few feet.
If you're standing on someone's toes when you fire? Instant death. You don't even need to aim as the hipfire spread is so wide, with Epic's Lee Perry describing it as a '90-degree cone of death'. The result is Gnasher players who usually bounce around are forced to respect the Sawn-Off Shotgun, bringing noobs into the match as veterans are kept at bay. The pathetic damage beyond point-blank range and insane reloading times keep it balanced but more importantly, there can't be any host shotguns complaints because...
2. Dedicated Servers
...of this! Ta-da! Dedicated servers! Gears of War as a series has fought hard to try and shrug off its reputation for host shotguns. Yet no matter how many times it was updated, the slightest problem with the game or any perceived imperfections would always be attributed to host shotgun. Dedicated servers zaps that problem. No more host shotgun. No more lag. And hopefully, no more matchmaking problems.
3. Execute Him
Epic has paid far more attention to the executions, ranging from the brutal (pulling an arm off and beating the player to death with it) to the detailed (gibs falling out of the Mortar's barrel after it has been used to crush skulls). You can even prolong some executions for extra points if you fancy the risk. The nastiest of all? The throat slice with the Pendulum Lancer. The sheer weight of the weapon makes it really, really, really satisfying in a really, really, really dark way.
4. No Wastage
Remember Submission? Probably not. Epic has combined modes to ensure there are no 'dead' game types on the main menu. Guardian and Submission have been combined to become Capture The Leader while King of the Hill and Annex have combined to become... King of the Hill. Again. But think of it as King of the Hill v.2, with faster pace and a clearer need for teamwork. And that's without us even mentioning Team Deathmatch, which is sure to become the new multiplayer staple...
5. New Weapons
The One-Shot, the Digger, the Flame Grenade... there are plenty of new toys to play with alongside additions and tweaks to old weapons such as the iron-sights on the Hammer Burst. Finding new tactics to use the weapons and perhaps more importantly, new ways to deal with them, is going to be part of the Gears of War 3 learning curve. Consider melee has been toned down too and you're going to have to roll your sleeves up and get hands on with all the artillery and arsenal you find in Gears of War 3. Fortunately, there's plenty of it to go round.
A Look at the Multiplayer Maps of Gears 3 (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-6566-A-Look-at-the-Multiplayer-Maps-of-Gears-of-War-3.html)
cant bloody wait ;D ;D ;D
Why do they keep teasing us with all this stuff and then make us wait a whole fucking year! The game's obviosuly ready (or almost ready), they should release it this November and go head to head against Call Of Duty, that's what I say!!!
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 09, 2010, 01:17:51 PM
Why do they keep teasing us with all this stuff and then make us wait a whole fucking year! The game's obviosuly ready (or almost ready), they should release it this November and go head to head against Call Of Duty, that's what I say!!!
It's all Microshaft's fault mate, they're just doing what they do best.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 09, 2010, 01:23:53 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 09, 2010, 01:17:51 PM
Why do they keep teasing us with all this stuff and then make us wait a whole fucking year! The game's obviosuly ready (or almost ready), they should release it this November and go head to head against Call Of Duty, that's what I say!!!
It's all Microshaft's fault mate, they're just doing what they do best.
Bastards!
Since when did nobody play Submission? That was always my favorite game type. Shenanigans!
And Deathmatch? There is a radical concept! Slow down there, a shooting game with a deathmatch gametype? Revolutionary... What is next? Perhaps they could put a flag in each team's base, and then the teams try to take the opposing flag and bring it back to their home base, while defending their own flag from enemies who try to do the same. They could call it capture the flag, and it will revolutionize multiplayer gaming forever. Yes, genius...
Who wants that? Boo, says I. Gears 1 felt totally fresh, and it sucked me right in like a hoover vacuum chainsaw bayonet. Gears 2, in comparison, just felt samey-but-slightly-worse. They didn't add anything that helped the gameplay but instead focused on a bunch of extra over-top-weapons, only half of which are even useful. Wall tagging for grenades? Who thought this actually made the game better? It makes it campy and boring, especially since they are unavoidable instant death in most situations. Horde never did much for me either, so Beast mode naturally doesn't turn me on much. I'd hate to say it, but I'm not totally on board for Gears 3. Yet.
Robbed this from the Epic forums ;D
Modes
* Gears of War 3 will exceed the multiplayer mode offerings of Gears of War 2
* Warzone / Execution
Both are returning unchanged.
* Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch with a Gears style twist - your team spawns with 20 lives, and each death on your team takes a life away from that pool. Once all lives are expired, you can no longer respawn. If you are consistantly dying, you will be spawned nearer to your teammates or take slightly
longer to spawn to counteract any potential issues of one person draining a team of lives.
* Capture the Leader
Guardian meets Submission - the leader now cannot be killed, but instead must be meatshielded for 30 seconds to gain the victory. Leaders can struggle using the B button at certain intervals to put off the captives aim. Leaders also gain leadership vision through the Tac/Com, which allows them to see both friend and foe. The new leaders are Queen Myrrah for the Locust, and Chairman Prescott for the COG.
* King of the Hill (Revamp)
King of the Hill has been revamped into a merge of Annex and King of the Hill. The objective now is to hold a ring until your score for that ring hits 100% (the enemy capturing the ring only increases their percentage captured for the ring, and does not decrease your teams percentage). Once one team hits 100% captured, they gain a point and the ring moves. KOTH now uses the Wingman spawn locations to prevent spawn blocking.
* Wingman
Confirmed to be returning, but now involves FOUR teams of two rather than FIVE teams of two.
Ranking and Progression System
* Gears of War 3 will have an XP based ranking system similar to Gears 2, but with unlocks including weapon customisation and multiple skins for characters.
* In a match, you can earn "Ribbons" for things like kill streaks, saving someone's life, killing your nemesis and such. These will earn you extra XP towards your level.
* Your in game accomplishments also count towards "Medals", which are longer term versions of Ribbons that you build towards match over match, such as a medal related to weapon usage. Once a medal is levelled to a certain point, it unlocks a "Title" for use in multiplayer.
* Some Executions will only be avaliable at a certain level. Once earned, you can earn the ability to continue an execution beyond the normal length of time by earning medals with the weapon related to that execution.
* Executions earn you higher XP than a standard kill. Using extended executions earns you more XP for as long as you stand over them, which obviously leaves you extremely vulnerable.
* Epic will store your entire profile data on their own servers to ensure no profile corruptions / rank losses that happened for some Gears 2 players.
* You can level offline, but it is noticeably slower.
Features
Balancing
* New players to Gears of War 3, who have been detected as having never played Gears 1 or 2 AND have died three times consecutively without a kill, will recieve double health and a damage boost for their first 10 kills to help them integrate into multiplayer. As they get closer to ten kills, their bonus will degenerate until disappearing completely at 10 kills.
Matchmaking
* Cliff confirmed they are tackling the bad matchmaking issues in Gears of War 3 in the Meristation TV interview. He mentions improved region filtering as one of the ways they are addressing this issue. Dedicated server based multiplayer will have the strongest matchmaking experience yet.
* There will be a new feature that allows players to stay together as a party. You can now play in seperate games across seperate modes but remain in a party, allowing you to stick with your friends even if you want to play something different.
Other
* You can now "call out" an enemy in multiplayer, which allows you to place a marker over their head with the press of a button. This only lasts three seconds, but earns you extra XP.
* Tac/Com now shows weapon spawns
* Players can now bring up an overhead map showing weapon spawns ect in the middle of the game. Wording makes it difficult to confirm if this is for new players only or for all players.
New Weapons
* The Retro Lancer (aka. the Pendulum Lancer)
Described as the midpoint between rifle play and shotgun play, the Retro Lancer is a high stopping power, high recoil weapon. It is most effective at ranges just outside the Gnasher's effective range usage. Holding the B button allows you to use the bayonet on the front in a roadie run style charge, which lands you a kill if you can connect with your opponent. However, this charge must build up momentum first with at least 4 or 5 steps otherwise landing the charge will just bounce you off your opponent.
* Sawed Off Shotgun
The Sawed Off is a one shot, extremely long reload, extremely high powered shotgun with a wide spread. The Sawed Off has the ability to gib multiple people at once at close range, but it's effective range is very very small (described as almost point blank). The reload is also much longer than expected, and with one shot, it's a make it count kind of weapon.
* The Digger Launcher
A new locust weapon that fires a locust "Piranha-like" creature into the ground, which then emerges and explodes. When fired, dirt is kicked up as it moves along it's trajectory to give an indication of it's attack destination. If you are killed by it, your head explodes.
* The One Shot
A recoilless rifle that can take down almost any enemy in the game with, as the name says, one shot. It's a heavy weapon that needs to be "deployed" to be fired according to recent previews - it also projects a laser where it's going to shoot because it's satellite guided, so your enemy will know when it's aimed directly at them. The One Shot also has a very low ammo count.
* Incendary Grenade
A new grenade from the COG that acts like a molotov cocktail with no warning - it explodes on impact. Throw it on the ceiling to rain fire in front of a doorway, or throw it directly on someone to set them alight.
* The Multi-Turret
A new fixed weapon that can have its four weapon slots traded for almost any weapon you currently hold. By standard, it holds four Pendulum Lancers.
Returning Weapons
* Lancer Assault Rifle
Confirmed to be returning. The chainsaw has now been buffed, and you no longer stumble when revving the saw. Chainsaw kills can now only be stopped in the first few moments of the revving animation, as it now takes time to rev it up to full speed
* Hammerburst Assault Rifle
The Hammerburst remains an accurate semi automatic rifle, but now has the addition of iron sights. This added level of zoom takes you into a first person view for precision shooting - articles have also confirmed that the last shot required to down someone will give you a headshot kill if the last hit lands on the head.
* Gnasher Shotgun
Confirmed to be returning.
* Boltok Pistol
Confirmed to be returning.
* Gorgon Pistol
Returns under the new name "Gorgon SMG", having changed from a burst fire pistol to a fully automatic pistol.
* Grenades
All three types have been confirmed to be returning. The Ink grenade now gives off no warning beeps to make it a little more useful.
Miscellaneous
* Character Movement Speed (CMS) has been increased from the Gears 2 CMS
* There is an Events Calender in game that lists all upcoming XP events ect for Gears
* Photo mode from Gears 2 is not included in Gears 3
* The "Training Grounds", a bot based mode designed to ease people into Gears multiplayer, can now be played in co-op
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 09, 2010, 04:55:43 PM
* Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch with a Gears style twist - your team spawns with 20 lives, and each death on your team takes a life away from that pool. Once all lives are expired, you can no longer respawn. If you are consistantly dying, you will be spawned nearer to your teammates or take slightly longer to spawn to counteract any potential issues of one person draining a team of lives.
Ha ha, it's as if they've put that in just for me!!! ;D
so gears 3 was at con today..
IT WAS FUCKING AMAZING. i didnt wana fucking leave and i was there for like 2 hrs.
too bad i couldnt take pics :(
i fucking cried.. its amazing
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 09, 2010, 04:55:43 PM
Robbed this from the Epic forums ;D
Modes
* Gears of War 3 will exceed the multiplayer mode offerings of Gears of War 2
* Warzone / Execution
Both are returning unchanged.
* Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch with a Gears style twist - your team spawns with 20 lives, and each death on your team takes a life away from that pool. Once all lives are expired, you can no longer respawn. If you are consistantly dying, you will be spawned nearer to your teammates or take slightly
longer to spawn to counteract any potential issues of one person draining a team of lives.
* Capture the Leader
Guardian meets Submission - the leader now cannot be killed, but instead must be meatshielded for 30 seconds to gain the victory. Leaders can struggle using the B button at certain intervals to put off the captives aim. Leaders also gain leadership vision through the Tac/Com, which allows them to see both friend and foe. The new leaders are Queen Myrrah for the Locust, and Chairman Prescott for the COG.
* King of the Hill (Revamp)
King of the Hill has been revamped into a merge of Annex and King of the Hill. The objective now is to hold a ring until your score for that ring hits 100% (the enemy capturing the ring only increases their percentage captured for the ring, and does not decrease your teams percentage). Once one team hits 100% captured, they gain a point and the ring moves. KOTH now uses the Wingman spawn locations to prevent spawn blocking.
* Wingman
Confirmed to be returning, but now involves FOUR teams of two rather than FIVE teams of two.
Ranking and Progression System
* Gears of War 3 will have an XP based ranking system similar to Gears 2, but with unlocks including weapon customisation and multiple skins for characters.
* In a match, you can earn "Ribbons" for things like kill streaks, saving someone's life, killing your nemesis and such. These will earn you extra XP towards your level.
* Your in game accomplishments also count towards "Medals", which are longer term versions of Ribbons that you build towards match over match, such as a medal related to weapon usage. Once a medal is levelled to a certain point, it unlocks a "Title" for use in multiplayer.
* Some Executions will only be avaliable at a certain level. Once earned, you can earn the ability to continue an execution beyond the normal length of time by earning medals with the weapon related to that execution.
* Executions earn you higher XP than a standard kill. Using extended executions earns you more XP for as long as you stand over them, which obviously leaves you extremely vulnerable.
* Epic will store your entire profile data on their own servers to ensure no profile corruptions / rank losses that happened for some Gears 2 players.
* You can level offline, but it is noticeably slower.
Features
Balancing
* New players to Gears of War 3, who have been detected as having never played Gears 1 or 2 AND have died three times consecutively without a kill, will recieve double health and a damage boost for their first 10 kills to help them integrate into multiplayer. As they get closer to ten kills, their bonus will degenerate until disappearing completely at 10 kills.
Matchmaking
* Cliff confirmed they are tackling the bad matchmaking issues in Gears of War 3 in the Meristation TV interview. He mentions improved region filtering as one of the ways they are addressing this issue. Dedicated server based multiplayer will have the strongest matchmaking experience yet.
* There will be a new feature that allows players to stay together as a party. You can now play in seperate games across seperate modes but remain in a party, allowing you to stick with your friends even if you want to play something different.
Other
* You can now "call out" an enemy in multiplayer, which allows you to place a marker over their head with the press of a button. This only lasts three seconds, but earns you extra XP.
* Tac/Com now shows weapon spawns
* Players can now bring up an overhead map showing weapon spawns ect in the middle of the game. Wording makes it difficult to confirm if this is for new players only or for all players.
New Weapons
* The Retro Lancer (aka. the Pendulum Lancer)
Described as the midpoint between rifle play and shotgun play, the Retro Lancer is a high stopping power, high recoil weapon. It is most effective at ranges just outside the Gnasher's effective range usage. Holding the B button allows you to use the bayonet on the front in a roadie run style charge, which lands you a kill if you can connect with your opponent. However, this charge must build up momentum first with at least 4 or 5 steps otherwise landing the charge will just bounce you off your opponent.
* Sawed Off Shotgun
The Sawed Off is a one shot, extremely long reload, extremely high powered shotgun with a wide spread. The Sawed Off has the ability to gib multiple people at once at close range, but it's effective range is very very small (described as almost point blank). The reload is also much longer than expected, and with one shot, it's a make it count kind of weapon.
* The Digger Launcher
A new locust weapon that fires a locust "Piranha-like" creature into the ground, which then emerges and explodes. When fired, dirt is kicked up as it moves along it's trajectory to give an indication of it's attack destination. If you are killed by it, your head explodes.
* The One Shot
A recoilless rifle that can take down almost any enemy in the game with, as the name says, one shot. It's a heavy weapon that needs to be "deployed" to be fired according to recent previews - it also projects a laser where it's going to shoot because it's satellite guided, so your enemy will know when it's aimed directly at them. The One Shot also has a very low ammo count.
* Incendary Grenade
A new grenade from the COG that acts like a molotov cocktail with no warning - it explodes on impact. Throw it on the ceiling to rain fire in front of a doorway, or throw it directly on someone to set them alight.
* The Multi-Turret
A new fixed weapon that can have its four weapon slots traded for almost any weapon you currently hold. By standard, it holds four Pendulum Lancers.
Returning Weapons
* Lancer Assault Rifle
Confirmed to be returning. The chainsaw has now been buffed, and you no longer stumble when revving the saw. Chainsaw kills can now only be stopped in the first few moments of the revving animation, as it now takes time to rev it up to full speed
* Hammerburst Assault Rifle
The Hammerburst remains an accurate semi automatic rifle, but now has the addition of iron sights. This added level of zoom takes you into a first person view for precision shooting - articles have also confirmed that the last shot required to down someone will give you a headshot kill if the last hit lands on the head.
* Gnasher Shotgun
Confirmed to be returning.
* Boltok Pistol
Confirmed to be returning.
* Gorgon Pistol
Returns under the new name "Gorgon SMG", having changed from a burst fire pistol to a fully automatic pistol.
* Grenades
All three types have been confirmed to be returning. The Ink grenade now gives off no warning beeps to make it a little more useful.
Miscellaneous
* Character Movement Speed (CMS) has been increased from the Gears 2 CMS
* There is an Events Calender in game that lists all upcoming XP events ect for Gears
* Photo mode from Gears 2 is not included in Gears 3
* The "Training Grounds", a bot based mode designed to ease people into Gears multiplayer, can now be played in co-op
looks like they took some good idea's from battlefield bad company 2 and COD.
Yep and everything is primed ready for the glitchers and hackers, especially the part about dying consecutively and getting a health and power boost, you just know that'll get abused regardless of whether people have played Gears 1 & 2 or not.
yeah i know, and even with dedicated servers i bet people still moan about host advantage!
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on October 10, 2010, 10:15:57 AM
yeah i know, and even with dedicated servers i bet people still moan about host advantage!
No doubt even though nobody will have host advantage, idiots will always be idiots I guess. ;D
Part 1 of xbox360achievements tour of Epic Studios.
Part 2
MS helping with Gears 3 "server farm"
Gears of War 3 will have dedicated online servers - something Halo and Call of Duty have been without for years on console. How? Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski said Microsoft was "helping us out".
"Dedicated servers will be a huge help," Bleszinksi told 1UP. "You can't always guarantee a perfect game in the wild, though.
"I've had lag in [Halo] Reach, I've had lag in Call of Duty. Lag is a reality of the internet when you have millions of people connecting. That said, as a developer, it's your job to do whatever you can to bulletproof a new game as much as possible and dedicated servers, again, will help that.
"It's more about online performance because when you have a client-server architecture with Gears, you have somebody hosting and that host has somewhat of an inherent advantage over everybody else, which becomes this big [negative] thing. Like, in Gears or in Counter-Strike, if somebody kicked your ass, you claimed they were wall-hacking even though they weren't. And now if you win in Gears it's, 'You have host advantage!'" he added.
"But by removing [client servers] you suddenly have a level playing field for everybody. We have a server farm that Microsoft is helping us out with, so people will have a level playing field. "
The release of Gears of War 3 was recently pushed back from April 2011 to autumn 2011. The reason: to be the "marquee title" next Christmas. But the game isn't finished, and Epic will put the extra time to good use.
"Thankfully, with the release date shift, we have time to do a proper beta for Gears 3, which I think will get a lot of goodwill with the community," said Bleszinksi. "It's one of the things I learned over the years, with [Unreal Tournament 1] and UT4, that community is everything, and those fans will support you if you talk to them, if you engage them, if you treat them with respect. And Blizzard knows this, but it's something we really figured out over the last couple of years."
Bleszinksi went on to reveal that theatre mode will not return in Gears of War 3, nor will the ability to take photos of the action. Both features were only used by a small number of gamers., apparently.
A Gears of War 3 beta will begin in early 2011. No specific dates have been announced.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 09, 2010, 04:55:43 PM
Robbed this from the Epic forums ;D
Modes
* Gears of War 3 will exceed the multiplayer mode offerings of Gears of War 2
* Warzone / Execution
Both are returning unchanged.
* Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch with a Gears style twist - your team spawns with 20 lives, and each death on your team takes a life away from that pool. Once all lives are expired, you can no longer respawn. If you are consistantly dying, you will be spawned nearer to your teammates or take slightly
longer to spawn to counteract any potential issues of one person draining a team of lives.
* Capture the Leader
Guardian meets Submission - the leader now cannot be killed, but instead must be meatshielded for 30 seconds to gain the victory. Leaders can struggle using the B button at certain intervals to put off the captives aim. Leaders also gain leadership vision through the Tac/Com, which allows them to see both friend and foe. The new leaders are Queen Myrrah for the Locust, and Chairman Prescott for the COG.
* King of the Hill (Revamp)
King of the Hill has been revamped into a merge of Annex and King of the Hill. The objective now is to hold a ring until your score for that ring hits 100% (the enemy capturing the ring only increases their percentage captured for the ring, and does not decrease your teams percentage). Once one team hits 100% captured, they gain a point and the ring moves. KOTH now uses the Wingman spawn locations to prevent spawn blocking.
* Wingman
Confirmed to be returning, but now involves FOUR teams of two rather than FIVE teams of two.
Ranking and Progression System
* Gears of War 3 will have an XP based ranking system similar to Gears 2, but with unlocks including weapon customisation and multiple skins for characters.
* In a match, you can earn "Ribbons" for things like kill streaks, saving someone's life, killing your nemesis and such. These will earn you extra XP towards your level.
* Your in game accomplishments also count towards "Medals", which are longer term versions of Ribbons that you build towards match over match, such as a medal related to weapon usage. Once a medal is levelled to a certain point, it unlocks a "Title" for use in multiplayer.
* Some Executions will only be avaliable at a certain level. Once earned, you can earn the ability to continue an execution beyond the normal length of time by earning medals with the weapon related to that execution.
* Executions earn you higher XP than a standard kill. Using extended executions earns you more XP for as long as you stand over them, which obviously leaves you extremely vulnerable.
* Epic will store your entire profile data on their own servers to ensure no profile corruptions / rank losses that happened for some Gears 2 players.
* You can level offline, but it is noticeably slower.
Features
Balancing
* New players to Gears of War 3, who have been detected as having never played Gears 1 or 2 AND have died three times consecutively without a kill, will recieve double health and a damage boost for their first 10 kills to help them integrate into multiplayer. As they get closer to ten kills, their bonus will degenerate until disappearing completely at 10 kills.
Matchmaking
* Cliff confirmed they are tackling the bad matchmaking issues in Gears of War 3 in the Meristation TV interview. He mentions improved region filtering as one of the ways they are addressing this issue. Dedicated server based multiplayer will have the strongest matchmaking experience yet.
* There will be a new feature that allows players to stay together as a party. You can now play in seperate games across seperate modes but remain in a party, allowing you to stick with your friends even if you want to play something different.
Other
* You can now "call out" an enemy in multiplayer, which allows you to place a marker over their head with the press of a button. This only lasts three seconds, but earns you extra XP.
* Tac/Com now shows weapon spawns
* Players can now bring up an overhead map showing weapon spawns ect in the middle of the game. Wording makes it difficult to confirm if this is for new players only or for all players.
New Weapons
* The Retro Lancer (aka. the Pendulum Lancer)
Described as the midpoint between rifle play and shotgun play, the Retro Lancer is a high stopping power, high recoil weapon. It is most effective at ranges just outside the Gnasher's effective range usage. Holding the B button allows you to use the bayonet on the front in a roadie run style charge, which lands you a kill if you can connect with your opponent. However, this charge must build up momentum first with at least 4 or 5 steps otherwise landing the charge will just bounce you off your opponent.
* Sawed Off Shotgun
The Sawed Off is a one shot, extremely long reload, extremely high powered shotgun with a wide spread. The Sawed Off has the ability to gib multiple people at once at close range, but it's effective range is very very small (described as almost point blank). The reload is also much longer than expected, and with one shot, it's a make it count kind of weapon.
* The Digger Launcher
A new locust weapon that fires a locust "Piranha-like" creature into the ground, which then emerges and explodes. When fired, dirt is kicked up as it moves along it's trajectory to give an indication of it's attack destination. If you are killed by it, your head explodes.
* The One Shot
A recoilless rifle that can take down almost any enemy in the game with, as the name says, one shot. It's a heavy weapon that needs to be "deployed" to be fired according to recent previews - it also projects a laser where it's going to shoot because it's satellite guided, so your enemy will know when it's aimed directly at them. The One Shot also has a very low ammo count.
* Incendary Grenade
A new grenade from the COG that acts like a molotov cocktail with no warning - it explodes on impact. Throw it on the ceiling to rain fire in front of a doorway, or throw it directly on someone to set them alight.
* The Multi-Turret
A new fixed weapon that can have its four weapon slots traded for almost any weapon you currently hold. By standard, it holds four Pendulum Lancers.
Returning Weapons
* Lancer Assault Rifle
Confirmed to be returning. The chainsaw has now been buffed, and you no longer stumble when revving the saw. Chainsaw kills can now only be stopped in the first few moments of the revving animation, as it now takes time to rev it up to full speed
* Hammerburst Assault Rifle
The Hammerburst remains an accurate semi automatic rifle, but now has the addition of iron sights. This added level of zoom takes you into a first person view for precision shooting - articles have also confirmed that the last shot required to down someone will give you a headshot kill if the last hit lands on the head.
* Gnasher Shotgun
Confirmed to be returning.
* Boltok Pistol
Confirmed to be returning.
* Gorgon Pistol
Returns under the new name "Gorgon SMG", having changed from a burst fire pistol to a fully automatic pistol.
* Grenades
All three types have been confirmed to be returning. The Ink grenade now gives off no warning beeps to make it a little more useful.
Miscellaneous
* Character Movement Speed (CMS) has been increased from the Gears 2 CMS
* There is an Events Calender in game that lists all upcoming XP events ect for Gears
* Photo mode from Gears 2 is not included in Gears 3
* The "Training Grounds", a bot based mode designed to ease people into Gears multiplayer, can now be played in co-op
Of the returning weapons on that list i see no hammer of dawn, no boomshot, no torque. Classic gears weapons that make gears so special. I will be sad to see any of these weapons missing :'(
I wouldn't worry too much about it, i'm sure they will return, theres no Sniper, Mulcher or Mortar (and the shitty lil' COG pistol) listed either and they aren't gonna leave that out.
I think they were just mentioning the ones people might not have been sure on, Gorgon is an unloved weapon and people might of no tbeen sure if it was returning.
New Gears vid coming (http://kotaku.com/5701585/a-gears-of-war-thats-not-what-youre-expecting-teased)
The announcement at the VGA's was cancelled and will now be made next year, I see a pattern forming. :)
Gears of War 3 VGA announcement not what you're expecting (http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-3/news/gears-of-war-3-vga-announcement-not-what-youre-expecting/a-2010112916338808008/g-2010040917122084089).
I have to give it to them, the announcement that the announcement is canceled really wasn't what I was expecting.
Why did Gears of War miss the VGAs?
Epic Games' hotly anticipated Spike Video Game Awards Gears of War announcement failed to show. Why?
"One thing I've learned in the world of video games, it's a war out there," Gears design director Cliff Bleszinski told 1UP.
"There's a lot of strategizing going on and at any point something may shift due to a strategic move that needs to happen. So I came out here potentially announcing something.
"It turns out the timing's not right."
Reports in the run up to the show indicated epic would reveal a Kinect-enabled Gears game.
"We'll be showing off some new Gears of War gameplay. It's going to be awesome. You're going to love it. It's not what you're expecting," Bleszinski said.
The announcement would have "everyone talking".
But mere hours before the show was due to begin, Microsoft's Major Nelson posted on his blog to confirm Gears' absence from the US show.
"I have just learned of a decision to postpone our planned Gears of War news from Epic Games for the Spike Video Game Awards this weekend," he wrote. "I wanted to share this with you and let you know that while these are never easy decisions, we can tell you that what we have to share for the franchise in 2011 will definitely be worth the wait and we look forward to working with our partner at Spike on sharing this world premier news when it is ready."
Both Bleszinski and executive producer of the Gears of War franchise Rod Fergusson then took to Twitter to comment on the delay.
"To be clear, the VGA announcement delay comes from Microsoft, not us," Fergusson tweeted.
"I appreciate everyone's patience," Bleszinski added. "I'm flattered that people are upset about an announcement about something that was so vague. Have faith!"
The last-minute cancellation sparked speculation that Microsoft had pulled the plug because of the star billing given to Sony's Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
Bleszinski refuted that suggestion on Twitter, saying, "No. Also, I want that game and I want Drake to have my manbabies."
Uncharted wishes it was Gears.
Gears of War 3 beta 'sometime around April'
Should mean there's no repeat of Gears 2's multiplayer issues, says Epic
The Gears of War 3 beta is likely to launch "sometime around April", according to Epic Games president Mike Capps.
The exec told GameSpot that the online beta - which will be bundled with the Epic Edition of Bulletstorm - should ensure that the game doesn't encounter the same multiplayer stability issues as its predecessor.
"We've been saying spring," Capps said of the beta's launch date. "My guess is it will be sometime around April or so. It's going to be early enough so it really impacts Gears [of War 3's] development, but we want to make sure everyone has the chance to play Bulletstorm before they jump right into the beta.
"I think everybody knows we had some multiplayer stability issues with Gears 2 multiplayer out of the box," he added. "While we fixed those later, the opportunity to be really, really sure that our new dedicated server infrastructure is going to be operational on day one with Gears 3 was totally worth the time to make the beta."
Gears of War 3 itself was originally scheduled to launch in April next year, but was pushed back to autumn 2011 'for business reasons'.
No one cares anymore Ballinski :P
Epic fans to receive special Gears 3 unlocks
Owners of past Epic Games productions will receive "special unlocks" in Gears of War 3, design director Cliff Bleszisnki has said.
There's no word on the kinds of rewards you can expect, but the unlocks will apparently cross publisher lines – so even fans of Midway's Unreal Tournament III can expect recognition in the Microsoft-backed Gears 3.
"Look for special unlocks in Gears 3 for those of you who have played other Epic games such as Shadow Complex, UT3, Gears, and Bulletstorm," Bleszinski tweeted (http://twitter.com/#!/therealcliffyb/status/16959793533034496) overnight.
Shadow Complex, developed by Epic-owned Chair Entertainment, was one of Eurogamer's games of 2009, while Bulletstorm is due out from Electronic Arts on 22nd February 2011 and is developed by People Can Fly, another Epic-owned studio.
OXM Interview (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=24683)
OXM Cliff Bleszinski Interview (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=24733)
Epic Games scrapped Bulletstorm unlocks in Gears of War 3
Epic Games earlier plan to include unlock items of their prior games in Gears of War 3 has been scrapped. Previously it was announced by Cliff Bleszinski that Gears of War 3 will include some special unlock items for Unreal Tournament 3, Shadow Complex and Bulletstorm.
Apologising to fans, Joe Graf, Gears of War 3 lead gameplay designer wrote on twitter, "Turns out that we can't read the Bulletstorm, Shadow Complex, and UT3 achievements for unlocks in Gears3 afterall,".
New screens from GameSpot
Marcus, Dom, and the rest of Delta are back for more head-stomping, stop-and-pop action in Gears of War 3, which takes the crew to an island called Vectes after the sinking of Jacinto in Gears of War 2. With this new environment come new weapons, such as the Pendulum Wars-era lancer and the digger launcher. There will be new foes to face in the form of the lambent--infected Locust suffering from extended exposure to imulsion (also known as "that juice"). You encounter these foes both in the new campaign, which supports cooperative play with up to four players, and in the new Beast mode, a slightly different take on Gears 2's popular Horde mode that puts you in the shoes of a locust.
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2011/33/Marcus_Ravens_Nest_Shot_54816_640screen.jpg)
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2011/33/Shot_Trenches_ASGD_Web_92798_640screen.jpg)
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2011/33/Shot_Checkout_CRA_Web_80362_640screen.jpg)
wow, looks awesome, cannot bloody wait, i want it now, cant wait for the beta ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: fizz on February 06, 2011, 05:22:27 PM
wow, looks awesome, cannot bloody wait, i want it now, cant wait for the beta ;D ;D ;D
Beta should be around April so not too long to wait now.
feb 25th actually, bulletstorm ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: fizz on February 06, 2011, 05:25:15 PM
feb 25th actually, bulletstorm ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The Beta won't be released until well after the Bulletstorm release.
i meant the little taster that comes with bulletstorm
Quote from: fizz on February 06, 2011, 07:40:51 PM
i meant the little taster that comes with bulletstorm
yeah the beta, But that won't be playable straight away, Epic have not released a date for the public or The beta you receive with Bulletstorm to go live.
It is reported the Beta will go live around April, So the earliest you will probably get to play the beta that comes with Bulletstorm will be the end of march.
I am looking forward to this as well.
Quote from: Dankinia on February 06, 2011, 08:33:37 PM
I am looking forward to this as well.
Me too. I can finally be a girl in Gears.
Quote from: nCogNeato on February 07, 2011, 07:58:12 PM
Quote from: Dankinia on February 06, 2011, 08:33:37 PM
I am looking forward to this as well.
Me too. I can finally be a girl in Gears.
to match your playing style ;) ;D
'Big Gears of War 3 announcement today' - Epic
Producer Rod Fegusson teases incoming reveal
Gears of War 3 producer Rod Fegusson has said on Twitter that there's some big Gears of War 3 news on the way later today.
"A big Gears 3 announcement hits tomorrow!" he Tweeted last night.
Our man Andy is in the States at the moment at a Microsoft showcase where the news is set to be announced. We're putting our money on a release date for the game, as well as a launch date for the multiplayer beta.
Epic said earlier this week that there'll be multiple ways to gain entry to the Gears 3 beta.
Might the rumoured Gears of War Kinect game also be revealed today?
September 20th Worldwide release date confirmed today, i'm on my mobile now so i'll post more details later.
Final Gears of War 3 release date
Gears of War 3 has a new and final global release date: 20th September 2011.
Microsoft community man Graeme Boyd tweeted the date moments ago. Japan, incidentally, will get Gears of War 3 two days later on 22nd September.
Gears of War 3 suffered a delay from April to autumn 2011 back in October 2010. This happened to coincide wonderfully with the Eurogamer Expo 2010, where the inventive Gears of War 3 Beast multiplayer mode was playable.
Epic insisted at the time the delay wasn't because of quality concerns, which suggests Microsoft held Gears of War 3 back to headline its autumn Xbox 360 schedule. And with features like dedicated multiplayer servers on Xbox 360, four-player campaign co-op and a set-piece-loaded story with more action than you can shake a Lancer at - Gears of War 3 can handle the billing.
Gears of War 1, released 12th November 2006, scored 8/10 on Eurogamer. Gears of War 2, released 7th November 2008, scored 9/10 on Eurogamer.
The only question remaining is whether Gears of War 3, over two years on, can raise the roof and score 10/10?
Rod tweeted this earlier:
The release date is just the beginning. Tomorrow there will be lots more info...
Beta announced to start some time in mid-April.
Gears of War 3 beta maps revealed
At a hands-on event in San Francisco yesterday Epic Games revealed and detailed the maps you'll be playing in the Gears of War 3 beta, set to launch this spring.
Checkout is, according to Eurogamer's man in San Fran Christian Donlan, is "cruel, claustrophobic, and daringly small: a tight collection of aisles and corridors surrounded by ruptured shelving and tills, and lit by shafts of light pouring in from the glass ceiling."
Thrashball is "a bit bigger, and not quite as open-plan as the whole sports stadium gig suggests". "Rising up out of battered team locker rooms, you'll find yourself on a pitch criss-crossed with plenty of low cover, while a lopsided Jumbotron hangs overhead."
The multiplayer beta will contain two further maps, but Epic is yet to decide which ones they'll be. It's whittled the number down to four and left it open for a public vote on the game's Facebook page.
The vote, which kicks off today, closes on Monday. Hurry!
The four to choose from are Mercy, "a large open-air map that should remind veterans of a heavily-tweaked and re-themed Gridlock"; Old Town, "a weird medieval village set-up filled with chickens and wooden barrels to hunker down behind"; Overpass, a "nicely balanced map with a fancy - and largely cosmetic - gimmick that sees it flooding and falling apart as the battle progresses"; and Trenches, which "throws players out into the dusty Locust badlands in a kind of mining-settlement-meets-construction-site".
The beta also brings with it three of Gears of War 3's six match types. In the new Team Deathmatch, both sides gets 15 respawns to work through each round, after which the game reverts to the classic last man standing set-up. King of the Hill tweaks Annex from Gears 2 so that you can control areas without having to then stay within the glowing radius. And Capture the Leader, a new CTF re-imagining which tasks you with tracking down the enemy side's captain and holding them as a meat-shield for a set amount of time.
The beta also includes unlockables, awarded for experience gain. Two items, Cole in his Thrashball outfit and a golden Retro Lancer, can only be unlocked in the full-game by first collecting them in the beta.
Epic and Microsoft are yet to pin a release date for the beta. You can get a headstart, though, with the Epic Edition of Epic's over-the-top first-person shooter Bulletstorm, out in the UK at midnight.
Eurogamer beta hands-on (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-24-gears-of-war-3-beta-hands-on)
september is now clear in my diary cant wait
(http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/194832-hands-on-the-first-mission-of-deus-ex-human-revolution/GOW3_NORATING_X360front_crop-noscale.jpg)
wish i could watch that link
The ending to that video is awesome.
fucking finally.
sheesh idc about MP beta and blah blah BLAH
JUST GIMMIE THE FREAKING GAME ALREADY!
urgh.
From the Epic Gears 3 forums
(How To) earn Gears of War 3 unlockables now and in the beta....
Gears of War - Unlocked by having finished the campaign.
Gears of War 2 - One unlocked by having finished the campaign. Also an unlockable for having earned Lv100 (Legit) Which means the game checks if you earned the Lv50 and Lv100 achievements on the same day or if you earned Lv100 when not signed into xbox live.
Gears of War (PC) - Unlocked by having ANY Achievement on this game.
Also Joe confirmed that gears 3 will check for these once a day so you will be able to earn them even after the game comes out.
Unlockables in the beta.....
- Also been said that you may unlock something for getting max rank in the beta.
- Play 90 Matches in the beta and unlock the gold retro lancer, if you get 100 kills with the weapon you get to keep in in the retail game. (You must get 100 kills with it for it to go over to your full game).
- Unlock Thrash Ball Cole by playing 70 matches and playing as Cole for 13 games.
Well it looks like I will be picking up Gears 1 and spending a lot of time playing the beta when it comes out.
OXM Beta Preview (http://www.oxm.co.uk/25921/previews/gears-of-war-3/)
Epic VP would "love" annual Gears of War
Epic Games would love to release a Gears of War title every year, a la Call of Duty, according to the developer's vice president Mark Rein.
"I think if we felt we could and do justice to it, who wouldn't want to have a yearly [Gears of War]?" he told Eurogamer at this year's Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, before explaining how much he admired Activision's FPS business model.
"I really envy what they have with Call of Duty. Every year they put out something really great and they sell crazy stupid amounts. Anybody who says they wouldn't want to emulate that shouldn't be in business.
The main thing preventing Epic from following suit, Rein suggested, was limited resources.
"We're not that big a studio, so if we were going to do that it would be because we thought we could deliver something that was of real additive value. They have two teams so they can go back and forth.
"I would never rule it out. I would love to do it. If we could come up with an experience that a year later was worthy of the Gears name, why wouldn't we want to do that?
"We're about as far as we want to be away from Gears. The further you get away, people start forgetting you. We've been pretty fortunate – people play our games for a long time.
When asked whether over-saturation might then weaken the appeal of the franchise, Rein explained that as long as the quality stayed high that wasn't an issue.
"Well, I've been pretty happy with each Call of Duty game," he responded.
"I buy NHL Hockey every year and I've never felt like this isn't enough over last year's. I just buy it and enjoy it each time. I don't really have any philosophical thing against that. As long as it's good value and a good customer experience, why wouldn't you? I envy what they're doing, it's just brilliant."
While on the topic of Call of Duty, Rein went on to stick up for the man gamers love to hate – rabble rousing Activision top dog Bobby Kotick.
"I've talked to him once or twice – I don't know him that well - but he seems like a really nice guy. The times I've spoken to him I was very impressed. He seemed very smart to me.
"Y'know, he's like me," he continued. "He likes to talk and sometimes we get ourselves in trouble. Sometimes you get in trouble for telling people what you really think – they don't always want to hear it."
The latest entry in the Gears of War saga - the first since November 2008 - hits Xbox 360 on 20th September.
Quote from: GamerMan316
While on the topic of Call of Duty, Rein went on to stick up for the man gamers love to hate – rabble rousing Activision top dog Bobby Kotick.
"I've talked to him once or twice – I don't know him that well - but he seems like a really nice guy. The times I've spoken to him I was very impressed. He seemed very smart to me.
"Y'know, he's like me," he continued. "He likes to talk and sometimes we get ourselves in trouble. Sometimes you get in trouble for telling people what you really think – they don't always want to hear it."
I really think that most of the hate over Bob Kotick comes from jealous people in the industry who are reflexively bothered by the fact that a dude who says he doesn't play or even like videogames is being uber successful by just being a good businessman. And I'll go out on a limb and say that the games industry needs more professionals like him.
For a long time the industry was run by all the same people who were making the games. While those people are unquestionably dedicated to designing works of art, they are awful business people; as such, the industry has been plagued by poor working conditions and almost zero job security. In comes Bobby Kotick, who is dispassionate about making games but very passionate about making lots of money, and his success brings much needed maturity to the game dev world.
He's a mole! GET HIM!
Gears of War 3 public beta date
Buying Bulletstorm isn't the only door to the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta - a public test runs from 25th April to 15th May.
The press release mentions pre-ordering Gears of War 3 at GAME to gain access. We're checking out whether this is an exclusive offer.
Bulletstorm: Epic Edition owners can start early and play from 18th to 24th April.
Participating in the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta can unlock content within the full game. Complete one beta match and you'll get a Beta Tester Medal; complete 50 and you'll unlock the Thrashball Cole character, who'll transfer to the full game when you complete 10 games with him; complete 90 matches and receive the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer, which will transfer to the full game after scoring 100 kills.
A Flaming Hammerburst weapon goes to anyone playing a match by Sunday, 24th April; a Flaming Lancer goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 25th April; a Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 2nd May; and a Flaming Gnasher Shotgun goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 9th May.
Over the course of the Gears of War 3 beta, four maps and three modes will be rolled out. Maps Old Town and Trenches will be included.
What's more, the Gears of War 3 beta will take place on the game's vaunted dedicated servers.
Eurogamer's Christian Donlan played the Gears of War 3 beta late last month.
Gears of War 3 can be pre-ordered now in three versions: Standard, Limited (£59.99) and Epic (£99.99).
Epic: We'd 'love' to bring Gears of War to PS3
"That would be fun. I want to be there," says Epic boss
Epic Games would "love" to ship Gears of War on PlayStation 3, but it's consistently convinced to partner with Microsoft, it's said.
Speaking at GDC, Epic President Mike Capps said he wants to be on PS3, but "time and time again" Microsoft gives him "really good, compelling reasons to work with them again."
He said: "Do we wish we could take all those Killzone [players] and Resistance fans on PS3, and get them to say 'Gears is awesome'? Yeah, sure I'd love to ship the Gears trilogy on PlayStation. That would be fun. I want to be there; I want to be everywhere."
So will Gears of War ever come to PS3? Capps wouldn't say, but he did note that, "We definitely own Gears of War. This is our franchise, our IP." So it's a possibility in the future.
However, Capps added, "Time and time again, when it came down to figure out what we do next with Gears, we sat down with Microsoft and they've given us really good, compelling reasons to work with them again.
"They don't just market it; they do amazing work and they have a user testing team that makes our games better, and so each time we've come to the point of 'what do we do next?' we've been happy to work with them. They help us make a better product and do some really cool marketing on the platform, so we save some money there."
Microsoft execs just did a little shudder.
Bleszinski teases Gears Of War 3 Easter Egg treat
Epic design lead says there's a whole lot of secrets to discover
Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski has admitted that Epic is "packing" its new games full of Easter Egg treats - whilst teasing an extra special secret for fans to discover in Gears Of War 3.
Speaking at GDC 2011 in San Francisco this afternoon, Bleszinski encouraged his peers to put more of their own personality and experience into their games - and to not be afraid of taking a public role as a "power creative".
To help get products noticed, he suggested devs pinched addictive design ideas from social games and target the creation of viral videos - such as the "Donkey Lady" glitch clip from Red Dead Redemption. (Bleszinski even suggested that "someone smart" at Rockstar may have created the bug in on purpose to garner consumer attention).
But an even bigger impact on publicity, according to Bleszinski, could come from Easter Eggs. He said: "The second after Bulletstorm came out, the front page of Kotaku and all these [gaming] websites was the Red Ring Of Death secret. That's your hidden X-factor to extend the launch of the game. So now I'm running into our office like, 'Dude. Easter Eggs, Easter Eggs. Pack 'em in, pack 'em deep."
In a jokey reference to the infamous 'Hot Coffee' scandal of Take Two's GTA series, he warned: "Clear them through legal - that could be a very bad way to change your game from [M for Mature] to Adults-Only."
Bleszinski he was "syched" about one particular Gears Of War 3 Easter Egg - which he said would take fans "months if not years" to discover. He added that "if fans don't find it, we'll leak it". Nice.
Gears Of War is due for global release on September 20, exclusively on Xbox 360.
Max and Dom share some man love ???
Anya shower scene O0
Quote from: Failed on March 05, 2011, 06:31:50 PM
Anya shower scene O0
Maria shower scene O0 O0
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I've been sick in my mouth ... in a good way
Quote from: nCogNeato on March 07, 2011, 04:28:04 PM
Quote from: Failed on March 05, 2011, 06:31:50 PM
Anya shower scene O0
Maria shower scene O0 O0
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What did Dom see in her anyway, amirite?
*insert distasteful bulimic joke*
Aside from the beta stuff....anyone know or heard of what's included in the 'Limited' and 'Epic' Editions?
Quote from: zerosum on March 08, 2011, 03:45:31 AM
Aside from the beta stuff....anyone know or heard of what's included in the 'Limited' and 'Epic' Editions?
I have been wondering that myself.
Nothing confirmed for the Limited & Epic Editions just yet only the price, £59.99 & £99.99 respectively.
In the words of the Great Peter Griffin:
QuoteA boat's a boat, but the mystery box could be anything. It could even be a boat! You know how much we wanted one of those!
Pre-Order will have to wait ... :P
I hope it's a Mystery Box
Would guess its a replica Lancer
Bleszinksi: Gears 3 lives and dies by its multiplayer
Epic "can't afford" to repeat Gears 2 launch fiasco
Speaking to IGN, Epic's design director Cliff Bleszinksi has said that the Gears of War series faces extinction if the third instalment's multiplayer mode isn't up to snuff.
As fans may recall, Gears of War 2 didn't get off to the brightest of starts with its multiplayer, and Epic is eager to avoid a second black eye.
Asked why the third game was being treated to a beta, Bleszinksi was frank: "Because if we release Gears 3 and it has the same launch as Gears 2 online then the franchise is dead.
"So you can't afford to make that mistake twice, right? And to be fair over the course of the six title updates, we got Gears 2 in a very good position. And we need to take it to great. And that's what this will help do."
If OXM Jonty's thoughts are worth anything, Gears of War 3 is well on its way to "great" already.
The beta, which is open to preordering players only, begins on 25th April. Bulletstorm buyers will get a chance to sample the goods the week before.
Couple of videos from PAX :)
I like how the guns now have recoil and spread. Thumbs up for that.
Also, that double barrel looks useless.
Quote from: Handshakes on March 14, 2011, 01:48:32 PM
I like how the guns now have recoil and spread. Thumbs up for that.
Also, that double barrel looks useless.
The double barrel will be pretty good in Annex and King of the Hill as it's lethal up close or is if you believe all the talk about it! Would be handy for clearing capture points, i'll be sticking with my trusty Gnasher. :)
Gears of War 3 beta unlocks fuel "egos"
Epic has described the exclusive items unlocked by playing the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta as "carrots" designed to entice gamers to play it long enough for the development team to gain proper feedback.
Players will receive unlockables including a Beta Tester Medal, Thrasball Cole playable character and a Gold-Plater Retro Lancer by playing many matches in the beta.
The medal is awarded for completing one match in the beta. You get Thrasball Cole character variant for playing 50 matches, but to unlock him for use in the main game you need to play 10 matches as him during the beta. And the exclusive Gold-Plated Retro Lancer skin, which Epic says allows gamers to show their "ultimate Gears of War fandom", is unlocked after completion of 90 matches in the beta. To unlock it in the full game, you need to score 100 kills with it.
These items appeal to a player's ego, executive producer of the Gears of War franchise Rod Fergusson told Eurogamer.
"There are different ways you can deal with sustainability and getting people to play through longer," Fergusson said. "But you have to look at what knobs we have to turn and what tools we have.
"We found with the Golden Lancer and the Golden Hammerburst from Gears 2, these were prestige items people wanted to show off, like, oh I got the LC, or I was at the midnight launch.
"So trying to tie into that ego pride aspect of that prestige and saying, look, don't you want to show off you were part of the beta, that you got an early and exclusive look? Hey, he's Cole Train, WOW, he played 50 matches in the beta, that's awesome. That kind of stuff we're hoping will drive people to play more."
Epic Games hopes the beta unlocks will make players stick around long enough for the team to get meaningful feedback.
"Really what we need to make the most of the beta is data," Fergusson said. "We need to know how hard it is to Active Reload or whether the maps are balanced. The only way we're going to get that is just having people play.
"To play two matches and quit doesn't help us make a better game. It's an incentive."
The beta concludes on 15th May – just four months before Gears of War 3 launches. But Epic said that's plenty of time for the team to make significant gameplay changes based on data received.
"We'll be able to change almost anything," explained Fergusson, "from map layouts to weapon powers, based on what we've seen. It's both a technological beta, and we want to test the servers and the data centres around the world, but also we just want to know, does this gun feel good? Does this map feel good?"
The multiplayer beta contains four maps: Thrashball, Checkout, Old Town and Trenches. To get in, you'll need to pre-order Limited or Epic editions at GAME or Gamestation.
Or you could have bought Epic's Bulletstorm.
Owners of Bulletstorm: Epic Edition get a one-week beta preview period featuring the new Team Deathmatch mode on the four maps beginning 18th April. The full public beta runs from 25th April to 15th May.
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Got my Beta code today, wil lhopefully get a few more before 20th April.
My beta code is still in my bag from the other week, might give it away as i'm nowhere near finished on Bulletstorm so i'll use that for my Gears 3 fix!
Gears of War 3 beta
Check out the link for lots of videos.
http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=768081
My opinion from watching is that your probably better off still using the gnasher shotgun(for the amount of ammo and rate of fire) and the retro lancer with the knife in front(because of the bayonet charge execution + you can also melee with it). Its not very accurate so if you like to shoot from long distances may not be your weapon of choice.
I think this is the vid Dave mentioned the other night!
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/02/gears32232011image3.jpg)
The Gears 3 Beta is bloody mental, as expected, Craigy is a very happy boy! ;D
Gears of War 3: defining HD gaming (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-17-gears-of-war-3-defining-hd-gaming-interview)
To people in the beta: Show some charity! It is up to you to post impressions, vids, and (with any luck) extra keys. Show that you care and help out us poor, non-beta folks.
To the beta in general: I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want.
Quote from: Handshakes on April 18, 2011, 07:07:39 PM
To people in the beta: Show some charity! It is up to you to post impressions, vids, and (with any luck) extra keys. Show that you care and help out us poor, non-beta folks.
To the beta in general: I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want. I want.
It's good as but not as good as Gears 1 ;D
I've got a spare beta code if anyone wants one. :)
btw, the beta rocks! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 18, 2011, 11:44:50 PM
I've got a spare beta code if anyone wants one. :)
btw, the beta rocks! :)
If you wouldn't mind PMing me that code that'd be awesome, I'm going to give it to our member O G WAN KEN0BI (he's asleep right now I think) So long as it does not require bulletstorm, as he doesn't own that.
I think I have an extra as well. I got one for Bulletstorm, and I got another for pre-ordering GoW3.
It doesn't require Bulletstorm, it's just for the regular beta that starts next Monday. I'm not home until tomorrow afternoon so i'll pm the code then.
I only have pre-order beta, but i can wait til monday, wanna finish SHIFT 2 and start Portal 2 before then!
the beta is ace people, can't wait for the two new maps next week. Sawed off shotgun is my fave weapon, once you learn how to use it it's AWESOMEly powerful :)
So what do you think of it so far? somewhere between gears1 and 2?
tell tell Im dying to know!
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 19, 2011, 01:20:49 PM
the beta is ace people, can't wait for the two new maps next week. Sawed off shotgun is my fave weapon, once you learn how to use it it's AWESOMEly powerful :)
So far I'll have to go with the retro lancer. That 'spear' attack is sooooo satisfying. :D
What about the feel of the game?the map style and lag?
okay, from a girls POV, gameplay is really good, smooth, feels more realistic somehow, when you spear a guy,it feels somewhat real, the gnasher shotgun has reverted to oldschool gears,its a little less powerful but more long range, i like the beta, yes it can get tedious being only two maps, which btw my fav has to be checkout, set in a shopping mall, graphically for a beta it looks amazing, looking at Dom he seems to have lost weight, looks a little scruffy, and looks to not give a crap, which is clever, if you had lost a loved one the way he did, i think you would look like this too, Marcus looks like he's ditched the steroids, and finally being able to play a female character is awesome, until the proper game comes out, i would like to reserve judgment. Its a beta, a little boring at times, but remember, the more we play it, the better the full version will be xx
there's 4 maps.
not yet there isnt, another two maps will be added next week, i was just telling people about this weeks, as i cant comment on next weeks maps yet :P
Quote from: fizz on April 19, 2011, 01:48:16 PM
okay, from a girls POV, gameplay is really good, smooth, feels more realistic somehow, when you spear a guy,it feels somewhat real, the gnasher shotgun has reverted to oldschool gears,its a little less powerful but more long range, i like the beta, yes it can get tedious being only two maps, which btw my fav has to be checkout, set in a shopping mall, graphically for a beta it looks amazing, looking at Dom he seems to have lost weight, looks a little scruffy, and looks to not give a crap, which is clever, if you had lost a loved one the way he did, i think you would look like this too, Marcus looks like he's ditched the steroids, and finally being able to play a female character is awesome, until the proper game comes out, i would like to reserve judgment. Its a beta, a little boring at times, but remember, the more we play it, the better the full version will be xx
nice, i agree with all of that. It plays like a cross between one and two, plus it has it's own feel also. animations have been improved significantly, it all feels very smooth now, and yes it does get a bit boring after 5 hours, but next week there will be two new maps and a new game type added, can't wait!!
that's cool atleast everyone won't be super good at all the maps when i join in next week.
Yeah you would of course get bored with 2 maps and what 1 game type? and next week more content for ya's.I think the biggest thing with gears 2 was the netcode being messed up for so long.Lord knows they have long enough to work this one through.Cool, looks like mostly positives then.
oh yeah, dont get me wrong, its awesome, i just wish they would give a bit more, nevermind xx
The maps are okay, no lag is awesome, tiny bit better than 2, nowhere near as good as 1!
Quote from: Windedprism on April 19, 2011, 01:41:50 PM
What about the feel of the game?the map style and lag?
From what I've seen in the vids, the map styles offer some good variety. The Trenches map looks wide open and has a lot of opportunities for Lancer-ing dudes up. Then there is the supermarket map that is really close quarters and has a lot of Gnasher play (and Digger).
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 19, 2011, 02:12:40 PM
The maps are okay, no lag is awesome, tiny bit better than 2, nowhere near as good as 1!
A LOT better than two for me, mainly because there is no lag and no 'host advantage' any more due to dedicated servers. Matches are therefore a hell of a lot fairer than they used to be, which is a HUGE, MASSIVE PLUS for me. So yeah, even with two maps and one game type - team deathmatch (which is WAY better than warzone imo) i am loving every sweet minute. And it is a lot better than one too, craig will never say that anything is better than gears 1, most people are agreed that it's better than 1 and two. OH and the new weapon the 'digger launcher' is bloody awesome. ;D oh and the ribbons and medals you can now win like 'first kill in a round' and 'most blindfire kills' etc are awesome too, especially as you get extra xp for these. oh and the new executions are frickin sweet also. I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Host advantage is a myth cooked up by poor Gears players to cover their inadequacies! I'm actually loving the beta really, I just like to be negative 9 times out of 10!
I'm so jellin' right now.
if you both shotgun each other at the same time and you die ... host advantage
well, whatever, fact is its fairer,
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 19, 2011, 02:31:01 PM
Host advantage is a myth cooked up by poor Gears players to cover their inadequacies! I'm actually loving the beta really, I just like to be negative 9 times out of 10!
;D
I am not rising to it sir!
Quote from: Failed on April 19, 2011, 02:32:35 PM
if you both shotgun each other at the same time and you die ... host advantage
that doesn't happen any more, you both die at the same time now EVERY time. Which is annoying yes, but better than just you dyeing which happened way too much in gears 2. That's why there are now dedicated servers to avoid the host advantage problem, and yes, it works brilliantly and reduces frustration levels MASSIVELY! You are gonna love it failed :)
I'll be there Monday, gonna miss out on the Flaming Hammerburst, but i'd never use it anyway ... Lancer all the way!
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 19, 2011, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 19, 2011, 01:20:49 PM
the beta is ace people, can't wait for the two new maps next week. Sawed off shotgun is my fave weapon, once you learn how to use it it's AWESOMEly powerful :)
So far I'll have to go with the retro lancer. That 'spear' attack is sooooo satisfying. :D
I'll never give up my chainsaw.
Quote from: Handshakes on April 19, 2011, 02:41:42 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 19, 2011, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 19, 2011, 01:20:49 PM
the beta is ace people, can't wait for the two new maps next week. Sawed off shotgun is my fave weapon, once you learn how to use it it's AWESOMEly powerful :)
So far I'll have to go with the retro lancer. That 'spear' attack is sooooo satisfying. :D
I'll never give up my chainsaw.
The chainsaw is pretty nice this time around. When you hold 'B' you quickly pull the starter cord like an actual chainsaw, which is pretty baddassy. If previous games featured that animation, I never noticed it.
Overall, I'm liking what I've played so far (10-ish matches). The pace seems much faster, but that may change when larger maps are released. The variety of weapons and attacks reallly adds to my enjoyment. I get bored easy.
I lost a lot, but I don't think I experienced any lag. Finding a match takes forever, but I'm guessing that because of all of the Beta backend data wizardry going on. There were a few times that I met a sawed-off with a sawed-off and we both died simultaneously. Those were probably my favorite moments. A perfect mix of shock, satisfaction, and disappointment. Delicious.
The sawn off is amazing once you learn how to use it, shame it only carries very little ammo. Felt awesome play wise, very smooth, unlike Gears 2. :(
I agree with with pretty much everyone else here about how awesome the beta is. It actually took me awhile to get used to playig with no lag. It is very smooth and has a great feel to it. And you get ribbons for dying first, dying the most, and assisting people. My top three skills. ;D
Quote from: Dankinia on April 19, 2011, 06:11:34 PM
And you get ribbons for dying first, dying the most, and assisting people. My top three skills. ;D
LOL
;D
So we could be seeing the ''takes forever to find a match'' still,hope they work on that.I know it kinda changes when youre in a group and so less people to find but lets hope.As for ribbons for dying Im putting a challenge out to you all ,from 20th september -25th december I will have more death ribbons!!! #)
Have any details surfaced as to what's going to be contained in the Limited and Epic Editions?
EDIT:
Answered my own question, sort of -
I've been hearing of an official announcement happening at E3, but there's this clue from [Rod Fergusson's Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/44158277508022273)] feed, for those interested.
In case it hasn't already been mentioned, the Gears 3 beta sports a Halo Reach-esque "party" system, which is great. I hope this also means you'll be able to bring larger groups into public matches (one of my biggest disappointments with Gears 2).
Quote from: Dankinia on April 19, 2011, 06:11:34 PM
I agree with with pretty much everyone else here about how awesome the beta is. It actually took me awhile to get used to playig with no lag. It is very smooth and has a great feel to it. And you get ribbons for dying first, dying the most, and assisting people. My top three skills. ;D
mine too, i lost count how many of these ribbons i got
UK servers are still down according to the guys over at the Epic forums, the Aussie servers are back up though so hopefully we'll be next!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 21, 2011, 10:33:04 AM
UK servers are still down according to the guys over at the Epic forums, the Aussie servers are back up though so hopefully we'll be next!
im not to concerned as i have not yet recieved my beta code from game!
Last night it was playing like Gears 2 usually does, loads of lag and dodgy glitches here, there and everywhere, but it was p2p so it goes with the territory. Dedicated servers on Monday was great though.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 21, 2011, 11:23:12 AM
Last night it was playing like Gears 2 usually does, loads of lag and dodgy glitches here, there and everywhere, but it was p2p so it goes with the territory. Dedicated servers on Monday was great though.
it was that bad last night that i won't be playing again until the dedicated servers are back up in the uk, whenever that is.
Still no dedicated servers!!!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 21, 2011, 03:33:41 PM
Still no dedicated servers!!!
:-\...................
:(........................................
:'(
life is not fair!
Just recieved this email:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your recent preorder for Gears of War 3.
Unfortunately Microsoft have been unable to send us enough
BETA codes for the launch of the Gears of War 3 BETA.
We are currently awaiting the next shipment of codes which
is due to arrive early next week.
As soon as they arrive we will despatch them to you.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The GAME Customer Service Team
______________________________________________________________________
Gameplay (GB) Ltd. trading as Game.co.uk - Company Registration No: 03221027 - Company Registered in England
Registered Address: Unity House, Telford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6YJ
I've got a spare code, I think Failed said he had some spare ones too! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 21, 2011, 03:47:23 PM
I've got a spare code, I think Failed said he had some spare ones too! :)
Thank you it would be nice if someone could sort me out for tomorrow. When i eventually get my code i will give it to someone else who needs it
Can somebody please pm me a code on here or xbox if they have a spare one? I will keep mine handy for someone else. Dave was abusing me last night by sending me invites while I was playing battlefield lol
I guess the servers are back up then if Dave was playing! My code is at home but i'm not home until tomorrow, also the code is only for Monday when the beta starts for everyone.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 22, 2011, 08:34:44 AM
I guess the servers are back up then if Dave was playing! My code is at home but i'm not home until tomorrow, also the code is only for Monday when the beta starts for everyone.
Thats great thank you very much!
I love Gears 3. I can steal Dave, and Nick's kills. It's amazing!
Trenches is a pretty solid map, wonder why we've got it early?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 22, 2011, 08:34:44 AM
I guess the servers are back up then if Dave was playing! My code is at home but i'm not home until tomorrow, also the code is only for Monday when the beta starts for everyone.
It didn't seem like the servers were back up, i only played because marty was back from france.
looks like the dedicated servers are still down in the uk unfortunately, due to 'testing' which is fair enough it is a beta after all. still bloody annoying as hell though, but you never know they might be back up tonight. also rod tweeted 20 hours ago that as a surprise for the beta players, new map trenches has been added. also the 1 next to somebody's name on the scoreboard means they are in party chat, and nat type unknown does not mean there are no dedicated servers, it is just an issue with the beta and will be sorted for the retail release. the crossed swords next to someone's name on the scoreboard means they are your nemesis, meaning they have killed you 3 times or more.
that is all.
:)
Trenches has being showing up for a few days now!
Any extra beta codes flying around for your fahrenheit buddy Mark?
I have a code from my preorder, but I don't know if it will work for you because you're in a different region. If you want to try it, let me know and I'll PM it to you.
Thank you, its not true what they say about you!
Quote from: Mark on April 24, 2011, 06:03:46 AM
Thank you, its not true what they say about you!
You're welcome. I hope it works for you on Monday. I do have another one if someone needs it.
I'm finally home so i can PM anyone that would like a code for tomorrow. :)
UK servers are still down too btw!!!
Just a nub question should i wait till tomorrow morning?
And again thank you Kini :-*
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 24, 2011, 09:38:19 AM
I'm finally home so i can PM anyone that would like a code for tomorrow. :)
If you still have one spare Ill have a go,enjoying gears 2 atm even though its rough,many deaths.God I hate asking for anything why do I feel guilty like that! ???
Quote from: Dankinia on April 24, 2011, 07:26:02 AM
Quote from: Mark on April 24, 2011, 06:03:46 AM
Thank you, its not true what they say about you!
You're welcome. I hope it works for you on Monday. I do have another one if someone needs it.
Gears 3 is now on my download queue! thanks Kini you are amazing! dont tell my wife but i love you :-*
so when can you play then
tomorrow i think? going to download it tonight and see what happens but my family are going out tomorrow and i might not go so i can play gears all day?!
aww im out workin tomorrow but i can play tomorrow night if you want
might go out tomorrow but i will not be able to go on tomorrow night as im back to work at two in the morning on tuesday so i will be in bed for seven :(
okay well im off tuesday , wednesday, and weekend after next 7th may to be precise so let me know xx
cannot get into beta yet but its ready and loaded to go! hopefully works at midnight tonight?
Quote from: Mark on April 24, 2011, 04:51:56 PM
Quote from: Dankinia on April 24, 2011, 07:26:02 AM
Quote from: Mark on April 24, 2011, 06:03:46 AM
Thank you, its not true what they say about you!
You're welcome. I hope it works for you on Monday. I do have another one if someone needs it.
Gears 3 is now on my download queue! thanks Kini you are amazing! dont tell my wife but i love you :-*
Lol you're welcome.
Just to let everyone know, not only is there the new mode up today (King of the Hill) but the 4th map is playable too :)
i know ive just seen you play it-old town isnt it, cant bloody wait for tonight- any good ?
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 25, 2011, 11:17:54 AM
Just to let everyone know, not only is there the new mode up today (King of the Hill) but the 4th map is playable too :)
Nice. I'm looking forward to playing it tonight.
Servers are still down though!!!
what servers are down, becuase i just played 2 'player' games and it had a population on the ranked games
Quote from: Failed on April 25, 2011, 06:43:14 PM
what servers are down, becuase i just played 2 'player' games and it had a population on the ranked games
The dedicated servers for the UK were down when I last posted, not sure if they're back up again though, they've been down pretty much non stop since Tuesday.
i've had a few games, dunno if they were dedicated though. They felt ok
Quote from: Failed on April 25, 2011, 06:51:31 PM
i've had a few games, dunno if they were dedicated though. They felt ok
Some of the games seem fine but then others are complete lag fests, bit like Gears 2 I suppose! :)
Hows the beta guys?
Anything new or is it same thing?
Quote from: citatscEellE on April 25, 2011, 07:31:09 PM
Hows the beta guys?
Anything new or is it same thing?
Gameplay feels a little faster.
New maps are refreshing / frustrating.
New executions are awesomesauce.
Unlockables add some needed incentive for leveling.
Menu & party system is improved, but you're still limited to 5 players (public), which is my biggest complaint.
There are a lot of host & balancing issues that take some of the fun out of it, but that's to be expected with a Beta.
oh cool. maybe ill rent it in the future or something.
Ive completely lost all interest in gears nowadays. @.@;
kinda makes me a lil :'(
I found the gameplay much slower than Gears 2, but it's first to 2 wins, so games go by quicker which is much better.
Played a couple of games last night, still no servers and still a bit laggy but I still got loads of kills and won both matches.
I actually had a fever dream last night wherein I found a beta code.
... And then I woke up and wept.
Game sent me my beta code today, let me know if you need it, as the amazing Kini already gave me one!
I will pm it to you
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellooowwwwwww,
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw,
won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Repeat ad infinity.
Quote from: Handshakes on April 26, 2011, 03:11:37 PM
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellooowwwwwww,
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw,
won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Repeat ad infinity.
Methinks Shakes wants your code Mark!!!
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 26, 2011, 03:42:33 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on April 26, 2011, 03:11:37 PM
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellow.
For Mark is a jolly good fellooowwwwwww,
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Which won't spare him from my chainsaw,
won't spare him from my chainsaw.
Repeat ad infinity.
Methinks Shakes wants your code Mark!!!
i gave it him, but he will still chainsaw me :-[
yaaaaaaaaaaayyy shakes can play xx
tonight?
yep, he's on there now- or he was
so my friend gave me a code since he wants me to play this beta SO badly..
/needs people to play with ._.
Played a few games last night with Lee, still a bit laggy but we did well, got a ton of Retro Lancer kills too so the 100 kills with that weapon once i've played the 90 matches will be a breeze, not too keen on the new maps just yet though!
I had my first game on Checkout last night and went 1 and 10 .... i had the bad luck of running into an amazing team on a map i didn't know.
I luckily did much better on sunsequent attempts and when i went back to Public from Ranked :-/
I like Trenches and Gnasher over Sawed-Off. Think i will try the Retro tonight.
me, dave and dark master played in the early hours this morning, i think the servers are back- i did really well, shotgun seems to be working well, and we won 3 in a row on koth
Servers are still on and off at the moment.
must have caught them at a good moment then this morning, im not complaining, 3 in a row baby ;D ;D ;D ;D
Me and Lee won a bunch of matches last night too, didn't bother with KOTH though as i'm not a fan of the gametype. Had a couple of 18 and 2 games which is always good, just gonna unlock what I to for the retail version and not bother with it after that.
must admit, never liked koth, servers down it was even worse, servers up- love it, guess its personal choice, i got so bloody peed off last night, i switched it off, 2 am dave says servers are back on for now- so i put it back on, glad i did
If you can get a good p2p connection when the servers are down then you're fine but you can't rely on that, for me the servers have only been on on the first day last Monday and it played great, it's been patchy since but we're already used to that thanks to Gears 2 :-)
very true, guess we just got lucky last night, your right though, best day was monday, hopefully it will pick up x
Gives 'em chance to fix it for when it's released
I'm loving King of the Hill.
I'm still not very good, but King of the Hill allows me to use my deaths to my team's advantage (distracting the enemy). 8)
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 03:43:49 PM
I'm still not very good, but King of the Hill allows me to use my deaths to my team's advantage (distracting the enemy). 8)
+1
It is a very good strategy that I also employ on a regular basis.
Quote from: Dankinia on April 27, 2011, 04:48:07 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 03:43:49 PM
I'm still not very good, but King of the Hill allows me to use my deaths to my team's advantage (distracting the enemy). 8)
+1
It is a very good strategy that I also employ on a regular basis.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/ka3epd.jpg)
I like having a frag grenade out, running into an enemy rich hill, and being downed. Then I just pull the trigger to detonate myself and take a bunch of them with me.
This is an emoticon :o
yeh i downed some one ..... beep beep beep ..... oh shizzle sticks :o XXX
I managed to kill 3 idiots on Gears 2 by setting off a frag in my hand while they were all waiting for me to bleed out, they weren't too pleased in the lobby afterwards! :-)
Quote from: Autarch Kade on April 28, 2011, 06:02:50 AM
I like having a frag grenade out, running into an enemy rich hill, and being downed. Then I just pull the trigger to detonate myself and take a bunch of them with me.
This is an emoticon :o
That's my strategy when we play Guardian. Kamikaze-style.
Unfortunately, it's always hard for me to find a frag grenade. :-[
for the past two nights the uk servers have been up (yes up) for king of the hill, team death match however they still seem to be down. That is why i am playing nothing but king of the hill right now, and i am getting between 25 and 40 kills per round with between 15 and 25 deaths. I am a happy bunny ;D
I'll be on tonight and tomorrow night to blow off some end-of-semester steam. Hopefully I'll get some action in on the weekend too, but I'll probably be busy studying for finals.
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 28, 2011, 07:29:07 PM
for the past two nights the uk servers have been up (yes up) for king of the hill, team death match however they still seem to be down. That is why i am playing nothing but king of the hill right now, and i am getting between 25 and 40 kills per round with between 15 and 25 deaths. I am a happy bunny ;D
lol my k/d is already 0.3! its terrible! i blame the servers :-[
you shouldn't think about KD aslong as your having smoe fun.
I'm having a great time on KOTH, but my KD has come down from 1.5 to 1.1. I'm with the neato school of thought, CHHHARRRRRGGGEEEEEE!!!! BLAM!
I've had a couple of Team Deathmatch games where i've got 18/19 kills with only 1/2 deaths which is okay I guess, doubt i'll even try KOTH, just waiting for CTL. :-)
One thing I noticed with the Retro Lancer's charge ability is this: If the 'charge bar' is NOT red, and you hit someone you won't impale them. We all should know that, but the trick is, it still counts as a melee hit. So what you do is you do a close range charge, then immediately melee them afterwards. This is a near instant double melee and knocks them down.
Also I think the Lancer (non-retro) is probably a great way to improve your kill death ratio. Just lancering people down from afar is quite effective. Getting into close quarters with a shotgun, especially the sawed-off is asking to die. That said I always use the Retro Lancer and Sawed-Off.
YMMV
Quote from: Mark on April 28, 2011, 09:41:06 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 28, 2011, 07:29:07 PM
lol my k/d is already 0.3! its terrible! i blame the servers :-[
I think you K/D is still better then mine is.
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 28, 2011, 07:29:07 PM
lol my k/d is already 0.3! its terrible! i blame the servers :-[
omg mines is like 0.1 or something ;~;
wait what IS a good k/o streak?
Quote from: Failed on April 28, 2011, 10:12:29 PM
you shouldn't think about KD aslong as your having smoe fun.
I'm having a great time on KOTH, but my KD has come down from 1.5 to 1.1. I'm with the neato school of thought, CHHHARRRRRGGGEEEEEE!!!! BLAM!
you are right, but as my kill death ratio has always been crap in EVERY shooter, and now on gears 3 i am in a positive rather than a negative more often than not, i am happy as it means i am finally getting good at gears. only took me 5 years and 3 games!
My K/D ratio in the beta is 1.0. Maybe it's the whole "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" coming into effect ;)
Quote from: citatscEellE on April 29, 2011, 06:02:00 AM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on April 28, 2011, 07:29:07 PM
lol my k/d is already 0.3! its terrible! i blame the servers :-[
omg mines is like 0.1 or something ;~;
wait what IS a good k/o streak?
When i used to clan game a K/D of 1.5 or above was considered respectable and would probably get you trials! mine is so bad, all i do is run in head on and fight for the objective but at the expense of my K/D.
CTL is coming today GearsViking tweeted.
Quote from: Autarch Kade on April 29, 2011, 07:22:06 AM
My K/D ratio in the beta is 1.0. Maybe it's the whole "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" coming into effect ;)
Nice. ;D
Yea'.
Greatness comes with patience my good man. :-)
Quote from: Autarch Kade on April 28, 2011, 11:33:15 PM
... That said I always use the Retro Lancer and Sawed-Off.
YMMV
Retro + Sawed-Off are my weapons of choice. 8)
I had a blastee last night playing with Shakes, Elle, and Crimson. I think I played the Beta for nearly 5 hours straight, which I never thought I would do. King of the Hill is definitely what I needed. Looking forward to trying CTL after work.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 29, 2011, 10:08:12 AM
Greatness comes with patience my good man. :-)
I have no patience hence no greatness
Yeah, we really tore it up last night. I loves me some Retro + Sawed Off. I was pulling off some insane rounds (40+ kills), and unlocked my favoritist execution ever, the Scorcher's Fire in the Hole.
You can run into a crowd with the sawed-off, fire it to get your guaranteed kill (or two), then mash the A-button and dance around while you active reload before firing another shot off. You are so damn hard to hit, especially with a gnasher, when you are flipping around and bouncing off of walls randomly.
Also the retro-lancer, when blind fired at close range, functions almost as well as a gnasher being blind fired at close range. You can do the same shotgun dance you would do with the gnasher, and as long as they don't get into kissing distance and explode you in one shot, you will actually win most gnasher vs retro lancer fights.
If you play public and not ranked does it still count toward the achievements and unlocks?
Quote from: Mark on April 29, 2011, 07:40:53 PM
If you play public and not ranked does it still count toward the achievements and unlocks?
It has for me. I played only Ranked matches when I first got on the Beta. But I had trouble finding a game one night, so I tried the Public matches.
From what I can tell, the only difference between Ranked and Public are that Public use bots to fill empty slots (which allows players to join a match mid-game), and Ranked matches require a full team of players. Ever since, I've been playing Public and having a much better experience.
Unlockables and XP seem to be the same, but anyone is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong.
I just play Public, people seem friendlier
Thanks guys much love and kisses x
can we get a team of 10 in Public so we can just all play together or is 5 the limit?
Quote from: Failed on April 29, 2011, 08:32:15 PM
can we get a team of 10 in Public so we can just all play together or is 5 the limit?
5-limit, just like Gears 2 (my biggest disappointment).
This is why I always gravitate to Halo when trying to organize a big group. I want to play with and against my friends at the same time. ;D
We'll still be able to do 10 player private matches though when the game launches which is fine for game nights, not that I ever bother with those these days!!
I wanna play against my friends and earn exp too.
It's good the way the teams swap around as you go from game to game in Public. Saves you being forever stuck on the extreme good/bad team. That'll help with Game Nights.
I wasn't a fan of CTL, still KOTH is super fun!! KOTH dragged my KD up to 1.9
Quote from: Failed on April 30, 2011, 09:10:36 AM
I wasn't a fan of CTL, still KOTH is super fun!! KOTH dragged my KD up to 1.9
I wasn't a fan of CTL either.
Quote from: Dankinia on April 30, 2011, 10:39:30 AM
Quote from: Failed on April 30, 2011, 09:10:36 AM
I wasn't a fan of CTL, still KOTH is super fun!! KOTH dragged my KD up to 1.9
I wasn't a fan of CTL either.
I still prefer it to vanilla TDM.
Why play either when KOTH is there?
Invite friends into Gears of War 3 beta
Been enjoying the Gears of War 3 beta? Got jealous chums who want in? Well, Microsoft has just announced a scheme that will let beta key holders invite friends to share the fun.
Everyone who has played at least one game in the beta will receive a "buddy token" which will grant an Xbox Live friend access to the trial run.
US users will then be offered further opportunities to rope in friends. Performing any one of the following actions will net you a further token:
* Purchase any "Gears of War" content from Xbox Live Marketplace (including a "Gears of War" game add-on, a "Gears of War" Games on Demand title, or a "Gears of War" Avatar item)
* Play 20 or more hours of the "Gears of War 3" beta (any time already spent in the beta will count toward this challenge)
* Add a 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscription to your existing account (purchased from retail or online)
* Play more than 100 hours of any "Gears of War" title, lifetime to date
You have until 4th May to complete any of the challenges, with tokens distributed by email from 8th May. That gives you a week to get stuck in together before the beta goes offline on 15th May.
Microsoft is automatically tracking everyone's progress, so you won't need to take any additional action to claim your tokens.
Cliffy B wanted Master Chief in Gears 3
Epic asked Microsoft to allow Halo hero Master Chief to cameo in Gears of War 3, lead designer Cliff Bleszinksi has revealed.
When asked by Complex if there was any chance of seeing Master Chief or Mass Effect's Commander Shepard offered as playable characters via DLC, Bleszinski admitted that he had already looked into it.
"I'll let you in on a secret. I actually approached Microsoft on getting Master Chief into the game, but those guys are kind of squeamish," he explained.
"One of Halo's successes is that it's a soft M [rating]. Gears pushes it further. I'm creatively comfortable with that, though it can limit what you do. If you had to break it down, I'd say that Gears is like Mortal Kombat and Halo is like Street Fighter.
"But if we were to get Master Chief, we'd get his model, put him in a COG suit, make it blow up, and do some test animation work," he continued.
"We'd have to see what his head looks like being blown to smithereens or how his arm would look getting sawed off. Then we'd package up the test footage, put it on YouTube, and let the fans get a kick out of it because everything is meta these days.
"That's why Gears is packed with Easter eggs. That's the kind of metagame we have to think about in a post-Red Dead Redemption world."
A Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta is currently ongoing with the finished game expected to launch on Xbox 360 this September.
As fun as it would be to see AAA title characters cameo in eachothers' games, there are obvious continuity issues that can't be ignored.
Epic are a little less strict about their mythologies, but Halo and Mass Effect have built an empire around their universes, they don't do things lightly. Even the Master Chief cameo in Dead or Alive 4 had to be retracted and rewritten to suit the Halo universe.
In sort-of related news, I still it would be insane to not include Marcus as Mortal Kombat DLC. That would work on so many levels.
Hopefully we'll see some Lost Planet characters for those people who owned LP2.
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 02, 2011, 06:13:04 PM
As fun as it would be to see AAA title characters cameo in eachothers' games, there are obvious continuity issues that can't be ignored.
Epic are a little less strict about their mythologies, but Halo and Mass Effect have built an empire around their universes, they don't do things lightly. Even the Master Chief cameo in Dead or Alive 4 had to be retracted and rewritten to suit the Halo universe.
In sort-of related news, I still it would be insane to not include Marcus as Mortal Kombat DLC. That would work on so many levels.
Mastercheif wasn't in Dead or Alive 4, It was actually a smexy lady Spartan.
Also, Capture The Leader is awesome. I love protecting that sexy locust commander. I WILL NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU MY BEAUTIOUS QUEEN!
Quote from: Failed on May 02, 2011, 03:57:47 PM
Why play either when KOTH is there?
Unlockable swag O0
Quote from: Handshakes on May 02, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 02, 2011, 06:13:04 PM
As fun as it would be to see AAA title characters cameo in eachothers' games, there are obvious continuity issues that can't be ignored.
Epic are a little less strict about their mythologies, but Halo and Mass Effect have built an empire around their universes, they don't do things lightly. Even the Master Chief cameo in Dead or Alive 4 had to be retracted and rewritten to suit the Halo universe.
In sort-of related news, I still it would be insane to not include Marcus as Mortal Kombat DLC. That would work on so many levels.
Mastercheif wasn't in Dead or Alive 4, It was actually a smexy lady Spartan.
That's what I meant by retracted and rewritten. She was supposed to be Master Chief before MS/Bungie/343 decided to pull the plug on that.
Quote from: Handshakes on May 02, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Also, Capture The Leader is awesome. I love protecting that sexy locust commander. I WILL NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU MY BEAUTIOUS QUEEN!
She is surprisingly hot ...
Quote from: neato
Quote from: Handshakes on May 02, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Also, Capture The Leader is awesome. I love protecting that sexy locust commander. I WILL NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU MY BEAUTIOUS QUEEN!
She is surprisingly hot ...
... and would eat you after like a Mantis
Quote from: Failed on May 02, 2011, 08:55:49 PM
... and would eat you after like a Mantis
Is that a promise?
Quote from: Failed on May 02, 2011, 06:14:12 PM
Hopefully we'll see some Lost Planet characters for those people who owned LP2.
Anyone remember this?
The multiplayer isn't terrible this time but I think I'll be picking this up more for the campaign.
I think I was more excited for Halo 2 than I am for Gears of War 3, which is saying something because I never owned an original Xbox.
Quote from: Failed on May 02, 2011, 08:55:49 PM
Quote from: neato
Quote from: Handshakes on May 02, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Also, Capture The Leader is awesome. I love protecting that sexy locust commander. I WILL NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU MY BEAUTIOUS QUEEN!
She is surprisingly hot ...
... and would eat you after like a Mantis
I think that's sort of the attraction. Danger has its appeal.
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 03, 2011, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Failed on May 02, 2011, 08:55:49 PM
Quote from: neato
Quote from: Handshakes on May 02, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Also, Capture The Leader is awesome. I love protecting that sexy locust commander. I WILL NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU MY BEAUTIOUS QUEEN!
She is surprisingly hot ...
... and would eat you after like a Mantis
I think that's sort of the attraction. Danger has its appeal.
My unlikely fetish is revealed!
Got a sweet Boomshot Headshot tonight, i've read about them but never actually managed one until earlier, it was awesome! :)
''Boomshot Headshot'' sounds like an achievement.
Rod has confirmed a surprise for week 4 of the beta, should be interesting!
On the Epic forums and a lot of people are hoping for Beast mode next week, similar to all the gaming conventions and a lot of talk about new maps for next week. Also, not sure if it's already been talked about on here, avatar awards will be in the full game. :-)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Don't do beast mode! :o
We won't get Beast mode, it's just lots of people want it, most likely be a new map or maybe another gametype, Guardian would be awesome, CTL is awful!
I hope so ,don't spoil the day of the 20th.They could you know show horde 2.0
Quote from: Windedprism on May 04, 2011, 03:11:44 PM
I hope so ,don't spoil the day of the 20th.They could you know show horde 2.0
Horde would be cool for a week, not the full 50 waves, but maybe upto, say, 20 just to give us an idea of what it's like, the current maps aren't very big though, not sure how good Horde would be on them!
This guy REALLY doesn't like the Beta. (Warning: NSFW)
I'm not sure but I think he hates this game!!! ;D
Is that Bwana?
That guy makes me look good.
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 04, 2011, 03:40:29 PM
This guy REALLY doesn't like the Beta. (Warning: NSFW)
:D - Not sure I've laughed that much in a while, making me look forward to the game even more.
haha brilliant ''Whats this guy doing,shooting at a f*****g circle!" ;D
Retard! Fancy playing a game and moaning about it because you don't know what you're doing, play GOW or GOW2 first you imbecile!!!
lulz
RAAAGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!!!
Beta gets big headed! (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-8296-Gears-of-War-3-Beta-Gets-a-Big-Head----Quite-Literally.html) #)
har! that's mint
Classic - ;D
I kept expecting a "Boomshakalaka!" somewhere in there.
Don't suppose anyone's got a spare Beta code have they? I've got a mate at work who'd like to give it a go.
I gave my spare code away last week, sorry mate. Some Gamestation stores are still giving them away, a friend of mine got one over the weekend when he preordered Gears 3.
No worries, he's only just discovered the joys of Gears 2 so i thought if anyone had a spare code he could see Gears 3 too, but it's not a big thing.
Quote from: Jaynestown on May 09, 2011, 09:27:39 AM
No worries, he's only just discovered the joys of Gears 2 so i thought if anyone had a spare code he could see Gears 3 too, but it's not a big thing.
Ive got one will PM it to yeah
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 07, 2011, 06:28:27 PM
Beta gets big headed! (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-8296-Gears-of-War-3-Beta-Gets-a-Big-Head----Quite-Literally.html) #)
Every shot is a headshot! :D
I have 3 Beta codes for anyone that needs one. Let me know. :)
Isnt the credits system in effect now? so you can just invite him to play now.
Quote from: Windedprism on May 09, 2011, 02:47:06 PM
Isnt the credits system in effect now? so you can just invite him to play now.
All I know is Xbox sent me an email this morning with 3 Beta codes, and told me to give them to friends. :)
Quote from: Windedprism on May 09, 2011, 02:47:06 PM
Isnt the credits system in effect now? so you can just invite him to play now.
Is it? I didn't know that. Ninja sent me a code anyway, thanks Ninja :)
Last week of the beta this week too, might have a quick blast later but won't bother for the rest of the week.
I unlocked the retail gold retro lancer yesterday while playing with ArKade and Kini.
So far the only things I haven't unlocked are a few of the weapon executions. Is there any real benefit for unlocking all of the executions, or are they just icing on the Beta cake?
I'm sure Epic wants people to have to unlock a ton of stuff (again) to make sure their game gets played for a while to come.
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 09, 2011, 05:13:22 PM
I unlocked the retail gold retro lancer yesterday while playing with ArKade and Kini.
So far the only things I haven't unlocked are a few of the weapon executions. Is there any real benefit for unlocking all of the executions, or are they just icing on the Beta cake?
Icing on the beta cake.
The list below are the only things that carry over to the main game.
Beta Tester Medal
Thrashball Cole
Gold-Plated Retro Lancer
Flaming Hammerburst
Flaming Lancer
Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 03:57:49 PM
Last week of the beta this week too, might have a quick blast later but won't bother for the rest of the week.
I'm playing until I reach level 25 (I'm currently at 23)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 09, 2011, 05:13:22 PM
I unlocked the retail gold retro lancer yesterday while playing with ArKade and Kini.
So far the only things I haven't unlocked are a few of the weapon executions. Is there any real benefit for unlocking all of the executions, or are they just icing on the Beta cake?
Icing on the beta cake.
The list below are the only things that carry over to the main game.
Beta Tester Medal
Thrashball Cole
Gold-Plated Retro Lancer
Flaming Hammerburst
Flaming Lancer
Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Awesome! Thanks for confirming, Craig. Looks like I have everything I need. 8)
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 09, 2011, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 09, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 09, 2011, 05:13:22 PM
I unlocked the retail gold retro lancer yesterday while playing with ArKade and Kini.
So far the only things I haven't unlocked are a few of the weapon executions. Is there any real benefit for unlocking all of the executions, or are they just icing on the Beta cake?
Icing on the beta cake.
The list below are the only things that carry over to the main game.
Beta Tester Medal
Thrashball Cole
Gold-Plated Retro Lancer
Flaming Hammerburst
Flaming Lancer
Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Awesome! Thanks for confirming, Craig. Looks like I have everything I need. 8)
Same here :)
Yeah, deadline's creeping up. Gotta remember to finish off my 100 gold retro lancer kills sometime this week.
Quote from: NODAK on May 11, 2011, 01:38:27 AM
Yeah, deadline's creeping up. Gotta remember to finish off my 100 gold retro lancer kills sometime this week.
Gotta motivate myself to play one match at some point this week :(
I'll be glad when the beta has finished.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 11, 2011, 07:33:02 AM
I'll be glad when the beta has finished.
Why? It's been brilliant, I've been playing it almost exclusively, it's been a good way to get rid of any "score whoring" inclinations I had, can't wait for the full release :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 11, 2011, 07:33:02 AM
I'll be glad when the beta has finished.
I kinda agree, that way our community game nights won't be so split :P
Quote from: Autarch Kade on May 11, 2011, 08:10:01 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 11, 2011, 07:33:02 AM
I'll be glad when the beta has finished.
I kinda agree, that way our community game nights won't be so split :P
I got the impression that, with Failed having stepped down as Gaming Mod and Dave & Vikki leaving that game nights were likely to be a thing of the past. :(
I'll only be glad because i'll be able to play some other bloody games for a while instead! :-)
Quote from: Jaynestown on May 11, 2011, 08:44:52 AM
Quote from: Autarch Kade on May 11, 2011, 08:10:01 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 11, 2011, 07:33:02 AM
I'll be glad when the beta has finished.
I kinda agree, that way our community game nights won't be so split :P
I got the impression that, with Failed having stepped down as Gaming Mod and Dave & Vikki leaving that game nights were likely to be a thing of the past. :(
Nope. ;)
Which reminds me ....
Friday Game Night - May 13 (http://360fahrenheit.com/fahrenh1_forum1/index.php?topic=2173.0)
Gears of War 3 Epic Edition revealed
Epic Games has unravelled the Collector's Edition and Epic Edition of upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3.
The Epic Edition includes a Marcus Fenix statue, "the model you'll be playing in the game," Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna said in a new making of video, below.
The Limited Edition, which costs £59.99, includes:
An Octus Award Box with Octus Service Medal. "A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn."
Exclusive Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character – Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
A fabric COG Flag – Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
The personal effects of Adam Fenix, including his "Last Will and Testament," the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.
The Epic Edition, which costs £99.99 and is exclusive to Game and gamestation, includes:
A Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue – Designed by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centrepiece for any true "Gears" fan.
The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell – Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.
Microsoft said today the Epic Edition is available in very limited quantities and only while supplies last.
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Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 16, 2011, 02:56:44 PM
Gears of War 3 Epic Edition revealed
Epic Games has unravelled the Collector's Edition and Epic Edition of upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3.
The Epic Edition includes a Marcus Fenix statue, "the model you'll be playing in the game," Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna said in a new making of video, below.
The Limited Edition, which costs £59.99, includes:
An Octus Award Box with Octus Service Medal. "A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn."
Exclusive Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character – Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
A fabric COG Flag – Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
The personal effects of Adam Fenix, including his "Last Will and Testament," the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.
The Epic Edition, which costs £99.99 and is exclusive to Game and gamestation, includes:
A Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue – Designed by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centrepiece for any true "Gears" fan.
The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell – Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.
Microsoft said today the Epic Edition is available in very limited quantities and only while supplies last.
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So no unlockables for the Epic Edition? Good. Collector's Edition for me.... who needs a statue of Marcus Fenix clogging up their house anyway?
Collector's Edition for me too which is handy as that's what I pre-ordered well over a year ago!!! :)
I've just pre-ordered it from Amazon but will see if I can find it cheaper nearer the time.
Quote from: Jaynestown on May 16, 2011, 03:08:18 PMSo no unlockables for the Epic Edition? Good. Collector's Edition for me.... who needs a statue of Marcus Fenix clogging up their house anyway?
+1
I'm guessing Limited Collector's Edition here to, though I wish The Art and Design of Gears of War book would be included in this edition, especially considering that previous Limited Editions included art booklets.
I'm always game for art books. :)
Gears of War 3 sets Xbox pre-order record
Third-person shooter Gears of War 3 has been pre-ordered more than one million times – and hit the milestone faster than any previous Xbox exclusive.
More than 1.29 million gamers played the recently finished beta. Fans collectively logged more than 249 years worth of gameplay.
"An overwhelming success – we can't thank the fans enough," said Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski.
"While the beta was a fun way to give players an early taste of our game, it also provided us with invaluable feedback to help us refine and polish 'Gears of War 3' to ensure it's truly the culmination of the trilogy we promised to the fans."
Some more statistics:
Over the course of four weeks, fans played more than 11 million multiplayer matches.
1.29 million people participated in the beta
145 different countries participated in the beta
249 years worth of matches played
More than 11 million matches completed
More than 927 million kills recorded
More than 131 million executions performed
More than 23 million deaths by chainsaw
Nearly 23 BILLION bullets fired
460 million ribbons and 294 million medals earned
435 thousand people earned the beta exclusive Thrashball Cole skin to use in the retail game when it launches in September
234 thousand people earned the beta exclusive Gold Retro Lancer to use in the retail game when it launches in September.
well think im going to buy the big set i have a $80 credit with best buy anyway ;D
Went Limited Collector's Edition this morning. Figured good to keep all my Gears Editions the same throughout.
:D
Daddy issues.
Gears of War 3 Retro Lancer Replica (and Preorders) (http://epicgames.com/community/2011/05/gears-3-retro-lancer-replica-pre-order-bundles-available/)
(click to enlarge)
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LANCER_.jpg) (http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LANCER_.jpg)
Holy Shite! I thought that was a mini-keychain size or slightly larger prop, but damn if it isn't full scale:
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Model_02-682x1024.jpg)
Makes you wonder how many loons are going to try to freak the crap out of the unaware with this thing.
I already have a real Retro Lancer, I used it to kill Osama, and just like WWII, my American friends are taking all the credit, strange that!
:D
GameStop Exclusive Retro Lancer & Bundles (http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-gears+of+war+3+lancer,28xp0)
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Gears of War 3 Retro Lancer - $99.99
(http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/B200495Bb.jpg)
Gears of War 3 Retro Lancer Bundle - $139.98 (save $20)
(http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/B201051Ab.jpg)
Gears of War 3 Limited Edition Retro Lancer Bundle - $159.98 (save $20)
(http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/B201052Ab.jpg)
Gears of War 3 Epic Edition Retro Lancer Bundle - $229.98 (save $20)
Nice :)
Gears of War 3 - Full Campaign Trailer - TV Spot
Saw the trailer after the Barca game last night. It looks awesome!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on May 29, 2011, 12:22:50 PM
Saw the trailer after the Barca game last night. It looks awesome!
i couldn't see through the tears ;)
I WANT THIS!!!
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that is one sexy looking machine!!! :o
GameStop actually called me today to ask if I wanted to preorder the GoW3 console ...
Not an automated message ... A REAL PERSON! WTF ???
I just laughed and said, "No ... why are you calling me about this s***. If I want one, I'll buy it on Amazon ... because they don't call me."
Quote from: nCogNeato on June 10, 2011, 04:22:31 PM
GameStop actually called me today to ask if I wanted to preorder the GoW3 console ...
Not an automated message ... A REAL PERSON! WTF ???
I just laughed and said, "No ... why are you calling me about this s***. If I want one, I'll buy it on Amazon ... because they don't call me."
GameStop telemarketing...the next evolution in corporate douchebaggery. I don't mind shopping from them (if there's a good deal going on), just don't like the 'pusher' mentality they impose on their employees. Makes going into their stores a drag.
Agreed. The 'pusher' policy is horrible from all angles. For people that know what they want (like us), it's an annoying distraction. For casual and novice customers, it's intimidating and off-putting.
Fortunately, I have 3 GameStop's in my town. The one that's furthest from me is my favorite, since most of the employees know me and hook me up when they can. The call came from one of the other shops. It's too bad I can't give my phone number to one store without it being given to all stores. ;)
Gears of War 3 Horde Mode 2.0 - first details and videoWith its stripped-down unlocks ladder, gut-vapourising shotguns and burrowing bombs, Gears of War 3's multiplayer component is already quite the charmer. But the best is yet to come. OXM is proud to present first details of Horde Mode 2.0, a reimagining of the second game's wave-based player vs. AI throwdowns that takes the grand old dame of Xbox 360 shooters into the realm of action-strategy.
The idea for the new Horde mode sprang from observation of Gears players themselves. "Watching the Gears 2 community, Epic noticed the tactics of the best teams: they'd hole up in a corner of the map, rigging defences out of Boomshields to defend against the steadily tougher waves of oncoming Locust."
The developer took the tactic and piled on layers, adding bases, defences and a resource generation aspect to create something that's half Gears and half Company of Heroes.
Fortifications include Lancer turrets, cardboard Cole Train decoys which lure the scabs from their attack vectors, and laser fences, which put a crimp in even the largest Locust stride. And the Locust can be very large indeed, with Berserkers and Brumaks rearing pug-ugly faces in tougher boss waves.
"Somehow they have the ability to spawn unexpectedly," OXM editor Jon Hicks notes of the Brumaks, "as we discovered when we ran across the bridge in the Drydock map, turned around, and discovered a 100-foot dinosaur with mounted rocket-launchers between us and the base. Stomp."
Cash earned from kills dictates both what defences you can buy and who you can revive. That's right, health isn't free in Horde Mode 2.0. Cash can be shared between players to muster the funds for bigger purchases, like the Silverback mech - "a hell of a machine", in Jonty's words, and "the ultimate weapon", in those of executive producer Rod Fergusson.
Brumaks finally in Horde, woohoo!!!!!! ;D
Can't wait. ;D
I am going to spend soooooooooooo much time with Horde 2.0.
They rigged the vid so the Leviathan couldn't be killed and on Casual too, tut tut!!!
Cliffy was quality though, at least he's enthusiastic about his games unlike the robots that Activision wheeled out for MW3 on the same show!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 18, 2011, 10:52:13 AM
They rigged the vid so the Leviathan couldn't be killed and on Casual too, tut tut!!!
I noticed that, but I thought it was an unintentional glitch. I imagined after the segment, Cliffy went backstage and whipped some programmer for messing up the demo. ;D
so uh it costs $$ to revive a fallen teammate?
yeaa SO GLAD i didnt pre order it.... -.-
Bleszinski: Gears isn't Epic's legacy
Gears of War mastermind Cliff Bleszinski doesn't want to be remembered for a "f***ing chainsaw gun".
He "adores" Gears of War, but he is "far from done" with creating video games.
"I can tell you now that if for the rest of my life I am only remembered for a f**king chainsaw gun, I will drink a bottle of whisky and put a gun in my mouth," Epic's iconic design director told Digital Spy.
"I am far from done with everything.
"There is plenty of life left in Gears," he added, "but you also don't want to beat a dead horse, right?
"Gears is amazing and I love it, absolutely adore it, but it will not be the final legacy of this studio."
Gears of War was used by Microsoft as a pin-up for what Xbox 360 could deliver, and by Epic as a pin-up for what Unreal Engine 3 could deliver. Now the Gears series prepares for a third instalment and Unreal Engine 3 is licensed by the world's best developers, including BioWare and Irrational Games.
Epic has also made strides on iPad and iPhone, notably with Infinity Blade, a fighting game that showcased what Unreal could achieve there. And it's in this emerging market Bleszinski is particularly interested.
"What are the ways that we can bring triple A to those realms?" he asked, cryptically. "Stay tuned."
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 20, 2011, 03:59:53 PM
"I can tell you now that if for the rest of my life I am only remembered for a f**king chainsaw gun, I will drink a bottle of whisky and put a gun in my mouth,"
A chainsaw gun?
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New trailer featuring Aaron Griffin, voiced by gangsta rap legend, Ice-T.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l0UrrU7d5o
Also, check this version of Gridlock, I think it's from the leaked torrent but it looks sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MSRHHCg9Ss
I think we need our Youtube button back Neato!!!! :)
Bleszinski signals more Gears of War
The chances of Gears of War continuing past trilogy-ending instalment number three are high, Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski has revealed.
In fact, he told Ripten "it would be completely dumb not to do another one", should Gears of War 3 sell as Epic hopes it will.
"Well there's always the Peter Jackson route, right? Do The Hobbit or something like that," said Bleszinski.
"I mean, we're business people. Gears 1 and 2 sold about six million copies, so if this game comes out and, God willing, sells eight or ten million, it would be completely dumb to not do another one. It's just business 101.
"The key is figuring out what's appropriate - what makes sense for this connected world that we're moving into? That remains to be seen. That's the million dollar question."
It's likely Microsoft will also be keen to see Gears of War continue, as Epic's chunky shooter series has been a pin-up for Xbox 360 since the very start of this generation.
Gears of War 3 brings four-player campaign co-op and ambitious multiplayer plans to the series, including the enticing fight-as-the-baddies Horde mode. Digital Foundry's Gears of War 3 tech (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-gears-of-war-3-beta-tech-analysis) analysis took a look under the multiplayer bonnet last month.
Cliffy knows which side his bread is buttered on.
''Fight as the baddies horde mode'' !!<<<what is that!!! ;D
the baddies, that's like something your Ma would say to you when you were younger!
On a non nostalgic note, horde 2.0 is looking , well ...bananas ;D
Would have been easier to jusy type 'Beast Mode' as we all already know what it is but this is Eurogamer we're talking about, they never do things the easy way!
e.e i cant wait to get that GoW 3 xbox 8) 8)
Some new vids from Comic Con
Rod mentioned at Comic Con that there would be a golden version of the cog gears character voice by Isaiah Mustafa, if you're not sure who that is, it's this guy:
;D
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"Look at your locust friends, now look at me. Back at them. Back at me. You wish they were me, but they're not. Cause I have a diamond tipped chainsaw."
I've got way too much time on my hands! ;D
;D ;D ;D
lol ;D
Casual Mode Revealed (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-07-25-gears-of-war-3-casual-mode-revealed)
This is in addition to the campaign's casual mode or as its called in Gears 2, Insane mode! ;D
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/gears-of-war-3/achievements/)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 30, 2011, 08:25:20 AM
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/gears-of-war-3/achievements/)
My mouth waters.
I have a hard time playing Gears 2 anymore without thinking about how much more I liked the Gears 3 beta.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 30, 2011, 08:25:20 AM
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/gears-of-war-3/achievements/)
Definitely not getting all these achievements.
I won't be getting them all either, but it is more lack of skill then any other reason. ;D
I'll get 'em all, except for the collectible cheeves and beast mode cheeves. I can't be arsed to get those.
I've not looked at the achievements but i've been told about Seriously 3.0, I'll do my best to get full gamerscore on Gears 3, it would be rude of me not to! :)
New Horde 2.0 trailer
Also, Gears of War 3 followers on Facebook can immediately unlock Griffin â€" the tough-as-nails Stranded leader voiced by Ice-T â€" as a day one multiplayer character. Just follow the link, hit the button, and enter it on Xbox LIVE.
http://epic.gm/getgriffin
I've just done it! :)
Code redeemed, page unliked.
Code redeemed. Page still liked. :P
I've like the page for ages, good way to give us a few freebies too :)
Some preorder numbers from across the pond!
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Gears of War 3 Avatar Awards
Horde T-Shirt â€" Unlock the Welcome to the Horde Achievement
Locust Mask â€" Unlock the Welcome to Beast Mode achievement
Marcus Do-Rag â€" Complete the campaign
Easy, some of the achievements aren't though.
Quote from: Failed on August 08, 2011, 10:42:13 AM
Easy, some of the achievements aren't though.
Not looked at them yet but no doubt the single player achievements will be very easy (as always) I've seen the MP achievements and they don't look too bad, obviously Level 100 will take a while, just need to know exactly what's needed to earn the Onyx Medals, time for some digging! :)
Onyx medals are the final tier of medals you can get, for example get X amount of kills with the Lancer for Onyx.
The list is Bronze, Silver, Gold and Onyx.
Rumours online saying that you'll need 10,000 kills with each weapon for their respective Onyx medal, these will take some time, if those rumours are true of course! :)
Seriously 3.0 is finish on Insane, finish every Beast and Horde Map, Level 100 and every Medal and Ribbon.
i can't see how it'd be 10,000 with every weapon. 10,000 kills with a shotty is easy enough but 10,000 with the Mulcher or Mortar??
Quote from: Failed on August 08, 2011, 01:23:00 PM
Seriously 3.0 is finish on Insane, finish every Beast and Horde Map, Level 100 and every Medal and Ribbon.
i can't see how it'd be 10,000 with every weapon. 10,000 kills with a shotty is easy enough but 10,000 with the Mulcher or Mortar??
That was from the leaked list a few months ago, the official list just says reach Level 100 and earn every Onyx Medals, I think I actually prefer the leaked on tbh! :)
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gears-of-war-3-what-have/702282
Quote from: HurricanE 184 on August 08, 2011, 02:56:08 PM
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gears-of-war-3-what-have/702282
Embedded for us lazzzzies - ;)
Love me some Johnny Cash :)
Quote from: zerosum on August 08, 2011, 03:38:14 PM
Quote from: HurricanE 184 on August 08, 2011, 02:56:08 PM
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gears-of-war-3-what-have/702282
Embedded for us lazzzzies - ;)
Thanks, couldn't figure it out.
Veteran Gear Rewards have been announced and they are a bit crap!
Basically we get five gold weapons and a title and a medal, the gold weapons most of us will already have!
Quality!!!
i'm a little glad i couldnt' be arsed now
Once again we play Gears 2 and it makes me yearn for the bliss that was the Gears 3 beta.
Just give me another taste, Epic... A little something something.
Gears 3 is so much better
I prefer Jazz Jackrabbit.
roll on gears 3 :) yay ;D independent servers hopefully too many scrub connections and bad kids on gears 2 especially earlier smh #)
Quote from: ms arsenal1988 on August 15, 2011, 03:17:56 AM
roll on gears 3 :) yay ;D independent servers hopefully too many scrub connections and bad kids on gears 2 especially earlier smh #)
Dedicated servers that won't work 90% of the time like during the beta!!!
Just a reminder to people not to delete their Gears 3 beta saves if they want to hold on to their unlocks, lots of people seem to have deleted both the Beta itself along with the 64KB save file, you only need to keep the 64KB file, you can delete the 500MB file. :)
Little look at Act 1, just gameplay, no spoilers or cutscenes.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 15, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
Just a reminder to people not to delete their Gears 3 beta saves if they want to hold on to their unlocks, lots of people seem to have deleted both the Beta itself along with the 64KB save file, you only need to keep the 64KB file, you can delete the 500MB file. :)
I keep everything. I think I still have the Halo 3 beta on my HDD. lol
I deleted the Halo 3 beta the other week, still had the COD4 beta too! :)
Gearscon Act 1 Preview (http://www.gearscon.com/2011/08/campaign-act-one-preview/) - Good read. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 15, 2011, 09:22:54 AM
Quote from: ms arsenal1988 on August 15, 2011, 03:17:56 AM
roll on gears 3 :) yay ;D independent servers hopefully too many scrub connections and bad kids on gears 2 especially earlier smh #)
Dedicated servers that won't work 90% of the time like during the beta!!!
better than glitchers and lag switchers
True, still be loads of glitchers no doubt, hopefully Epic will be quick to deal with them this time around.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 15, 2011, 04:15:32 PM
True, still be loads of glitchers no doubt, hopefully Epic will be quick to deal with them this time around.
but apparently in the beta they banned over 500 people for cheating which is good its just a fun game to play don't get why people have to ruin it by cheating :P
Quote from: ms arsenal1988 on August 15, 2011, 04:17:00 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 15, 2011, 04:15:32 PM
True, still be loads of glitchers no doubt, hopefully Epic will be quick to deal with them this time around.
but apparently in the beta they banned over 500 people for cheating which is good its just a fun game to play don't get why people have to ruin it by cheating :P
Agree completely :)
Quote from: ms arsenal1988 on August 15, 2011, 04:17:00 PM
its just a fun game to play don't get why people have to ruin it by cheating :P
Too much free time.
Too little self-respect.
Quote from: nCogNeato on August 15, 2011, 05:38:34 PM
Quote from: ms arsenal1988 on August 15, 2011, 04:17:00 PM
its just a fun game to play don't get why people have to ruin it by cheating :P
Too much free time.
Too little self-respect.
i agree :)
Epic have now confirmed that the Golden Gnasher will only be available to Veteran Gears, every weekend before Gearss 3 comes out will be an XP Event on Gears 2 so theres still plenty of time to get those Wings!
i might play a little, see how i feel about it.
Epic may ban those who spoil Gears 3
Those who shared Gears of War 3 campaign spoiler videos online may be banned from playing the game, Epic has said.
Earlier this month Epic said it was keeping track of those who shared videos of Gears of War 3 ahead of release - and promised "repercussions".
Following the high-profile leak of a pre-release version of the game, videos of the campaign popped up online, spoiling the Xbox 360 exclusive's story.
"We're extremely diligent about getting that stuff taken down and issued a call to fans to not perpetuate it... and just keeping track of those who do," executive producer Rod Fergusson told Edge. "I don't think everybody's aware of the potential repercussions of those types of actions."
Speaking to Eurogamer on the issue, Fergusson explained exactly what he meant by "potential repercussions".
"We have a banning system built into our stuff so we can go in and identify certain people," he said. "Some people aren't smart about what they do. They'll be disappointed on 20th September when they can't get in and can't play. They may be banned."
Last month Epic said it had joined forces with law enforcement to investigate the leak of an unfinished version of Gears of War 3 onto the internet.
At the time the Unreal Engine maker warned fans that the footage lifted from the leaked game did not do the final game justice.
Those who shared campaign spoiler videos were "going against everything we're trying to accomplish," Fergusson told Eurogamer.
"We had one of my video chats and somebody went into the chat room and tried to yell all caps spoilers throughout the chat room to try to ruin the experience for the thousand people who were watching me. It's that kind of stuff that just drives me crazy.
"If you don't value this community, you don't value this experience, then we don't value you. I'd rather pick that one bad apple out of the pool so everybody else can have a better time."
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 16, 2011, 08:59:33 AM
Epic have now confirmed that the Golden Gnasher will only be available to Veteran Gears, every weekend before Gearss 3 comes out will be an XP Event on Gears 2 so theres still plenty of time to get those Wings!
I got my wings. ;D
I lost my wings. >:(
Will Epic acknowledge the fact I reached level 100? I don't know.
Quote from: sambo on August 16, 2011, 11:26:47 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 16, 2011, 08:59:33 AM
Epic have now confirmed that the Golden Gnasher will only be available to Veteran Gears, every weekend before Gearss 3 comes out will be an XP Event on Gears 2 so theres still plenty of time to get those Wings!
I got my wings. ;D
I lost my wings. >:(
Will Epic acknowledge the fact I reached level 100? I don't know.
As long as your Veteran Gear achievement has a timestamp you'll be fine.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 16, 2011, 08:59:33 AM
every weekend before Gearss 3 comes out will be an XP Event on Gears 2
Awesome! I've been begging for this on the Epic forums for months. ;D
Epic is worried about people spoiling the Gears 3 campaign story?
Look, Epic... I love your game and all, but your story has to MAKE SOME DAMN SENSE before someone can really spoil it.
Gears 2 took the mighty crown of nonsensical storytelling away from the Halo franchise, which is really saying something considering how batshit Halo 3 was. Seriously, someone ATTEMPT to explain what is happening and why at any given moment in Gears 2.
Quote from: Handshakes on August 16, 2011, 05:17:29 PM
Seriously, someone ATTEMPT to explain what is happening and why at any given moment in Gears 2.
1. Marcus has a gun and a sweet bandana.
2. Dom kills his wife because he's too cheap for rehab.
3. ?
4. Profit.
5. Keep Craig happy!
Quote from: nCogNeato on August 16, 2011, 05:50:46 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on August 16, 2011, 05:17:29 PM
Seriously, someone ATTEMPT to explain what is happening and why at any given moment in Gears 2.
1. Marcus has a gun and a sweet bandana.
2. Dom kills his wife because he's too cheap for rehab.
3. ?
4. Profit.
Shakes, Shakes, Shakes.... didn't you get wind of this some time ago - ?
This not only explained Gears 2 perfectly, it explained the mysteries of life! :P
i agree Zero, i feel enlightened enough to leave this body and take on an ethereal existence between Gears.
haha
Did you know? GEARS HAS GONE GOLD?
I heard Gears 3 went gold. Its just a rumor though
Gears 3 has gone Gold
I heard Gears 2 went gold.
Epic is hosting a MLG event in Raleigh on Friday. There will be an exhibition match of Gears 3 MP between the MLG Gears 2 champions against Team Epic.
The matches will be live streamed on http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/ on the Halo 3 stream at 8:15PM.
BTW: Did you know Gears 3 went GOLD on Thursday.
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/187/1/0/gow3___marcus_mlg_by_lycansoldierx-d3l5uj3.jpg)
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/187/c/c/gow3___myrrah_mlg_by_lycansoldierx-d3l5ulf.jpg) (http://lycansoldierx.deviantart.com/)
mmm ... logolicious!
Even the locus queen's silhouette is smexy!
I hope she goes Gold
I love watching the opening cinematics (one reason to buy Dynasty Warriors yearly) but i think i can wait a month and get the actual game, be nice to watch it on a big TV in 1080 rather than an ickle YT embed.
I'm gonna wait too.
Just out of curiosity, who's getting this on release day? I'm queuing up at midnight for mine! :)
After the last midnight launch I tried to attend a couple years ago, I vowed never again. I'll be picking up my copy the day after release ... or at least before the weekend. ;D
Quote from: nCogNeato on August 24, 2011, 08:17:44 PM
After the last midnight launch I tried to attend a couple years ago, I vowed never again. I'll be picking up my copy the day after release ... or at least before the weekend. ;D
Ditto. Not heading to a midnight launch since it most likely means I'll just head home spent afterwards, pass out and not play it till the next day or weekend. ;)
I've queued up twice before, both for COD games I wasn't actually that bothered about getting! This time I'll be doing it for the right reasons, they'd better not sell my copy before I get there!!!
Quote from: Jaynestown on August 24, 2011, 08:25:30 PM
I've queued up twice before, both for COD games I wasn't actually that bothered about getting! This time I'll be doing it for the right reasons, they'd better not sell my copy before I get there!!!
I've pre-ordered so it shouldn't be an issue. That's to say, I haven't
had an issue before with pre-orders.
I've paid my £5 deposit, it will be mine (hopefully)!
Quote from: zerosum on August 24, 2011, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on August 24, 2011, 08:25:30 PM
I've queued up twice before, both for COD games I wasn't actually that bothered about getting! This time I'll be doing it for the right reasons, they'd better not sell my copy before I get there!!!
I've pre-ordered so it shouldn't be an issue. That's to say, I haven't had an issue before with pre-orders.
Game shops in Europe don't mind selling preordered copies to other people. Here in the US we all carry guns, so they dare not dream of it. 8)
I threatened to set fire to GAME when they didn't give me my code for Dead Space 2, they look after me now. Still if i was an American i'd carry 'personal protection'
lol what, mace?
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7A-hddOiesSJuNzZh0pEuloT4wTqG7nWoF_LYQ_-dZCXVk_vK)
yeh ofcourse mace
[spoiler=Can of Mace]
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IFNgr3bRAMo/TeHT2S8PHaI/AAAAAAAAAcs/I7AIBTsZG5I/s320/mace.jpg)
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Achievements are up:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/gears-of-war-3/achievements/
Quote from: Jaynestown on August 25, 2011, 11:12:08 PM
Achievements are up:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/gears-of-war-3/achievements/
I posted them a few weeks ago mate! :)
Oops, sorry Craig, I looked back a few pages and couldn't see them, must have not looked back far enough!
I still haven't pulled the trigger on a preorder of this. I want to make sure I know of at least 3 people to do coop campaign with before I do.
>_<
I pre-ordered it today. Just got the standard edition, the stuff in the LE & CE don't interest me.
Was also gonna buy Gears 2 for the XP weekends, but Gametstaion were charging £12.99 pre-owned, fucking bellends.
Quote from: Handshakes on August 26, 2011, 11:19:55 AM
I still haven't pulled the trigger on a preorder of this. I want to make sure I know of at least 3 people to do coop campaign with before I do.
You can sign me and Slam up. Co-oping Gears on release has become our tradition.
If I preorder at all it will be with Amazon, so I won't get it until a few days after release.
We probably won't play it until the weekend anyways. We're old and have to work in the mornings.
If we do start without you, it's not a big deal to replay the earlier chapters. We do it all the time for Gears and Halo games.
Quote from: nCogNeato on August 26, 2011, 04:00:30 PM
Quote from: Handshakes on August 26, 2011, 11:19:55 AM
I still haven't pulled the trigger on a preorder of this. I want to make sure I know of at least 3 people to do coop campaign with before I do.
You can sign me and Slam up. Co-oping Gears on release has become our tradition.
Signing up... Order up Shakes!
So I finally preordered this. Now I have about 3 weeks to play through all my unopened games before I forget about them forever. Time-machine anyone?
Trenches & Thrashball have been altered since the Beta, take a look:
Also, Gridlock is back, officially!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 28, 2011, 10:41:25 PM
Trenches & Thrashball have been altered since the Beta, take a look:
Also, Gridlock is back, officially!
booooooooo lol i liked those two maps how they were before
glad they changed Trenches, was a pain in the dick when people managed to get control of the top and just live there with the long shot ...
dunno about Gridlock though, aslong as they keep there enviro hazards. Great fun dropping the Trashball Scoreboard on peoples noggins
Gears 3 ships with 10 MP Maps (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-26-final-gears-of-war-3-map-revealed)
Gears Of War 3 Season Pass Lets You Pre-Order Four Upcoming DLC Releases
A downloadable content release for Epic Games' Gears of War 3, out September 20, is a foregone conclusion. Now though, Microsoft is offering super-fans a chance to pre-purchase a large chunk of it for a good value, thanks to the newly announced Season Pass.
Available the same day the game is released, the Gears of War 3 Season Pass entitles buyers to the game's first four DLC releases for 2400 MS Points, a 33 percent savings. The first DLC pack is arriving in November, with the other three rolling out "over the course of the next year."
All Season Pass buyers will also receive a bonus DLC pack, the Liquid Metal Weapon Set, which presumably allows you to paint your guns so that they look like a T-1000.
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7812/32454122613383077040211.jpg)
Season Pass confirmed by Rod on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/108176416331403264)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 29, 2011, 01:59:52 PM
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7812/32454122613383077040211.jpg)
Sweet! I didn't know Macho Man Randy Savage was in Gears 3.
Liquid Skin
(http://cf.shacknews.com/images/20110829/liquidmetallancer_19186.nphd.jpg)
Just what the Unreal Engine needs more of.
... metal ;D
I'll be rocking the Urban skins anyway.... and i'll be buying the season pass. (must remember to buy points as well as the game on Sept 19th)
I've still got 2800MSP on my account so i'm good for the pass, more than likely get some more before then in case of decent DOTW stuff!
I'll be getting the Season Pass.
For 1/2 price.
On CAG.
8)
Quote from: nCogNeato on August 29, 2011, 03:44:16 PM
I'll be getting the Season Pass.
For 1/2 price.
On CAG.
8)
Sweet
(http://i52.tinypic.com/dneosz.jpg)
lulz, it's funny coz it's true ^_^
I'll make sure to grab the maps from the get-go this time, so no more Cog-blocking on MP nights from Zero. :P
The big guy in the Season Pass pic is called Michael Barrick, apparently he's a bad ass from the comics and will be an MP character. :)
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090528233311/gearsofwar/images/2/22/Michael_Barrick.jpg)
(http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/9241/575034-004_large.jpg)
he looks a mean mofo
Pre-ordered this last night... gotta love the $20 Amazon credits! Only paid $30 for this, and now I have another $20 credit for Arkham City or Battlefield.
The End ..... aaaaahhhhHH!!!
Some info from Rod's Q&A last Friday:
Chrome Weapon Skins and How to Unlock Them
The Chrome Lancer is earned by getting the Gears 1 achievement of “Don’t Hate the Player.†This achievement requires you to have the highest score in a Gears 1 match. Next is the Chrome Hammerburst and it is earned by getting the Gears 2 achievement, “Dirty, Dirty Horde.†You must play the first 10 waves of horde to unlock this achievement. Then we have the Chrome Retro Lancer and is unlocked by getting the Gears 1 achievement “Domination.†Be sure to play at least 10 chapters in Gears of War 1 with Dom to obtain this skin. The Chrome Gnasher is tied to all 3 games. It can be unlocked by completing all 3 Gears campaigns on any difficulty. Last but not least, the Chrome DBS is unlocked by getting any achievement in Gears PC.
After discussing the Chrome Weapon skin unlocks, Rod dropped some mega bombs about 2 more unlockable skins within the game. To obtain the Onyx (Black) Skins, you have to get 6000 kills with that specific gun. You also get the medal and title to go along with said Onyx gun. The Gold Omen Skin is unlocked by achieving level 100 in Gears of War 3. So, grind, grind, grind.
Apparently Campaign/Horde kills don't count towards the Onyx Skins/Medals!
Full Q&A (http://www.gearscon.com/2011/09/the-rod-fergusson-qa-transcript/)
Any news on the Urban skins craig?
Quote from: Failed on September 06, 2011, 09:14:21 AM
Any news on the Urban skins craig?
I'll keep an eye out mate.
tis the one i used on the beta, loved the look. Urban Gnasher and Omen Lancer i had.
I want the Onyx (Black) Skins. 8)
Kill 6000 Multiplayers with your favoured weapon then
Quote from: Failed on September 06, 2011, 07:52:04 PM
Kill 6000 Multiplayers with your favoured weapon then
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/yoyocici/JFBQ00217070524A.gif)
Quote from: Failed on September 06, 2011, 09:14:21 AM
Any news on the Urban skins craig?
No info on the Epic Forums, i'm guessing we'll have to unlock them like we did in the Beta, play a certain amount of a specific gametype.
There are some green liquid skins that Epic have said can only be got by taking part in a Microsoft promotion and that they will be free, no word on what the promotion is yet though, lots of people saying it might involve Xbox Live Rewards.
Taken from the Epic forums:
Confirmed Weapon Skins
Unlockable
Gold (Unlockable through Vet Gear or meeting certain requirements. Lancer & Hammy - Week 1 of gears 3;Retro - Beta Unlock; Gnasher - VG Exclusive; SO - "Commando" Gears 1 Campaign Insane)
Onyx (Only obtained by getting 6,000 MP kills with the relevant weapon. Lancer = 6,000 Lancer kills, Gnasher = 6,000, etc.)
Gold Omen (Earn level 100 in Gears 3)
Flaming (Beta Unlock ONLY, Retro TBA)
Chrome (Hmmerburst for"Dirty, Dirty Horde" achievement Gears 2, Sawed-Off for ANY Gears PC achievement, Gnasher is obtained by completing the Gears 1,2 and 3 campaigns on any difficulty, Lancer is earned by the "Don't hate the player" Ranked Gears 1 achievement, Retro is gotten through "Domination" achievement in Gears 1)
Crimson Omen - Retro/Hammerburst/Gnasher/SO
Faction (COG & Locust emblems)
DLC
Liquid Metal (Season Pass Buyers)
Infected Omen (Epic Edition, Console Edition, Gears 3 Controller)
Green MS Skins (Unnamed Promo)
Paid
Garish
Arctic
Desert Digital
Desert Camo
Deadly Cute (Pink)
Childs Play
Blood
Electric (Lightning)
Flower
Haze
Immulsion
Rainbow
Team Pulse
Oil Slick
Ocean
Thunderstorm
Team Distress
Team Metal
Tiger Stripe
Jungle
Tribal
Urban
No word on prices yet but Rod said they would be confirmed before launch.
Pre order my copy at Game , hope to get it at midnight on release. I all I need to do now to find a way of getting from 71 to 100 in gears 2.
Nice find, Crak. :)
Might want to avoid the Epic forums until the mods come along, loads of idiots are posting Gears 3 spoilers all over the bloody place, be warned!
Why would you need all those skins?!
Spoilers not good!
Burn them all.
Gears 3 reviews are everywhere online now, not reading any but it's getting some very high scores as expected, some good scores too and probably a few average scores though I haven't seen those yet.
We should also get a price for the bulk pack of weapon skins in the next couple of days.
Some Top 5 vids from the Beta with some quality headshots, check 'em out! :)
Less than 100 hours to go until release in the UK ;D
Did this go gold yet? O0
Oh yeah... probably weeks ago.
Can't wait! Got every setup now for the midnight release, X41's are all setup, Monster Energy's are in the fridge. Just wanna get a couple of games rinsed before Monday night so I can trade them in.
Oh good idea, must get some energy drinks before Monday night.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 28, 2011, 10:41:25 PM
Trenches & Thrashball have been altered since the Beta, take a look:
Thank god they changed Trenches, looks a hell of a lot better :)
The weapon skins pack costs just 3600MSP, Microshaft upto their usual tricks I see.
The season pass and the skins cost more than the actual game, brilliant!!!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 17, 2011, 01:57:35 PM
The weapon skins pack costs just 3600MSP, Microshaft upto their usual tricks I see.
The season pass and the skins cost more than the actual game, brilliant!!!
How much? Jeez that's extrotionate, not for me then!
I'm most upset, my local GAME from whence I have pre-ordered Gears are no longer opening at midnight, I am most put out, now I'll have to sleep instead!!! >:(
nice, who's getting those downloads then lol
Only getting worse until one day we just stop, but I can't see that happening anytime soon.
They're only weapon skins, what a waste of money. If they were 400 points they'd still probably be overpriced!!!
I know right!
Crazy thing is though people will buy them and encourage MS and EA and the rest, oh well.
I really can't see that many people paying THAT much for them, that is ridiculously overpriced
Animated Skin Packs cost 320 points each and Static packs cost 240 each.
The 3600MSP is a discounted price too, 37.5% off!
5840MSP for the lot if you bought them all separately!
Just to put this into some perspective, the All Fronts Collection, when released, was 1600MSP, for that we got 19 MP maps and a deleted scene for the campaign, shocking!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 17, 2011, 04:19:12 PM
Animated Skin Packs cost 320 points each and Static packs cost 240 each.
The 3600MSP is a discounted price too, 37.5% off!
5840MSP for the lot if you bought them all separately!
Just to put this into some perspective, the All Fronts Collection, when released, was 1600MSP, for that we got 19 MP maps and a deleted scene for the campaign, shocking!
Exactly, I can't help but think that somebody's made a blunder with the pricing!
105 skins at 3600MSP works out at just over 34MSP per skin which doesn't sound too bad but not everyone will want every skin, especially as we haven't even got to see them all yet, might get the odd one or two once we've seen them or wait for DOTW or something, the skins are already on the disc too btw!
Bloody typical!
Just wanna check, are any of these skins going to form part of the season pass at a later date?
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 17, 2011, 05:30:01 PM
Just wanna check, are any of these skins going to form part of the season pass at a later date?
The season pass is for 4 upcoming DLC's, the first of which is released in November, so maps and campaign stuff most likely.
you also get the liquid metal skins in the season pass. There are some movies for the Rainbow and Plasma animated skins,
People that pre-ordered instore at Gamestation will now get Commando Dom instead of the Savage Grenadier Elite character, online pre-orders will still get the SGE.
Also someone asked Rod on Twitter if all pre-order characters would be available as DLC in the future, he answered with "Sorry, can't talk about that right now."
Read into that what you will! :)
Hopefully the midnight launch people will get both, i'll see if i can blag some more like last year!
Quote from: Failed on September 18, 2011, 02:34:29 PM
Hopefully the midnight launch people will get both, i'll see if i can blag some more like last year!
Let's hope so, when Gears 2 was released, all midnight launch goers were supposed to get a golden hammerburst at Gamestation, we didn't!
at the Halo launch we were only supposed to get the helmet, but we got the body armour too... 7 of each i got.
I'll be calling in all contacts this week to try and blag some extra codes anyway, if people miss out.
We can always count on Failed, good man. :)
if you get any spare codes, can I put my name down for one, seeing as I won't be able to get mine at midnight now, stupid GAME :(
Carlos Ferro (Dom) will be at Game on Oxford Street in London for the midnight launch, anyone on here live near there?
I saw that, if they'd have said it a bit earlier I could have got up there, but no point doing it now as I've already paid deposits at GAME :(
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 18, 2011, 03:45:34 PM
I saw that, if they'd have said it a bit earlier I could have got up there, but no point doing it now as I've already paid deposits at GAME :(
If it was Lester Speight (Cole) instead i'd be there waiting right now! ;D
Claudia Black and i'm there geekgasm
The Weapon Skin catalogue is coming soon according to Rod, there's already a ton of vids on youtube showing them but i'm not looking on there because knowing my luck i'll click one and see the bloody Gears 3 ending instead!
I'll post them as soon as they're available. :)
Am I missing the significance of these weapon skins? I don't understand why EPIC are making such a big deal over them, they only change the look of the guns right, they don't have any other traits do they?
Surely the character skins are far more interesting?
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 18, 2011, 04:33:38 PM
Am I missing the significance of these weapon skins? I don't understand why EPIC are making such a big deal over them, they only change the look of the guns right, they don't have any other traits do they?
Surely the character skins are far more interesting?
They're purely for show, no advantage is gained from them, some will look cool, some won't, basically!
Character skins are far more interesting and don't call me Shirley! ;D
That joke just never gets old does it? ;D
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 18, 2011, 04:40:40 PM
That joke just never gets old does it? ;D
Tis a classic :)
Might have to watch it all now :)
Absolutely :)
I've pre-ordered the Gears controller, I think that comes with a skin as well but quite frankly it wouldn't bother me if it doesn't have it, I just wanted the cool controller ;D
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 18, 2011, 04:45:07 PM
Absolutely :)
I've pre-ordered the Gears controller, I think that comes with a skin as well but quite frankly it wouldn't bother me if it doesn't have it, I just wanted the cool controller ;D
It comes with the Infected Omen skins which look pretty cool. I might get the pad myself at some point.
(http://gamingbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gear-of-war-3-infected-omen-lancer.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/3n83mc3p35P15X05R0b8q9cd8351f700b1d09.jpg)
My spare (boosting) controller has seen better days so I thought it time to get a replacement, what better than a cool Gears Of War one? :D
It's the same reason I only preordered the regular version of the game, if you like that kind of thing, good for you, but there pointless.
They should have done a multitude of random characters from gears 1-3 as playables in multiplayer. Alas Im not gonna be phased if someone kills me via an illuminous green lancer or tb5000 silver skin one, Im just gonna be dead and then Ill kill them back , thats it!
The skins have finally been unveiled, check 'em out.
http://epicgames.com/community/gears-of-war-3-weapon-skins/
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 18, 2011, 11:47:55 PM
The skins have finally been unveiled, check 'em out.
http://epicgames.com/community/gears-of-war-3-weapon-skins/
Well some of them look ok, but others are just plain stupid (flower anyone?)
I like the Gold Omen one, the Onyx and Child's Play ones are missing from the list, only just noticed.
No point in me buying them. I'll just pick them up from the thousands of players I kill. 8)
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on September 19, 2011, 08:13:16 AM
No point in me buying them. I'll just pick them up from the thousands of players I kill. 8)
Yep, i'll just kill everyone with my unlocked FREE skins!
Ready for midnight!11!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/fezxub.jpg)
Atleast it'll add some depth of customisation which was sorely missing in Gears 2.
I spotted this today (it's old [July]) but i havn't seen it before and was like *gulp*
(http://gearsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Horde-Brumak.jpg)
.. and LOL, Marcus has 19 bullets left. GO BRUMAK!!
Just been in gamestation and they do have the savage grenadier elite code cards behind the counter for tonight. Midnight buyers also get 800msp and if you trade any two games you'll get an extra £10.
wtf! if game don't give me 800msp too, i'm going across the road to Gamestation. Will go ask GAME after work.
Quote from: Failed on September 19, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
Atleast it'll add some depth of customisation which was sorely missing in Gears 2.
I spotted this today (it's old [July]) but i havn't seen it before and was like *gulp*
(http://gearsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Horde-Brumak.jpg)
.. and LOL, Marcus has 19 bullets left. GO BRUMAK!!
It's ok Marcus will just bite him in the ankle, the bigger they are the harder they fall!
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on September 19, 2011, 09:50:40 AM
Ready for midnight!11!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/fezxub.jpg)
nice :)
Quote from: Windedprism on September 18, 2011, 08:45:43 PM
Im not gonna be phased if someone kills me via an illuminous green lancer or tb5000 silver skin one, Im just gonna be dead and then Ill kill them back , thats it!
Ditto.
Quote from: Failed on September 19, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
Atleast it'll add some depth of customisation which was sorely missing in Gears 2.
I spotted this today (it's old [July]) but i havn't seen it before and was like *gulp*
(http://gearsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Horde-Brumak.jpg)
.. and LOL, Marcus has 19 bullets left. GO BRUMAK!!
Brumaks always remind me of:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GruX8HeNE2Q/Tfqb3wJMMMI/AAAAAAAAAGk/-mwVQuRSMfw/s1600/DukeNukemForever5.jpg)
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on September 19, 2011, 09:50:40 AM
Ready for midnight!11!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/fezxub.jpg)
I would be farting blood after that much monster.
You're too late. Enjoy the blood farts!
Quote from: zerosum on September 19, 2011, 06:04:44 PM
Quote from: Failed on September 19, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
Atleast it'll add some depth of customisation which was sorely missing in Gears 2.
I spotted this today (it's old [July]) but i havn't seen it before and was like *gulp*
(http://gearsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Horde-Brumak.jpg)
.. and LOL, Marcus has 19 bullets left. GO BRUMAK!!
Brumaks always remind me of:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GruX8HeNE2Q/Tfqb3wJMMMI/AAAAAAAAAGk/-mwVQuRSMfw/s1600/DukeNukemForever5.jpg)
Good Call!!!
Some quality background music during warzone/execution matches, you'll know when you hear it. :)
Gears 3 story, map and co-op DLC planned
Gargantuan Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 launches today, and developer Epic Games has promised to release substantial downloadable content.
Epic will, post launch, be "constantly" working on title updates for the shooter. The team released six for Gears of War 2.
Epic is also working on downloadable content, including new maps and new "co-operative experiences".
In an interview with The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-news/8774203/Gears-of-War-3-interview-Cliff-Bleszinski.html), Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski confirmed that Gears of War 3 campaign DLC is also planned.
It will not, however, feature series stars Marcus and Dom.
"One thing I can tell you is that you're not going to see Marcus or Dom or Cole in it," he said.
"I believe that DLC should be unique and cool, like Lost and the Damned, Gay Tony, Mad Moxie's Underdome Riot. All those kind of things. DLC's the place where you play and have fun. So that's one thing that's an indication of where things may be going in the future."
Microsoft sells a 2400 Point Gears of War 3 Season Pass, which grants buyers a 33 per cent discount on the first four DLC packs.
Meanwhile, Guy Welch, a Microsoft senior product manager, said he expects more than four million will be playing Gears of War 3 by the end of the week. 75 per cent of those, Microsoft reckons, will play the cooperative and multiplayer modes on Xbox Live.
The Crimson Omen Lancer will be free for anyone that purchases any of the skin packs.
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/114857840652468224
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/115202303740485634
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 19, 2011, 07:03:47 PM
You're too late. Enjoy the blood farts!
Best Bond villain quote EVER!!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 20, 2011, 09:46:33 AM
Gears 3 story, map and co-op DLC planned
Gargantuan Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 launches today, and developer Epic Games has promised to release substantial downloadable content.
Epic will, post launch, be "constantly" working on title updates for the shooter. The team released six for Gears of War 2.
Epic is also working on downloadable content, including new maps and new "co-operative experiences".
In an interview with The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-news/8774203/Gears-of-War-3-interview-Cliff-Bleszinski.html), Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski confirmed that Gears of War 3 campaign DLC is also planned.
It will not, however, feature series stars Marcus and Dom.
"One thing I can tell you is that you're not going to see Marcus or Dom or Cole in it," he said.
"I believe that DLC should be unique and cool, like Lost and the Damned, Gay Tony, Mad Moxie's Underdome Riot. All those kind of things. DLC's the place where you play and have fun. So that's one thing that's an indication of where things may be going in the future."
Microsoft sells a 2400 Point Gears of War 3 Season Pass, which grants buyers a 33 per cent discount on the first four DLC packs.
Meanwhile, Guy Welch, a Microsoft senior product manager, said he expects more than four million will be playing Gears of War 3 by the end of the week. 75 per cent of those, Microsoft reckons, will play the cooperative and multiplayer modes on Xbox Live.
I sense an excitement overload from Craig here!!
Eh I take it no 3 is good then?
Loving the bigger battlefields and better flanking options, genuinely feels like better with 3 players cover firing and one player sneaking round the back to cause havoc!
Cole Train scene was TEH FRAKKING AWESOME!!!
Well I've ranked up to level 15 already and am loving it. Can't seem to connect to any Beast mode games thoiugh.
Couple of quick matches got me to level 5, then I tried some campaign and it's awesome as expected, who's up for destroying mouthy randoms later? ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 20, 2011, 12:42:46 PM
Couple of quick matches got me to level 5, then I tried some campaign and it's awesome as expected, who's up for destroying mouthy randoms later? ;D
I'm in :)
i'll be on from 8 or 9ish, i'm close to level 10
I've only played the campaign coop with a buddy so far, and it's been great.
One thing that strikes me so far is that the Lambent Locusts are no where near as fun to kill as regular Locusts. Most of the Lambent don't use cover, shoot this annoying explosive goo crap that downs you in 1 hit, and take 10000000000 bullets to kill. There are Lambent drones, but they always just explode when they die, which is no where near as satisfying as executing a Locusts. Also, the Lambent rely a ton on these incredibly annoying little spider things and exploding wretches, which just chase you all over and explode on you for tons of damage. The prologue and chapter 1 have you killing nothing but Lambent, and I was mighty tired of it by the end.
Then the regular Locusts came along and made it all better, of course.
So much variety of modes and cannot stop playing, also loving my new gears controller.
Beast mode is wicked, i love killing humans !! true story
Quote from: Failed on September 20, 2011, 11:30:10 AM
Loving the bigger battlefields and better flanking options, genuinely feels like better with 3 players cover firing and one player sneaking round the back to cause havoc!
Cole Train scene was TEH FRAKKING AWESOME!!!
This I like :) instead of ooh look we pulled the trigger on the gnasher at the same time an eh..... im dead cuz he/she has host advantage!!
Hows the connections , lag and ping so far?
They finally got the multiplayer right. I'm only level 12 so far but I'm having a blast. Team Deathmatch fits really well and I don't miss Annex at all. Haven't experienced any lag yet, but guess we'll see how the servers hold up this weekend.
I played a KOTH and a Capture The Leader match and the lag was negligible. Important safety tip: You can free your leader with a well-thrown smoke grenade in Gears 3. I think you used to be able to do this in Gears 2, but they took it out. At any rate, this is the easiest way to uncap your leader.
I played through all 12 rounds of Beast mode earlier and I didn't like the balance very much. Some of the more expensive monsters weren't worth the money at all. The regular boomer ends up being the most useful class by far.
I do, however, like the new Horde mode. I didn't like Horde mode in Gears 2; but, with the building of defenses and the boss waves, now it is much more fun. I still think it takes a little too long for it to get challenging (I'm not patting myself on the back, I just mean that the first 9 rounds or so are kind of a waste of time), but once it gets tough it is some good fun.
cool beans, sounds mostly positivo then. I thought Beast would have issues alright.
One question though is the xp requirement from level to level too low now, or is the game issuing xp too highly?
Seems like you're all hitting the teens already. Maybe its just cause of every mode issuing out.
Yeh, the Corpser and the Centipede thing were really powerful too, but the Digger Boomer and the Armored Kantus get raped in Beast.
Apart from the blindness, the Berserker is dominant on Beast mode.
I liked Horde but havn't played it much yet, only the first 5 waves.
MP is as amazing as the Beta, but they've got the servers sorted. I played 11 games in a row of Warzone last night and loved it all, probably because i was MVP 6 times. I think the Shotty is nerfed a little, it's still much better than the SO, even if they have made it easier to reload. Did watch one guy run round the map and murder 4 people with it in quick succession.
SP is fun too, had some splitscreen and Hard mode through Chapter 1 and 2. Loving it so far.
I also cracked and bought some shiny gun colours (Oil Slick). tbh, i looked at the Youtube vid and when it came up i was all awezombified by the look and now i own it. What's £2 at the end of the day?
Quote from: Failed on September 21, 2011, 08:53:08 AM
Yeh, the Corpser and the Centipede thing were really powerful too, but the Digger Boomer and the Armored Kantus get raped in Beast.
Apart from the blindness, the Berserker is dominant on Beast mode.
I liked Horde but havn't played it much yet, only the first 5 waves.
MP is as amazing as the Beta, but they've got the servers sorted. I played 11 games in a row of Warzone last night and loved it all, probably because i was MVP 6 times. I think the Shotty is nerfed a little, it's still much better than the SO, even if they have made it easier to reload. Did watch one guy run round the map and murder 4 people with it in quick succession.
SP is fun too, had some splitscreen and Hard mode through Chapter 1 and 2. Loving it so far.
I also cracked and bought some shiny gun colours (Oil Slick). tbh, i looked at the Youtube vid and when it came up i was all awezombified by the look and now i own it. What's £2 at the end of the day?
Did you get the red omen for the Lancer as a bonus with that? That's the only skin I want to buy and Craig seemed to think it came free with any other weapon sking so thought I may as well buy one?
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 21, 2011, 09:19:31 AM
Quote from: Failed on September 21, 2011, 08:53:08 AM
Yeh, the Corpser and the Centipede thing were really powerful too, but the Digger Boomer and the Armored Kantus get raped in Beast.
Apart from the blindness, the Berserker is dominant on Beast mode.
I liked Horde but havn't played it much yet, only the first 5 waves.
MP is as amazing as the Beta, but they've got the servers sorted. I played 11 games in a row of Warzone last night and loved it all, probably because i was MVP 6 times. I think the Shotty is nerfed a little, it's still much better than the SO, even if they have made it easier to reload. Did watch one guy run round the map and murder 4 people with it in quick succession.
SP is fun too, had some splitscreen and Hard mode through Chapter 1 and 2. Loving it so far.
I also cracked and bought some shiny gun colours (Oil Slick). tbh, i looked at the Youtube vid and when it came up i was all awezombified by the look and now i own it. What's £2 at the end of the day?
Did you get the red omen for the Lancer as a bonus with that? That's the only skin I want to buy and Craig seemed to think it came free with any other weapon sking so thought I may as well buy one?
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/114857840652468224
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/115202303740485634
Quote from: Windedprism on September 21, 2011, 08:21:28 AM
cool beans, sounds mostly positivo then. I thought Beast would have issues alright.
One question though is the xp requirement from level to level too low now, or is the game issuing xp too highly?
Seems like you're all hitting the teens already. Maybe its just cause of every mode issuing out.
I think they made the first 10 levels require a lot less XP so people could start unlocking some stuff. I definitely noticed it taking longer to level up once I got in the teens. I think I was at level 4 or 5 within a few games.
Side question - Does anyone know when Epic plans to open the War Journal?
Side Question 2 - I didn't get my 0 point achievement, even thought I've played 3 or 4 casual games AND Gears 1 and 2. I'm not a completionist, so not a big deal, just wondering if anyone else had that happen.
Has anyone else got an exclamation on their Stats & Awards screen for ribbons but no new ribbons to look at, it's been like that since last night and it's starting to annoy me!
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 21, 2011, 12:01:18 PM
Has anyone else got an exclamation on their Stats & Awards screen for ribbons but no new ribbons to look at, it's been like that since last night and it's starting to annoy me!
Not seen that mate, I always check them after a match and the exclamation goes away, i'll have another look in a bit though.
Have you bought any weapon packs yet?
Yep, bought the Ocean one :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 21, 2011, 12:30:19 PM
Yep, bought the Ocean one :)
Cool, did you get the free lancer skin too?
I think all the purchasable weapon skins look garish and out of place. That's why I'm going to buy the tasteful bubblegum pink Lancer skin to use.
Just got done with the campaign, solid stuff. Can't wait to go back in it in Co-Op!
Gonna hammer the multiplayer for some time now I've got the campaign out of the way.
Can you preview the weapon skins ingame? Might have to buy maybe just one. :-[
Quote from: Handshakes on September 21, 2011, 02:03:51 PM
I think all the purchasable weapon skins look garish and out of place. That's why I'm going to buy the tasteful bubblegum pink Lancer skin to use.
Wise choice, my friend.
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 21, 2011, 04:24:13 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 21, 2011, 01:31:26 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 21, 2011, 12:30:19 PM
Yep, bought the Ocean one :)
Cool, did you get the free lancer skin too?
Yep, looks good :)
Nice one, i'll have to get a weapon pack later too! :)
Picked up my copy this morning, and one thing I gotta say, Epic have definitely upped the quality of the Limited Editions of Gears with each release. Having previously known what was in the packaging for this release, it wasn't totally surprising, but from Gears 1's Tin Box to Gears 2's Lancer steel case and now the Cog Box, definitely pleased with the quality of the included material and packaging, feels a lot more personalized than the first two, especially with all the Adam Fenix correspondence. :)
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5279/gears1np1.jpg)(http://www.gamercenteronline.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/gears-22.jpg)(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RT-SRDLHiM8/TlnwkGwmk6I/AAAAAAAAHkI/PLXukE_C5kQ/s640/Gears-of-War-3-Limited-Edition.jpg)
Don't like the plain boring case that Gears 3 comes in in the Limited Edition, the Gears 2 steelbook was far better.
It's definitely much more subtle (and somewhat ominous) than the previous versions, think that's what I like about it. There are subtle raised design elements under the cog, which don't translate much on the images but the physical velvet-like texture of the box itself helps somewhat, IMO.
I did find it somewhat interesting that the instruction manual itself is far less descriptive and thorough, with only a controller diagram and little else. With a game that has such a deep MP experience, seems it could have used more information with regards to included features.
Most games come like that now, i got the Steel Tin edition, i liked the broody Pheonix cover.
No Kimh though, shame, i'm gonna miss ol' baldy head.
.. and JT, i have that Exclamation on the Ribbon's even though they've been checked. I've had it since i bought my Oil Slick weapons....
Quote from: Failed on September 21, 2011, 06:29:45 PM
Most games come like that now, i got the Steel Tin edition, i liked the broody Pheonix cover.
No Kimh though, shame, i'm gonna miss ol' baldy head.
.. and JT, i have that Exclamation on the Ribbon's even though they've been checked. I've had it since i bought my Oil Slick weapons....
I think Kimh has been confirmed as future DLC along with Raam & Skorge.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 21, 2011, 06:39:09 PM
I think Kimh has been confirmed as future DLC along with Raam & Skorge.
Yay! I miss little Raam :)
Until then i'll use the Girls as i get bonus exp after playing so many games with them.
Quote from: Failed on September 21, 2011, 06:29:45 PM
Most games come like that now, i got the Steel Tin edition, i liked the broody Pheonix cover.
No Kimh though, shame, i'm gonna miss ol' baldy head.
.. and JT, i have that Exclamation on the Ribbon's even though they've been checked. I've had it since i bought my Oil Slick weapons....
Ah, ok. Mine appeared before I bought my skin but regardless of that at least I'm not the only one, I thought I may have accidently glitched something... oh well, it's only a minor annoyance.
If you can't play as Kim use Griffin instead, he's got an equally baldy head :)
Playing as Sam and Myrrha, i like their grunting when they roll..... i roll alot now ;D
Quote from: Failed on September 21, 2011, 07:12:20 PM
Playing as Sam and Myrrha, i like their grunting when they roll..... i roll alot now ;D
You're just playing as Sam because...
"
Quote from: Failed on September 18, 2011, 03:54:49 PM
Claudia Black and i'm there geekgasm
;D JT is on to Failed!
I bought the Electric skin so I could get my free Omen Lancer skin, looks pretty good too. :)
Zero, I had to remove the table from your previous post. It made the whole page 10x too wide. :D
Glitch i've encountered in the game. Was sooooooooooooooo loud and sooooooooooooooooo annyoing. I had to restart the checkpoint to fix it.
Quote from: MacheteMable on September 21, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Glitch i've encountered in the game. Was sooooooooooooooo loud and sooooooooooooooooo annyoing. I had to restart the checkpoint to fix it.
That's dodgy!
That's freaky!
Just had a weird glitch myself, gone through a whole chapter while not being able to melee anything, the B button did bugger all no matter what weapon I used, reloaded my checkpoint and everything is fine! :)
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 21, 2011, 07:32:18 PM
Zero, I had to remove the table from your previous post. It made the whole page 10x too wide. :D
Ha! No problem - I was kinda iffy on it, but figured I'd give it a shot plus I think my resolution (1920x1080) betrayed me. ;D
I dunno if this is supposed to happen or not, but if you play a versus multiplayer in a private match with just yourself and 9 bots you still earn ribbons, XP and medals (including weapon kills). Surely that can't be right, can it?
Jeez, what's the point of the Overpass map, it's a camper's dream? >:(
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 22, 2011, 04:03:30 PM
Jeez, what's the point of the Overpass map, it's a camper's dream? >:(
Not been on it but read online that it's great for Horde.
there has to be one.
Actually quite pumped for Gears 3 now, only two hours to play time! Tiger beer and fags at the ready!
But first real life :)
Kids eh!
I've been having a blast playing this since release night. I haven't done very much multi-player yet, but I've gone though the whole campaign once as well as going back through for the collectables and working on the 4-player co-op. I thought GoW2 was fun, but I think this is a lot better.
It's a small detail, but the way the Locust burst out of the ground - crazy awesome, much better than the crawling out of the ground in earlier versions.
(http://www.thereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gears3.jpg)
Did you have a guide for the colectables Kini? I found a few whilst I was playing through but I deliberately didn't pick them up as I know it's easier finding them with a guide if you get them all in order.
Just go on youtube, bound to be some good video guides for all the collectibles on there.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 22, 2011, 06:05:04 PM
Just go on youtube, bound to be some good video guides for all the collectibles on there.
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 22, 2011, 05:57:24 PM
Did you have a guide for the colectables Kini? I found a few whilst I was playing through but I deliberately didn't pick them up as I know it's easier finding them with a guide if you get them all in order.
For all your Achievement needs: [TA (http://www.trueachievements.com/a153453/hoarder-achievement.htm)] ;)
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 22, 2011, 05:57:24 PM
Did you have a guide for the colectables Kini? I found a few whilst I was playing through but I deliberately didn't pick them up as I know it's easier finding them with a guide if you get them all in order.
I picked up a lot of them on my first play through and then used a guide to help with the rest of them.
Where am I Act 3, unbelievable , hardly went online because the campaign just gripped me, brilliant stuff. The cole stuff is excellent, no spoilers!
Tried one King online match, hit ranked and the search begin , within two seconds all players found and lobby loading, super fast, excellent stuff, and the gameplay smooth as ....... :)
I have to say I am well impressed indeed :)
Loving Gears 3, But don't have internet at new house only a shity dongle so no TKT sandwhiches for now :(
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 23, 2011, 09:28:57 PM
Loving Gears 3, But don't have internet at new house only a shity dongle so no TKT sandwhiches for now :(
That sucks, the old days were awesome eh? ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 23, 2011, 09:54:38 PM
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 23, 2011, 09:28:57 PM
Loving Gears 3, But don't have internet at new house only a shity dongle so no TKT sandwhiches for now :(
That sucks, the old days were awesome eh? ;D
Tell me about it dude, The only good thing is I can play Gears on my new Gears Console :) and With little Jasmine around Nikki is too tired so goes to bed quite early so i'm getting plenty of Xbox time :) well when Jasmine settles for me, lol
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 24, 2011, 01:38:43 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 23, 2011, 09:54:38 PM
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 23, 2011, 09:28:57 PM
Loving Gears 3, But don't have internet at new house only a shity dongle so no TKT sandwhiches for now :(
That sucks, the old days were awesome eh? ;D
Tell me about it dude, The only good thing is I can play Gears on my new Gears Console :) and With little Jasmine around Nikki is too tired so goes to bed quite early so i'm getting plenty of Xbox time :) well when Jasmine settles for me, lol
Have you tried a setting up a bridge from your laptop/pc via ethernet cable to your xbox? Can be a very iffy connection but with the way the Gears 3 netcode is I's say you'd be ok. I used to play using a dongle, not great but passable all the same. Co-op was a no go, but I could get some decent matches.
I'm loving the campaign so far! Act III totally surprised me though and I couldn't believe it. I should be able to finish the campaign today. I'm knocking everything out at one. Four player co-op, insane, arcade, collectibles etc. I should have most of the achievements once I finish the campaign.
The online is pretty sick too. I play mostly Team Deathmatch and my K/D is good. I wish I could play it all day, but I'm in a gamerscore challenge and I have to unlock achievements for my team.
I have set up my dongle to connect to Internet, but I'm worried about the cost and stuff, I'm not very up to date on cost and such with dongles. I'm using a t-mobile dongle which is a pay as you go rather then a contract. T-mobile has a fair usage thing which when you've reached ya limit you can still surf but I worry that we might have to pay anyway.
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 24, 2011, 03:30:39 PM
I have set up my dongle to connect to Internet, but I'm worried about the cost and stuff, I'm not very up to date on cost and such with dongles. I'm using a t-mobile dongle which is a pay as you go rather then a contract. T-mobile has a fair usage thing which when you've reached ya limit you can still surf but I worry that we might have to pay anyway.
I see, well contrary to popular belief xbox play doesn't use up a lot of usage. 4-5 hours of play can be between 55-100mb, streaming the videos from marketplace is obviously costly though. But when I was using a 3 mobile dongle my stats were something like this:
5.2 download
0.35 upload
average ping 55-80 ms, there could be some jumps here though.
Check this site www.speedtest.net and post up the results, and if you need a guide on how to set xbox live up through the dongle let me know and I'll post one up in the pc section for you. :)
Quote from: Windedprism on September 24, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
Quote from: DaveChaos on September 24, 2011, 03:30:39 PM
I have set up my dongle to connect to Internet, but I'm worried about the cost and stuff, I'm not very up to date on cost and such with dongles. I'm using a t-mobile dongle which is a pay as you go rather then a contract. T-mobile has a fair usage thing which when you've reached ya limit you can still surf but I worry that we might have to pay anyway.
Thanks for that info :-) feel better bout connecting to xbox though dongle :-) I can finally get xbox live back :-) now I need to get my friends list back!! Lol. Thanks again mate
I see, well contrary to popular belief xbox play doesn't use up a lot of usage. 4-5 hours of play can be between 55-100mb, streaming the videos from marketplace is obviously costly though. But when I was using a 3 mobile dongle my stats were something like this:
5.2 download
0.35 upload
average ping 55-80 ms, there could be some jumps here though.
Check this site www.speedtest.net and post up the results, and if you need a guide on how to set xbox live up through the dongle let me know and I'll post one up in the pc section for you. :)
Thanks for the advice :)
I use a 3 Dongle in work, it's very good considering i live in a concrete building in work!
Np Dave, yeah dongles can surprise ya , depends on the wall thickness as well. The walls in my house are terrible for the blocking signals, open a window and your fine though. But last winter was not cool, well it was if you see what I mean, now I game in warmth again!
Finished the campaign last night(yes I know I finished something!!!!) pure excellent.
The net-code and servers on Gears 3 are fantastic though. I did experience one bug/glitch/ weird experience?!!?
Entered beast mode and ended up in Horde, match started and got a triple dose of host migration before being kicked myself by the system.
Really odd but other than that! :)
Next match was a beast clearance, wretch and corpser ftw.
Quote from: Windedprism on September 25, 2011, 03:12:55 PM
Next match was a beast clearance, wretch and corpser ftw.
I think an army of serapedes is unstoppable, they can take down barriers and turrets easily, and two hits from it downs any enemy. Plus it's nice they are a real pain for the AI to kill.
Yeah it gets pretty busy and manic towards the end. Nothing more satisying than jumping Cole or Anya from behind with a wretch!
Pick the grub first and run fast and try and shoot as many as possible. As soon as you unlock Tier 2, hide behind the wall and use the Kantus to heal everyone and kill any COG stupid enough to get close, throw grenades, BE THE BOSS!!
Then Tier 3 is Boomer, act like a Sniper and go forth and r*pe or Seripede is fun to play as, but the Silverback will murder you.
Final Tier, Berserker will ruin a wave for the COG, you should have enough coin for 2. If they both die, go back to Kantus if your short on cash or Boomer. If you really like the Kantus route, then the Armoured K's are mean, but stay away from the Silverback as always!!
I'm currently about 450 in the world on Thrashball, so i'm in the top 100 teams. I love Beast and i'm mean and angry at destroying the COG!!
:) thrashball was the map we cleared, good stuff. I used wretch>wretch>insert name regular locust>mauler sprinting up the middle as a paladin clearing what I could and shielding those behind>wretch (pick up the pieces)>corpser pwnge
Great fun. The sweetest thing was the wretch being sneaky and then pouncing, but laser barriers are a big issue.
Whats the radius for the Kantus' raise ability is it wide?
(Read 9595 times),<<lol this thread
Yeh it's pretty far
Quote from: Windedprism on September 25, 2011, 05:02:27 PM
(Read 9595 times),<<lol this thread
Most popular game specific thread on here!
I'm loving this game, haven't tried beast yet, too hooked on campaign! :)
Not tried Beast yet either, not even finished the campaign yet though we finshed Horde the other night, great fun as always. :)
Practicing on bots atm , getting to know some of the new maps and weapons , growing on me, even checkout, trenches still has me stumped though!
Just "earned" my first Onyx medal. It takes an stupidly short amount of time, about 15 waves of casual horde by yourself with two controllers to go from 0 progress to onyx.
Quote from: Autarch Kade on September 26, 2011, 02:47:20 AM
Just "earned" my first Onyx medal. It takes an stupidly short amount of time, about 15 waves of casual horde by yourself with two controllers to go from 0 progress to onyx.
Nice, I ain't even finished the campaign yet! :)
Unplayable Gears of War 3 maps named in leaderboards
Tease insight into future DLC?
Tucked away in the leaderboards for Gears of War 3 are the names of three maps that cannot currently be played.
As reported via Joystiq, the maps Rust Lung, Azura, and Blood Drive are all named but totally inaccessible at present. The obvious guess is that they'll be coming in the form of DLC.
Epic has already confirmed that the first of its downloadable packs will be arriving in November, when buyers of the game's Season Pass will begin to reap the benefits of their advanced purchase.
Two of these maps, however, did turn up in a leaked early version of Gears of War 3 that slipped online back in July. Both Azura and Rust Lung can be seen being played in YouTube videos by those naughty few who downloaded the rip.
All eyes on November's DLC release.
(http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_266927_thumb_wide940.jpg)
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Gears 3 went straight in at number 1 in the UK All Formats chart, it's the biggest launch so far this year and also sold more in it's first week than both Gears 1 & 2 combined, nice. :)
Some guy on the Epic forums has reached Level 100 already!
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3583&d=1317006566)
im not far behind at 22!
Just finished Beast mode solo only losing 1 round (Round 2). 27mins
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 08:49:17 AM
sold more in it's first week than both Gears 1 & 2 combined, nice. :)
That's damn impressive.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 09:11:11 AM
Some guy on the Epic forums has reached Level 100 already!
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3583&d=1317006566)
I bet he wears diapers when he plays.
Onyx Medals Guide (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=330268)
Seriously 3.0 might take a while!
According to that guide, doorman is the quickest. I can confirm this is not the case :P
Field Engineer can be done extremely quick!
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 26, 2011, 03:20:43 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 09:11:11 AM
Some guy on the Epic forums has reached Level 100 already!
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3583&d=1317006566)
I bet he wears diapers when he plays.
You don't?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 06:15:02 PM
Field Engineer can be done extremely quick!
This. Took me maybe 6 casual horde waves to get it to onyx by myself, from about the halfway point.
Quote from: Handshakes on September 26, 2011, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 26, 2011, 03:20:43 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 09:11:11 AM
Some guy on the Epic forums has reached Level 100 already!
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3583&d=1317006566)
I bet he wears diapers when he plays.
You don't?
It's called poopsocking for a reason ;)
I've got two acts left on insane. Two and a half left on four player co-op. Hoping to have both of those done today. Then I just need like two more achievements (level 50, max versus multiplier) before I'm done with all the achievements I want to get in the game. Not gonna get Srsly3 or socialite.
Quote from: Handshakes on September 26, 2011, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 26, 2011, 03:20:43 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 26, 2011, 09:11:11 AM
Some guy on the Epic forums has reached Level 100 already!
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3583&d=1317006566)
I bet he wears diapers when he plays.
You don't?
I just sit in a kiddie pool.
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/cf/6/AAAADBi_w0sAAAAAAM9h6g.jpg)
Just robbed this from the Epic forums:
Epic Games acquires NBA
Cary, NC - Big news today in the world of professional sports. Hugely successful video game firm "Epic Games" has acquired the NBA for an undiscolsed amount, reportedly made possible from record profits from their "Gears of War" series. Epic executives promise to "Make the NBA more accessible to the public and people who aren't good at basketball" , when asked why this needed to happen Epic had this to say: "Well we just feel like a lot of people are being left out not just from the NBA, but basketball in general. There are a lot of people that would like to play basketball, but just don't have the skills to do so. We plan on rectifying this issue through a series of rule changes to be coming in 2012 to not only the NBA, but basketball as a whole". More news as this story develops.
**UPDATE 9.26.11**
Cary, NC - Outrage has erupted since Epic has released their revised rules for the NBA to make it "more accessible" along with reasons for each rule change. Every single member in the NBA is threatening to quit and leave the league, but Epic does not care because polls show that they have about 25 times the number of players eligible to play in the NBA than previously since the bar has been set so low concerning the amount of skill needed to have success in the league. More people playing in the NBA means more of their family members supporting them and purchasing tickets and memorabilia, and while all original NBA players and fans are expected to leave - projected profits have never been higher due to the new wave of players and fans.
Impending NBA rule changes:
- Rims have been shortened to 6 feet tall on both sides of the court
*We felt that the rims were to high, and slam dunks were to difficult to do for the average person. Slam dunks are a lot of fun, and we think everyone should experience them. Veteran players can still slam dunk, but now those who are new to the sport can as well. We feel this makes it more fun for everyone.
- Dribbling is now an option
*Dribbling the ball while you walked could get to be very difficult, especially when you've got guys after you trying to hit it out of your hands. We also noticed instances of really good ball handlers just walking all over novice and inexperienced players, which would cause a lot of people to just quit basketball all together. They had no drive to get better because the stuff the very good players were doing looked "Very hard to do". So what we did to remedy this was make dribbling optional. This way it evens the playing field. If say, and Allen Iverson would like to dribble all over the place and be fancy then he still can. And if say, Joe the Plumber who has never played basketball before picks the ball up and runs to the other side of the court - he can. It's now fair for everyone.
- All shots are worth 3 points besides free throw shots, no more 3 point line distinction.
*Having the 3 point line was a real deterrent to new players in the league. It's so far away! If someone like say, a Ray Allen has the skill to make those cool looking shots then that's great but a newer player shouldn't be at a disadvantage just because he practices so much. To help balance things out all shots are now worth 3 points (besides free throw shots). A skilled shooter still has the advantage because they can score points further away from the basket then a lower skilled player, this just closes that gap a bit more.
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Copyright The Associated Press
;D
That's all about the SO !! lulz, i was a little laggy in a game of Wingman last nigh and my 4 deaths were all SO related.
Any predictions on the first Title Update?
I reckon they'll ruin chainsaw and bayonet charge by adding stun, regardless of if you've managed to get the chainsaw revved or if your 50ft into a charge!?
Already had one title update but that was just so beta players and people who got the game early could keep their in game bonuses, no news yet on a proper update.
More on Gears 3 sales figures:
Gears of War 3 Sells More Than 3m Copies in First Week
Microsoft and Epic have reason to celebrate. The highly anticipated end to the Gears trilogy - Gears of War 3 - has eclipsed 3 million units first week. This covers a period of 5 days in both Americas and EMEAA. This both marks 50% growth over Gears of War 2 and means that it outsold the first weeks of both previous iterations combined.
Gears of War 3 also claims the biggest launch of 2011 so far, surpassing Pokemon Black /White's western debut. It also claims the 6th biggest X360 launch week all-time, worldwide, just behind Grand Theft Auto IV.
Gears of War 3 saw decent growth in both Americas and EMEAA, selling 2.15M units in Americas (up 850,000, 65%) and 850,000 in EMEAA (up 260,000, 31%). The franchise typically sees around 6-6.5 million units lifetime, but Gears 3 is set to buck the trend and should surpass 8 million units.
One note on the patch, when I first put the game in I was on Live so it patched straight off. Played campaign lalal, the next night I went to load up campaign only for it to say '' save files corrupted''! I had put some content for new vegas and DA2 on there and loaded them up, so the gears patch had to download again. Strange indeed, saves were fine after the title update was reapplied! seems to be some connection with stats. or something they didn't tell us!
Had another reverse game today, clicked on horde and entered beast! it played the match this time though.
On a funny/ serious note, Drydock horde , Brumaks are seriously bugged. Moonwalking/circling on the spot over the bridges, clipping through buildings all but 1. And worst of all torque bows are clipping through/just not hitting them and this is from full power and dead on aim. Other than seeing two brumaks and a crap load of grinders come at ya is exciting indeed.
Got my first Pig Sticker ribbon last night. Clearly the best ribbon.
3 achievements left in this game for me. level 50, seriously, and the massive amount of events one.
Quote from: Autarch Kade on September 28, 2011, 03:32:25 AM
3 achievements left in this game for me. level 50, seriously, and the massive amount of events one.
Nice, then you'll just have to get whatever chieves Epic give us in the DLC but they are usually really easy.
Had a blast on Horde last night, me, Lee and a couple of 13 year olds on Sandbar, got to Wave 50, everyone died and I had to do the entire wave alone with a crazy Lambent Zerker tearing up the place, I kicked it's ass! ;D
Gears of War 3 DLC: expect Barrick (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-28-gears-of-war-3-dlc-expect-barrick)
im loving the horde mode in gears 3 and the campaign not too keen on the multi player ppl seem to be getting host still and the servers still acting up atm
Horde rules!
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvwfq_d48QUFnFaMuA9sFYIl8eF3_SSpKl9yYZGkbTzZ9D8uFl)
Horde is great, although I'm starting to get a bit bored of Overpass, surely some of the other maps would be Horde friendly... Blood Drive anyone?
I can imagine alright, it's like anything too much and you get yawwwwn!
Have you tried Drydock and hotel on horde?
The hotel fortification on Hotel<<<kind of obvious really! gets well hairy, a lambent zerker in there is not pleasant, its like being in a washing machine!!
I think Trenches is really easy too!!
Horde 2.0 is eipc. Im irritated with the versus multiplayer though. They need to make the sawed off a pick-up weapon.
Quote from: Failed on September 29, 2011, 12:26:29 AM
I think Trenches is really easy too!!
Wheres the base camps on trenches?in the alcoves/top of hill/platform?
Gonna try gridlock as well the layout seems perfect, with a height advantage as well
Top of the hill, Mortar spawn and to the left and right of Mortar spawn. It isn't as easy as i thought it'd be, you can get overrun more easily than Overpass as there isn't as mant fences. The side areas gather a few Locust to piss you off too.
Yeah it seems kind of open there alright.
Some Gears of War 3 easter eggs.
Just got a medal to onyx level 2. Got me 7500 xp from the medal alone. Might get it higher tonight for more xp as well to try and hit 50.
That Tears for Fears song should play near the end of every really close last round. Like a TDM that gets down to 1 vs 1, or a KOTH that goes into overtime with both teams within 20 points.
Quote from: Handshakes on October 01, 2011, 02:13:12 PM
That Tears for Fears song should play near the end of every really close last round. Like a TDM that gets down to 1 vs 1, or a KOTH that goes into overtime with both teams within 20 points.
It's the Gary Jules and Michael Andrews version on Gears 3, the one from Donnie Darko, it was Christmas Number 1 in the UK in 2001 too, very festive song! :)
Gears 3 Halloween Event (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/832525-Gears-of-War-3-Halloween-Event)coming, the link is the thread on the Epic Forums wilth people giving their ideas for the event, they do this all the time, some good ideas too. :)
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/)
Crazy legos.
A list of future DLC maps and characters is doing the rounds online, it's not official and probably not even complete but here you go:
Azura
Blood Drive
Jacinto
Rustlung
Furnace
Atrium
Back Alley
Bridge
Mine
Parking
Quiet Place
Streets
Waterfront
Yards
Factory
Subway
Shipyard
Urban
Prison
Forest
Complex
Ruins
Emergence
And, the DLC characters:
Bernadette Mataki
COG Onyx Guard
Micheal Barrick
Minh Young Kim
Tai Kaliso
RAAM
Skorge
Big Rig Dizzy
Loads more names in the team line-ups in the video below, wonder how long before it's taken down!
Quote from: Autarch Kade on October 03, 2011, 06:37:51 AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/)
Crazy legos.
Oh my GAWD! :o
Quote from: Autarch Kade on October 03, 2011, 06:37:51 AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/lego-lancer-is-a-ludicrous-life-size-labor-of-love/)
Crazy legos.
That is both awesome and crazy. I know my nephew would love to figure out how to build that. :D
Quote from: sambo on September 30, 2011, 06:33:35 PM
Some Gears of War 3 easter eggs.
Adding the Cluckshot to the list:
Lol excellent!!!!
Liquid Green Skin Promotion revealed (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/834604-Liquid-Green-Skin-promotion-revealed!)
and it completely sucks!
The Facebook links for the promotion don't work properly so i'm guessing either it's high traffic or they've ended the promotion, people already selling the skins on Ebay for $20+.
Hopefully this isn't the only way to get the skins........... hopefully!
Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack Available Nov. 1
Today Microsoft and Epic Games announced the Horde Command Pack game add-on for Gears of War 3 is launching Nov. 1.
Taking you deeper into the fight with three explosive new maps, three new playable characters, two new weapon skins, and additional achievements worth 250 Gamerscore, the Horde Command Pack also includes new fortification upgrades to help you mow down the Lambent and Locust threats in the fan-favorite Horde mode.
Available for 800 Microsoft Points or for download automatically to consumers who have purchased the “Gears of War 3†Season Pass, which entitles you to the game’s first four game add-ons at a 33 percent discount, the Horde Command Pack includes:
Three spectacular new maps:
Blood Drive â€" The Jacinto Medical Plaza was overwhelmed by evacuated citizens after the government-sanctioned Hammer Strikes, and the ensuing riots quickly turned this safe haven into a dangerous inferno. An abundance of high ground and funneled choke points make this map a returning favorite to Horde.
Rustlung â€" Once the pride of the Royal Tyran Navy, the foredecks of this decommissioned battleship are now riddled with bullet holes. Any team with the fortitude to hold the exposed central torpedo bay will find that the ship’s Loader has been replaced with a battle-ready Silverback mech suit.
Azura â€" This island resort was once the exclusive domain of Sera’s educated elite, but the tranquil water gardens and lush foliage have become a hotly contested combat zone. Dual snipers overlook a powerful explosive weapon, while the defensive central platform may be your last resort of retreat.
New fortification upgrades:
Command Center â€" A brand new type of fortification that allows you to call in fire support from sniper teams, mortar strikes and even multiple Hammers of Dawn.
Decoy Upgrade â€" A new fortification level that turns your decoy into an Onyx Guard bot that will fight in your defense.
Sentry Upgrade â€" This upgrade adds a fire bolt sentry that deals much more damage and is very effective against Berserkers.
Silverback Upgrade â€" This advancement allows you to upgrade your Silverback exo-suit with devastating rockets and extra levels of repair cost reduction.
New characters:
Onyx Guard
Big Rig Dizzy
Bernie
New weapon skins:
Team Plasma
Jungle Camo
Also playable in Beast mode and privately hosted Versus matches, the Horde Command Pack promises to extend your “Gears of War 3†experience with countless hours of multiplayer mayhem on Xbox LIVE.
Available on my birthday, woohoo! :)
Excellent can't wait, it's gonna cost me 2400msp though ;)
I knew Bernie would make it to MP, i was hoping for Ash Man and Mhin though, i miss his baldy head! Tai should make a return too and RAAM, Skorge and Armored Kantus (made smaller). We get 3 new chars but no Locust Chars?
Quote from: Failed on October 04, 2011, 01:15:48 PM
Excellent can't wait, it's gonna cost me 2400msp though ;)
I knew Bernie would make it to MP, i was hoping for Ash Man and Mhin though, i miss his baldy head! Tai should make a return too and RAAM, Skorge and Armored Kantus (made smaller). We get 3 new chars but no Locust Chars?
They'll all be appearing soon no doubt.
New DLC pics:
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209215593_4f71e2446c_b.jpg.jpg)
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209216723_0f8d79991e_b.jpg.jpg)
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209732354_fa26219313_b.jpg.jpg)
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209733560_664156eda5_b.jpg.jpg)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 04, 2011, 03:33:05 PM
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209733560_664156eda5_b.jpg.jpg)
<3 Darth Carmine
Quote from: nCogNeato on October 04, 2011, 03:48:32 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 04, 2011, 03:33:05 PM
(http://images.eurogamer.net/2011/articles//a/1/4/0/7/2/2/2/ss_preview_6209733560_664156eda5_b.jpg.jpg)
<3 Darth Carmine
Nice! Onyx Guard does looks badass.
Yay, only 27 days and counting :)
I hope i don't end up in a 1on1 with Dizzy, he looks like he enjoys a good man raping
Confirmation from Rod on Twitter about the new maps:
To answer a bunch of questions, Horde Command Pack maps are only available for player hosted gametypes like Horde, Beast and Private MP
He then answered a tweet saying that the maps will be available in matchmaking but a date hasn't been decided for that.
Oh and for any of you wondering, yes the DLC is already on the disc!
Disc Locked Content!
So they're making us pay for stuff we already have. Things they could have just not locked. What's next, horse armor, bloodmount edition?
Quote from: Autarch Kade on October 05, 2011, 12:40:23 AM
So they're making us pay for stuff we already have. Things they could have just not locked. What's next, horse armor, bloodmount edition?
This does annoy me a bit. I bought the season pass, and I don't regret that, but it is a bit annoying to know they already had the DLC on the disc and asked us to pay extra for it anyway.
Looks like the Green Skins promotion is heading our way
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6213333043_4582c033a7.jpg)
Also, for the DLC, because it can only be used in private gametypes (to begin with) only the host needs the maps, people without the maps can then join and still play, they won't be able to unlock the new achievements though but they can still try the maps!
I want it! (http://www.gamesradar.com/video-gears-war-reimagined-mega-drive-game/#c324259)
Just means we won't have to wait for it to download. They could have made it and not put it on the disc and left it 2 months and still sold it to you... you'd be non the wiser. They've probably made a shed load of stuff already and are just waiting to sell it to you.
Quote from: Failed on October 05, 2011, 01:39:20 PM
Just means we won't have to wait for it to download. They could have made it and not put it on the disc and left it 2 months and still sold it to you... you'd be non the wiser. They've probably made a shed load of stuff already and are just waiting to sell it to you.
They did have like an extra 6 months to "polish" the game.
All you people need to stop playing Gears 3 and go buy Rage. Do it, do it now!
Quote from: MacheteMable on October 05, 2011, 04:13:26 PM
All you people need to stop playing Gears 3 and go buy Rage. Do it, do it now!
I've not played Gears 3 since last week! :P
I'll probably just rent Rage or wait until I see it on the cheap.
Cliffy B has mentioned on Twitter that we may get a classic playlist on Gears 3 in the future which means no sawed off or retro lancer, just the good old Gears 1 & 2 starting weapons, thoughts?
no one believes you Craig
edit: about not playing for a week
Quote from: Failed on October 05, 2011, 05:05:33 PM
no one believes you Craig
edit: about not playing for a week
;D
Last played Gears 3 last Wednesday night, been playing god awful Duke Nukem Forever since then!
you crazy
Just won the Liquid Green weapon skins over on the Epic Forums, if I manage to win anymore i'll give them away on here. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 03, 2011, 08:57:01 AM
A list of future DLC maps and characters is doing the rounds online, it's not official and probably not even complete but here you go:
Azura
Blood Drive
Jacinto
Rustlung
Furnace
Atrium
Back Alley
Bridge
Mine
Parking
Quiet Place
Streets
Waterfront
Yards
Factory
Subway
Shipyard
Urban
Prison
Forest
Complex
Ruins
Emergence
And, the DLC characters:
Bernadette Mataki
COG Onyx Guard
Micheal Barrick
Minh Young Kim
Tai Kaliso
RAAM
Skorge
Big Rig Dizzy
Loads more names in the team line-ups in the video below, wonder how long before it's taken down!
Was I the only one that saw a "D. Carmine" on that list? There was supposed to be a fourth brother...
Rod's latest Q&A has just finished, here are a few snippits:
November DLC Achievements Revealed!
These are all for horde.
Host with the most (25g)
Host full party on a DLC map
Beast achievement (25g)
Host full party on a DLC map
What does this button do (50g)
500 kills with Silverback rockets (you have to unlock them first)
Its hammer time (50g)
Max out support strikes (after unlocking level 4 command center)
Like a boss (100g)
Defeat a boss wave on hardcore as 5 onyx guards
The Vengeful medal will be toned down along with the Sawed Off apparently!
The classic playlist that I mentioned previously may not happen but could become a future event.
I'll post the whole Q&A in the morning, it's late now and Craig is tired! :)
Full recap of Rod's Q&A
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/836462-Gears-of-War-3-Livestream-Recap
Good read, wasn't aware that Blood Drive was the most popular map for Horde on Gears 2, I think I only tried it once and that was during a Torque Bow Tag event, usually played on River and Day One!
Cool, vengeful medal is ridiculous, you have to Execute someone who's killed you 5 times ..... 75 TIMES!!
Achieves look ok, but i think i'll nail them as fast as possible, they're the type that the longer you leave them the harder they get.
Anyone up for Like a Boss achievement on release?
Quote from: Failed on October 06, 2011, 12:00:55 PM
Cool, vengeful medal is ridiculous, you have to Execute someone who's killed you 5 times ..... 75 TIMES!!
Achieves look ok, but i think i'll nail them as fast as possible, they're the type that the longer you leave them the harder they get.
Anyone up for Like a Boss achievement on release?
You know it, it'll be a cool birthday present! ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2011, 08:45:54 PM
Just won the Liquid Green weapon skins over on the Epic Forums, if I manage to win anymore i'll give them away on here. :)
How do you win them?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2011, 05:04:42 PM
Cliffy B has mentioned on Twitter that we may get a classic playlist on Gears 3 in the future which means no sawed off or retro lancer, just the good old Gears 1 & 2 starting weapons, thoughts?
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 06, 2011, 12:37:58 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2011, 08:45:54 PM
Just won the Liquid Green weapon skins over on the Epic Forums, if I manage to win anymore i'll give them away on here. :)
How do you win them?
Currently there are two ways of getting them, both involve Jack In The Box (US Fast Food restaurant), one way is to go in and buy a drink, you get a code which you then use on their website and you can then win the skins. The other way is to write to them and they email you the code.
At first anyone could get them from their Facebook page but because of demand all the codes went extremely fast, I won them thanks to a member on the Epic forums, I won it by guessing his girlfriend's name! ;D
No news yet on when Europe will get them.
You should get on the forums and enter all the little competitions that members are running.
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 06, 2011, 12:39:20 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 05, 2011, 05:04:42 PM
Cliffy B has mentioned on Twitter that we may get a classic playlist on Gears 3 in the future which means no sawed off or retro lancer, just the good old Gears 1 & 2 starting weapons, thoughts?
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
;D
AMG that's brilliant!
Quote from: Failed on October 07, 2011, 09:57:50 AM
AMG that's brilliant!
Agreed. I need to take a day off work JUST to experience all of these easter eggs.
Quote from: nCogNeato on October 07, 2011, 02:49:14 PM
Quote from: Failed on October 07, 2011, 09:57:50 AM
AMG that's brilliant!
Agreed. I need to take a day off work JUST to experience all of these easter eggs.
i'm sure the army of pigeons will cover for you!
I got my Fortification Onyx medal the other day and it says Onyx 50/1000. So can i level it up again and get another 7500 exp? not that i can be arsed.
Yep the Fortification can be Onyxed several times.
cheers kini, that's good news
I'm 75 short of my onyx medal for the fortifications
I'm a long way off the Onyx medal for fortifications!
it's the easiest Onyx medal by far! Maybe not the quickest, probably quicker todo Horde on Insane.
If you tap Y like (me) a madman, you can get it to onyx in like less than a dozen casual waves. That's surely quicker than 50 waves of insane wouldn't you say? :P
Mine's at Onyx level 3, but it only gave additional experience going from onyx, to level 2, not from 2 to 3.
sorry i never meant Horde, i meant Beast.... quicker on Insane Beast.
Five reasons you shouldn't hate the SOS (http://www.oxm.co.uk/34676/features/five-reasons-you-shouldnt-hate-the-sawed-off-shotgun/)
Good reasons really, i love it because it makes a mess and nothing beats sneaking up behind someone and turning them into a shower of insides.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 11, 2011, 05:44:18 PM
Five reasons you shouldn't hate the SOS (http://www.oxm.co.uk/34676/features/five-reasons-you-shouldnt-hate-the-sawed-off-shotgun/)
i love it in horde, just can't seem to use it effectively in multiplayer.
Gears 3 is a glitchy mess online at the moment!
Not sure what was going on tonight, I was in a quick TDM with Lee and we couldn't go into cover, people were reloading the sawed off quicker than you could reload the gnasher, I was getting grenade kills that didn't show up in my stats, Lee got a chainsaw kill that didn't register plus loads of other dodgy crap. Still managed a 17-2 match though that we won 2-0 which prompted 4 of the opposing team to disappear! ;D
i played some Beast and my name was appearing as someone else, plus some other weird ass shizzle with the scoreboards. Nothing wrong ingame though.
The game we were in was just nuts, it made me wanna play Gears 2 again! :)
We joined another match once we'd got an achievement and that was fine.
Quote from: Failed on October 11, 2011, 05:51:06 PM
Good reasons really, i love it because it makes a mess and nothing beats sneaking up behind someone and turning them into a shower of insides.
My sentiments exactly! ;D
How is everyone doing with the mutators BTW, I've unlocked the Super reload, Flower Blood and the Laugh Track (which is f***ing annoying). I've finally got to 100 of 200 wretch kills, seems to be taking me forever, and taking even longer to get the Hail Marys and the Combat Engineers. The next one I'm closest to is Vampire, but that's 'cos I still can't get enpugh of chainsawing people!!! ;D
I've got Friendly Fire too. Beast is good for Hail Mary's.
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 12, 2011, 07:41:50 AM
Quote from: Failed on October 11, 2011, 05:51:06 PM
Good reasons really, i love it because it makes a mess and nothing beats sneaking up behind someone and turning them into a shower of insides.
My sentiments exactly! ;D
How is everyone doing with the mutators BTW, I've unlocked the Super reload, Flower Blood and the Laugh Track (which is f***ing annoying). I've finally got to 100 of 200 wretch kills, seems to be taking me forever, and taking even longer to get the Hail Marys and the Combat Engineers. The next one I'm closest to is Vampire, but that's 'cos I still can't get enpugh of chainsawing people!!! ;D
I've got 105 wretch kills so far, just keep blasting Beast on Casual and only use the Wretch, you'll get to 200 pretty quickly.
I've got the 100 Hail Mary ribbons, I had a few from quick MP matches, a sneaky way of doing it would be to play on Gridlock, either Local TDM with 35 respawns or Local KOTH, change all the weapon spawns to Boomshot, grab two boom's (6 ammo) and stay where the boltok, hammerburst spawns and fire at the enemie as they come round the corner from spawn, easily get 20/30 Hail Mary ribbons in each match, maybe more! :)
Just seen this on Twitter from @HammerOfWynn
Just got some good news on the Liquid Green skins - they will be available on XBox LIVE Marketplace starting Jan. 3rd.
Seeing as they are animated skins i'm guessing they'll be 320MSP like the others, sucks for those retards that payed $40/50/60 on Ebay, hahahahahahahahaha ;D
I got mine for free so it's all good. :)
Gears of War 3's Sawed-Off Range ReducedDoes getting turned into a collection of giblets by the Sawed-Off boil your blood? Do you wish that it just had a little less range on it? Well, your wish is Epic's command, as the gib range of the Sawed-Off shotgun has been reduced in response to player feedback, meaning that it doesn't gib farther than the Gnasher any longer.
If you want to bag those kills with the Sawed-Off shotgun, you'll have to get really up close and personal then, although we figured that was pretty much the case anyway.
Epic has also posted a video examining some of the weapon stats from Gears of War 3's multiplayer matches, and apparently, we're not converting Gnasher shots into kills. We should have way more Gnasher kills then Lancer kills according to the man with the stats, Senior Gameplay Programmer, Pete Knepley.
Check out the video for an explanation of some of the latest Gears of War 3 statistics, then think about upping your game with the Gnasher.
For those of you wondering why you're not getting as much XP as usual, it's because Epic have reduced it.
Current XP ratios (as of 10th October 2011)
TDM (Quick): 0.825
TDM (Ranked): 1.675
Warzone (Quick): 1.273
Warzone (Ranked): 1.53
Execution (Quick): 1.275
Execution (Ranked): 1.53
CTL (Quick): ~0.662
CTL (Ranked): 0.795
KoTH (Quick): 0.375
KoTH (Ranked): 0.45
Wingman (Quick): 1.15
Wingman (Ranked): 1.38
Retail XP ratios (20th September 2011)
TDM (Quick): 1.675
TDM (Ranked): 2.01
Warzone (Quick): 1.675
Warzone (Ranked): 2.01
Execution (Quick): 1.675
Execution (Ranked): 2.01
CTL (Quick): 1.00
CTL (Ranked): 1.2
KoTH (Quick): 0.7625
KoTH (Ranked): 0.9148
Wingman (Quick): 1.575
Wingman (Ranked): 1.89
Quite a drop in Quick TDM but not too bad in the other game types.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 12, 2011, 11:55:14 AM
Gears of War 3's Sawed-Off Range Reduced
Does getting turned into a collection of giblets by the Sawed-Off boil your blood? Do you wish that it just had a little less range on it? Well, your wish is Epic's command, as the gib range of the Sawed-Off shotgun has been reduced in response to player feedback, meaning that it doesn't gib farther than the Gnasher any longer.
If you want to bag those kills with the Sawed-Off shotgun, you'll have to get really up close and personal then, although we figured that was pretty much the case anyway.
Epic has also posted a video examining some of the weapon stats from Gears of War 3's multiplayer matches, and apparently, we're not converting Gnasher shots into kills. We should have way more Gnasher kills then Lancer kills according to the man with the stats, Senior Gameplay Programmer, Pete Knepley.
Check out the video for an explanation of some of the latest Gears of War 3 statistics, then think about upping your game with the Gnasher.
Oh no, EPIC, how could you? Why couldn't you have left the Sawed Off as it was? :(
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 12, 2011, 12:18:03 PM
For those of you wondering why you're not getting as much XP as usual, it's because Epic have reduced it.
Current XP ratios (as of 10th October 2011)
TDM (Quick): 0.825
TDM (Ranked): 1.675
Warzone (Quick): 1.273
Warzone (Ranked): 1.53
Execution (Quick): 1.275
Execution (Ranked): 1.53
CTL (Quick): ~0.662
CTL (Ranked): 0.795
KoTH (Quick): 0.375
KoTH (Ranked): 0.45
Wingman (Quick): 1.15
Wingman (Ranked): 1.38
Retail XP ratios (20th September 2011)
TDM (Quick): 1.675
TDM (Ranked): 2.01
Warzone (Quick): 1.675
Warzone (Ranked): 2.01
Execution (Quick): 1.675
Execution (Ranked): 2.01
CTL (Quick): 1.00
CTL (Ranked): 1.2
KoTH (Quick): 0.7625
KoTH (Ranked): 0.9148
Wingman (Quick): 1.575
Wingman (Ranked): 1.89
Quite a drop in Quick TDM but not too bad in the other game types.
I dont know. A 40 percent drop seems pretty substantial to me. That's almost half the XP on some of those lists. Just trying to curb people reaching Lvl 100 probably. Annoying as far as I am concerned.
Last night was the first time I ever bothered to figure out how to unlock Mutators. I played some private TDM to work on weapon kills, and the matches seemed to take forever to load. 20 second countdown clock PLUS a 10+ second wait for the clock to start counting down.
Epic should reset everyone's levels with a new update and go back to the XP levels from Gears 2, make us earn our wings again, though they should also reduce some of the Onyx medals too as a trade off! :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 12, 2011, 12:40:48 PM
Oh no, EPIC, how could you? Why couldn't you have left the Sawed Off as it was? :(
Far too many people moaning about it mate, it was bound to happen, doesn't bother me as I rarely use it.
I've unlocked Infinite Ammo, Super Reload, Friendly Fire, Laugh Track, Flower Blood, Enemy Regeneration, and Big Head for mutators, so I guess that's 7 of them. I'm real close to the Pinata. The instagib melee seems completely dumb as it works on the enemies that melee you as well.
I'm close to my 8th onyx medal as well. I'm about to get Loot Courtesan to Onyx level 2, just need 18 more challenges to hit 100 again there. Field Engineer is less than 150 away from Onyx level 4 lol.
Quote from: Autarch Kade on October 12, 2011, 04:20:31 PM
I've unlocked Infinite Ammo, Super Reload, Friendly Fire, Laugh Track, Flower Blood, Enemy Regeneration, and Big Head for mutators, so I guess that's 7 of them. I'm real close to the Pinata. The instagib melee seems completely dumb as it works on the enemies that melee you as well.
I'm close to my 8th onyx medal as well. I'm about to get Loot Courtesan to Onyx level 2, just need 18 more challenges to hit 100 again there. Field Engineer is less than 150 away from Onyx level 4 lol.
You can instagib the Brumak though :)
I'm planning on getting back into the campaign again later today, anyone fancy a little co-op? I've not got very far yet.
Quote from: mackem73 on October 13, 2011, 10:45:43 AM
I'm planning on getting back into the campaign again later today, anyone fancy a little co-op? I've not got very far yet.
Gonna try Insane solo later I think but once i've dusted that off i'll gladly blast co-op.
In regards to the SOS, it's things like what happens in the vid below that people are/were moaning about, obviously if you get killed up close it's your own dumb fault! :)
Yeah sounds good, I'm planning to be on it most of the day once I finish work. The missus is out till 10 so I have tv to myself :D might do a little horde too.
I broke my Gears. =(
JT, Lee, Moshi, Steph and myself managed to do Beast on Insane tonight without losing a round, good fun it was too. :)
meh that's easy
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 13, 2011, 11:28:01 PM
JT, Lee, Moshi, Steph and myself managed to do Beast on Insane tonight without losing a round, good fun it was too. :)
We rocked, I am now a "COG killer" ;D
Working my way to unlock the Instagib mutator, getting a bit bored of playing as a wretch!!! 23 more kills to go!
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 12:48:35 PM
Working my way to unlock the Instagib mutator, getting a bit bored of playing as a wretch!!! 23 more kills to go!
I needed 47 I think after we did our Insane run the other night, got them all last night while I was struggling to connect to your games. :)
My connection is still playing up btw!
The next Gears 3 event after Ticker Tuesday is Hardcore Weekend, which i'm guessing is Public Horde & Beast on Hardcore difficulty instead of Normal. It will also be the 5th event so we can all get the Bronze War Supporter medal. :)
and unlock the golden gear
Quote from: Failed on October 15, 2011, 01:39:46 PM
and unlock the golden gear
of course, forgot about that! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 15, 2011, 12:55:25 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 12:48:35 PM
Working my way to unlock the Instagib mutator, getting a bit bored of playing as a wretch!!! 23 more kills to go!
I needed 47 I think after we did our Insane run the other night, got them all last night while I was struggling to connect to your games. :)
My connection is still playing up btw!
Done it now, did the last 20 on private and just re-did the first wave 4 times by myself :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 01:50:05 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 15, 2011, 12:55:25 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 12:48:35 PM
Working my way to unlock the Instagib mutator, getting a bit bored of playing as a wretch!!! 23 more kills to go!
I needed 47 I think after we did our Insane run the other night, got them all last night while I was struggling to connect to your games. :)
My connection is still playing up btw!
Done it now, did the last 20 on private and just re-did the first wave 4 times by myself :)
Nice one mate, time to start killing Brumaks and Gunkers with one simple press of the B button! ;D
now unlock comet!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 15, 2011, 01:51:30 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 01:50:05 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 15, 2011, 12:55:25 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on October 15, 2011, 12:48:35 PM
Working my way to unlock the Instagib mutator, getting a bit bored of playing as a wretch!!! 23 more kills to go!
I needed 47 I think after we did our Insane run the other night, got them all last night while I was struggling to connect to your games. :)
My connection is still playing up btw!
Done it now, did the last 20 on private and just re-did the first wave 4 times by myself :)
Nice one mate, time to start killing Brumaks and Gunkers with one simple press of the B button! ;D
What about lambent Zerkers? Or regular zerkers?
the hit detection is a little off on the Lambent Zerkers, bayonet charge works really well though supposedly.
We got that Cole Train easter egg yesterday playing with Neato, Sload, Zero, and Moshi Moshi. Zero even had the honor of being crushed when the scoreboard fell.
You only have to get 99 kills, you don't have to get 99 kills and no deaths like they say in the video.
Quote from: Handshakes on October 17, 2011, 07:06:58 PM
We got that Cole Train easter egg yesterday playing with Neato, Sload, Zero, and Moshi Moshi. Zero even had the honor of being crushed when the scoreboard fell.
You only have to get 99 kills, you don't have to get 99 kills and no deaths like they say in the video.
I was proven wrong, apparently you can't frag the board, sure as hell fragged me though. #)
Not been on the game today but i've just seen this pic:
(http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/Gnashes/HardcorePlylist.jpg)
So it's not just a Horde event, it's also an event that the majority of Gears fans want made permanent, no SOS!
Rod tweeted that we will get a ribbon for this even unlike Ticker Tuesday.
Hopefully a Guardian event will be coming soon. :)
meh! not interested in Gnasher only, but Horde sounds good.
I like that Warzone & Execution are back to 5 rounds for the event, it shouldn't have been put to 3 in the bloody first place.
As for Gnasher only, I don't use the SOS online so it's not a problem, it'll be the same as normal, Hardcore Horde is always fun, shame there's no enemy variant, only Armoured Kantus on every wave with at least five Brumak's on every boss wave, that'd be cool. :)
Gears of War 3: RAAM’s Shadow (http://epicgames.com/community/2011/10/gears-of-war-3-raam%E2%80%99s-shadow-game-add-on-coming-dec-13th/)
Looks interesting, gonna be sweet to play as Raam!
Failed will be happy, he'll be able to play as Minh again!
Hell to the blady Yes Please!!
Only just seen the Impossible Mission event on the event list
NOV. 25-DEC. 21
IMPOSSIBLE MISSION
EARN A NEW EXCLUSIVE SKIN
Nobody seems to know anything about it though one guy on the forums said that the event was to get the dedicated servers up & running, brilliant! ;D
Excellent video mate.
that video is awesome...he should do like a web series or something.
deviantART Gears of War Wallpaper Contest (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281184291912453.71062.115625068468377&type=3)
My favorite
(https://s-hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319644_281186588578890_115625068468377_927219_1913273999_n.jpg)
Should have this Day1 for a change. :P
I'll have to see about pennies, but i should be able to spare £20 for some MS points... might be Day 1 or 5
Quote from: Failed on October 28, 2011, 08:47:11 AM
I'll have to see about pennies, but i should be able to spare £20 for some MS points... might be Day 1 or 5
When you do get it we'll sort out that 100 point chievo for 5 people all as Onyx Guards killing a boss on Hardcore Horde, should only take 5 minutes. :)
Halloween Event is now official:
Gears Halloween Weekend Event!
Friday Oct. 28th at 9:00 AM EST - Tuesday Nov. 1st at 9:00 AM EST
The Weekend Event:
A special “BoooooomSnipes†playlist for TDM. In this playlist, the default weapon loadout will be changed to, you guessed it, Boomshot and Snipers. Weapon drops in the maps will be a mix of the two. NOTE: You may need to restart your console to see the changes.
Halloween Day Event:
Finally, Monday is Halloween, and to end our event, we have a cosmetic surprise in store for you, so keep a level head! Don’t forget to grab some Halloween candy and settle in for the surprise, starting Monday October 31st at 9:00 AM EST.
**This will count as 1 event toward your War Supporter Medal
should count as 2 if you ask me
I'd love to play some Gears this weekend, but I'm pretty sure I'll be drinking and/or sleeping.
Quote from: nCogNeato on October 28, 2011, 02:38:07 PM
I'd love to play some Gears this weekend, but I'm pretty sure I'll be drinking and/or sleeping.
Ha! C'mon, you can manage some Gears 3 this weekend, all
while 'drinking and/or sleeping'... ;)
If you use any of the flaming skins over the weekend you'll end up using this bad boy:
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4785&d=1319810507)
do i get to keep them though?
Quote from: Failed on October 29, 2011, 05:23:13 PM
do i get to keep them though?
Don't think so mate, they're just for the Halloween event I think, i'll check the Epic forums, someone on there will no doubt know for sure.
Check out how much these guys suck!
I think one of them was me ;)
doesn't count, ones a bot
Only just noticed the bot, i'm surprised the bot stayed with the team, they normally just wander about waiting to die!
bots are aweful, they should up the difficulty on them.
Pumpkinheads are the Halloween surprise
Not the best quality pic but you get the idea
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4854&d=1320042672)
Apparently the hit boxes for headshots haven't been altered so despite the bigger heads, headshots are as they always are.
Check out the Thrashball Drone in the vid below, the character still hasn't been officially announced by Epic but would appear to be already on the disc........ again!
cool, Team Thrashball Cole vz Team Thrashball Grub anyone?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on October 31, 2011, 10:05:58 AM
Check out the Thrashball Drone in the vid below, the character still hasn't been officially announced by Epic but would appear to be already on the disc........ again!
Are they just taking the rip with all this on the disc stuff!
bit off the current topic but i love
snipes & boooooooooooooooooooooom!!!!
i'm even getting better at sniping.
Quote from: mackem73 on October 31, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
bit off the current topic but i love
snipes & boooooooooooooooooooooom!!!!
i'm even getting better at sniping.
Love it also, first game of TDM I played on Friday, finished 13-3 and got two no-scopes headshots to win the last round :)
Horde Command Pack delayed (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/851844-Horde-Command-Pack-Delay)
Is this the one that was supposed to be out today? Good, i can't afford the Season Pass til next week
Quote from: Failed on November 01, 2011, 10:14:41 AM
Is this the one that was supposed to be out today? Good, i can't afford the Season Pass til next week
Yep, still might come out today, Epic are having technical issues apparently, people on Epic's forums are going nuts about it like they haven't got anything better to do, lack of patience obviously is a major issue over there! :)
can't see how they're having problems, is it not already on the disc.
PEW PEW TAKE THAT EPIC!!! BAZINGA!!
Probably something to do with letting people without the DLC play as long as the host has it I reckon or Epic are just being lazy!
Epic's Flak posted this on their forums:
No word yet guys, but we've had people working all night. As soon as we have some news we'll let you know.
Not much happening then, back to slaying Splicers for me then. :)
Not gonna be today!
https://twitter.com/#!/HammerOfWynn/status/131233758815862785
Apparently it's a marketplace problem that's delaying the DLC and also only the maps & characters are on the disc, the Horde updates aren't or so a load of people are saying over at Epic, lot's of anger over there!
Bit annoying as I was looking forward to playing on the new maps, but oh well.
According to the Gears Facebook page the dlc is now available, not sure if it's true as i'm not home.
Horde Command Pack is available, also found this:
'As “Gears of War 3†Horde Mode devotees around the world celebrate today’s launch of the “Horde Command Pack,†Epic Games and Microsoft are giving thanks to the entire fan base with the announcement of the “Versus Booster Map Pack,†available for free on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Thanksgiving Day â€" Nov. 24.
The “Versus Booster Map Pack†will feature five explosive maps available in public matchmaking playlists â€" two favorite maps from “Gears 1,†Swamp and Clocktower, as well as Azura, Rustlung and Blood Drive from the “Horde Command Pack.â€
While the “Versus Booster Map Pack†will unlock five new multiplayer battlegrounds for public matchmaking, those who purchase the “Horde Command Pack†(or access it through the “Gears of War 3†Season Pass) will still have exclusive access to the pack’s Horde fortification upgrades, new playable characters like Bernie Mataki, Big Rig Dizzy and the Onyx Guard, as well as the Team Plasma and Jungle Camo weapon skins.
Sorry, no screenshots are available yet (besides those that were already made available for the Horde Command Pack.)
Update 1: For those asking, “Swamp†is a recreation of the map, Bullet Marsh, on Gears of War 1'
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 01, 2011, 09:09:18 AM
Horde Command Pack delayed (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/851844-Horde-Command-Pack-Delay)
Booo!
I just picked up the Season Pass on CAG. >:(
Oh well. I have Batman to keep me company! :-*
EDIT: Downloading now. 8)
New Event from November 4th to 6th
Can You Dig It?!
Start with a Digger and a Boltok
Played a bit of the recent Halloween event yesterday. Felt like I should have played more of it, earlier, was a good time - even with some randoms. Liked the pumpkin-heads too, way more squishy for the sniper shots ;D
Will make it a point to check out this upcoming event earlier.
Taken from a thread over at Epic
Welcome to the Alpha Playlist.
What is Alpha? Glad you asked. Alpha is a new playlist incorporated into Gears of War 3 that offers players a familiar, yet different experience from our standard playlists. So let’s get right to it and take a peek at all of the ingredients that make an Alpha cake.
Team Size: 4
Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Execution
Loadout: Lancer/Gnasher
Weapon Pick-ups: Default with the some custom swaps. See below.
Weapon Respawn: Set to “After Pick-up†with quicker respawn times.
We wanted to see how Gears of War 3 would play out if some of the starting weapons were placed on the maps as pick-ups. I’ll lay it all out for you guys so you can set these swaps up and play Private matches with the Alpha settings if you so desire.
• Gorgon -> Hammerburst
• Boltok -> Retro Lancer
• Scorcher -> Sawed-Off
These are playlist swaps and not map specific. So all you need to do is set up these swaps once and then you can play Private matches with the Alpha settings without having to change it up for every map. Nice!
Something to keep in mind here is that this is only the first version of Alpha and the success or failure of this playlist is predicated upon how much you (the community) play and contribute to it. So please provide feedback and let us know what you would like to see happen with Alpha.
I'll be monitoring this thread on a regular basis so please leave your feedback here. You can also reach me on Twitter @quinndelhoyo (http://twitter.com/#!/quinndelhoyo)
Lots of idiots on the Epic forums arguing about the fact that the Horde Command Pack maps will be free in the Versus Booster Pack in a few weeks, while the maps will be free, along with Clocktower and Swamp (formerly Bullet Marsh), if you get the Booster Pack you won't be able to play the maps in Horde, Beast or Private, you won't get three new characters, two new weapon skins, new fortifications and probably more important for some of us guys........ no achievements.
Just so you know :)
Double XP starts today
"Gears of War 3 Double XP!
We are starting an XP event today at 6:00 PM EST that will run through November 14th at 9:00 AM EST. You’ll get DOUBLE XP in all gametypes, so now is the time to rank up and get those unlocks!"
time to get level 50 then
Quote from: Failed on November 02, 2011, 11:26:23 AM
time to get level 50 then
Same for me too, only 36 at the moment but then i've not played the game anywhere as near as much as I thought I would!
i won't play it much now Battlefield is out, only on Wed's and Fri's probably
Nice! Gotta remember to download the pack before Fri.
GRRRRRRRRRR, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR , GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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I am so mad, Gears has F**ked me up again. After all the hassle I had with Gears 2 after it reset my level from 100 to 0, Gears 3 has done one better, It won't even let me play the game, Seriously the game won't load for me past the start up screen, It's not the disc as it will let my son or any other gamertag play as normal, But if I switch to my Gamertag BANG it throws me out and won't load up.
Quote from: sambo on November 06, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
GRRRRRRRRRR, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR , GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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I am so mad, Gears has F**ked me up again. After all the hassle I had with Gears 2 after it reset my level from 100 to 0, Gears 3 has done one better, It won't even let me play the game, Seriously the game won't load for me past the start up screen, It's not the disc as it will let my son or any other gamertag play as normal, But if I switch to my Gamertag BANG it throws me out and won't load up.
Read about this a few times on Epic's forums, check out the official thread:
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/830449-Freezing-profile-at-load-screen
Also check the main issues board for possible solutions
http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/415-Gears-of-War-3-Issues
CHEAT!!!
:P
I know it's not Sambo's problem but I found this about the rank resets:
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/839290-UPDATED-AGAIN-What-to-do-if-your-rank-is-reset-amp-how-to-backup-your-data!!!?highlight=stats+reset
It all seems to stem from the fact that everybody's stats are stored on the individual's xbox and only backed up to the EPIC/Microsoft server, surely the easiest solution is to make it the other way round?
Oh, and the Can You Dig It event is causing people's War Supporter ribbon to go up one every time a game is played!!!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 06, 2011, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: sambo on November 06, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
GRRRRRRRRRR, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR , GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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I am so mad, Gears has F**ked me up again. After all the hassle I had with Gears 2 after it reset my level from 100 to 0, Gears 3 has done one better, It won't even let me play the game, Seriously the game won't load for me past the start up screen, It's not the disc as it will let my son or any other gamertag play as normal, But if I switch to my Gamertag BANG it throws me out and won't load up.
Read about this a few times on Epic's forums, check out the official thread:
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/830449-Freezing-profile-at-load-screen
Also check the main issues board for possible solutions
http://forums.epicgames.com/forums/415-Gears-of-War-3-Issues
Thanks for the heads up Craig. Seems there is no official response in how to actually fix the problem although Epic are looking into it, could be a while. :( Looks like I'll have to play with my sons account for the foreseeable future.
One Shot, One Kill is this weekend's event, can't wait to give that a blast! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 07, 2011, 08:41:51 PM
One Shot, One Kill is this weekend's event, can't wait to give that a blast! :)
That sounds fun!
I need to switch back over to Gears 3 then.
According to this thread (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/845870-RAAM-s-Shadow-Downloadable-Content-FAQ-BRAND-NEW-INFO-8-11-11) instead of the standard HoD mechanic, RAAM's Shadow introduces a new top-down view for targeting. You are able to literally control the Hammer of Dawn Satellite from up in space, sounds cool. :)
Now that would be cool :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 09, 2011, 10:41:08 AM
According to this thread (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/845870-RAAM-s-Shadow-Downloadable-Content-FAQ-BRAND-NEW-INFO-8-11-11) instead of the standard HoD mechanic, RAAM's Shadow introduces a new top-down view for targeting. You are able to literally control the Hammer of Dawn Satellite from up in space, sounds cool. :)
So it's sort of an ... AIR STRIKE ONE!!!!!!!!
Quote from: nCogNeato on November 09, 2011, 03:27:01 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 09, 2011, 10:41:08 AM
According to this thread (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/845870-RAAM-s-Shadow-Downloadable-Content-FAQ-BRAND-NEW-INFO-8-11-11) instead of the standard HoD mechanic, RAAM's Shadow introduces a new top-down view for targeting. You are able to literally control the Hammer of Dawn Satellite from up in space, sounds cool. :)
So it's sort of an ... AIR STRIKE ONE!!!!!!!!
;D
did this DLC go GOLD yet?
Some more info for the upcoming Raam's Shadow DLC
RAAM's gameplay will be drastically different from the average soldier. RAAM is surrounded by an aura of Kryll which acts as a bullet sponge while explosions and fire deal the same damage. RAAM can "blast" a column of Kryll at targets, which'll rip them down to the bone in seconds. Players will never run out of Kryll, but swarm ability acts on cool-down. RAAM uses his massive sword in close-quarters combat; he can either swipe it like the Cleaver or charge/impale enemies Retro-Lancer style! RAAM can also preform executions on downed COG.
If you're playing co-op, teammates will assume the control of two Onyx Maulers and one Onyx Theron. The players who play as the Maulers can reflect incoming bullets at opponents with their Boomshields while the Onyx Theron wields a RETRO SAWED OFF SHOTGUN that comes with two blades; allowing players to retro-charge opponents. There is no information about the Retro SOS being in Multiplayer; it's highly likely it'll remain a campaign-only weapon.
Sounds cool :)
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/2483/2ilejx3.png)
Look, Tai :)
Look Minh Young Kim
Lots of discussion on Epic's forums about the possibility of RAAM being a boss on Horde, especially on the revamped Bullet Marsh map.
I'd love it but what do you all think?
yeh, but you can only finish him off when you've ran out of every bullet except a few Boltok shots.... for that added Gears 1 feel
Title Update 2 details
Improvements
A spectator mode option has been added to private versus matches for broadcasting by gaming leagues.
One player on each team will be able to choose spectator mode during match set up.
The matches will be 4v4 with two spectators
The Leader and Vengeful medals are now easier to acquire.
The mutators Roadie Comet and Regen Enemies are now easier to acquire.
Added an option to disable the HUD during multiplayer games for machinima and video creators
Added a visual indicator of the next ring’s location during the last 10 ring points in KOTH.
Exploit Fixes
The Onyx Field Engineer medal can no longer be prestiged.
In Capture the Leader, the overhead Beams on DryDock are no longer accessible.
While affected by the Smoke Grenade stun, players will no longer be able to take hostages, pick up weapons or revive teammates.
General Fixes
If there is a host migration during Horde, the match will resume at the same wave.
Also during Horde, the Combat Engineer ribbon can now be achieved once per wave instead of once per game.
The Ranked Disconnect stat will no longer increase when quitting a standard Horde or Beast game.
The cringe from the Mortar will no longer cause players to drop their primary weapon.
The Hail Mary ribbon is now correctly awarded for long distance Boomshot headshots.
Maps will no longer be immediately repeated when choosing random map selection.
If the host pauses during a private versus match the game will continue for other players.
The game will still pause in the Campaign, Beast and Horde.
Potential fix for the rare lost progress issue.
Potential fix for the rare profile freezing issue.
Beast leaderboard screen no longer refreshes while sending challenges
"The Hail Mary ribbon is now correctly awarded for long distance Boomshot headshots"
What? How the f*ck are you supposed to get that?
When's the update out, I need to get the Hail Marys ASAP?
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 08:21:03 AM
"The Hail Mary ribbon is now correctly awarded for long distance Boomshot headshots"
What? How the f*ck are you supposed to get that?
When's the update out, I need to get the Hail Marys ASAP?
About 20 minutes ago apparently mate!
Bugger, I got 7 this morning before coming to work. Seriously, that can't be right can it?
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 12:41:19 PM
Bugger, I got 7 this morning before coming to work. Seriously, that can't be right can it?
I think it means that if you get a 200ft+ Boomshot Headshot you'll also get the ribbon, the ribbon probably wasn't registering for headshots.
Going to download the update now, Fingers crossed this sorts out my freezing issue.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 16, 2011, 12:53:49 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 12:41:19 PM
Bugger, I got 7 this morning before coming to work. Seriously, that can't be right can it?
I think it means that if you get a 200ft+ Boomshot Headshot you'll also get the ribbon, the ribbon probably wasn't registering for headshots.
Oh, so it doesn't mean I have to get a headshot at the same time as the 200ft kill to get the ribbon then?
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 05:02:18 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 16, 2011, 12:53:49 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 12:41:19 PM
Bugger, I got 7 this morning before coming to work. Seriously, that can't be right can it?
I think it means that if you get a 200ft+ Boomshot Headshot you'll also get the ribbon, the ribbon probably wasn't registering for headshots.
Oh, so it doesn't mean I have to get a headshot at the same time as the 200ft kill to get the ribbon then?
Nope, just tried a private game with only Boomshot spawns and the Hail Mary method works just fine. :)
Oh cool, thanks, so i was panicing for nothign then? :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 16, 2011, 05:31:33 PM
Oh cool, thanks, so i was panicing for nothign then? :)
Pretty much mate yeah :)
I like the fact that we can get the Combat Engineer ribbon on each wave now too, that Inifinte Ammo mutator won't take long to unlock now.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 16, 2011, 05:40:15 PM
I like the fact that we can get the Combat Engineer ribbon on each wave now too, that Inifinte Ammo mutator won't take long to unlock now.
Same here. I gave up on getting it awhile ago since it was taking so long. I might manage to actually unlock that now.
I've got 38 of the ribbons so far but they're from before the title update, should get the rest over the next few days even if I don't boost it by going crazy on the turrets! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 16, 2011, 05:44:16 PM
... boost it by going crazy on the turrets! :)
Like me & zero did. :-X
i got rid of gears 3 :D
Quote from: nCogNeato on November 16, 2011, 06:16:32 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 16, 2011, 05:44:16 PM
... boost it by going crazy on the turrets! :)
Like me & zero did. :-X
I didn't end up getting that actually, remember we had some sorta weird disconnect towards the end? I think it reset me like 30 or so ribbons back. >:( Maybe I'll be able to now though.
Gears of War 3 Will Have 2000 Gamerscore
In last night's Gears of War 3 Live Stream with Rod Fergusson discussing Title Update 2 and the upcoming RAAM's Shadow DLC, it was confirmed (jump to about 23:30) that all four of the DLCs that come within the Season Pass will add 250 Gamerscore, for a total of 1000 extra points, making Gears of War 3 the first Xbox 360 game to reach 2000 Gamerscore. This will mark the first change in retail Gamerscore rules since the second change was confirmed back in 2009, which set the new cap to 1750, kicked off with Halo 3.
Previously two other achievement lists have risen over 1750, but neither fell within the retail game rules. Family Game Night is considered a "platform" in which multiple arcade games are housed (ten, to be exact) and Dawn of War II is a Games for Windows Live exclusive which basically mashed two full lists together. Technicalities to be sure, but I felt it best to clarify that before the comments came flying in!
So there you have it. First it was 1000, then 1250, then 1750 and now 2000. I assume GOW3 will be the first to hit this new cap when the final installment of the Season Pass drops next spring, but keep an eye out for other games to follow suit in 2012.
Here are the achievements:
Welcome to Zeta â€" Complete “RAAM’s Shadow†in Standard Campaign on any difficulty. (25 points)
Some Friendly Competition â€" Completed “RAAM’s Shadow†in Arcade on any difficulty. (25 points)
Help from my Friends â€" Completed “RAAM’s Shadow†in 4 player co-op in Arcade or Standard Mode. (25 points)
Finger of Doom â€" As RAAM, kill 50 gears using your Kryll. (15 points)
I’m Rubber, You’re Glue â€" As Mauler, kill 10 Gears by reflecting their bullets using your shield. (15 points)
Death from Above â€" Using the Hammer of Dawn Command Center, kill 50 Locust. (15 points)
Unarmed and Dangerous â€" Using the Loader, kill 10 Locust. (15 points)
Ghosts from the Past â€" Play 10 matches of Versus as a member of Zeta (Barrick, Tai, Minh, or Valera) (Standard or Casual). (15 points)
Foreshadowing â€" As RAAM, execute Minh 10 times in Versus MP (Standard or Casual). (25 points)
Zeta Team, Go! â€" Complete waves 1 â€" 10 of Horde with 5 players as Zeta (Barrick, Tai, Minh, Valera, and Jace). (75 points)
Gears of War 3's RAAM's Shadow DLC will be coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace on December 13th for 1200 Microsoft Points, or it's free as part of the Season Pass, which is still available for 2400 Microsoft Points.
That all sounds good :)
I'm up to 89 Hail Marys now, got 20 in one game of Private King Of The Hill this morning, should be able to get the rest tonight. With the title update I've also got two more Mutators, the Comet one (achieved by playing loads of private matches for getting my Hammerburst and Gnasher kills up) and get the First Blood ribbons and something else for getting 1 stars on the Afficiando medal (I forgot what it is the mutator is) :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 17, 2011, 09:26:28 AM
That all sounds good :)
I'm up to 89 Hail Marys now, got 20 in one game of Private King Of The Hill this morning, should be able to get the rest tonight. With the title update I've also got two more Mutators, the Comet one (achieved by playing loads of private matches for getting my Hammerburst and Gnasher kills up) and get the First Blood ribbons and something else for getting 1 stars on the Afficiando medal (I forgot what it is the mutator is) :)
I think the Afficianado medal gives you the Enemy Regeneration mutator.
ima have to buy the Season Pass, i played Azura Horde last night and it was a blast.... but RAAM's Shadow is looking really good. Just need £20 for some points. Will use the money from these Savage Grenadiers i've been selling.
How much you selling them for?
£8
Quote from: sambo on November 16, 2011, 04:12:32 PM
Going to download the update now, Fingers crossed this sorts out my freezing issue.
At last. The update fixed my game, I can play again. It kept my rank and medals although it reset my campaign.
Quote from: sambo on November 17, 2011, 12:14:46 PM
Quote from: sambo on November 16, 2011, 04:12:32 PM
Going to download the update now, Fingers crossed this sorts out my freezing issue.
At last. The update fixed my game, I can play again. It kept my rank and medals although it reset my campaign.
Nice one mate, you up for some Horde later? :)
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
Quote from: Failed on November 18, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
It's out December 13th mate :)
Bullet Marsh is looking pretty good, good to hear the Kryll again too, it's been far too long! :)
Quote from: Failed on November 18, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
When you say ''acquired'' why does that make me suspicious? :P
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 18, 2011, 02:46:31 PM
Quote from: Failed on November 18, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
It's out December 13th mate :)
It must be the Free Pack thing that's out on the 30th then ? Mercury DLC is out 30th anyway, but that'll only be 240msp.
Quote from: Failed on November 19, 2011, 03:32:16 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 18, 2011, 02:46:31 PM
Quote from: Failed on November 18, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
It's out December 13th mate :)
It must be the Free Pack thing that's out on the 30th then ? Mercury DLC is out 30th anyway, but that'll only be 240msp.
The Booster Map Pack is November 24. :)
What's the Mercury DLC?
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 19, 2011, 04:07:32 PM
What's the Mercury DLC?
I'm guessing Failed is referring to DLC for XBLA game 'Mercury'. :)
Great! Get me some free DLC for Thanksgiving. Mercury Hg for XBLA a week later too.
Quote from: Windedprism on November 19, 2011, 02:08:38 PM
Quote from: Failed on November 18, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
I have acquired 4200msp, will be buying the season pass on Nov 30th when RAAM comes out. Wanna see what Black Friday brings before i spend all those points.
When you say ''acquired'' why does that make me suspicious? :P
Modern equivalent of shaking the kids for lunch money = shaking the kids for MS points? Nice.
Turducken Launchers will be the next event, which makes me think of the newest episode of Supernatural!
Still waiting on proper details.
Finally found a vid of the revamped Clocktower and it looks good, main differences being that there are no barriers to get to boomshot & frag spawns, probably removed because of Horde, also the boom no longer spawns on the back of the truck, it's now behind it.
Another look at Bullet Marsh
That looks good, I don't really remember the original as I didn't play much Gears Of War multiplayer, is it quite a lareg map 'cos it looks it?
BTW, this is my 3000th post which makes me "Way Beyond Awesome"... go me :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 21, 2011, 06:44:19 PM
That looks good, I don't really remember the original as I didn't play much Gears Of War multiplayer, is it quite a lareg map 'cos it looks it?
BTW, this is my 3000th post which makes me "Way Beyond Awesome"... go me :)
Clocktower isn't that large, it's a quality map though, sniper at the top, boom at the bottom, everytime I played it on Gears 1, people would rush the sniper spawn, i'd always go for the frags or the boom without much of a problem, we had an Annex match on that map in the old 360DF days and I ended up with over 150 kills and only around 20 deaths, great map. :)
Bullet Marsh is a bit bigger but most of the action tends to be on the bridge in the middle, seeing as there are sniper spawns at each end and frags in the middle, watch out for the Kryll at the sides too! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 21, 2011, 09:31:40 AM
Turducken Launchers will be the next event, which makes me think of the newest episode of Supernatural!
Still waiting on proper details.
Hoping it has something to do with modified Cluckshots! If so, don't think I'd be able to stop cracking up at the soundtrack behind each fired shot! ;D
(http://heyyouwhysoserious.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/gears-of-war-3-cluckshot-feature.jpg?w=600&h=280)
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 21, 2011, 06:44:19 PM
BTW, this is my 3000th post which makes me "Way Beyond Awesome"... go me :)
(http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/3a86f663d804b2877e9dcb0e1f003e699da87b26_m.gif)
Apparently at some point today Major Nelson will announce the details of the Impossible Mission event, i'll post the details as soon as they're announced. :)
Gears Weekend: Happy Thanksgibbing and Versus Booster Map Pack!
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with a King of the Hill “Thanksgibbing†event. The King of the Hill playlist will go live this Thursday November 24th at 12:00 PM ET. Shotguns will be replaced with a modified Boomshot known as the “Cluckshot.†Boomshot pick-ups will also be replaced. The “Thanksgibbing†playlist may well be the noisiest we’ve ever had.
The Gears of War 3 Versus Booster Map Pack will be available for download this Thursday as well! After 12:00 PM EST on Thursday November 24th, players will need to have the pack installed in order to play on all public playlists. You will be prompted to download the maps when joining a playlist, or you can download them from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
The “Versus Booster Map Pack†will feature five explosive maps available in public matchmaking playlists â€" two favorite maps from “Gears 1,†Bullet Marsh and Clocktower, as well as Azura, Rustlung and Blood Drive from the “Horde Command Pack.â€
While the “Versus Booster Map Pack†will unlock five new multiplayer battlegrounds for public matchmaking, those who purchase the “Horde Command Pack†(or access it through the “Gears of War 3†Season Pass) will still have exclusive access to the pack’s Horde fortification upgrades, new playable characters like Bernie Mataki, Big Rig Dizzy and the Onyx Guard, as well as the Team Plasma and Jungle Camo weapon skins. Remember, the only way to play Horde, Beast, or a privately hosted game on Azura, Rustlung, and Blood Drive will be to purchase the Horde Command Pack.
Called it! Cluckshot!!! ;D
(http://cdn6.wn.com/pd/c8/11/69376256f1462de4e17fc4f5eebb_grande.jpg)
Looks like everyone but America is getting screwed over again! It's only weapon skins I suppose and no doubt they'll be on the marketplace in a few months like the Liquid Green ones will be but it'd be nice to be included in these promotions!
"The teams at Paramount Pictures and Epic Games have created a new “Impossible Mission†for “Gears of War 3†owners to tackle. US players who watch the Mission: Impossible trailer and then complete the “Gears of War 3†campaign on Insane Difficulty by Dec. 25, 2011 either in single or multiplayer mode will unlock the exclusive Mission: Impossible â€" Ghost Protocol Weapon Skin Pack. The “Impossible Mission†5-pack includes a “Ghost Protocol†Lancer, Hammerburst, Retro Lancer, Gnasher Shotgun and Sawed-off Shotgun. "
Full Details (http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/gears-of-war-3-teams-up-with-mission-impossible-for-an-impossible-mission)
Quote from: nCogNeato on November 21, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on November 21, 2011, 06:44:19 PM
BTW, this is my 3000th post which makes me "Way Beyond Awesome"... go me :)
Nice JT.
(http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/3a86f663d804b2877e9dcb0e1f003e699da87b26_m.gif)
What is that?! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 23, 2011, 09:08:02 AM
Looks like everyone but America is getting screwed over again! It's only weapon skins I suppose and no doubt they'll be on the marketplace in a few months like the Liquid Green ones will be but it'd be nice to be included in these promotions!
"The teams at Paramount Pictures and Epic Games have created a new “Impossible Mission†for “Gears of War 3†owners to tackle. US players who watch the Mission: Impossible trailer and then complete the “Gears of War 3†campaign on Insane Difficulty by Dec. 25, 2011 either in single or multiplayer mode will unlock the exclusive Mission: Impossible â€" Ghost Protocol Weapon Skin Pack. The “Impossible Mission†5-pack includes a “Ghost Protocol†Lancer, Hammerburst, Retro Lancer, Gnasher Shotgun and Sawed-off Shotgun. "
Full Details (http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/gears-of-war-3-teams-up-with-mission-impossible-for-an-impossible-mission)
Very lame. I understand when the US get like, apps and things though from the sound of it we might be getting Netflix in the UK soon so it might shift to xbox. But stuff that is PURELY game content - especially when we're playing online WITH those people, that stinks. Can't remember the last time we had a UK exclusive that was like that.
Ah well! Good for anyone in the US who goes for this.
Quote from: BackupLight on November 23, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 23, 2011, 09:08:02 AM
Looks like everyone but America is getting screwed over again! It's only weapon skins I suppose and no doubt they'll be on the marketplace in a few months like the Liquid Green ones will be but it'd be nice to be included in these promotions!
"The teams at Paramount Pictures and Epic Games have created a new “Impossible Mission†for “Gears of War 3†owners to tackle. US players who watch the Mission: Impossible trailer and then complete the “Gears of War 3†campaign on Insane Difficulty by Dec. 25, 2011 either in single or multiplayer mode will unlock the exclusive Mission: Impossible â€" Ghost Protocol Weapon Skin Pack. The “Impossible Mission†5-pack includes a “Ghost Protocol†Lancer, Hammerburst, Retro Lancer, Gnasher Shotgun and Sawed-off Shotgun. "
Full Details (http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/gears-of-war-3-teams-up-with-mission-impossible-for-an-impossible-mission)
Very lame. I understand when the US get like, apps and things though from the sound of it we might be getting Netflix in the UK soon so it might shift to xbox. But stuff that is PURELY game content - especially when we're playing online WITH those people, that stinks. Can't remember the last time we had a UK exclusive that was like that.
Ah well! Good for anyone in the US who goes for this.
Netflix is coming to Europe next year, not sure about it coming to the 360, might have to see how well they do over here first, Lovefilm will be on the 360 very soon though which is good as i'm already a subscriber! :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 23, 2011, 11:27:41 AM
Netflix is coming to Europe next year, not sure about it coming to the 360, might have to see how well they do over here first, Lovefilm will be on the 360 very soon though which is good as i'm already a subscriber! :)
My internet doesn't allow for very good quality streaming from Lovefilm, if their web service is anything to go by - but I'll definitely check it out when they hit the 360.
Impossible Mission Details Confirmed
"Impossible Mission requirement = complete the campaign on Insane and earn the exclusive skin. Available in all countries."
https://twitter.com/#!/HammerOfWynn/status/139447174177103873
Answers to common questions:
Q - Will I get the skins if I've already completed the campaign on insane and watched the Mission Impossible Trailer?
A - Yes, you will get them on the 31st of December if you have completed the requirements by December 25th.
Q - Is the unlock available to everybody?
A - Yes, the reward is available to all players globally!
Q - What mode do I have to play?
A - Doesn't matter, you can unlock in Arcade or Regular campaign modes, in or out of co-op. (Source) (https://twitter.com/#!/HammerOfWynn/status/139455704162516992)
Q - Which weapons is the skin for?
A - All five starting weapons (Hammerburst, Lancer, Retro Lancer, Sawed-off, Gnasher)
Q - Is the skin animated or static?
A - Static
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 24, 2011, 01:04:08 AM
Impossible Mission Details Confirmed
"Impossible Mission requirement = complete the campaign on Insane and earn the exclusive skin. Available in all countries."
https://twitter.com/#!/HammerOfWynn/status/139447174177103873
Answers to common questions:
Q - Will I get the skins if I've already completed the campaign on insane and watched the Mission Impossible Trailer?
A - Yes, you will get them on the 31st of December if you have completed the requirements by December 25th.
Q - Is the unlock available to everybody?
A - Yes, the reward is available to all players globally!
Q - What mode do I have to play?
A - Doesn't matter, you can unlock in Arcade or Regular campaign modes, in or out of co-op. (Source) (https://twitter.com/#!/HammerOfWynn/status/139455704162516992)
Q - Which weapons is the skin for?
A - All five starting weapons (Hammerburst, Lancer, Retro Lancer, Sawed-off, Gnasher)
Q - Is the skin animated or static?
A - Static
Yay, good news :) Especially as we (Craig, Lee, Nick and I) did two acts on Insane last night :D
it was gonna be US only, glad they changed it. Also glad i've already finished it.
Quote from: Failed on November 24, 2011, 11:21:22 AM
it was gonna be US only, glad they changed it. Also glad i've already finished it.
Next time you boot up Gears you should automatically get the new skins, even without watching the Mission Impossible trailer!
i thought i got them on the 31st, cool will boot up quick tonight before the football
Quote from: Failed on November 24, 2011, 11:54:25 AM
i thought i got them on the 31st, cool will boot up quick tonight before the football
That's what I thought but people on Epic's forums are saying they're getting them right now, might just be an initial glitch that could be patched so we get them at the end of the event maybe, you'll soon find out of course. :)
I'm glad we don't have to go through on insane a 2nd time to get these. The first time took forever.
People still play this game? :P
Of course...
[spoiler]It just went Gold! ;)[/spoiler]
Free DLC - Booster Map Pack (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Booster-Map-Pack/47782f9e-0ee6-4763-9e0d-01735b0625de?cid=SLink)
So this booster pack was given to season pass holders a few weeks earlier? and the 'free' version works only for public versus?
no horde?
is that right or am I missing something there?
Quote from: Windedprism on November 25, 2011, 03:09:14 PM
So this booster pack was given to season pass holders a few weeks earlier? and the 'free' version works only for public versus?
no horde?
is that right or am I missing something there?
Season Pass holders got the Horde Command Pack a few weeks ago, the Booster Pack basically adds those maps and two more to public playlists, if you don't have the Horde Command Pack you can't get any of the extra horde stuff (achievements, fortifications, characters etc.)
Ok so I had little Gears 3 runout, and bulletmarsh + clocktower are versus, the other 3 are for horde?
Very noob questions here, nice to see them stick some free stuff in though.
RAAM DLC weighs in at 2GB
(http://forums.epicgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5295&d=1322277068)
managed to finally finish the campaign on insane last night :D , that queen is a real pain in the backside to beat >:(
The marsh is awesome, i didn't like it 1st time round but i had a blast on thanksgibbin last night and loved it.s
Quote from: mackem73 on November 26, 2011, 11:59:32 AM
The marsh is awesome, i didn't like it 1st time round but i had a blast on thanksgibbin last night and loved it.s
Did you shoot the generator as soon as you started? :)
Some screenshots from RAAM's Shadow:
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-1.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-5.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-6.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-8.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-9.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-10.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-12.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-14.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-17.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-19.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-22.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-25.jpg)
(http://attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/raams-shadow-26.jpg)
So awesome!
YEHHHH it's only Kim!
Quote from: Failed on November 28, 2011, 12:36:52 PM
YEHHHH it's only Kim!
I posted that pic especially for you mate. :)
Nice indeed :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on November 28, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Failed on November 28, 2011, 12:36:52 PM
YEHHHH it's only Kim!
I posted that pic especially for you mate. :)
I wasn't gonna bother with the DLC or the Season Pass, but once RAAM's Shadow was detailed, how could i not?
We're getting another 12 Days of Gearsmas this year!
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/141280048404643840
What's usually in store for this 12 days of gearsmass stuff? Is it good? Haven't really done much of gears MP though liked what I did try of it.
Quote from: BackupLight on November 29, 2011, 01:36:05 PM
What's usually in store for this 12 days of gearsmass stuff? Is it good? Haven't really done much of gears MP though liked what I did try of it.
This was last years for Gears 2 so expect something similar
• December 22nd "Concussion from a smoke grenade" - 12x XP
Concussion grenades are making a return for the day.
• December 23rd "2 Flaming Bloodmounts" - 13x XP
Two Bloodmounts with flamethrowers appearing on every Horde wave.
• December 24th "3 Extra Clips" - 14x XP
Three extra clips of ammo in every weapon.
• December 25th "4 Frag Grenades" - 15x XP
Every frag grenade pick-up now includes four grenades instead of the usual two.
• December 26th "5 Torque Bow Tags" - 16x XP
Many creatures who usually carry rifles in Horde mode will now carry torque bows.
• December 27th "6 Melee monsters" - 17x XP
Horde waves will now entirely consist of melee creatures.
• December 28th "7 Sires a Storming" - 18x XP
This one isn't explained, though my guess would be Sires on every Horde wave.
• December 29th "8 Old School Gears Heads" - 19x XP
The old 4 vs 4 multiplayer mode makes a return.
• December 30th "9 Boomers Booming" - 20x XP
Boomer squads in every Horde wave.
• December 31st "10 Waves of Tickers" - 21x XP
Horde enemies will be Tickers only.
• January 1st "11 Wretches Wretching" - 22x XP
Wretches with shotguns will make an appearance.
• January 2nd "Some of the Above" - 23x XP
This is a combination of concussion grenades, extra clips of ammo, extra frag grenades in each pickup, 4 vs 4 multiplayer mode, and Ticker horde waves.
does each one count towards the 70G achievement?
lol that sounds brilliant, only the big heads one is duff. Wretches with shotguns, how awesome would that be on beast, oh well!!!
When's RAAM's Shadow out again?
RAAM's Shadow Review (http://www.capsulecomputers.com/2011/12/gears-of-war-3-raams-shadow-dlc-review/)
w000p looking good
Double XP this weekend :)
http://epicgames.com/community/2011/12/gears-weekend-brothers-to-the-end/
Cliff Bleszinski on Gears of War future, would love to "reboot" Unreal
"We could be faced with the console transition at some point."
If Epic makes another game in the Gears of War franchise - highly likely given its success - the developer will make sure it feels "fresh and new".
"In the future, who knows?" Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski said during a VGA press conference following the announcement of Fortnite.
"We could be faced with the console transition at some point. We would certainly love to make more experiences in the Gears universe. If we get around to it, I want to make sure we switch it up sufficiently so it still feels like Gears DNA, but it feels fresh and new."
Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3 launched to critical and commercial acclaim. It sold over three million copies worldwide during its first week on sale. The franchise has generated over one billion dollars in sales.
Bleszinski once again stressed that Gears remains closely linked to Xbox maker Microsoft - casting doubt on the possibility of the franchise ever appearing on a Sony console.
"It's technically capable, but we have a good deal with Microsoft, so that's the home of Gears for the foreseeable future," he said.
"Business is business man. We could speculate about anything. What if streaming online services decided they wanted to make a great deal with us? Then Gears would be a streaming game. But as of right now, Microsoft's been an amazing partner for us."
Bleszinski said he hoped the stonking success of Gears of War 3 would help drag the announced movie project out of "development limbo". "It's still in a little bit of a movie development limbo right now," he said, "but hopefully with the success of 3 we'll see it poke back up."
During the press conference Bleszinski was asked about the future of Unreal, an Epic-owned franchise that has gone dark in recent years.
The outspoken developer said he would love to reboot it - but the chances of him doing so seem low.
"I will tell you right now, if you could magically double Epic's team temporarily and just build another game like that I would love to do it," he said.
"I've had all sorts of crazy ideas. I think it would be amazing to reboot the original Unreal with a Fallout/Skyrim vibe, where it's more about exploration than it is about action, and more RPG elements.
"But we're a slave to our success with games like Gears and Infinity Blade. Thankfully we're able to craft a new IP with something like Fortnite right now."
Big day tmw! Raam dlc for all the gearheads and Karkand for BF3 oh yeah! :)
Holy sh*t, how am i gonna play Gears and B3 and Legend of the Guardians all in one night, i better go buy some energy drinks!
Info from Rod's latest Q&A
Announcements
1 - RAAM's Shadow info being read out can be found HERE! (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/845870-RAAM-s-Shadow-DLC-FAQ-1-DAYS-REMAINING!-GAMEPLAY-IS-UP!) - 2am Pacific Time, 5am EST
2 - 'Probably' a multiplayer DLC, around January is a good time, 'good' 'theory' from Rod.
3A - Gearsmas - Different event everyday for 12 Days - Day 1, tomorrow Fortifications are free, Gift Boxes everywhere - Day 2, Friendly Fire In Horde Turned on! Day 3, Big Head Mutator on - Day 4, Cluckshot's replace Boomshot's - Day 5, Higher Tier Beasts are easier to get - Day 6 Tickers and Flame Boomers - Day 7, Comet Mutator turned on for KOTH - Day 8, 4x Multiplier - Day 9, Berzerkers on every wave and Laugh Track - Day 10, squads of loads of Lambent every wave - Day 11, Snowman's heads a popping - Day 12, all weapon pick ups replaced by Mortars (Rod singing Gearsmas song)
3B - Multiplayer Gearsmas - Day 1, Brothers to the end for all maps playlist - Day 2, Torque Bow Tag - Day 3, Can You Dig It - Day 4, 5 and 6, Hardcore Weekend with Tweaks - Day 7 and 8, Boomsnipes - Day 9 and 10, This is My Rifle Day 11 - ThanksGibbing - Day 12 - One Shot One Kill
4 - During 12 Days of Gearsmas there will be a giveaway EVERYDAY on the Epicgames community site!
5 - There will be weekend events during Gearsmas that are not part of Gearsmas
6 - 4% of the population have completed Insane campaign on Gears 3!
7 - 20% of players have not touched campaign and went straight to MP and 47% have completed campaign.
8 - Rooftops is NEVER coming back
Q&A Answers!
Q1 - Can we have the ability to use more than 3 Mutators - Probably, unlikely because coding is possible but needs man power.
Q2 - Why can't our preferred character come up on Quick Matches - You can only become one of the characters in memory (Marcus/Drone). They can't keep all 60 characters in Memory, you need to load them up yourself.
Q3 - Will over the top view of the HoD be in Horde - No, impossible. RAAM's Shadow exclusive. Can't be done.
Q4 - Any more exp events for Gears 2 - Absolutely, want people to get Gears 2 wings. There will be over Christmas Holidays
Q5 - Any chance of Jacinto returning - There's a chance.
Q6 - If you decide to announce Skorge will he have the Gears 2 bra - Bra jokes.
Q7 - What happened to the music in Checkout from the beta - Memory concerns (Speculation) When things were added (Easter Eggs) They needed memory.
Q8 - Will A. Carmine ever get his original lines back - Don't know, harder to fix than Rod originally thought. There was a mix up with the lines.
Q9 - What's up with the Kryll being out in daylight - RAAM's soul is so dark he provides enough for the Kryll to survive (joke) sky is being inked. They're needed to make the game funner.
2am pacific/5am est is that release time? if so it ties in with BF3 maint. at 9-10am gmt, sweet beans :)
Quote from: Windedprism on December 13, 2011, 01:58:50 AM
2am pacific/5am est is that release time? if so it ties in with BF3 maint. at 9-10am gmt, sweet beans :)
10am for us mate :)
The DLC is live but it seems to be charging Season Pass holders, so might need to wait a bit until the problem is fixed, typical!
Also, we've got two new weapon skins, i'm guessing for the Gearsmas event, Candy Cane and Mint. :)
Charging? is season pass not suppose to give just a discount?
Quote from: Windedprism on December 13, 2011, 11:27:46 AM
Charging? is season pass not suppose to give just a discount?
It's free for Season Pass holders as we've already paid upfront, people without the pass are already playing the DLC has it's on the marketplace for 1200MSP, some idiots over at Epic's forums have bought the DLC for said price despite already having the pass! #)
I see , I thought the pass gave you a 33% discount. Is it not downloadable from ingame?. I read about a crossover of marketplace and season pass, where marketplace would charge full price, that was on the command pack though even if you had the pass.
Could be just a fck up probably MS' side though!
Quote from: Windedprism on December 13, 2011, 11:38:54 AM
I see , I thought the pass gave you a 33% discount. Is it not downloadable from ingame?. I read about a crossover of marketplace and season pass, where marketplace would charge full price, that was on the command pack though even if you had the pass.
Could be just a fck up probably MS' side though!
33% discount is right, but obviously you pay 2400MSP upfront for the 4 DLC packs, if you buy them without the pass you'll be looking at 3600!
When you boot up the game the pass kicks in and asks you to download the DLC without any fee, but it's linking you to the DLC and still asking for 1200MSP, it's definitely a problem on Microsoft's side. Should be resolved soon, some people just don't have any patience! :)
Ah ok, that explains it better. I was thinking whats the point in the pass if you just get a discount, it works out more in the end. That makes more sense. I'll have to add that pass to the list so :)
Playing as RAAM is too good to resist!
One of the days for Gearsmas has Comet enabled for KOTH matches, that's gonna be hilarious!
Epic's Cher has said that the season pass/RAAM problem is being worked on right now but she has no idea on how long it will take, MS mentione anything up to 24 hours!
poor MS and I thought Bethesda had issues, gears fans will have their heads! :)
Wow, what a shame- this has to be one of my favourite releases of DLC in spite of the fact I won't get it right away, but that sucks terribly for people who went in expecting to be the loyal season pass holders.
Shameful secret: I've played gears 1 UP TO but not including that final fight. I've died some 100 times (on normal) and just can't stomach the thought of putting the disc back in, in spite of having now finished 3 on Hardcore. Maybe when I do 3 on insanity I'll grow a pair and go back to it ;)
Quote from: BackupLight on December 13, 2011, 03:48:53 PM
Wow, what a shame- this has to be one of my favourite releases of DLC in spite of the fact I won't get it right away, but that sucks terribly for people who went in expecting to be the loyal season pass holders.
Shameful secret: I've played gears 1 UP TO but not including that final fight. I've died some 100 times (on normal) and just can't stomach the thought of putting the disc back in, in spite of having now finished 3 on Hardcore. Maybe when I do 3 on insanity I'll grow a pair and go back to it ;)
Do it on co-op mate, super easy even on Insane. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 13, 2011, 03:49:54 PM
Do it on co-op mate, super easy even on Insane. :)
I'll yell once I've finished other things enough to go back to it and see who else hasn't done Insanity yet, co-op is pretty good fun in itself anyway. I didn't even really find Hardcore that difficult for Gears solo, though Insane I'd imagine is still a step up. So far as I remember there's no solo achievo like with Halo for completing it alone, right?
Amusingly, couldn't even get past the two berserkers on hoard by myself, had a buddy over who was all "Oh, we can do that co-op easy!" - trouble was, he sucked. Hard.
;D
So.. another thing to co-op it up with you guys on in the future.
RAAM's Shadow is now available to Season Pass holders, about damn time too, six hours late!
least it wasn't another delay :)
Quote from: BackupLight on December 13, 2011, 03:56:33 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 13, 2011, 03:49:54 PM
Do it on co-op mate, super easy even on Insane. :)
I'll yell once I've finished other things enough to go back to it and see who else hasn't done Insanity yet, co-op is pretty good fun in itself anyway. I didn't even really find Hardcore that difficult for Gears solo, though Insane I'd imagine is still a step up. So far as I remember there's no solo achievo like with Halo for completing it alone, right?
Amusingly, couldn't even get past the two berserkers on hoard by myself, had a buddy over who was all "Oh, we can do that co-op easy!" - trouble was, he sucked. Hard.
;D
So.. another thing to co-op it up with you guys on in the future.
If I've completed Gears 1 on Insane, anyone can - assuming you have someone like Craig to help of course :)
Gears of War 3 Fenix Rising DLC adds new experience system
Microsoft and Epic Games have announced new DLC for Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 3.
The Fenix Rising map pack, which launches on 17th January 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points or free if you're a Gears of War 3 Season Pass subscriber, adds a new experience system, five new multiplayer maps and four character skins.
The new experience system lets players rank up through level 100 multiple times to unlock exclusive weapon skins and emblems.
Those who buy the add-on and attain level 100 have a choice to "re-up" for another shot through the ranks. Your experience and rank will be reset but all other progression (including TrueSkill rating) remains intact.
You can "re-up" up to three times, earning a new rank icon colour each time. You get Bronze at the default level 100. Then there's Red, Green and Gold. Each "re-up" after Bronze nabs you a custom weapon skin that cannot be obtained by any other means.
The weapon skins are:
Re-Up Plasma - Animated flowing plasma in gold.
Re-Up Omen - Shiny, red Omen.
Re-Up Electric - Animated, golden electric shocks.
The new maps work across Versus Multiplayer, Horde and Beast Mode. Microsoft's official blurb lists them:
Academy - The lineage of the Fenix family can be traced back along a distinguished line of military officers. Officer training at the Oracle Academy was simply the expected path for Marcus, and he had visited the grounds many times in expectation that he would walk the same path as his ancestors. But it was not to be, and Marcus broke with tradition to be with his best friends Dom and Carlos. Like any number of fine Seran traditions, the Academy is now lost to the invasion of the Locust Horde.
Anvil - The fortress of Anvegad was called Anvil Gate because its impenetrable walls were forged in the fires of war. Huge cannons sat atop battlements that guarded sprawling walls running the line of the UIR borders. Marcus went there to find Hoffman, and they both thought that Anvil Gate would offer protection from the incoming forces of Locust and Lambent. They were wrong, and little remains other than the ruined shell of a once mighty fortress.
Depths - The excessive opulence of Azura defied all normal reasoning. Adam Fenix however could see the cracks in the veneer of splendor from the moment he arrived at this underwater processing center. All that beauty mattered not at all once he was held captive by the Locust. Out of options, he had to find a way to contact Marcus, and finally reveal the truths he'd been keeping to himself for all these many years.
Escalation - Haldane Hall has been the home of the Fenix family for countless generations. But the only history that matters to Marcus are his memories of warm summer evenings spent with his mother, Elain, relaxing in the estate's gardens. Sadly, all the estate's history and beauty was lost when the Locust destroyed it in an attempt to kidnap his father.
The Slab - Convicted for insubordination and treason, Marcus was incarcerated in Jacinto Maximum Security Prison. Known as "The Slab", this prison is not a correctional facility - it's a place where Sera's worst offenders are locked up and forgotten. The inmates are brutal, parole is not an option, and the average life expectancy is about two years. But that was before the Locust showed up, and what couldn't get worse, suddenly did. Now your life expectancy there is around 2 minutes.
And now for the character skins, for use in Versus Multiplayer and Horde Mode (if COG):
COG:
Recruit Clayton - Clayton was born a Gear, grew up a Gear, and on the very day he became eligible, he signed himself up to become the capable, confident, and devoted Gear he'd always known he could be.
Thrashball Cole (Limited Edition) - The Cole Train prefers to take the most direct path to the Locust Horde in any situation. What he lacks in finesse, he makes up in raw energy.
Locust:
Savage Marauder - Locust Marauders were the first to form any sort of organisation outside of the Hollow - if their brutal infighting and bloodthirsty raiding parties could truly be called organised.
Savage Kantus (Limited Edition) - The Savage Kantus were profoundly impacted by the loss of the Hollow. They have reverted to a primal, shamanistic state, and their battle cries have taken a dark, melancholy turn. Few sounds are as terrifying to human ears.
The Fenix Rising map pack is the third major Gears of War 3 DLC, and follows the release of the Horde Command Pack and Raam's Shadow. One more upcoming add-on is covered by the Season Pass.
Poor Carmine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDw-lqrE_tY)
The upcoming dlc will also have 250 gamerscore apparently, no word on the achievements yet though!
New map screens:
Gears 1 classic, Escalation
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Escalation-1024x576.jpg)
Anvil
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Anvil-1024x576.jpg)
Depths
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Depths-1024x576.jpg)
Slab
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Slab-1024x576.jpg)
Academy
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Academy-1024x576.jpg)
Character Pics:
Recruit Clayton
(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/121/1215205/Carmine_1324412591.jpg)
Thrashball Cole
(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/121/1215205/gears-of-war-3-20111220001839926.jpg)
Savage Marauder
(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/121/1215205/gears-of-war-3-20111220001846292.jpg)
Savage Kantus
(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/121/1215205/gears-of-war-3-20111220001839256.jpg)
Is it cheating giving away 2 characters already out as DLC/Beta Unlock?
More gears please, after the scorewhore event ima get back into this. Make it to level 50. Maybe 100 and Re-Up.
Quote from: Failed on December 23, 2011, 11:56:14 AM
Is it cheating giving away 2 characters already out as DLC/Beta Unlock?
More gears please, after the scorewhore event ima get back into this. Make it to level 50. Maybe 100 and Re-Up.
Loads of people complaining about it on Epic's forums, I don't really care, i've got Thrasball Cole but don't have the Savage Kantus so i'm happy. Just need Thrashball Drone and Skorge now.
i'm kind of glad i didn't grind the Thrashball, i've always wanted that Savage Kantus. win win for me.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 22, 2011, 11:41:33 AM
Poor Carmine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDw-lqrE_tY)
That was dumb. I'm glad I bought the "Save Carmine" shirt. :)
For the 2 people on Earth that don't already own Gears of War 3 ...
Shipwreck Demo (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Shipwreck-Demo/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d538a01?cid=SLink) now available on XBLM.
Quote from: nCogNeato on December 28, 2011, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 22, 2011, 11:41:33 AM
Poor Carmine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDw-lqrE_tY)
That was dumb. I'm glad I bought the "Save Carmine" shirt. :)
Doubt he would have actually died that way had the vote gone through. Epic seem to be having fun with it, sadly, the fun was probably not on point as it could have been, much like a 30 second SNL skit.
Gears of War 3 Was 2011's Most Pirated Xbox 360 Game
Gears of War 3 was 2011's most pirated Xbox 360 game, according to TorrentFreak (http://torrentfreak.com/top-10-most-pirated-games-of-2011-111230/). As detailed in the site's round-up of most pirated media, Epic's meaty shooter threequel amassed a total of 890,000 (totally illegal) downloads.
Despite an early build of the game leaking onto the net this summer, it would seem that these downloads came from later, retail code. Interestingly, according to the stats the Xbox 360 suffers from a little less piracy than the Wii (Super Mario Galaxy 2 was downloaded well over a million times), while PS3 piracy is so low that TorrentFreak don't even deem it necessary to calculate the figures.
Meanwhile, PC games average more than three times the piracy levels of their console counterparts.
The figures for the torrent charts are estimated, with data mined from "several sources, including reports from all public BitTorrent trackers," according to TorrentFreak.
It's probably a good time to point out that downloading and using torrented game code on modded Xbox 360's is something that Microsoft do not like. Do it and you're likely to get a ban and a Bill Gates goon on your doorstep with a baseball bat.
Title / Times Downloaded
Gears of War 3 (890,000)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (830,000)
Battlefield 3 (760,000)
Forza Motorsport 4 (720,000)
Kinect Sports: Season Two (690,000)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 03, 2012, 10:07:37 AM
Do it and you're likely to get a ban and a Bill Gates goon on your doorstep with a baseball bat.
cuz that's how MS roll!
Altough they said that and still linked the Torrent site anyway >_<
Liquid Green Skins available very soon
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/874169-Green-Weapon-Skin-Availability-Update
Fenix Rising DLC Achievements
Now They Begin to Understand â€" Complete 12 waves of Beast on all Fenix Rising Maps. (20 points)
Defending the Past â€" Complete all 50 waves of Horde on any of the Fenix Rising Maps. (25 points)
Come to Poppa â€" Win a Versus multiplayer match as a team of five Recruit Claytons (any mode). (15 points)
Locust, Forever â€" Win a Versus multiplayer match as a team of five Savage Marauders (any mode). (15 points)
Time to Re-up â€" Achieve level 100 and choose to re-up for another tour of duty. (50 points)
Again! â€" Achieve level 100 a second time and choose to re-up for another tour of duty. (50 points)
I’ve Done it All! â€" Earn at least one of each of the original 132 combat ribbons. (75 points)
About time there was an achievement for the Combat Ribbons, time to work on some of those buggers instead of completely ignoring them!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 07, 2012, 10:22:02 AM
Is it me but does that map look:
a) too much like Clocktower and
b) really dull?
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 06, 2012, 10:17:44 AM
Fenix Rising DLC Achievements
Now They Begin to Understand â€" Complete 12 waves of Beast on all Fenix Rising Maps. (20 points)
Defending the Past â€" Complete all 50 waves of Horde on any of the Fenix Rising Maps. (25 points)
Come to Poppa â€" Win a Versus multiplayer match as a team of five Recruit Claytons (any mode). (15 points)
Locust, Forever â€" Win a Versus multiplayer match as a team of five Savage Marauders (any mode). (15 points)
Time to Re-up â€" Achieve level 100 and choose to re-up for another tour of duty. (50 points)
Again! â€" Achieve level 100 a second time and choose to re-up for another tour of duty. (50 points)I’ve Done it All! â€" Earn at least one of each of the original 132 combat ribbons. (75 points)
About time there was an achievement for the Combat Ribbons, time to work on some of those buggers instead of completely ignoring them!
Oh joy!!!
Those re-up achievements should be easy, i'm at level 76 just from playing Horde, I hardly bother with MP, If I did i'd easily have my wings already!
More DLC! I have a bucket load of essays to sort tomorrow/Monday or I'd heavily get into some gears. I've yet to play MP other than a little co-op hoard and beast local. The RAAM's Shadow was totally wicked, short - kind of as expected- but a lot of fun.
Anvil Flythrough (http://uk.gamespot.com/showcases/gears-of-war-3?sid=6348301&overridePid=991468)
Nice map, I knew it would be. This gives reason to up the vs player count though from 5, c'mon epic you know it's possible. It's always suprised me that an increase in player count hasn't happened. 7 v 7 sounds just about right, imagine 10 v 10!
You know I think the vs mp would be more attractive as well.
Anyway good map.
Quote from: Windedprism on January 10, 2012, 10:40:50 AM
Nice map, I knew it would be. This gives reason to up the vs player count though from 5, c'mon epic you know it's possible. It's always suprised me that an increase in player count hasn't happened. 7 v 7 sounds just about right, imagine 10 v 10!
You know I think the vs mp would be more attractive as well.
Anyway good map.
There has been an increase, it's gone from 4v4 (Gears 1) to 5v5 (Gears 2 & 3) ;)
No but I mean from the five :)
Gears one was 4 v 4? I thought it was 5, long time ago though!
maybe they can't do it, limitations and all that.
I'm gonna have to look at that season pass soon with all this dlc coming out, halo reach classic maps as well, oh dear it never ends!!
Quote from: Windedprism on January 10, 2012, 04:26:28 PM
No but I mean from the five :)
Gears one was 4 v 4? I thought it was 5, long time ago though!
maybe they can't do it, limitations and all that.
I'm gonna have to look at that season pass soon with all this dlc coming out, halo reach classic maps as well, oh dear it never ends!!
Yep, Gears 1 was 4v4 and it had a proper lobby system too, no joining matches halfway through or that have nearly finished, no bloody bots either!
That's right the lobby, been so long since I've seen Gears 1. Getting owned by bow torques or longshot headshots on canals!!
Title Update 3 is now available, details below:
Improvements
1. All unlockable and non-purchasable characters are unlocked for System Link play. Online play still limits players to characters that they have unlocked or have purchased through DLC.
2. “Classic†stalemates are now enabled on the Execution and Warzone playlist. An option exists in private Execution to disable classic stalemates and re-enable the man-up rule.
3. The ghost camera can be raised and lowered using the Xbox controller d-pad.
4. “Must Active Reload†mutator has been made more restrictive. Issues with the Torque Bow and OneShot have been fixed.
5. “Retribution†ribbon is now compatible with dedicated servers.
6. Holding the “Y†button before being in range of a DBNO player and then walking into activation range will start the execution sequence. This is similar to holding “X†to queue up a weapon pickup sequence when walking into range of a dropped weapon.
Exploit Fixes
1. Removed Hammerburst and Longshot exploits with using the iron-sights/scope on Mercy where a player could shoot from a concealed position near the Sanctuary bells. Damage will not register when players are using the scope or iron-sights from that concealed position.
2. Fixed the OneShot exploit on Drydock. Players will be pulled out of the OneShot mounted pose when in certain positions.
General Fixes
1. A second player signing in on the loading screen before entering the pre-game lobby will no longer cause profile issues.
2. The transition from spectator player view to ghost camera view will no longer force the ghost camera view to point upwards.
3. The map cycle in QuickMatch is now randomly ordered.
4. DLC that is not owned by the current player will no longer stop the player from using DLC they do own.
5. Horde will no longer use the Versus weapon swaps. Horde players will have Hammer of Dawn and Mortar spawns on Overpass again.
6. Fixed the lens flare on a scoped Longshot not appearing for a player facing left.
7. Xbox system notifications have been moved out of the way of kill messages in competitive multiplayer. They now show up in the top center of the screen.
Ghost Cam fix is welcome
Thanks for the Video's Gamerman. New maps look very promising, can't wait.......
New playlist coming with the new maps tomorrow
A never-before-seen playlist with only #FenixRising maps :)
https://twitter.com/#!/PeteNub/status/158635426477916161
Never before seen playlist?
are we looking at a new mode here or a playlist with just the Rising maps, curious!
Quote from: Windedprism on January 16, 2012, 07:22:11 PM
Never before seen playlist?
are we looking at a new mode here or a playlist with just the Rising maps, curious!
Loads of people saying it's Guardian completely ignoring the "never before seen" part, idiots! :)
Someone mentioned that it might be a Recruit Claytons vs Savage Marauders playlist to help with the new achievements, we'll find out tomorrow.
It's a playlist without shotguns called Stay Frosty
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 16, 2012, 10:55:30 PM
It's a playlist without shotguns called Stay Frosty
Yep and Rod mentioned that rifles will kill/down in less hits too.
Doesn't sound particularly good!
The name sounds better than the actual game type!!!
Sounds interesting, might give it a spin this evening see how I go.
Quote from: Windedprism on January 17, 2012, 10:21:44 AM
Sounds interesting, might give it a spin this evening see how I go.
If you tried the 'This Is My Rifle' event then you've already played it! :)
Fenix Rising DLC is now available, no stupid 6 hour delays this time. :)
Easter Egg from new map 'The Slab'
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 17, 2012, 10:32:17 AM
Fenix Rising DLC is now available, no stupid 6 hour delays this time. :)
something to look forward to when i get home, if i make it, i may die from man-flu first
Here are the skins you get each time you re-up:
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
Quote from: Primal Angel on January 17, 2012, 06:22:03 PM
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
HATE QUITTERS.
I've yet to get into Gears, but I'm still not quite ready for it. Skyrim to finish up, then Assassins Creed and Halo: CE!
Quote from: Primal Angel on January 17, 2012, 06:22:03 PM
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
I'll play...could use a regular teammate.
Always on Gears so if you ever wanna play just give me a shout. :)
Cool I will send you guys friend requests now. :)
Quote from: BackupLight on January 17, 2012, 09:18:09 PM
Quote from: Primal Angel on January 17, 2012, 06:22:03 PM
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
HATE QUITTERS.
I've yet to get into Gears, but I'm still not quite ready for it. Skyrim to finish up, then Assassins Creed and Halo: CE!
When ever you play Halo: CE let me know I am looking for people for that too. My husband wont buy himself a copy to play with me. lol
I'll be up for getting achievements, just give me a shout!
Quote from: Primal Angel on January 17, 2012, 06:22:03 PM
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
Hey Primal, I need to go about getting those achievements too. So if I'm online I'd be up for playing too.
If I'm online I Would be up for achievements and to help out others also.
Quote from: donnieoneshot on January 19, 2012, 07:39:18 AM
Quote from: Primal Angel on January 17, 2012, 06:22:03 PM
Hey I am getting back into GOW and I was wondering if anyone wanted to play with me. I been trying for the new achievements but every time I get into a match my whole teams quits. So if anyone wants to play hit me up.
Hey Primal, I need to go about getting those achievements too. So if I'm online I'd be up for playing too.
Just hit me up. Even if I am on another game just pop me a message..
I hope to get more time in on Gears especially since it's a double xp weekend.
In case anyone wants to help me get these 2 achievements.. For some reason my game is broken and I can't seem to get past the 2nd chapter in Raam Shadow.. I can't host it turns out I have a problem with my xbox so yeah. If anyone wants to help and create a match one of these days I would greatly appreciate it. And if you need help with any achievement in any game let me know.. I am always willing to help..
I'm beginning to think that the Seriously 3.0 achievement may be a bit too difficult!!!
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 24, 2012, 10:52:03 PM
I'm beginning to think that the Seriously 3.0 achievement may be a bit too difficult!!!
I'm going to get all Bronze but not all Onyx
I've been playing game after game of private matches to get my weapon kills up and I've finally got 2000 Lancer kills, but in doing so I've realised that I'm not having any fun any more. There's no way in hell I can be arsed to try and get the Onyx for Hammerburst kills, I hate that gun, or for playing Wingman which is tedious even in private matches and I'm starting to think I'm wasting my time playing all these private matches by myself. If I try and play online with randoms I invariably end up last with maybe 3 kills, it's so boring being killed over and over again by that f***ing gnasher shotgun, why did they bow to pressure and make it more powerful? I really enjoyed killing everyone with my sawed off in the first couple of weeks before the fanboys got all upset that it was too powerful. And then they go and put these stupid achievements in for prestiging not once, but twice! Really, do I wanna try and get to level 100 twice, it's a bloody chore trying to get there once!
We used to regularly get 5 of us together and go and take on some randoms online on Gears 2, but that just hasn't happened with Gears 3 and I'm really starting to lose interest :(
Soul Calibur V's due out in 10 days and Mass Effect 3 will be out in March so maybe my interest will return if I have a break for a bit.
Sounds like Gears 3 burnout to me, a break may do you good.
Personally, I haven't played Gears 3 MP since we last had a proper game night. Don't think I've even hit level 50 in the MP. :P I mostly blame other games piling up, crying for attention.
Yeh, too many xmas games still about.
Gears can wait, we'll still be playing this in a years time, so don't worry about it. Take a break.
Everyone's got January apathy, lots of SP games about, no MP and such. We'll soon get our sh*t together and start playing more regularly.
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 24, 2012, 10:52:03 PM
I'm beginning to think that the Seriously 3.0 achievement may be a bit too difficult!!!
Played against someone the other day that had it!
I haven't played Gears in awhile either. I've always preferred Horde to MP though.
Quote from: zerosum on January 24, 2012, 11:56:22 PM
Sounds like Gears 3 burnout to me, a break may do you good.
I concur, unless anyone wants to help me get that 1 Beast ribbon,I shall have a break for a few weeks :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 25, 2012, 12:46:16 AM
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 24, 2012, 10:52:03 PM
I'm beginning to think that the Seriously 3.0 achievement may be a bit too difficult!!!
Played against someone the other day that had it!
That must have taken him/her some serious patience. Were they any good?
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 25, 2012, 07:30:19 AM
Quote from: zerosum on January 24, 2012, 11:56:22 PM
Sounds like Gears 3 burnout to me, a break may do you good.
I concur, unless anyone wants to help me get that 1 Beast ribbon,I shall have a break for a few weeks :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 25, 2012, 12:46:16 AM
Quote from: Jaynestown on January 24, 2012, 10:52:03 PM
I'm beginning to think that the Seriously 3.0 achievement may be a bit too difficult!!!
Played against someone the other day that had it!
That must have taken him/her some serious patience. Were they any good?
Not too bad, our team won though. :)
just to let you know ive now got this !!!! im gonna play some single player this week, and hopefully will be online on tuesday night around 9 ish, if i can get a code, and a headset as im sure you have all missed my lovely voice lol, seriously though ive really missed all you guys and cannot wait to catch up xxx
The Thrashball Drone is available for 10 days to celebrate Superbowl XVI.
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/882222-Thrashball-Drone-for-10-days-only....
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 28, 2012, 10:44:11 AM
The Thrashball Drone is available for 10 days to celebrate Superbowl XVI.
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/882222-Thrashball-Drone-for-10-days-only....
I'd like to buy the letter... "L" for that Supebowl... ;)
Nice find though. :)
Quote from: zerosum on January 28, 2012, 11:07:13 AM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 28, 2012, 10:44:11 AM
The Thrashball Drone is available for 10 days to celebrate Superbowl XVI.
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/882222-Thrashball-Drone-for-10-days-only....
I'd like to buy the letter... "L" for that Supebowl... ;)
I knew i'd missed something! Didn't get much sleep! ;D
An Epic forum member is building his own full scale Torque Bow, check it out:
http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/871055-Full-scale-replica-Torque-bow.
DLC 4 announcement coming soon
https://twitter.com/#!/GearsViking/status/166973274683740161
Rumors, Rumors Rumors:
DLC 4 will include Limited Edition versions of Commando Dom, Savage Grenadier Elite and Mechanic Baird!
Also, Weapon Skins seem like Orange and a Purple one.
Raven Down map might be making a return. This was the best Video clip I could find, poor enough and only 17sec long:
Loved Raven Down on the first Gears, very small map makes for crazy battles. :)
Gears of War 3 Forces of Nature DLC announced
5 maps, Easter Egg weapons and new Achievements
Forces of Nature is a collection of three new maps, each set during a natural disaster, and two remakes from previous Gears games. The new maps are Aftermath, Artillery and Cover. The remakes are Jacinto (Gears of War 2) and Raven Down (Gears of War 1).
Gears executive producer Rod Fergusson announced the DLC on GameTrailers, explaining how they work.
Aftermath is a government park after a tsunami. The map floods and quakes during gameplay, making it difficult to aim. And stealth is reduced due to players splashing through water.
Artillery is a military base ravaged by a storm during gameplay. Dust and debris makes it difficult to see, but winds can mask your approach.
And Cove is a small port the Stranded have taken over and turned into a village. A heavy layer of fog masks "just about everything". Epic described the map as very open, with long lines of sight with a "really nice" sniper nest.
Fergusson said the DLC will include Easter Eggs in the form of four special weapons hidden in the maps called Elemental Cleavers. The snow cleaver can gust an icy breeze, stunning players from a distance. The emulsion cleaver explodes on impact, doing a small amount of AOE burning damage.
There are new Achievements tied to these weapons for anyone who can find them and get 25 kills with them in Horde or Beast mode. In total the DLC adds ten new Achievements for 250 Gamerscore.
Additionally, buy the DLC and you get four new character models: Commando Dom, Mechanic Baird, Savage Grenadier Elite and Savage Hunter; and seven new weapon skins (two of which are designed based on community feedback), which can only be unlocked through gameplay in the Forces of Nature DLC.
Epic is yet to announce a price, but we expect it to follow previous Gears of War 3 DLC and go for 800 Microsoft Points. Forces of Nature brings to a close the DLC that forms a part of the Gears of War 3 Season Pass.
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears-Raven-Down.png)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears-Jacinto.png)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears-Cove.png)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears-Artillery.png)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears-Aftermath.png)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears3ForcesofNatureCharacters.jpg)
(http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gears3_ForcesofNatureDLC_Pic1.jpg)
http://www.twitch.tv/surgevtwo/c/30859
Excellent! Can't wait to get my hands on it.
I think we're looking at a March 27th time frame though? :-\
Jacinto sucks, but if Guardian is coming back i suppose we'll have to play on Jacinto. Raven Down is imo, the best Gears 1 map
Quote from: Failed on February 17, 2012, 07:03:49 PM
Jacinto sucks, but if Guardian is coming back i suppose we'll have to play on Jacinto. Raven Down is imo, the best Gears 1 map
Great map, i'd still like Mausoleum to return, that was always a favourite of mine along with Rooftops of course. :)
Rod answered these questions
Guardian FAQ
Q. When is guardian coming out ?
A. 27 March along with DLC 4
Q. If i play a guardian match does it count towards CTL matches played medal
A.Yes
Q. If i kill the leader in guardian will it count towards the abductor medal
A. Yes
Artillery Flythrough
http://bit.ly/wr3vPW
Jacinto Flythrough
http://bit.ly/xl95Zk
Quote from: GamerMan316 on February 17, 2012, 07:22:56 PM
Quote from: Failed on February 17, 2012, 07:03:49 PM
Jacinto sucks, but if Guardian is coming back i suppose we'll have to play on Jacinto. Raven Down is imo, the best Gears 1 map
Great map, i'd still like Mausoleum to return, that was always a favourite of mine along with Rooftops of course. :)
Rooftops would make a great Guardian map, you can get a little trapped on one side though if the other team are really good.
The guy doing the voiceover seems happy! :)
This weekend's events:
#GearsWeekend Part 1 - Can You Dig It? Digger and Semi-Auto Longshot are starting weapons.
#GearsWeekend Part 2 - 5v5 Execution #Zeta with no party limitations. Alpha has been dethroned for the weekend.
Some screens from the Forces of Nature DLC:
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_Forces_Of_Nature_KeyArtRender.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_Aftermath.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_Artillery.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_Cove.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_Jacinto.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_MP_RavenDown.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_Screenshot_DLC4_Artillery.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_Screenshot_DLC4_RavenDown.jpg)
(http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/screenshots/1401/med_Screenshot_DLC4_RavenDown_2.jpg)
I always feel ripped off somehow when games start giving away preorder perks instead of new content. Not that I am irritated that they release them later, just that there are no other skins included in this pack. It hardly feels like a bonus.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/forces-of-gears-of-war/727569
&
http://www.vg247.com/2012/03/05/final-gears-3-map-pack-gets-ultra-video-blowout/
Forces of Nature DLC achievements:
Natural Selection - 20G
Complete all 12 waves of Beast on all Forces of Nature maps.
Horde Natural - 20G
Complete 20 waves of Horde on any Forces of Nature map without going down or dying.
Unstoppable Force - 25G
Complete all 50 waves of Horde on any of the Forces of Nature maps.
Elemental - 25G
Get 25 kills with any of the hidden elementally charged Cleavers in Horde.
Stock Piled - 20G
Achieve the maximum level on all fortifications in Horde mode.
Force Multiplayer - 25G
Win a match of Guardian on all Forces of Nature maps.
Witty Repairtee - 25G
Build or repair 50,000 worth of fortifications as Mechanic Baird LE.
Hunter Gatherer - 20G
Bag and Tag 20 opponents while playing as the Savage Hunter in Versus multiplayer (any mode).
I've Got This! - 20G
Kill 10 opponents as the leader in a round of Guardian on a Forces of Nature map.
Force Multiplier - 50G
Kill a Lambent Berserker with a team comprised of 5 Forces of Nature characters in Horde.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 10, 2012, 03:32:29 PM
Forces of Nature DLC achievements:
Natural Selection - 20G
Complete all 12 waves of Beast on all Forces of Nature maps.
Horde Natural - 20G
Complete 20 waves of Horde on any Forces of Nature map without going down or dying.
Unstoppable Force - 25G
Complete all 50 waves of Horde on any of the Forces of Nature maps.
Elemental - 25G
Get 25 kills with any of the hidden elementally charged Cleavers in Horde.
Stock Piled - 20G
Achieve the maximum level on all fortifications in Horde mode.
Force Multiplayer - 25G
Win a match of Guardian on all Forces of Nature maps.
Witty Repairtee - 25G
Build or repair 50,000 worth of fortifications as Mechanic Baird LE.
Hunter Gatherer - 20G
Bag and Tag 20 opponents while playing as the Savage Hunter in Versus multiplayer (any mode).
I've Got This! - 20G
Kill 10 opponents as the leader in a round of Guardian on a Forces of Nature map.
Force Multiplier - 50G
Kill a Lambent Berserker with a team comprised of 5 Forces of Nature characters in Horde.
I see a Gears of War boosting session in my near future !!!
St Patricks Day event is live
It's another Shotguns & Snipers event only with this addition:
(http://i.imgur.com/vxlzN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vdVei.jpg)
Title Update 4 confirmed to hit before the new DLC launches in 11 days
https://twitter.com/#!/PeteNub/status/180744963427012609
Gears of War 3 Title Update 4 Release Notes
IMPROVEMENTS
Savage Drone and Savage Grenadier can now “swat†turn in Beast mode
Spectator mode now starts viewing a player instead of a battle camera
Alternate control users in multiplayer will no longer look at DBNO characters when pressing R3
The crosshair for the Longshot and Hammerburst will now show an X if a shot is obstructed.
KOTH â€" ring locators are now visible in spectator mode
KOTH â€" some hill locations have been adjusted
BUG FIXES
The Onyx Guard decoy in Horde will not drop his rifle after exhausting the Vulcan ammo
Clients will no longer be stuck with a “Waiting For Players†message up if the host quits Horde during the progression screen
Chainsaw audio loop will now persist for listeners who leave the audible range and re-enter it
Fixed some instances where special event ribbons would not be properly awarded
COG pistol firing rate has been adjusted to be equal on host and clients
The Flaming Retro Lancer is now available for attendees of the first special event
Fixed some issues fixed related to the destruction of meatbags
The Slab start up screen no longer has debug text
After a host migration in Horde, the waves will no longer go past 50
Cover near the elevator on Hotel no longer allows players to lean outside of the visible area
Grenade throwers that are killed mid-throw will receive credit for any kills that grenade causes
Silverback will be disabled if hit by a smoke grenade when the driver is in the middle of the exit animation
Team Deathmatch time limit no longer resets to 3 minutes when both teams are out of respawns
Title Update 4 is released tomorrow.
Forces of Nature Weapon Skins Sneak Peek!
Many of you have been asking about the new weapon skins in DLC 4 and we have a sneak peak! Five of the skins will be available as soon as you download the Forces of Nature DLC next week on March 27th. Two of the skins, Ivory and Fl4k, will need to be unlocked.
Ivory Weapon Skins: I’ve Got This! â€" Kill 10 opponents as the leader in a round of Guardian on a Forces of Nature map.
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IVORY_WeaponSkin.jpg)
FL4K Weapon Skin: Force Multiplayer â€" Win a match of Guardian on all Forces of Nature maps.
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/FL4K_WeaponSkin.jpg)
The 5 other skins are:
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/VIXEN_WeaponSkin-1024x370.jpg)
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ULTRA-VIOLET_WeaponSkin-1024x370.jpg)
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MIDNIGHT_WeaponSkin-1024x370.jpg)
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MAJOR_LEAGUE_WeaponSkin-1024x370.jpg)
(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HYPE_WeaponSkin-1024x370.jpg)
Some notes from the latest Epic stream:
1.44% people have re-upped once, 0.67% of people have gotten Foreshadowing, 0.19% of people have Seriously 3.0, 45% of Gears of War 3 players have unlocked the Lambency Achievement.
Q and A Session
Q1 - Why would one old map return but another not? - Popularity is important, would it fit, variety of reasons,
Q2 - Did a maps feedback surprise you? - Rod concerned for Raven Down, surprise when a map gets bad feedback, if we knew the reactions we would have not shipped, all maps need to work on all modes although some may be better for some modes
Q3 - In Guardian does the leader get the delay at the start? - Not 100% sure, Rod pushed for no delay, good at telling somebody they are leader
Q4 - Are achievements obtainable in Private? - That was intent, it should be, they didn't try to prevent it. It's a POSSIBILITY.
Q5 - Will you need FoN to play on servers? - Technically no, Players choice gives you servers without the DLC.
Q6 - Will you be able to play Guardian without the Fenix Rising DLC - Yes you can
Q6 is a biggie, people without the DLC can play Guardian which is good as a couple of people I play with haven't bothered with any DLC but at least they can still play their favourite mode from Gears 2. :)
Regarding the Stock Piled achievement:
Rob Pears †@robpears
@PeteNub Is the Max Level fortifications achievement only for the horde levels in Retail (Level 2 silverback) or DLC (Level 5 silverback)
Peter Knepley †@PeteNub
@robpears it's retail levels only
Craig is happy about that, everything is maxed except for the Silverback (currently approaching Level 4) :)
When Guardian arrives
(http://3deadmonkeys.com/gallery3/var/albums/random_stuff/Carlton-Dance-GIF.gif)
;D
;D ;D ;D O0
Having had Soul Calibur V and Mass Effect 3 to keep me busy for the last 2 months the Forces Of Nature DLC release on Tuesday couldn't come at a more perfect time. So who's up for Guardian on Tuesday night? :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 24, 2012, 08:51:34 PM
Having had Soul Calibur V and Mass Effect 3 to keep me busy for the last 2 months the Forces Of Nature DLC release on Tuesday couldn't come at a more perfect time. So who's up for Guardian on Tuesday night? :)
You really need to ask? :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 25, 2012, 12:00:21 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 24, 2012, 08:51:34 PM
Having had Soul Calibur V and Mass Effect 3 to keep me busy for the last 2 months the Forces Of Nature DLC release on Tuesday couldn't come at a more perfect time. So who's up for Guardian on Tuesday night? :)
You really need to ask? :)
Just checking :D
Gears 2 & 3 Jacinto comparison with some awesome music :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 26, 2012, 04:48:17 PM
Gears 2 & 3 Jacinto comparison with some awesome music :)
Shakes' suicide runs are going to be darker and grittier than ever! 8)
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 24, 2012, 08:51:34 PM
Having had Soul Calibur V and Mass Effect 3 to keep me busy for the last 2 months the Forces Of Nature DLC release on Tuesday couldn't come at a more perfect time. So who's up for Guardian on Tuesday night? :)
me please..... pretty please..... pretty please with sugar on top...... pretty please with sugar and a boat load of dead grubs on top !!!
Forces of Nature is now available, people are already complaining about Guardian, mainly because it's not available for Private games just yet.
I need some original excuses for gettin' out of work !!!!! Heeeelllllpppp!!!
Quote from: donnieoneshot on March 27, 2012, 12:16:36 PM
I need some original excuses for gettin' out of work !!!!! Heeeelllllpppp!!!
Your house has been burgled by Liverpool fans in KKK outfits with wearing Fat Spanish Waiter masks over their hoods, that's has to work! ;D
I tried that one and my boss looked at me and said " WHAT are you talking about?? There is no such thing as a burglar Liverpool FC fan!!! I AM insulted !!" ..............in a dirty scouser accent.......
Quote from: donnieoneshot on March 27, 2012, 02:36:11 PM
I tried that one and my boss looked at me and said " WHAT are you talking about?? There is no such thing as a burglar Liverpool FC fan!!! I AM insulted !!" ..............in a dirty scouser accent.......
Dammit!!
I'm a bit annoyed, it would appear you can only play Guardian on the 5 Forces of Nature maps :( I wanna play on Blood Drive!
Oh, and they've f***ed up Jacinto by making it too open!
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 27, 2012, 06:52:39 PM
I'm a bit annoyed, it would appear you can only play Guardian on the 5 Forces of Nature maps :( I wanna play on Blood Drive!
Oh, and they've f***ed up Jacinto by making it too open!
You can play Guardian on other maps according to this thread (http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/897148-When-can-you-play-Guardian-on-other-maps).
Agree on Jacinto, I like the fact that there's another way out of spawn though, at least that reduces the chances of spawn camping that happened all the time on Gears 2 Jacinto, don't like the tunnels parts that run under the towers into the middle or the fact that they've removed the wall at the bottom of the stairs at the back of each tower. All other maps that have come back haven't been changed too much, Jacinto almost feels like a brand new map!
Having never player the original Jacinto map I cannot compare. But I'm just enjoying what the new maps have to offer. ;)
Yeh, it's the missing wall that I don't get, makes protecting the leader a lot harder and I don't like the tunnels at all. I've only managed to play Guardian on the 5 FoN maps, the quick match only cycles those 5 :(
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 28, 2012, 09:20:45 AM
Yeh, it's the missing wall that I don't get, makes protecting the leader a lot harder and I don't like the tunnels at all. I've only managed to play Guardian on the 5 FoN maps, the quick match only cycles those 5 :(
Are you online tonight mate for some noob slaying? :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 28, 2012, 09:22:42 AM
Are you online tonight mate for some noob slaying? :)
I resemble that remark!!!!!!!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 28, 2012, 09:22:42 AM
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 28, 2012, 09:20:45 AM
Yeh, it's the missing wall that I don't get, makes protecting the leader a lot harder and I don't like the tunnels at all. I've only managed to play Guardian on the 5 FoN maps, the quick match only cycles those 5 :(
Are you online tonight mate for some noob slaying? :)
I'll be on at 10 after The Apprentice for an hour or so :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 28, 2012, 08:01:41 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 28, 2012, 09:22:42 AM
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 28, 2012, 09:20:45 AM
Yeh, it's the missing wall that I don't get, makes protecting the leader a lot harder and I don't like the tunnels at all. I've only managed to play Guardian on the 5 FoN maps, the quick match only cycles those 5 :(
Are you online tonight mate for some noob slaying? :)
I'll be on at 10 after The Apprentice for an hour or so :)
Cool, i'll be on in about 20 minutes after the borefest that is Milan v Barca!
Cool :)
I really need to get back into Gears, I've got all the DLC and haven't touched any of it! :(
Me too, I bought the season pass in one of the deals - and have played like.. a little local multiplayer and that's it. Will get into it eventually!
Quote from: BackupLight on March 29, 2012, 02:03:51 PM
Me too, I bought the season pass in one of the deals - and have played like.. a little local multiplayer and that's it. Will get into it eventually!
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on March 29, 2012, 01:59:00 PM
I really need to get back into Gears, I've got all the DLC and haven't touched any of it! :(
Seriously?! How could you not?! Thats the closest thing I've ever heard to being sacrilegious.
Quote from: donnieoneshot on March 29, 2012, 02:38:15 PM
Quote from: BackupLight on March 29, 2012, 02:03:51 PM
Me too, I bought the season pass in one of the deals - and have played like.. a little local multiplayer and that's it. Will get into it eventually!
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on March 29, 2012, 01:59:00 PM
I really need to get back into Gears, I've got all the DLC and haven't touched any of it! :(
Seriously?! How could you not?! Thats the closest thing I've ever heard to being sacrilegious.
I'm on the same boat as Parky, I have the Season Pass and I'm expecting the next time I drop the disc in the tray there's going to be a large update waiting.
Quote from: Jurassic Parky on March 29, 2012, 01:59:00 PM
I really need to get back into Gears, I've got all the DLC and haven't touched any of it! :(
You'll have to play at some point mate so I can hear my entrance music! :)
I have still yet to play a game of Guardian on anything but the FoN maps, it's very frustrating. >:(
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 29, 2012, 10:31:18 PM
I have still yet to play a game of Guardian on anything but the FoN maps, it's very frustrating. >:(
Just had games on Checkout, Trenches & Mercy.
Oddly I had one game on Checkout this morning and got MVP with 11 kills and 4 deaths, my best game on Gears 3 so far (excluding Private of course)
Quote from: Jaynestown on March 30, 2012, 04:56:22 PM
Oddly I had one game on Checkout this morning and got MVP with 11 kills and 4 deaths, my best game on Gears 3 so far (excluding Private of course)
I got my win on all FoN maps achievement earlier by going 15/3 on Raven Down including getting the final kill with exactly one second left, twas awesome! :)
The guy I killed was bitching and moaning in the lobby straight after but I was laughing in a party with Lee and couldn't hear him raging, he then quit! ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 29, 2012, 04:55:42 PM
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I really need to get back into Gears, I've got all the DLC and haven't touched any of it! :(
You'll have to play at some point mate so I can hear my entrance music! :)
You mean..
;)
PAX East 2012: Gears of War 3 Rumoured Singleplayer DLC, Horde/Beast Versus Mode
At the Epic Games panel at PAX East, Cliff Bleszinski hinted at new downloadable content for Gears of War 3.
The DLC will expand on a character that didn’t get much story in Gears of War 3 and stated that the character is ‘everyone’s favorite‘ (https://twitter.com/#!/craigums/status/188677094610436096). Could we being seeing more of Colonel Victor Hoffman or Bernadette Mataki? Maybe a storyline based around Dizzy before we met him? It appears that this DLC will be storyline based, like the RAAM’s Shadow DLC and being the 6th installment of DLC for the game could be the last. With each DLC also coming within 2-3 months of each other, we could be seeing this DLC around June-July time. Of course, this is all speculation.
A Horde/Beast Versus (https://twitter.com/#!/craigums/status/188683381066842112) mode was also mentioned, this would clearly combine the two modes and players would battle it out as both sides. This would be an extremely fun game mode and it will be interesting to see how they do it if it is released as a game mode.
I'd rather they make Guardian private!!!
Finally managed to finish a solo run on Horde on Insane, got around 130,000 XP in the process. :)
Solo? Seriously? Thats nuts :o
That's unreal. Congrats dude ;)
I did it on Blood Drive with Super Reload, Enemy Regeneration and Friendly Fire on so I could blow up my Silverback and keep repairing it! :)
Only died 5 or 6 times, luckily the boss waves weren't too bad, Wave 10 was Beserkers, I had Reavers on 20, 30 & 40 and the final wave I had Gunkers, I had more trouble with bloody tickers than the bosses! :)
Think i'll try another solo run on maybe Clocktower or Escalation next.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 11, 2012, 08:36:25 AM
I did it on Blood Drive with Super Reload, Enemy Regeneration and Friendly Fire on so I could blow up my Silverback and keep repairing it! :)
Only died 5 or 6 times, luckily the boss waves weren't too bad, Wave 10 was Beserkers, I had Reavers on 20, 30 & 40 and the final wave I had Gunkers, I had more trouble with bloody tickers than the bosses! :)
Think i'll try another solo run on maybe Clocktower or Escalation next.
Mad skills. Nice one.
Awesome Craig, I managed to level 7 on Blood Drive on Insane yesterday before dying, too hard for me!
I'm in awe of the awesomeness !! Serious gaming !
Cheers guys :)
Got my wings last night too then instantly re-upped to go back to Level 1 again and to get an achievement of course. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 12, 2012, 09:34:18 AM
Cheers guys :)
Got my wings last night too then instantly re-upped to go back to Level 1 again and to get an achievement of course. :)
Aaaand now to get all the way back to 100 to re-up again ;D
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Cheers guys :)
Got my wings last night too then instantly re-upped to go back to Level 1 again and to get an achievement of course. :)
Aaaand now to get all the way back to 100 to re-up again ;D
Yep! I'm currently 12 or 13 so quite a way to go! :)
I'm sitting at level 94 at the moment and have a few days off next week so I'm hoping to re-up myself in the next 10 days or so :)
Makes me want to buy it!
...Even though I already bought it! ???
Reached level 96 this morning, I was hoping to re-up by the end of the week but without anyone to play Horde on Insane and without the double XP I don't think I'm going to get there. Might make it to 97 or 98 if I play enough games of Guardian (and don't suck!)
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 19, 2012, 12:19:00 PM
Reached level 96 this morning, I was hoping to re-up by the end of the week but without anyone to play Horde on Insane and without the double XP I don't think I'm going to get there. Might make it to 97 or 98 if I play enough games of Guardian (and don't suck!)
I'll play some Horde over the weekend mate, probably Sunday night. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 19, 2012, 03:16:20 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 19, 2012, 12:19:00 PM
Reached level 96 this morning, I was hoping to re-up by the end of the week but without anyone to play Horde on Insane and without the double XP I don't think I'm going to get there. Might make it to 97 or 98 if I play enough games of Guardian (and don't suck!)
I'll play some Horde over the weekend mate, probably Sunday night. :)
Cool :)
I'm three quarters of the way through level 96 now, should get to 97 by the end of the day so will aim for 98 by the end of the weekend :)
Well this week's "event" is sh*t. x5 XP on Execution (which along with Wingman is the worst game type in the game) and "creepy crawlies" on Horde which means laods of bloody Tickers, Cerepides and those bloody annoying crab things... not sure I can be bothered to try and get to 98, let along re-up with those "goodies" :(
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 20, 2012, 09:16:18 PM
Well this week's "event" is sh*t. x5 XP on Execution (which along with Wingman is the worst game type in the game) and "creepy crawlies" on Horde which means laods of bloody Tickers, Cerepides and those bloody annoying crab things... not sure I can be bothered to try and get to 98, let along re-up with those "goodies" :(
It's only 5x XP for actual executions too, normal XP applies for the Execution gametype itself.
Oh, have I read that wrong? Executions across all game types or just during Execution? If it's all game types, chainsaw here I come :)
Quote from: Jaynestown on April 21, 2012, 08:19:59 AM
Oh, have I read that wrong? Executions across all game types or just during Execution? If it's all game types, chainsaw here I come :)
You only get 5x XP for Executions in the Execution gametype, kills and win bonuses remain at standard XP, that's what I read before the event started at least. :)
Oh well, better stick to Guardian then, I'm half way through level 97 now but am quite busy today so might have to try and get to 98 tomorrow. Horde is awful, I played it with some randoms on public yesterday night and we just about managed to get to wave 10, but when you're faced with 2 beserkers, 3 corpsers, 3 ceripedes and god knows how many tickers all at once it was just too difficult. Thanks Epic!!!
Finally reached level 98, 2 more to go for the re-up achievement and then I'm going to put Gears 3 to bed for a little while as I'm getting a bit bored.
Guy's, Would anyone be happy to help me mop up some achievements on Gears? I'm looking at the host a 5 player beast or horde mode with certain characters, And even the campaign mode?
I'll help with the Beast ones today if you want Sambo, I'm not playing Horde anymore this weekend as the "Creepy Crawlies" event sucks but I can help later in the week or next weekend with the Horde ones.
Quote from: sambo on April 22, 2012, 01:18:30 AM
Guy's, Would anyone be happy to help me mop up some achievements on Gears? I'm looking at the host a 5 player beast or horde mode with certain characters, And even the campaign mode?
Always happy to help mate, I still need to do co-op on RAAM's Shadow yet too!
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 22, 2012, 10:04:28 AM
Quote from: sambo on April 22, 2012, 01:18:30 AM
Guy's, Would anyone be happy to help me mop up some achievements on Gears? I'm looking at the host a 5 player beast or horde mode with certain characters, And even the campaign mode?
Always happy to help mate, I still need to do co-op on RAAM's Shadow yet too!
I'd be happy to help out too sambo. i've some of the easy hosting ones to clear out also. Would like to run through Raams Shadow in co-op too Gamerman!!
Yay, finally reached Level 100 and got my wings... kept my wings for one round of Horde and then re-upped and am back to level 1 ;D
Gearsmas is back! (http://epicgames.com/community/2012/12/the-twelve-days-of-gearsmas-2012/)
Nice.
Maybe it's time for a Gears Game Night? :)
My copy of Gears 3 is fairly dusty, it could do with a spin in my Xbox!!