Gears of War 3

GamerMan316 · May 11, 2011, 11:49:48 AM

I'll only be glad because i'll be able to play some other bloody games for a while instead! :-)

nCogNeato · May 11, 2011, 01:47:04 PM

Quote from: Jaynestown on May 11, 2011, 08:44:52 AM
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I'll be glad when the beta has finished.

I kinda agree, that way our community game nights won't be so split

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

GamerMan316 · 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.

Jaynestown · May 16, 2011, 03:08:18 PM

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.

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?

GamerMan316 · May 16, 2011, 03:18:13 PM

Collector's Edition for me too which is handy as that's what I pre-ordered well over a year ago!!!

Jaynestown · May 16, 2011, 03:30:32 PM

I've just pre-ordered it from Amazon but will see if I can find it cheaper nearer the time.

nCogNeato · May 16, 2011, 03:45:56 PM

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

zerosum · May 17, 2011, 09:22:17 PM

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.

GamerMan316 · May 18, 2011, 09:05:38 PM

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.