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Friday, March 11, 2011
Gears 3 Beta Preview at PAX East
You’ve read about it. Now on March 11–13 go hands-on with the Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Beta on 20 stations at PAX East. Players will get bragging rights and an Xbox LIVE Cole Train plushie avatar accessory not available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Location: Xbox Booth, Exhibit Hall A
But wait, there's more...
Cliff Bleszinski Signing
On Saturday, March 12 (2:00–3:00 p.m.), meet the Gears of War design director during this exclusive signing engagement and get a free Gears of War 3 poster.
Location: Xbox Booth, Exhibit Hall A
Major Nelson Live Podcast
Also on Saturday, March 12 (starting at 5:00 p.m.), experience the live recording of a podcast with Xbox LIVE's own Major Nelson; special guest appearance by Cliff Bleszinski.
Location: Manticore Theatre
See you there!
Location: Xbox Booth, Exhibit Hall A
But wait, there's more...
Cliff Bleszinski Signing
On Saturday, March 12 (2:00–3:00 p.m.), meet the Gears of War design director during this exclusive signing engagement and get a free Gears of War 3 poster.
Location: Xbox Booth, Exhibit Hall A
Major Nelson Live Podcast
Also on Saturday, March 12 (starting at 5:00 p.m.), experience the live recording of a podcast with Xbox LIVE's own Major Nelson; special guest appearance by Cliff Bleszinski.
Location: Manticore Theatre
See you there!
Gears 3 Beta Launching on Xbox LIVE in April
Enlist in the most explosive gaming event of the spring: the Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Beta!
Get into the Beta by preordering Gears of War 3 through select retailers. The Beta begins April 25 and ends May 15.
For those of you who purchased the Bulletstorm Epic Edition (on Xbox 360 only), you get early access to the Beta, beginning April 18.
Three new multiplayer modes and four exclusive maps will be rolled out during the Beta period -- all running on dedicated servers. This is your chance to help shape the most anticipated game of 2011.
In the Beta you can play Team Deathmatch mode on the four new maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches, and Old Town); Capture the Leader and King of the Hill gameplay modes will be added later in the Beta period. Also, be sure to look out for a surprise event weekend that you won't want to miss.
Not only will you get an early taste of the final chapter in this blockbuster trilogy, but you'll also have access to exclusive content that you can permanently unlock and carry over to your Gears of War 3 gamer profile when the retail game launches on September 20.
Exclusive Beta Unlockables
Get into the Beta by preordering Gears of War 3 through select retailers. The Beta begins April 25 and ends May 15.
For those of you who purchased the Bulletstorm Epic Edition (on Xbox 360 only), you get early access to the Beta, beginning April 18.
Three new multiplayer modes and four exclusive maps will be rolled out during the Beta period -- all running on dedicated servers. This is your chance to help shape the most anticipated game of 2011.
In the Beta you can play Team Deathmatch mode on the four new maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches, and Old Town); Capture the Leader and King of the Hill gameplay modes will be added later in the Beta period. Also, be sure to look out for a surprise event weekend that you won't want to miss.
Not only will you get an early taste of the final chapter in this blockbuster trilogy, but you'll also have access to exclusive content that you can permanently unlock and carry over to your Gears of War 3 gamer profile when the retail game launches on September 20.
Exclusive Beta Unlockables
- Flaming Hammerburst
Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock. - Flaming Lancer
Complete one match during the week of April 25 to permanently unlock. - Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 2 to permanently unlock. - Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 9 to permanently unlock. - Beta Tester Medal -- Wear it proudly, Gear.
Complete one match in the Beta to permanently unlock. - Thrashball Cole -- Unlock Thrashball Cole to play as Augustus Cole as he was before Emergence Day -- a legendary Thrashball athlete known for his ferocious, flamboyant style.
Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period.
To permanently unlock, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the Beta period. - Gold-Plated Retro Lancer -- Before the chainsaw bayonet was deployed at the beginning of the Locust-Human War, the original Lancer assault rifle had a large fixed blade.
Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period.
To permanently unlock, score 100 kills with the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer during the Beta period.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Gears 3 Launch Date Announced!
Mark your calendar! The Associated Press reported that Microsoft will launch the most anticipated game of 2011 on September 20, 2011.* Gears 3 is the gripping finale to one of the most memorable sagas in video game history.
Picking up eighteen months after the events of Gears 2 and the loss of the human stronghold of Jacinto, Gears 3 chronicles the battles waged by Marcus, Cole, Baird, Dom, and company to save humanity. Follow the campaign as the remnants of Delta squad battle the Locust Horde and discover an even more insidious threat emerging from Sera's core.
Get ready to get your Gear on with...
*Launches in Japan on September 22, 2011
Picking up eighteen months after the events of Gears 2 and the loss of the human stronghold of Jacinto, Gears 3 chronicles the battles waged by Marcus, Cole, Baird, Dom, and company to save humanity. Follow the campaign as the remnants of Delta squad battle the Locust Horde and discover an even more insidious threat emerging from Sera's core.
Get ready to get your Gear on with...
- An enthralling cinematic story that engages players in intense action.
- Five-vs.-five multiplayer experience and four-player co-op campaign.
- New multiplayer game modes, including Beast Mode (where you fight as the Locust Horde—in all their incarnations!).
- Five new maps: Trenches (which features a relentless, visibility-reducing sandstorm), Overpass, Mercy, Checkout, and Thrashball.
- A new arsenal that includes the Bayonet Charge, Retro Lancer, Sawed-off Shotgun, OneShot (a heavy sniper rifle that penetrates shields or cover for surprise one-shot kills), Incendiary Grenade, and Digger Launcher as well as old favorites (with subtle improvements), like the Hammerburst and Classic Lancer—and every weapon has its own execution move!
*Launches in Japan on September 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gears of War 3 release date is official
Aw yeah, the wait is finally over. Well, technically, it's just begun now that we have the official release date for Gears of War 3, but the wait for that date is over. Mark your calendars for September 20 -- it's going to be a bloody ride.
The release window was previously for this fall, so it's not surprise that the date lands in September. Yes, most of you will probably be back in school, getting your bearings after the summer months, and Epic is there to make you feel all better with the next Gears installment.
Be sure you've got friends to play with too, because Gears 3 will support four-player co-op for the very first time. Oh, and you (or maybe just me) can finally play as badass ladies now. Just putting that out there, in case you hadn't heard.
The release window was previously for this fall, so it's not surprise that the date lands in September. Yes, most of you will probably be back in school, getting your bearings after the summer months, and Epic is there to make you feel all better with the next Gears installment.
Be sure you've got friends to play with too, because Gears 3 will support four-player co-op for the very first time. Oh, and you (or maybe just me) can finally play as badass ladies now. Just putting that out there, in case you hadn't heard.
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