Gears of War 4 (XBox One, 2016)
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Gears of War 4 will launch with 10 maps (9 new maps and a fresh version of the classic Gridlock) with further downloadable maps coming for at least a year after launch. Everyone will be able to play on these post-launch maps for free, in the regular playlists. It means that Gears of War 4’s player base will never become splintered due to the developer’s DLC plans.
The catch is that if you want to play private matches with friends on these new maps, you’re going to have to buy them. Which seems fair enough. However, only one person in your party has to own the DLC for the rest of you to get in on the action. Nice, right?
Gears of War 4’s main playlists will consist of around 10 maps, with new maps coming in and replacing older ones on a monthly basis to keep things fresh. The Coalition reckons there'll be 24 post-launch maps coming for free in the first year.
The catch is that if you want to play private matches with friends on these new maps, you’re going to have to buy them. Which seems fair enough. However, only one person in your party has to own the DLC for the rest of you to get in on the action. Nice, right?
Gears of War 4’s main playlists will consist of around 10 maps, with new maps coming in and replacing older ones on a monthly basis to keep things fresh. The Coalition reckons there'll be 24 post-launch maps coming for free in the first year.
http://www.xboxachievements.com/news...all-Catch.html
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That's a great plan. It helps that they are not the most popular MP shooter around. So they need to add incentives to keep people playing.
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It's a great plan until you get to the part of having to buy the maps to play them in a Private Match. Nobody is going to want to do that.
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Anyone else here play the Beta yet? I played for about an hour. Felt like old times. I was pretty rusty but still had a lot of fun. I really like the "Dam" map. I only did deathmatch, but will try out the new dodgeball mode tomorrow.
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i forgot about this. I will have to see if they messaged me a code yet.
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I'm hoping so much they include a horde mode with this game. I've played the PvP modes during this beta but I keep going back to the team death match PvE. It almost feels like horde although its not. They're asking for feedback, so I think I'm going to pound a horde mode in to the ground every day to let them know what I think while the beta is live.
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I'm hoping so much they include a horde mode with this game. I've played the PvP modes during this beta but I keep going back to the team death match PvE. It almost feels like horde although its not. They're asking for feedback, so I think I'm going to pound a horde mode in to the ground every day to let them know what I think while the beta is live.
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GoW was one of my favorite games. I don't play games really at all anymore. I haven't touched my 360 in a long time. I may consider getting an XOne just for this.
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Those who purchase the Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition will gain access to the game four days before the worldwide launch, developer The Coalition announced today.
Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition—which is now available for pre-order—also includes the game's season pass, "permanent access" to 24 DLC maps for "private play on dedicated servers," a developer playlist that gives access to test maps and modes prior to release, and six Gear packs that unlock skins and emblems.
A limited edition SteelBook is also included, along with a vintage VIP pack—which features vintage JD and two vintage weapon skins. To get a vintage Kait skin, players will have to reach level 20 in the Gears of War 4 beta.
The Collector's Edition, shown in the slideshow above, includes the Ultimate Edition, as well as JD Fenix on a COG Bike statue, a frag grenade keychain, exclusive lithograph, premium packaging, and three Gear crates. It costs $250 USD.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will cost $100 USD. The Standard Edition will cost $60 USD when it launches October 11. Pre-ordering any edition will secure an exclusive vintage Del pack, which includes a character skin, emblem, and weapon skins.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/...ition-detailed
Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition—which is now available for pre-order—also includes the game's season pass, "permanent access" to 24 DLC maps for "private play on dedicated servers," a developer playlist that gives access to test maps and modes prior to release, and six Gear packs that unlock skins and emblems.
A limited edition SteelBook is also included, along with a vintage VIP pack—which features vintage JD and two vintage weapon skins. To get a vintage Kait skin, players will have to reach level 20 in the Gears of War 4 beta.
The Collector's Edition, shown in the slideshow above, includes the Ultimate Edition, as well as JD Fenix on a COG Bike statue, a frag grenade keychain, exclusive lithograph, premium packaging, and three Gear crates. It costs $250 USD.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will cost $100 USD. The Standard Edition will cost $60 USD when it launches October 11. Pre-ordering any edition will secure an exclusive vintage Del pack, which includes a character skin, emblem, and weapon skins.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/...ition-detailed
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That $250 Collector's Edition looks ridiculous. But hey, it worked out so well for Halo 5 since it can be had for under $100 on Amazon now. Make sure to buck up for the Amazon exclusive "Outsider" edition with a different style jacket.
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I'm a big Gears fan but that collector's edition is crazy. I'm tempted to spring for the ultimate edition to get the early access and essentially the season pass but not sure. It almost seems like a big upcharge just to play it early. Wish I knew if they were going to have a Horde mode. That would be the game changer. I'm leaning towards they won't since I think they would have announced it to drive pre-orders.
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Good beta. I didn't receive my code in the first days, and went out in vacation. I returned last Tuesday and was able to reach Level 20 yesterday.
It should be a lot of fun like old times.
It should be a lot of fun like old times.
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As a My Best Buy® member, you'll get $10 in reward certificates when you pre-order and purchase Gears of War 4.
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Man that is seriously little extra content for an extra $40 in the Ultimate Edition. I like Steelbooks (and own one for Gears 2) but that's a hard pass for me.
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The game plus season pass for $100 sounds about right with pricing lately. I think we are done seeing the $80 price point.