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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Gears of War 3 Delayed to Fall 2011
Gears of War 3 has been delayed until Fall 2011.
Microsoft says the shift occurred so that Gears of War 3 could be positioned as the company's big holiday title for next year.
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "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."
Gears of War 3 was originally supposed to launch on April 5, 2011. This delay will certainly give Epic Games additional time to add any polish that may be needed.
Gears of War 3 has been delayed until Fall 2011.
Microsoft says the shift occurred so that Gears of War 3 could be positioned as the company's big holiday title for next year.
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "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."
Gears of War 3 was originally supposed to launch on April 5, 2011. This delay will certainly give Epic Games additional time to add any polish that may be needed.
10-01-10, 02:17 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Gears of War 3 Delayed to Fall 2011
Gears of War 3 has been delayed until Fall 2011.
Microsoft says the shift occurred so that Gears of War 3 could be positioned as the company's big holiday title for next year.
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "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."
Gears of War 3 was originally supposed to launch on April 5, 2011. This delay will certainly give Epic Games additional time to add any polish that may be needed.
Gears of War 3 has been delayed until Fall 2011.
Microsoft says the shift occurred so that Gears of War 3 could be positioned as the company's big holiday title for next year.
"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "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."
Gears of War 3 was originally supposed to launch on April 5, 2011. This delay will certainly give Epic Games additional time to add any polish that may be needed.
And of course, they will want to avoid the crowded holiday season so the game will get pushed to spring 2012. It's the newest trend. NEver release your games so stock holders won't get disappointed at the sales.
10-07-10, 12:36 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
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04-15-11, 02:58 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
The multiplayer beta for Gears 3 is going to be released on April 18th, this Monday for those that have Bulletstorm.
April 25th for people who preordered the game, it ends on May 15th. Here's some of the unlockables that are going to be attainable in the beta.
Anyone else gonna be in this?
April 25th for people who preordered the game, it ends on May 15th. Here's some of the unlockables that are going to be attainable in the beta.
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.
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.
04-15-11, 03:01 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Surprising myself, I will be. I pre-ordered the game and everything and fully intend to follow through with that non-binding contract. The idea of 4-player co-op really sold me and I have 3 local friends to play through it with. They all know that I've got dibs on Anya.
Boo!
Flaming Hammerburst
Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock.
Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock.
04-15-11, 03:23 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
I'm going to do this. For one day, anyway, until Portal 2 comes out. 
How does this work. Do we just pop in Bulletstorm and the "GOW3 Beta" option will be enabled?
How does this work. Do we just pop in Bulletstorm and the "GOW3 Beta" option will be enabled?
04-15-11, 03:33 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Surprising myself, I will be. I pre-ordered the game and everything and fully intend to follow through with that non-binding contract. The idea of 4-player co-op really sold me and I have 3 local friends to play through it with. They all know that I've got dibs on Anya.
Boo!
Boo!
04-15-11, 03:33 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
When you select it now says coming soon, on Monday should be up and running.
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04-15-11, 03:53 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Amazon doesn't give Beta codes, unfortunately. So I also pre-ordered at GS for that, but I'll cancel that non-binding contract.
04-18-11, 03:41 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
If you have Bulletstorm, the demo is already installed on the disc! But there's a 500mb update before you can start playing. I got everything up and running this morning, and will be playing tonight if all goes well.
04-18-11, 04:01 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
I played a few games at lunch today....typical MP...nothing amazing...
The retro lancer handles like shit...jumps around all over the place unless you fire slowly, I am sure I could get use to it, but I ended up sneaking around and using the shotgun, which still seems overpowered to me....
I did not like the football stadium level at all..
Also had connection issues....took a long time to find a game...
The retro lancer handles like shit...jumps around all over the place unless you fire slowly, I am sure I could get use to it, but I ended up sneaking around and using the shotgun, which still seems overpowered to me....
I did not like the football stadium level at all..
Also had connection issues....took a long time to find a game...
04-18-11, 05:51 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Damn update!
Being trying it on & off since morning, averaging my 1-2 kills a match
I only use the Lancer. I can't get any kills with the others especially the Retro Lancer. The Gnasher is too damn powerful, it needs to be toned down. Fuckers killing me from far away with it.
Checkout I like a lot, agree ^ about Stadium [at least I killed someone with the scoreboard].
Haven't had issues at all.
Anyway I'm liking it so far, just need at least 2 more maps. Love all the different goals/challenges [especially always getting killed first
] u can get during a match.
And it looks very pretty indeed.
Being trying it on & off since morning, averaging my 1-2 kills a match
I only use the Lancer. I can't get any kills with the others especially the Retro Lancer. The Gnasher is too damn powerful, it needs to be toned down. Fuckers killing me from far away with it.
Checkout I like a lot, agree ^ about Stadium [at least I killed someone with the scoreboard
].Haven't had issues at all.
Anyway I'm liking it so far, just need at least 2 more maps. Love all the different goals/challenges [especially always getting killed first
] u can get during a match.And it looks very pretty indeed.
04-18-11, 05:55 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
Sounds like they used Bulletstorm as a demo for what they wanted to do with GoW3 then. Lame.
04-18-11, 06:03 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
^ not really, I've miswrote they're more like Halo Reach's commendations.
... and with with the 30 or so matches I've had so far have been more fun than any GOW 1 or 2 multi I've ever played.
... and with with the 30 or so matches I've had so far have been more fun than any GOW 1 or 2 multi I've ever played.
04-19-11, 10:19 AM
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I played a bit last night. I never did care for GOW multiplayer, and this was no exception. The progression was a bit weird. On one hand, you can actually LOSE xp and levels. On the other hand, all of the perks and rewards seem to be around how many matches you've played, rather than your level.
I will keep playing the beta to try and get some of the unlockables, and to try some of the other game modes and maps once they are released.
I will keep playing the beta to try and get some of the unlockables, and to try some of the other game modes and maps once they are released.
04-19-11, 01:35 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
I played a bit last night. I never did care for GOW multiplayer, and this was no exception. The progression was a bit weird. On one hand, you can actually LOSE xp and levels. On the other hand, all of the perks and rewards seem to be around how many matches you've played, rather than your level.
I will keep playing the beta to try and get some of the unlockables, and to try some of the other game modes and maps once they are released.
I will keep playing the beta to try and get some of the unlockables, and to try some of the other game modes and maps once they are released.
04-19-11, 03:07 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
I'm with you on this one. The single player/co-op and horde mode are fantastic, but the competitive multiplayer has always been beyond horrible. The core gameplay mechanics will never allow it to be a functioning competitive game sadly, so I just leave that mode alone. I think I played it 3 times in Gears 2 and made it through 1 round in Gears 3 before deleting the beta
It's definitely a functioning competitive game, there's MLG (not that MLG is the be all end all) for both 1 & 2. I don't get what you're talking about.
04-19-11, 03:11 PM
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Re: The trilogy complete? Official Gears of War 3 thread
I think that the point is that GoW competitive sucks dick. The game works far better in co-op against the Horde.