Xbox The Official Gears of War Thread

[The Bruce]

Can you buy the Xbox 360 Gears games on xbox live or do you need a disc?

 

[Tron Bonne]

You should be able to buy them from Live and download it on your Xbox One as far as I understand.

 

[PopeAdrian37th]

Gears of War is the deciding factor of why I chose to buy an Xbox 1. It's the only series I have to 100% all achievements. Seriously 3.0 was a beast, but so was the original Seriously... The one for UE wasn't nearly as bad.

 

[zenith16]

Xbox One
Gears of War 4 detailed in Game Informer
Published 6 hours ago. 19 comments.

Set 25 years after Gears of War 3.

The April 2016 issue of Game Informer has a 14-page cover story on Microsoft’s Gears of War 4, which delves into the history of new developer The Coalition, the state of the world of Sera after Gears of War 3, and offers a hands-on report with new weapons and cover mechanics.
Gears of War 4 is set 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3.


The Emulsion weapon set off at the end of Gears of War 3 killed off all fossil fuels, and humanity has become an endangered species huddled in walled cities and seeking shelter from devastating windstorms—the result of the bomb and intense war aftermath—that radically change the field of battle. These windstorms are called “windflares,” and are described as a combination of hurricane and tornado.




The game features four categories of weather. There’s the heavy breeze where trees, leave, dust, and such begin kicking up, and that grows into three, more violent category windstorms that affect combat and weapon usage, where the main goal is to survive, dodge lighting strikes, and such. The Coalition wants you to think of the wind when fighting—putting wind behind you could help projectiles travel, for example, but fighting against the wind could send bullets back at you. Enemies are also affected by the weather.




The setting, including its forest, forts, and such, is heavily inspired by northern Italy. There are “Outsider” camps outside the Coalition of Ordered Governments.




Gears of War 4 aims to bring back the first game’s darker, horror-themed roots. Game Informer introduces three playable characters:

• JD Fenix (protagonist) – Marcus Fenix’s son. He joined the COG militia, and a classified incident caused him to unintentionally abandon his post.
• Del – JD Fenix and Del befriended each other and form a deep bond during boarding school.
• Kait – An “Outsider” and capable survivalist, who shares the Outsider perspective with Jand Del.

The story of Gears of War 4 begins when their Outsider village is invaded by a mysterious new force, and their people kidnapped. JD, Del, and Kait go searching in the forest, wondering why they were the only ones spared.




The new enemy of Gears of War 4 is known as “The Swarm.” After the war ended, there were too many Locust to bury, so many were tossed into mass graves—something JD, Del, and Kait believe may be linked to the threat. The first mission sees the trio in the forest, discovering giant cocoon-like pods, from which almost human-looking pale monstrous creatures called “Juvies” erupt. Juvies, seemingly the main enemy type, can evolve into “Drones” and are capable of using weapons.




The Coalition is also experimenting with new enemies, like the “Pouncer” shown during the E3 2015 gameplay demo. The Pouncer switches tactics based on the player. For example, running out in the open will cause it to shoot poisonous quills, while staying in cover will cause it to come after you.




There are new weapons, like “construction-based” tools re-purposed for combat. The Coalition also wanted to revamp the cover system, and now players can more easily mantle kick over any piece of cover and perform knife kills. You can also perform short distance shoulder charges to knock enemies off balance. Enemies can pull players out of cover and perform their own take-downs. The game uses dynamic cover, so you can shoot enemy pods from ceilings in an otherwise open area, for example.




There is a big emphasis on multiplayer. The Coalition says it wants to meet the needs of both recreational and eSports players, and acknowledges the love for Horde Mode and promises fans won’t be disappointed. Two-player couch co-op will also return.




For much more on Gears of War 4, pick up the April 2016 issue of Game Informer.
Thanks, Game Informer and shinobi602.




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[zenith16]

Before I for get this as well

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  Exclusive Reveal: Meet The New Cast Of Gears Of War 4
  
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  on Mar 08, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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  Come meet the three new vocal leads for Gears of War 4.
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source: GI

 

[TX85]

Pretty good info, I'm not sure about a couple of thigs but other stuff sounds interesting. Definitely need to see a good chunk of trailers or gameplay vids.

 

[Iceman]

Really glad they got Laura Bailey in the role of Kait. One of my favourite voice actresses in one of my favourite game series. (Mass Effect the other, give her a part there too!)

 

[Tron Bonne]

I like that they look like people and not hairless gorillas in weird armor. So that's good.

 

[zenith16]

Two articles from the same place. one's a Video pod cast. I'll also see if EPN.TV did one since they are closer to the studio

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  105 Questions And Answers About Gears Of War 4
  
  video interview
  
  
  on Mar 09, 2016 at 02:00 PM
  119,584 Views
  
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  Watch our exclusive rapid-fire interview with studio head Rod Fergusson to learn more about the gameplay, lore, and whether Anya is JD's mom.
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• 963 views
• 4 hours ago
• GI Show – Gears Of War 4 Impressions, The Division, Stardew Valley Interview
• video podcast
  on Mar 10, 2016 at 06:00 PM
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  Watch us share new Gears 4 info and speak to the developer of the hit Harvest Moon-inspired game.
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source: G.I.

 

[Iceman]

I'm kind of glad this has been brought forward and Mass Effect 4 pushed back. These 2 are the only games likely to take me away from RPGs and MMOs for any considerable length of time at the moment so it's good they aren't coming out at the same time.

 

[TX85]

Agreed

 

[zenith16]

ok Igot another article via Gematsu source from Game informer



Xbox One
Gears of War 4 Game Informer screenshots
Published 5 hours ago. 10 comments.

Executions, vault kicks, Juvies, Windflares, and churches.



Game Informer has published online a new set of Gears of War 4 screenshots.




The first screenshot showcases one of Gears of War 4‘s host of new, gory executions via the combat knife. The execution animation changes based on where your character is standing in relation to a dazed enemy.







The next screenshots shows the vault kick, a new feature that lets players slide over a piece of cover and kick an enemy in the face, stunning and leaving them open for execution.







Here we see a Juvie, one of the Swarm’s more deceptive units. They’re not too hard to handle on their own, but as a group they can take you down easily.







In Gears of War 4, Windflares are devastating storms that rage across the surface of the planet Sera. Their fierce winds fling objects across the environment, and players can use this to their advantage by shoting signs and barricates that hold cars and boulders in place to send them flying at enemy soldiers.







Finally, here is a creepy church, the setting for an intense firefight.



Gears of War 4 is due out for Xbox One this holiday.
Read more about the game here.

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source:Gematsu

 

[Iceman]

Nice ^

And we have info on the beta for April:

http://www.xboxachievements.com/new...ultiplayer-Beta-Gets-Underway-This-April.html
Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta Gets Underway This April

 

[MadVillainy]

Kinda disappointed they're going with Marcus' son but Im still very pumped. The 2nd Gears is one of the reasons I got a 360. Gonna have to pick up an Xbox One for this.

 

[zenith16]

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  The Weapons And Enemies Of Gears Of War 4
  
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  on Mar 16, 2016 at 02:01 PM
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  Gears of War 4 has both creepy crawlers and explosive mines that drill into your head.
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source: G.I.

 

[Iceman]

Thanks! Need to see more of the enemy types but it's great they've started these reveals.

 

[zenith16]

No problem. Three articles from the same place

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  What's New In Gears Of War 4's Gameplay
  
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  on Mar 18, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  In our exclusive video feature, learn how the new team is changing Gears' cover mechanics,adding extreme weather, and scaling back the series' epic scale.
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and this

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  Gears Of War 4 Character Breakdown: Meet The New Gears
  
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  on Mar 21, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  We have exclusive information on the new characters in the campaign.
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  Submit Your Questions For Our Gears Of War 4 Podcast
  
  Podcast
  on Mar 22, 2016 at 04:00 PM
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  It's the community's turn to ask developer Rod Fergusson any and all of their burning Gears of War 4 questions.
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source: G.I.

 

[zenith16]

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  The New Direction For Gears Of War 4's Story
  
  video feature
  
  
  
  on Mar 23, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  Watch our exclusive video interview to learn how the new team is "updating" the series' tone and using it to launch a larger universe.
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source: G.I.

 

[zenith16]

from over the weekend

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  An Exclusive Interview With The Actors Behind Gears Of War 4
  
  video interview
  
  
  
  on Mar 25, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  Watch the first video interview with actors Liam McIntyre, Laura Bailey, Eugene Byrd discussing the next generation of Gears.
  ... More
  

source: G.I.

 

[zenith16]

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  Details On Epic’s Abandoned Vision For Gears Of War 4
  
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  on Mar 28, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  Epic Games was originally working on its own version of Gears of War 4, and the studio even came up with the name for the new enemies.
  ... More
  

source: G.I.

 

[Iceman]

Love everything that's being said about the multiplayer so far. I have a feeling they will nail it this time.

 

[zenith16]

Two articles from the same place. The latter' is a video pod cast

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  What Gears Of War 4 Can Learn From Halo 4
  
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• on Apr 01, 2016 at 02:00 PM
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  What can Gears Of War 4 learn from Halo 4's successes and failures?
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Also with

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• [YT]r0PMu_u0Nug[/YT]
• 173 views 12 minutes ago
• Rod Fergusson Answers Your Gears Of War 4 Questions
  
  video podcast
  on Apr 04, 2016 at 02:00 PM
  404 Views
  
  Watch the head of The Coalition share new details about Gears of War 4's weapons, gameplay, and the hotly-anticipated Beta.
  ... More

source: G.I.

 

[The Apocalypse]

It's official, the release date is October 11.

Also, for those who haven't heard, the beta starts on April 18th for those who played GoW Ultimate Edition. It'll then become available to anyone who has XBL Gold, one week later on the 25th. It's going to run through May 1st.

 

[Iceman]

Oct 11, cool. Can't wait for the beta.

 

[zenith16]

Let me know if the video isn't working .


Xbox One
Gears of War 4 ‘Tomorrow’ trailer
Published 17 mins ago. 0 comments.

"This is the story of two tomorrows."

Microsoft and The Coalition have released a new trailer for Gears of War 4 called “Tomorrow.”




The story trailer connects the legacy of the Fenix family from father to son and features a glimpse of the new menace that awaits in Gears of War 4.
“At the end of Gears of War 3, Marcus Fenix wondered what the next day would bring,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post.




“What a world without war would look like. This is the story of two tomorrows. the one Marcus envisioned, and the one 25 years later, where all hope is shattered as a new nightmare is reborn.”




Gears of War 4 is due out worldwide for Xbox One on October 11. Beginning on April 18, a beta for users who purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will begin, which will expand to all Xbox Live Gold members on April 25. It will run through May 1.




Watch the trailer below.


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