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Latest Gears of War Previews
Gears of War Interview
Posted 19 Sep, 2007 9:21amCliffy B talks Brumaks and the Gears map editor.
Gears of War Hands-on
Posted 16 Oct, 2006 2:23amDoes Microsoft have another game of Halo proportions on its hands?
Gears of War Fact Sheet
Posted 10 May, 2006 1:58amFact Sheet for Gears of War from Microsoft.
Latest Gears of War News
Die Hard 4.0 director on board for Gears movie
Posted 17 Jun, 2008 10:41amThe movie's also being reworked by the guy responsible for upcoming action flic Wanted.
Epic president to speak about Gears 2 in Leipzig
Posted 30 Apr, 2008 10:31amMichael Capps to deliver a keynote, highlighting the development progress of Gears of Wars 2.
No Gears of War 2 demo
Posted 21 Apr, 2008 12:55pmThe development schedule is too tight to fit in a demo.
Gears of War surprise hidden in 360 UT3
Posted 19 Apr, 2008 12:00amMark Rein remains coy on Gears of War 2 four-player co-op, says "there's lots still to be said about the game".
Gears of War comic to launch in October
Posted 18 Apr, 2008 3:31pmDC Comics' Wildstorm publishing imprint handling the multi-million selling franchise.
Gears of War movie set for summer 2010
Posted 31 Mar, 2008 9:52amProducer says script and director will be in place soon.
Unreal Engine 4.0 to target next-gen consoles
Posted 13 Mar, 2008 9:46amMicrosoft's successor to the Xbox 360, Sony's successor to the PS3 and, if powerful enough, also the next Nintendo platform.
Mark Rein clarifies Epic's stance on PC gaming
Posted 25 Feb, 2008 2:11pmJokingly calls CliffyB an idiot, pointing out that he's a console developer so naturally favours consoles.
First Gears of War 2 trailer on VideoGamer.com now!
Posted 20 Feb, 2008 8:26pmRev those chainsaws guys, this is going to be ugly!
Gears of War 2 due this November
Posted 20 Feb, 2008 7:44pmSequel to multi-million selling title to remain Xbox 360 exclusive.
Gears dev says $1 billion valuation is too low
Posted 19 Feb, 2008 1:47pmMark Rein would prefer the figure started at $2 billion.
Microsoft to buy Epic Games for $1 billion?
Posted 18 Feb, 2008 2:00pmUS magazine editor says Microsoft will make a $1 billion move for the video game and middleware specialist in the summer.
Consoles more important than PCs for Epic
Posted 14 Feb, 2008 9:42amEpic Games' CliffyB says PC gaming is currently "in disarray".
Epic denies Gears 2 reveal
Posted 5 Feb, 2008 10:57amMark Rein says GamePro does not have any exclusive info on Gears of War 2.
Gears of War action figures coming
Posted 18 Jan, 2008 11:00amMarcus Fenix to be shooting up your desk in the spring.
Gears story expanded with prequel
Posted 2 Jan, 2008 12:16pmFans of stunning third-person gore fest Gears of War now have an excuse to put down their pads - a prequel novel is coming out this year.
Mark Rein: PS3 UT3 graphics better than Gears of War
Posted 9 Nov, 2007 11:32amEpic head honcho says "something special" about playing PC shooter on PS3.
Epic was ready to scrap Gears multiplayer
Posted 29 Oct, 2007 12:23pmMike Capps, Epic Games president, says he was going to cut multiplayer from Gears of War.
Gears of War film to be shot entirely on green screen
Posted 4 Oct, 2007 3:40pmScript writer spills first info on the blockbuster video game to movie project.
Halo 3 absence from BAFTA nominations explained
Posted 25 Sep, 2007 11:21amMicrosoft declined to enter non-finished game to judges.
PC Gears needs "kick ass" rig to push graphics
Posted 17 Sep, 2007 4:57pmOutspoken developer Cliffy B reveals PC version of monster hit is "the way the game is meant to be seen".
Gears Hidden Fronts Map Pack now free
Posted 3 Sep, 2007 9:44amThe premium downloadable content has notched up nearly 500,000 downloads.
Gears PC Achievements separate to Xbox 360
Posted 17 Jul, 2007 11:28amPC version of Gears of War to be compatible with Vista and XP with Games for Windows LIVE support.
Gears of War confirmed for PC
Posted 11 Jul, 2007 7:22amEpic Games' third-person action title to include new multiplayer modes and five new single-player chapters.
Microsoft focuses on 07 during pre-E3 briefing
Posted 11 Jul, 2007 7:02amHugely impressive Holiday 07 line-up showcased during pre-E3 presentation.
Gears of Wars still the most played Xbox 360 game
Posted 2 Jul, 2007 10:36amEpic Games' visceral action title is more popular than Forza Motorsport 2.
Epic Games VP says no Gears 2 at E3
Posted 19 Jun, 2007 1:37pmMark Rein debunks rumours suggesting a teaser video of Gears of Wars 2 will be shown at E3.
New Gears of War Achievements go live tomorrow
Posted 13 Jun, 2007 2:51pmEight new Achievements available tomorrow for the Annex gametype and the Hidden Fronts Multiplayer Map Pack.
New Achievements for Gears of War
Posted 29 May, 2007 10:31amThe recently released Annex and Hidden Fronts DLC is to get new Achievements.
More maps for Gears of War
Posted 2 May, 2007 9:23amHidden Fronts map pack available from Thursday for 800 Microsoft Points.
Gears of War Tournament delayed
Posted 20 Apr, 2007 12:05pmNow beginning on April 20, with registration open until May 13.
Future Gears maps to cost MS Points
Posted 10 Apr, 2007 12:11pmEpic Games VP Mark Rein says that future Gears of War maps will be offered as premium content at first, later becoming free.
Gears of War update out now
Posted 10 Apr, 2007 9:42amNew multiplayer mode and a number of fixes available now for free.
New Gears multiplayer mode detailed
Posted 5 Apr, 2007 9:39amNew Annex multiplayer mode to involve taking control of key locations to accumulate points.
New Gears of War update almost ready
Posted 2 Apr, 2007 12:47pmForthcoming Gears update to feature new multiplayer mode and a number of other fixes and additions.
Gears of War Global Xbox Live Tournament
Posted 2 Apr, 2007 10:05amCompete in ranked Gears of War matches and be in with a chance of winning a trip to Prague to play in the World Finals.
New Line secures Gears of War movie rights
Posted 21 Mar, 2007 11:07amVariety reports that New Line has secured the theatrical adaptation rights to Epic Games' Gears of War.
Mark Rein denies Gears of War 2 confirmation
Posted 12 Mar, 2007 12:27pmEpic Games vp Mark Rein has denied that Gears designer Cliffy B confirmed Gears of War 2 at GDC.
Play Gears against Cliffy B and Mark Rein this weekend
Posted 20 Feb, 2007 12:45pmEpic Games will be taking on all comers this weekend in a two-hour Gears of War gaming session.
Gears of War still the most played Xbox Live game
Posted 20 Feb, 2007 9:40amFor the week beginning February 12 it is once again Gears of War which reigns supreme as the most played Xbox Live game.
Gears of War cleans up at IAAs
Posted 9 Feb, 2007 12:12pmGears of War claimed eight awards at the 10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.
Okami and Oblivion lead nominees for GDC Awards
Posted 7 Feb, 2007 1:11pmClover Studio's Okami and Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead the nominees for the seventh annual GDC Awards.
Mark Rein encourages 360 owners to buy a hard drive
Posted 6 Feb, 2007 3:47pmIf you're an Xbox 360 gamer without a hard drive then Epic Games' Mark Rein recommends you get one.
Gears of War team too busy to make sequel
Posted 30 Jan, 2007 10:24amEpic Games VP Mark Rein says that the Gears of War team is working on new content for the game.
Gears of War does well in Japan
Posted 25 Jan, 2007 10:01amDespite being handed an adults only rating, Gears of War has made an impressive start in Japan.
Gears of War sales top 3 million
Posted 19 Jan, 2007 5:42pmMicrosoft has announced that worldwide sales of Gears of War have now exceeded 3 million units.
Two new Gears of War maps out now
Posted 10 Jan, 2007 10:44amMicrosoft and Epic Games have released the first content download for the multimillion selling Xbox 360 title Gears of War.
Gears of War patch coming today
Posted 9 Jan, 2007 9:43amEpic Games' Mark Rein has confirmed that a patch for Gears of War should appear at some point today.
Two new Gears of War maps coming this week
Posted 8 Jan, 2007 11:08amAn Australian video game website has revealed that two new Gears of War maps will be released later this week.
Madden the biggest seller for 2006 in North America
Posted 2 Jan, 2007 5:55pmAmongst a list of established franchises, it's Gears of War which stands out in the top sellers list for 2006.
Most played Xbox 360 games of 2006
Posted 2 Jan, 2007 4:50pmMicrosoft has announced that Gears of War was the most played Xbox 360 game of 2006.
UK Video Game Chart: FIFA 07 nets Xmas No.1
Posted 19 Dec, 2006 10:21amFIFA 07 becomes the first FIFA title to top the Christmas chart since FIFA Road to the World Cup 98.
Gears of War sells two million
Posted 15 Dec, 2006 11:57amMicrosoft has announced that Gears of War has sold two million units since release.
New Gears of War content to be free
Posted 15 Dec, 2006 11:17amEpic Games president Mike Capps has revealed that Gears of War DLC will be free.
Gears of War still top of XBL Chart
Posted 11 Dec, 2006 1:11pmBased on the global unique users connected to Xbox Live for the week of December 4, Gears of War remains the most played.
Gears of War patch not too far away
Posted 8 Dec, 2006 2:32pmThe first Gears of War update could be available before the year end, if Epic Games can get it through MS certification in time.
UK Video Game Chart: FIFA 07 holds the top spot
Posted 5 Dec, 2006 4:02pmThe top two remain unchanged, with FIFA 07 still proving too strong for Need for Speed Carbon.
Need for Speed tipped for Xmas No.1
Posted 4 Dec, 2006 1:00pmBookmakers Paddy Power puts Need for Speed: Carbon as the red-hot favourite for Christmas No.1.
UK Video Game Chart: Gears of War drops to No.3
Posted 28 Nov, 2006 1:32pmIn its second week on release, Gears of War falls two places to No.3 and FIFA 07 regains the top spot.
Gears of War still top on Xbox Live
Posted 28 Nov, 2006 11:05amThe latest weekly Xbox Live Activity Chart puts Gears of War as the game with most global unique users connected to Xbox Live.
Gears of War series could extend beyond trilogy
Posted 27 Nov, 2006 11:28amEpic Games vice president Mark Rein believes that the Gears of War series could go on way beyond a trilogy.
Gears of War tops a million sales
Posted 22 Nov, 2006 3:49pmMicrosoft has announced that in the two weeks since it was released, Gears of War has achieved sales in excess of one million units.
New Gears bundle for Xmas
Posted 22 Nov, 2006 12:54pmMicrosoft has announced that a limited time Gears of War Xbox 360 bundle will be available from November 24.
Gears of War trilogy confirmed?
Posted 21 Nov, 2006 5:38pmMicrosoft's VP of marketing has made a slip and inadvertently confirmed that Gears of War is just the first part in a planned trilogy.
UK Video Game Chart: Gears of War on top
Posted 21 Nov, 2006 12:18pmMicrosoft and Epic Games' Gears of War tops the chart and becomes the fastest selling Xbox 360 game.
Gears of War tops Xbox Live chart
Posted 20 Nov, 2006 10:48amGears of War has become the most played game by users connected to Xbox Live.
Gears expected to sell in excess of a million this year
Posted 16 Nov, 2006 11:05amMicrosoft has announced that it forecasts that Gears of War will sell more than 1 million copies worldwide this Christmas.
Patch coming to fix Gears connection problems
Posted 14 Nov, 2006 4:14pmRay Davis, Gears of War's Lead Programmer has announced that a patch to fix the game's connection issues is in the works.
Halo 2 more popular online than Gears of War
Posted 13 Nov, 2006 11:53amNew charts for Xbox Live activity reveal that Gears of War is the most popular Xbox 360 title, but Halo 2 still leads the way.
EA says Gears of War has zero innovation
Posted 10 Nov, 2006 10:57amAlain Tascan, general manager for EA Montreal has stated that he thinks Gears of War has been overrated by the video games press.
Epic hints at Gears of War sequel
Posted 6 Nov, 2006 5:08pmCliff Bleszinski and Mike Capps from Epic Games have been chatting about the possibilities of a Gears of War sequel.
Gears of War is finished
Posted 26 Oct, 2006 11:41amEpic Games' Gears of War is finished and will begin to ship to US retailers on November 7.
Gears of War advert makes it onto Marketplace
Posted 25 Oct, 2006 2:30pmMicrosoft has released the new Gears of War advertisement onto Xbox Live Marketplace.
Xbox 360 was upgraded for Gears of War
Posted 24 Oct, 2006 12:15pmEpic Games VP Mark Rein has said that Gears of War cost Microsoft a billion dollars.
Xbox 360 Games Tour coming to UK cities
Posted 19 Oct, 2006 12:08pmGamers across six UK cities will be able to play some the upcoming titles heading to Xbox 360.
No Gears of War for Germany
Posted 19 Oct, 2006 10:43amThe German ratings board has declined to award Gears of War with a rating, meaning the game cannot be sold in Germany.
Rein says no to Gears of War demo rumours
Posted 17 Oct, 2006 3:02pmEpic Games VP Mark Rein has denied reports that a Gears of War demo is coming soon.
Gears of War shipping with 10 MP Maps
Posted 11 Oct, 2006 12:05pmGears of War designer Cliff Blezsinski has revealed that the game will ship complete with ten multiplayer maps.
Gears of War has cost $10 million to produce
Posted 5 Oct, 2006 3:00pmEpic Games VP Mark Rein has said that next-gen development needn't break the bank - Gears of War has only cost $10 million.
Gears of War looks better than any PS3 launch game
Posted 3 Oct, 2006 2:37pmThat's according to Epic VP Mark Rein, who has been speaking at the GDC London today.
Euro Microsoft boss responds to news of PS3 delay
Posted 6 Sep, 2006 4:56pmMicrosoft's European boss Chris Lewis, has responded to news of the PlayStation 3 delay, saying that the move is not surprising.
Epic Games wants to host Unreal contest
Posted 5 Sep, 2006 11:54amEpic Games' VP Mark Rein has said that he would like to host a follow-up to the 2004 NVIDIA $1,000,000 Make Something Unreal Contest.
EA jumps on Unreal Engine 3 bandwagon
Posted 21 Aug, 2006 12:04pmEA is the latest in a long line of companies to sign on the dotted line and license the Unreal Engine 3.
No pre-release Gears of War demo
Posted 4 Aug, 2006 1:22pmEpic Games' Mark Rein has told gamers not to expect a pre-release demo of Gear of War.
Gears of War battles with PS3 in Europe
Posted 3 Aug, 2006 4:18pmMicrosoft's big hope for this holiday will arrive in Europe on the same day as Sony's PlayStation 3.
Gears of War to hit on November 12
Posted 3 Aug, 2006 2:27pmMicrosoft's big hope for this holiday is due for release practically on the eve of the PlayStation 3 launch.
Mark Rein teases over next Epic announcement
Posted 25 Jul, 2006 11:21amMystery announcement coming next week, according to post on the official Gears of War forum.
Gears of War trailer to show before 'R' rated movies
Posted 12 Jul, 2006 11:01amEpic Games' violent and much anticipated Xbox 360 shooter will feature before a number of 'R' rated movies.
CliffyB talks about Wii and Gears sequel
Posted 23 May, 2006 4:30pmGears of War lead designer Cliff Bleszinski discusses Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, plus Gears of War sequel.
Microsoft Pre-E3 conference
Posted 9 May, 2006 7:36pmMany new games were announced and demoed in Microsoft's vital pre-E3 conference.
Xbox Live Marketplace E3 content revealed
Posted 2 May, 2006 5:45pmMicrosoft has announced the line-up of content to be released onto Xbox Live Marketplace over the E3 period.
Gears of War designer loves the 360
Posted 8 Sep, 2005 1:00pmComments on recent blog entry reveal Cliffy B's love of Microsoft's new baby.
PC Gears of War a possibility
Posted 31 May, 2005 2:50amSpeculation over a PC version of Epic's Gears of War is rampant once more.
