According to a rumor posted on IGN.com, Microsoft is working with Epic Games on creating a version of their hardcore third-person shooter for their new motion control device. The rumor states at Spike TV’s video game awards show, Microsoft and Epic Games will unveil the title. No one knows if this is a re-release with motion control through the Kinect device or a whole new adventure. Other than that, there is no other information and Microsoft has responded with basically, no comment.
What do you all think, would you play a Gears of War game without a controller, standing in front of your TV. Let us know in the comments. I am sure willing to give it a try.
Source: IGN
Major Nelson has announced this week’s Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week: Gears of War COG Armor and Helmet for either male or female Xbox Avatars. Priced at 240 Microsoft Points ($3) and 80 Microsoft Points ($1) respectively, you save a small amount of Microsoft Points (or money). I wouldn’t call this the best Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week that Microsoft has offered since starting this weekly tradition, but if you are a Gears of War fanatic, you can now save some Microsoft Points.
All of the following deals are good until March 8th and is only valid for Xbox LIVE Gold Members:
COG Armor (Male)
COG Armor (Female)
COG Helmet (Male)
COG Helmet (Female)
From majornelson.com
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Capcom has released a few more screenshots from Lost Planet 2, featuring some unexpected guests. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago from Epic Games’ Gears of War, along with Albert Wesker from Resident Evil will be playable in Lost Planet 2. Capcom has confirmed that these optional character skins can be used in the multiplayer mode, and even in the campaign.
See the new screenshots here and a previously released gameplay trailer below.
Capcom announced yesterday that Lost Planet 2 will be available for the Xbox 360 (also PlayStation 3) in North America and Europe on May 18, 2010.
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Gears of War fans are most likely already set on the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition of the game. Some hardcore may even be going for the Lancer bundle offered exclusively by Amazon.com. But there’s another very cool set of collectibles that the hardcore “Gearheads” can look forward to and proudly display their Gears fandom with. Mindzeye Studios has created a limited run (1000 pieces of each) of cold cast bronze and cold cast platinum Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago and Boomer statues. Thanks to a distribution deal with Sideshow Collectibles, the Gears of War statues are now available for pre-order.
From the announcement:
“Sideshow has set a new standard in the collectibles market by offering only the highest-quality products. That type of quality control is something that echoes our own business philosophy and work ethic – in addition to speaking volumes about the type of confidence they have in us,” said Pete Jirles, President of Mindzeye Studios™. “We’re thrilled to be working with Sideshow to bring the Gears of War™ statue line to a very knowledgeable, international audience. The consumer confidence that Sideshow has created over the years is a testament to their insistence to bring only the very best to their customers.”
Check out the detail and ordering info on them here!
From Mindzeye Studios
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GameStop is hosting Gears of War tournaments on Friday evening, 7/25/08. The event starts at 9:30pm, after store hours. Kinda reminiscent of GameStop’s Gears of War “Emergence Day” event, before the original game launched. Prizes up for grabs includes Gears of War t-shirts and 1600 Microsoft Points cards. In addition, you can earn an extra 30% trade-in credit for a Gears of War 2 reservation. There will also be an exclusive Gears of War 2 video shown.
Here are the details from GameStop:
“Each tournament will provide players with an opportunity to test their skills one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament. Participating GameStop locations will begin their tournaments at 9:30 p.m., local time.
Customers who trade in used games during the tournament will receive an extra 30 percent trade-in credit good toward the reservation of GEARS OF WAR 2, which is available this November. In addition to the tournament and used game trade-in credit, enthusiasts can watch an exclusive 4-minute DVD created by Microsoft and Epic Games. The DVD features a personal introduction from GEARS OF WAR 2 lead designer, Cliffy B, a montage of GEARS OF WAR and footage from GEARS OF WAR 2. GEARS OF WAR 2, an Xbox 360 exclusive, continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad as they battle the nightmarish Locust Horde from the underbelly of the planet.
The top four tournament contestants will receive an exclusive GEARS OF WAR t-shirt, and the overall winner will go home with an Xbox 360 1,600-points card. All contestants must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of play, and you must be at least 17 years old to attend or participate in the event.”
Check here for participating GameStop stores in your area.
