View Full Version : Gears of War 3 emerges on September 20
jkipp82
02-23-2011, 04:07 PM
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Start saving your cash and begin building up your mental tolerance for gore. Microsoft just announced that Gears of War 3 will be released worldwide on September 20. If your calendar isn't at hand, don't worry about marking the date -- we're quite certain Microsoft will spend more than the GDP of some countries on Gears advertising. Later this summer, you won't be able to not see the Gears of War 3 date.
In the meantime there's Bulletstorm, which serves both as a way to build up that mental tolerance and as a delivery system for the upcoming Gears 3 beta.
CloudStrife7x
02-23-2011, 06:11 PM
Yes cant wait for this game
Emerald Lance
02-23-2011, 06:27 PM
Hmm. In my eyes, a sequel should make some sort of improvement over the predecessor, whether that improvement is better features or more features or what have you. Gears2 did nothing of the sort, and was an almost carbon copy of Gears1. So, unless Gears3 really steps up its game, I 'm pretty sure I'm gonna be avoiding this one.
Krauser
02-23-2011, 06:51 PM
Hmm. In my eyes, a sequel should make some sort of improvement over the predecessor, whether that improvement is better features or more features or what have you. Gears2 did nothing of the sort, and was an almost carbon copy of Gears1. So, unless Gears3 really steps up its game, I 'm pretty sure I'm gonna be avoiding this one.
WHA-WHA-WHA-WHAT ???? O_O Well then what about better graphics,better sounds,more weapons,creative n interesting campaign, split-screen n off-line multiplayer modes??? O_O Emerald Lance u r killing me =( Gears 2 is FAR way superior to the original game, and i hope that the third one gonna make it even further
pureIso
02-23-2011, 06:59 PM
Sweet Can't wait :)
Emerald Lance
02-23-2011, 10:57 PM
WHA-WHA-WHA-WHAT ???? O_O Well then what about better graphics,better sounds,more weapons,creative n interesting campaign, split-screen n off-line multiplayer modes??? O_O Emerald Lance u r killing me =( Gears 2 is FAR way superior to the original game, and i hope that the third one gonna make it even further
lol Sorry. ^-^;
I'm not certain the graphics/sound quality is all that improved over the first game; they both look/sound the same to me. And when "more weapons" is mentioned, all I can think about is how they replaced the original Locust rifle with a slightly different one that was still more or less the same gun anyways, kinda like how Halo2 replaced Halo1's pistol with the BR and Reach replaced Halo2/3's BR with the DMR. While I admit that the campaign was great, it really didn't have anything that set it apart from the first game's campaign, though the razor hail was fun. I don't remember whether Gears1 had offline multiplayer or not, but if not then I feel that adding it was a small improvement that should have been taken care of the first time around anyway. The only substantial differences I could spot were the ability to use your opponent's body as a meat shield and the possibility to chainsaw duel.
When such a small amount is added, I just can't see the point in getting the next game for myself. But, that's me; a lot of people really like the Gears games (it IS award winning) so I can't really pass judgment on the reasons others may have for buying a game. But I'm definitely not expecting to get it, at least until it hits the bargain bin after a few years.
Creeative316
02-23-2011, 11:07 PM
when the mp beta gonna be in effect ????
Paprika
02-24-2011, 03:05 AM
WHA-WHA-WHA-WHAT ???? O_O Well then what about better graphics,better sounds,more weapons,creative n interesting campaign, split-screen n off-line multiplayer modes??? O_O Emerald Lance u r killing me =( Gears 2 is FAR way superior to the original game, and i hope that the third one gonna make it even further
Sorry gonna have to disagree Gears 2 has nothing over Gears 1. Gears 2 changed the pacing far too much with running speed decrease when hit, the Shotgun is pretty average, and they made a glitch from Gears 1 into a main element of the game (Wall Bouncing). Then to wrap it all up, they go and decide Matchmaking is good idea. Its now apparently good but it isn't. If I wanna find a game I have to be in a party with other people since I cannot find a match because my Ping is to high, which is beyond retarded.
jkipp82
02-24-2011, 03:47 AM
about the slowing down when running. it makes perfect sense. if your running at me and i shot you more than likely your gonna stop in your tracks dead or at the very least you fall to the ground. i know its just a game but you gotta keep some real elements in there so that the gamer can get some sort of connection with the game. i forgot what game it was but if you played it on hard one shot and you were dead and you had to start the whole game over with not just that level. good idea but very frustrating. by the way i couldnt get into gears of war cuz im not very good at fps loll.
BrayWyatt
02-24-2011, 06:21 AM
thx for the info. but, i see the game getting delayed til late november-mid december.
Krauser
02-24-2011, 07:07 AM
Sorry gonna have to disagree Gears 2 has nothing over Gears 1. Gears 2 changed the pacing far too much with running speed decrease when hit, the Shotgun is pretty average, and they made a glitch from Gears 1 into a main element of the game (Wall Bouncing). Then to wrap it all up, they go and decide Matchmaking is good idea. Its now apparently good but it isn't. If I wanna find a game I have to be in a party with other people since I cannot find a match because my Ping is to high, which is beyond retarded.
I agree with jkipp82, running speed must decrease when u take a hit ! And thats ur Gears 2 has nothing over Gears 1, well i have my point of view, u have urs, im not a hardcore fan of Gears 2 or even Gears 1, i just enjoyed the second one way more then the original one!!! The first game seems to me very bland, very gray i would say, i dont like this kind of games, when its all gray/black ! So the point is, i think the Gears 2 superior to the first Gears =) If u disagree about that,well its ur point of view)
BTW, off-line multiplayer was not included in the first one! but it have a local-system-link ^^
Paprika
02-25-2011, 07:05 AM
about the slowing down when running. it makes perfect sense. if your running at me and i shot you more than likely your gonna stop in your tracks dead or at the very least you fall to the ground. i know its just a game but you gotta keep some real elements in there so that the gamer can get some sort of connection with the game. i forgot what game it was but if you played it on hard one shot and you were dead and you had to start the whole game over with not just that level. good idea but very frustrating. by the way i couldnt get into gears of war cuz im not very good at fps loll.
About realism its kinda hard to get that balance right when your in the sci fi genre plus being a shooter makes it all the more harder. they didn't do a bad job all things considered but the games original element got completely ripped to shreds, being a fast paced shooter average rounds end in 2 minutes (2 minutes is quite long in perspective on that) going to a game where the key elements changed causing the pacing to be changed considerably.
I agree with jkipp82, running speed must decrease when u take a hit ! And thats ur Gears 2 has nothing over Gears 1, well i have my point of view, u have urs, im not a hardcore fan of Gears 2 or even Gears 1, i just enjoyed the second one way more then the original one!!! The first game seems to me very bland, very gray i would say, i dont like this kind of games, when its all gray/black ! So the point is, i think the Gears 2 superior to the first Gears =) If u disagree about that,well its ur point of view)
BTW, off-line multiplayer was not included in the first one! but it have a local-system-link ^^
Thats just it in the end, it's all opinion based, I like my games you like yours:)
Emerald Lance
02-25-2011, 01:26 PM
i forgot what game it was but if you played it on hard one shot and you were dead and you had to start the whole game over with not just that level. good idea but very frustrating.
I think you're thinking of Ghouls 'n Ghosts. But many games have a mode where a single hit kills you. Another good example would be Devil May Cry.
thx for the info. but, i see the game getting delayed til late november-mid december.
But of course. Has there ever been a major title in the video game industry that WASN'T pushed back? Twilight Princess and Sonic '06 are the two that come to mind quickest for me, but Brawl had a little doosy too.
Thats just it in the end, it's all opinion based, I like my games you like yours:)
Man, this is what I love about this community. We could disagree about anything, but when all is said and done, and the day is over, nobody has any hard feelings.
Caleb Ragnarok
02-28-2011, 03:46 PM
Gears 2, although great, wasn't as good as the first...gameplay wise.. I like the new weapons and enemies, but I hope they bring the series back to its roots.. The second one felt not as fast paced as the first... Don't know if its just me or what..
Paprika
03-01-2011, 03:43 AM
Gears 2, although great, wasn't as good as the first...gameplay wise.. I like the new weapons and enemies, but I hope they bring the series back to its roots.. The second one felt not as fast paced as the first... Don't know if its just me or what..
DOn't worry it's me as well, if you read my post you will find your not alone:)
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