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gaming3 days ago•12 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Brings Brutal Nostalgia and Fresh Firepower

A hands-on Xbox Wire preview of Gears of War: E-Day’s campaign places Marcus, Dom, and two new squadmates in Kalona as Locust ambushes unfold, delivering the series’ signature brutal, cover-based combat with modern polish, strong storytelling, and smart AI teammates. The demo highlights a coherent push through a newly built city, optional side objectives, supply caches for ammo and mods, and a taste of four-player co-op, with Horde Siege and Versus multiplayer on the horizon, all built on Unreal Engine 5 for a visually grounded, intense Gears experience.

via XBOX Wire|

#campaign #e-day #gaming

technology3 days ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Revives the Classic Spirit with Modern Flair

Gears of War: E-Day feels like a direct continuation of the Xbox 360 trilogy, delivering familiar cover-based shooting and chaotic setpieces powered by Unreal Engine 5, while positioning itself as a prequel that nods to the series’ heyday with polished mechanics and a look that echoes the originals.

via Eurogamer.net|

#e-day #gears-of-war #technology

gaming3 days ago•137 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Hints at the Franchise’s Best Story Yet

Windows Central's Jez Corden previews two missions from Gears of War: E-Day, praising its dense, lived‑in Kalona environments, dynamic cover and a darker, more desperate tone that emphasizes civilians amid the Locust threat; if the full campaign sustains this quality, E-Day could be remembered as the series’ best story and mark a renaissance for The Coalition, releasing October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

via Windows Central|

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gaming9 days ago•5 min saved

Gibson and Gears of War Unveil Limited-Edition Custom Guitars

Gibson Guitars and The Coalition reveal two Marcus Fenix-inspired Les Pauls and one Dominic Santiago-inspired SG, each hand-painted by Luke Preece, as a four-piece limited collection for Gears of War: E-Day. Three guitars are up for grabs in an Xbox-supported regional giveaway, with winners announced October 16, 2026, and the public debut at Gamescom 2026 ahead of the October 6, 2026 game launch.

via XBOX Wire|

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gaming16 days ago•5 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Two Gears of War: E-Day Controller Bundles Ahead of Open Beta

Microsoft revealed two limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox controllers to coincide with Emergence Day: a Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller priced at $89.99 with cracked-asphalt artwork and a Crimson Omen centerpiece (blacked-out ABY buttons and metallic COG tag), and a second Gears of War: E-Day pad in the Xbox Design Lab coming Sept. 30 with Luke Preece artwork and full customization. Pre-orders for the Limited Edition start today at the Microsoft Store and retailers worldwide, while the Design Lab option lets players personalize triggers, D-Pads, buttons, and grips; the Gears of War: E-Day open beta kicks off tomorrow.

via TrueAchievements|

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gaming17 days ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day sparks renewed debate over wall-bounce movement

With E-Day's beta wrapped, players debate whether the new movement—jumping, sliding, and wall-bouncing between waist-high cover—improves Gears of War's pace or makes the game feel gimmicky, sparking a renewed split among fans about how the series should evolve.

via Eurogamer.net|

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technology18 days ago•6 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Goes Public With Huge 80GB Download

Gears of War: E-Day’s open beta is now downloadable for everyone on Xbox, PC (via Xbox app or Steam) from August 13–17, 2026. The test includes PvE Horde Siege and PvP Versus modes, with a roughly 80GB download size, and restrictions previously limited to pre-orders or certain Game Pass subs have been lifted ahead of the October 6, 2026 launch.

via TrueAchievements|

#e-day #gears-of-war #open-beta

gaming21 days ago•6 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day beta breaks Steam’s series record

SteamDB shows Gears of War: E-Day’s open beta reaching 14,331 peak concurrent players, a new series record; unlike prior Steam entries, the original trilogy and Gears 4 aren’t on Steam and Gears 5 launched through different storefronts, so counts may be inflated by platform differences. The beta adds PvP and Horde mode and will be freely playable next week, with further weekend uptake expected.

via Eurogamer.net|

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great-games22 days ago•3 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Kicks Off Early Access Beta Today

Xbox Wire reports that Gears of War: E-Day has begun its open beta in early access today, with guidance on how to participate and what to expect from the beta window.

via XBOX Wire|

#e-day #early-access #gears-of-war

gaming23 days ago•6 min saved

Fan-demanded PvP hits Gears of War: E-Day open beta for a limited weekend

Gears of War: E-Day’s open beta will include PvP for a limited time across two waves: early-access players get PvP starting Aug 8 during the first weekend (Aug 6–8 for access, with PvP arriving on the 8th), and a second, fully open beta weekend runs Aug 13–17. Horde remains available, and participating in the beta grants unlockable full-game rewards.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming26 days ago•134 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day launches Oct 6, 2026 on Xbox and PC, no PlayStation version

Gears of War: E-Day, rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, launches October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and Windows via the Xbox app and Steam with day‑one Game Pass; PlayStation won’t get the game. A prequel to the original saga, it follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during Emergence Day and includes co‑op and PvP multiplayer (PC lacks local co‑op). Three editions are offered (Standard, Premium, Collector’s) with various bonuses, and an open multiplayer beta is planned ahead of launch (pre‑order or Game Pass members get early access August 6–10, with a second open weekend later).

via space.com|

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gaming29 days ago•110 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Siege redefines chaos with 12-player mayhem

Jez Corden previews Gears of War: E-Day’s new Horde Siege mode, calling it a chaotic, cinematic upgrade that supports up to 12 players on sprawling maps with dynamic objectives and raid‑boss sequences. The mode emphasizes squad roles, energy-based defenses, and spectacular firefights, delivering a bigger, more chaotic PvE experience than previous Horde iterations. An Early Access beta is available August 6 for pre-orders, with the full launch on October 6; latency in Europe was noted during testing, but the spectacle and scale suggest a standout multiplayer experience for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

via Windows Central|

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gaming29 days ago•3 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Reboots the Series with Bigger Co-Op Battles and Refined Combat

Gears of War: E-Day features a ground-up gameplay rebuild that tightens movement and introduces a refreshed Horde Siege mode for up to 12 players across larger maps, plus a classic 4v4 Versus suite. The Coalition emphasizes PvE and PvP improvements, with several Horde variants (Blitz, Siege, Classic Horde) and new objectives that reward team coordination. An open beta begins next month ahead of the October 6 launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with early access from October 1 for Premium or Collector’s editions.

via gamespot.com|

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gaming29 days ago•11 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day fuses Helldivers 2 chaos into a revamped Horde Siege

A hands-on preview of Gears of War: E-Day showcases a Helldivers 2–inspired Horde Siege: a 12-player PvE mode played across a sprawling city with shiftable zones, optional objectives, and a final evac by helicopter. The game also reworks movement and offers updated Versus modes, including Team Deathmatch and a Conquest-like mode that emphasizes dynamic objectives and map control. Overall, the new multiplayer additions aim to feel fresh and could keep players returning long after the campaign.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war #helldivers-2

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Cliff Bleszinski on sobriety, LawBreakers collapse, and a hopeful return to game dev

Cliff Bleszinski, the Gears of War and Unreal Tournament designer, discusses his long battle with alcoholism, saying the Gears trilogy was largely developed hungover and that he later became a non-functioning alcoholic; after a drinking-related seizure in March he’s four months sober and considering a return to game development, though not in PvP, with a preference for PvE and Horde-style modes. He also reflects on LawBreakers’ failure and the personal toll, hoping to move forward with healthier habits.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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