X360a writes:

"Following a distress signal from the overrun city of Jilane, Delta Squad is dispatched to investigate with the help of a unique "scout" named Alex. The team, with the help of Sigma Squad, will explore one of the darker elements of the Gears universe, and to tell this unique and harrowing tale, series writer Joshua Ortega will be joined by Epic Games president Mike Capps! Further exploring the world of the sensational hit video game!"
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Jul 6, 2009

'The future of shooters is RPGs' - Bleszinski

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360 - Gears of War - 'The future of shooters is RPGs' - Bleszinski

Epic Games' distinguished design director Cliff Bleszinski believes that RPGs will mould the future of the shooter genre.

Speaking to Develop, Bleszinski said: "I had a conversation with Harvey Smith – one of the lead designers on Deus Ex – and said to him the future of shooters is RPGs. He said he completely agreed."
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Jul 2, 2009

Bleszinski wants to 'play in a different field'

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360 - Gears of War - Bleszinski wants to 'play in a different field'

Cliff Bleszinski has revealed his desire to break away from the classic war-torn Gears of War style in future projects.

"Stylistically, I'd love to play in a different field in the near future in regards to what your typical expectation of a Gears of War game actually is," he told Develop in an interview published today.
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Jun 30, 2009

Gears of War Jacinto's Remnant dated

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360 - Gears of War - Gears of War Jacinto's Remnant dated

Epic Games has announced Gears of War Jacinto's Remnant, the second Gears of War novel authored by Karen Traviss, will hit shelves July 28th.

The book picks up where GoW2 left off, "following humanity's struggle to survive after the destruction of its last bastion on the planet Sera."
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May 25, 2009

Xbox 360 'Gears of War' bundle announced

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360 - Gears of War - Xbox 360 'Gears of War' bundle announced

OXCGN writes.

"With the recent trend of blockbuster games being packaged together (Game of the Year Bundle), it seemed that EPIC's blockbuster 'Gears of War' series was missing out on its very own package. Well fear not Gears of War fans (11 million of you, and counting), as Microsoft Australia have just announced a special 'Gears of War' bundle to be released on the 4th of June to participating retailers."
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May 14, 2009

Buy 2 Select Xbox 360 Platinum Hits, Get 1 Free at Buy.com

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360 - Gears of War - Buy 2 Select Xbox 360 Platinum Hits, Get 1 Free at Buy.com

earvcunanan of Cheap Ass Gamer writes:

"Ending, 5/17, Buy.com has a buy 2 select Xbox 360 Platinum Hits, get 1 free promotion which includes free shipping."
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May 11, 2009

RatedG4Gamer - 360 Weekly Wrap 11/5/2009

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360 - Gears of War - RatedG4Gamer - 360 Weekly Wrap 11/5/2009

E3 is now just over three weeks away, and with rumours and speculation gaining momentum, our gaming brains are starting to strain at the possibilities of what this year's expo will bring. It's been a slow week, with not too much excitement in the world of Xbox, but that's sure to change as E3 draws closer. What new games will be announced? What new plans does Microsoft have to revolutionize their ever improving console? Rumour has it Microsoft are delving deeper into the Wii side of things. Good decision or bad? You decide.
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May 10, 2009

Dwayne Johnson to star in Gears of War Movie?

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360 - Gears of War - Dwayne Johnson to star in Gears of War Movie?

Chris Morgan has recently started to write the script for the new 'Gears of War' Movie, and has now started to create a list of people to take up parts in the film. With Marcus Fenix as the most important character.
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May 5, 2009

Gears of War Movie is Looking "Incredibly Good"

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360 - Gears of War - Gears of War Movie is Looking "Incredibly Good"

Gears of War film's screenwriter, Chris Morgan, recently revealed that the movie is being "budgeted out" and is looking "incredibly good."
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May 3, 2009

Buy.com Kicks Off Buy 2, Get 1 Free Xbox 360 Games Promo

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360 - Gears of War - Buy.com Kicks Off Buy 2, Get 1 Free Xbox 360 Games Promo

GamerDeals.net writes:

"Buy.com has just kicked off their Buy 2, Get 1 FREE promotion on select Xbox 360 Platinum titles ($19.99 - $29.99).

The platinum titles available (at the moment) include:

Gears of War
Battlefield Bad Company
Army of Two
Forza 2
Burnout Paradise
Mass Effect
Fight Night Round 3
Viva Pinata

Here are the full details..."
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