Epic VP Mark Rein has told VG247 that there is no "ten-year plan" in place for the Gears of War franchise, despite comments to the contrary made by Gears 2 writer Josh Ortega at Comic Con last weekend.
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9 Feb 2009

Joystig NYCC 09: Gears has 'ten-year plan', prequel possible

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360 - Gears of War - Joystig NYCC 09: Gears has 'ten-year plan', prequel possible

'This weekend, during a NYCC held panel on Gears of War, Gears 2 lead writer Joshua Ortega let slip information on plans to extend the Gears franchise ten years, which may result in an Emergence Day prequel.

"You will not be disappointed in the next ten years," revealed Ortega when answering a panel question that asked about a future Gears project being a prequel. "It's a ten-year plan. Gears is long-term. The lancer is the new...'
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9 Feb 2009

Gears of War Finally Fixed

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360 - Gears of War - Gears of War Finally Fixed

A crippling bug that prevented anyone, anywhere from playing the game has finally been fixed according to Epic.
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8 Feb 2009

IGN: NYCC 09: Gears of War Prequel Talk

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360 - Gears of War - IGN: NYCC 09: Gears of War Prequel Talk

It seemed like one of those fan questions that Joshua Ortega, the writer of Gears of War 2, would dance around during tonight's New York Comic-Con Gears of War panel -- were there plans for doing a prequel that dealt with the events of E-Day, the day the Locust emerged and attacked the human race?

"You will not be disappointed in the next ten years," Ortega said. "It's a ten-year plan. Gears is long-term. The lancer is the new lightsaber."
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26 Jan 2009

Thirteen Days of Gears Sweepstakes

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Let's play a game. Tell me what comes to mind if you think of Gears of War and Friday the 13th at the same time. Do you think of a sweepstakes where you can win some Gears of War swag? Well you should've because Microsoft and the Friday the 13th movies are teaming up to host a two-week sweepstakes where you can win some pretty awesome Gears of War items.
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24 Jan 2009

$25,000 in prizes to be given away during "13 Days of Gears" promotion

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360 - Gears of War - $25,000 in prizes to be given away during "13 Days of Gears" promotion

Microsoft Game Studios today announced "13 Days of Gears," a special promotion that kicks off Feb. 1 in the U.S. where players can win fantastic prize packages every day for 13 straight days. Dozens of winners will be selected at random over the 13 day period to win "Gears of War" themed prize packages collectively worth over $25,000.
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24 Jan 2009

Gears Of War Looking To Be Made Into A Trilogies Worth Of Movies

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360 - Gears of War - Gears Of War Looking To Be Made Into A Trilogies Worth Of Movies

Len Wiseman reveals a bit about the Gears Of War movie.
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7 Dec 2008

New Team ICO & Gears of War info at VGA and PSN Pulse

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360 - Gears of War - New Team ICO & Gears of War info at VGA and PSN Pulse

This past week has been jam packed with video game related news. The Video Game Awards are coming up and some great rumors about Gears of War and Team ICO's game have been circulating on the Web. We also take a quick look at the PSN's new show called Pulse.
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6 Dec 2008

Obama And McCain Battle To Death With Chainsaws

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360 - Gears of War - Obama And McCain Battle To Death With Chainsaws

Regardless of whether your preferred candidate won or lost, you have to agree this was the best election ever. Why? Because it inspired a painting of Obama and McCain in Gears of War garb, having a Lancer chainsaw duel.
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2 Dec 2008

Gun Nut Makes Real GoW Lancer Rifle

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360 - Gears of War - Gun Nut Makes Real GoW Lancer Rifle

"What I always loved about the Lancer rifle, the assault rifle with a mounted chainsaw from Gears of War, was how over-the-top and ridiculous it was. It turns out it's completely possible to create your own working Lancer rifle, though, as one man who really loves his Second Amendment rights has proven."
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