Gears of War 3 campaign interview: “Gears has never been afraid to kill off characters”
Executive Producer Rod Fergusson tells us why Gears of War 3 is not just another “popcorn action” game
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What will surprise you most about Gears of War 3? According to the game’s executive producer, Rod Fergusson, “the depth of the story” and the level of background for each character is guaranteed to catch players off guard. Asked to elaborate on some of the drama we can expect, he cryptically answers “Gears has never been afraid to kill off characters…”
For more developer insight into the sequel’s campaign, check out the full interview below:
Aug 18, 2011
We played the entire first act of Gears of War 3 - here’s what excited and surprised us the most
Epic's Rod Fergusson walks you through Act 1, Chapter 3 of the game, complete with behind-the-scenes insight and Easter eggs
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