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Zeus
07-11-2007, 05:30 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Gears of War PC Fact Sheet

Gears of War,” a Games for Windows title, features the amazing tactical action and multiplayer excitement found in the critically acclaimed “Gears of War” for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system that sold more than 3.5 million units, and a variety of all-new content, including three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX® 10 support.

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“Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

With “Gears of War,” Epic Games returns gamers to the massively scoped worlds, memorable characters, cooperative gameplay and hyper-realistic combat that gamers have come to expect from the franchise, plus a few new surprises.

Features of “Games of War” include the following:

• Frag-filled new content. “Gears of War” will feature locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players will encounter all their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters will take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in the Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX 10 support, “Gears of War,” will challenge and push the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation.

• Engaging and disturbing cinematic story. Movie-like cut scenes, cinematic camera moves and in-game storytelling bring the brutal, emotionally charged narrative to life. Gamers control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.

• Unmatched online gaming. “Gears of War” will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.

• New Game Editor. The game will also feature the all-new Game Editor, guaranteeing new user-generated content in the future. The “Gears of War” community will be able to tap its endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created levels through complete access to the Unreal Editor. Using the new engine, players can now import custom artwork into the engine, create particle systems, scripted encounters, cinematics and more.

• Astounding visuals in next-generation gaming. “Gears of War” ushers in the next generation with incredible visuals, pushing DirectX 10 visual designs and bringing out the smallest details in the largest battle. Gamers experience a rich, dynamic world with a supreme level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events unfolding around them.

• Hyper-realistic and intense combat. In “Gears of War” the battlefield is a lethal place — to foolishly stand out in the open is to invite an untimely demise. To survive, gamers must employ strategy, take cover using the interactive and dynamic environments, and suppress the enemy with blind fire, using their weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight their terrifying enemies.

mrdj
07-11-2007, 07:51 AM
Damn! Hope they bring the five new campain to the marketplace for the 360 also in some form of extra downloads.

Xenogears V
07-11-2007, 08:35 AM
The computer will hold up the graphics of this game!?!.:confused:

Bhstickman
07-11-2007, 08:53 AM
All i need is shader model 2.0 support and to be able to run it on windows xp and ill definetly buy this one

snakedevil
07-11-2007, 09:18 AM
Whats the point of buying a 360 when most of its games are coming out on the PC??

Trashcat
07-11-2007, 09:28 AM
• Unmatched online gaming. “Gears of War” will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.
**** Windows LIVE if they don't offer multiplayer other than for the Gold members Im not buying this I ain't paying to play online on PC thats ridiculous.

[ACF]Umax
07-11-2007, 09:30 AM
Whats the point of buying a 360 when most of its games are coming out on the PC??


Well, you get to play it earlier :)

p$p b0y
07-11-2007, 09:59 AM
Whats the point of buying a 360 when most of its games are coming out on the PC??

i was just thinking the same thing... although i guess you dont have to fear your pc getting the 3 rlod

humpmasterflex
07-11-2007, 10:03 AM
Man imaginge the HUNDREDS upon HUNDREDS of multi-player maps that can be played on-line.... this game will PWN!

daps83777
07-11-2007, 10:51 AM
this game is going to look better than the 360 from what people have already said about it.

also the pc version is shipping with a dev kit for maps, so that gives the game a pretty big advantage over the 360 version to alot of people.

xrippa
07-11-2007, 11:09 AM
my pc will be able to handle this game at high res... should be awesome. I still don't see a need to buy a 360.

cyb3rcr0w
07-11-2007, 12:34 PM
my pc will be able to handle this game at high res... should be awesome. I still don't see a need to buy a 360.

woopy do for you but mine also plays every i chuck at it but its always good to own the next gen consoles.
console i own an clad that i own them due to each one handling different from its counter part.
xbox 1 300 gig hd
xbox360 benq drive for online play
xbox360 hitachi for game back ups :cool:
nintendo wii modded an ready for all my back ups
gamecube viper chip
ps3 jap verson plays all region games so i buy alot of imports so i get them cheaper than i would from ashop
psp 1.5
nintendo DS not altered as its the wifes an she would kill me lol

weetz
07-11-2007, 02:57 PM
Damn my Pc would never be able to run Gears


2.60Ghz Celeron - to damn slow!!!
1280mb ram - plenty RAM i suppose.
7300GS 256mb pci-e - it steals 256mb of my ram and makes it upto 512mb
80gb HDD - not much space but its fast enough


chances of my computer running Gears...0%

but who cares i have it for 360 :D

grapeape
07-11-2007, 03:06 PM
I used to upgrade every 6 months or so but havent in almost a year and a half. Spending over grand on a computer to be able to run a game that works perfectly fine on a 400 console just seems kind of pointless to me.

Isamu_Dyson
07-11-2007, 05:05 PM
Woohoo mouse and keyboard! :D

gonepostl
07-11-2007, 05:09 PM
Let them know that pc gamers are more seriouse then the rest!
Keep pc alive. Pirate, sell, crack, repeat.
Boycott live anywhere! If we don't buy they lose