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The 'War' is over: Why gaming doesn't need another 'Gears of War'

Max Parker from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explains why new IPs will push forward the Xbox One, not a new 'Gears of War.'

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lifeisgamesok3733d ago (Edited 3733d ago )

Why gamers do need a new Gears of War

It's iconic of Xbox just like the biggest Xbox franchise Halo

The multiplayer and horde is the best ever

It'll be another testament of the One's power and capabilities

user74029313731d ago

ok i rarely get on (check my history) but gears is not iconic anymore sorry.

theWB273731d ago (Edited 3731d ago )

Life stated it's an iconic Xbox franchise.

I don't see ANY way you could tell a person otherwise with facts and not opinions.

When people think of Xbox...Halo..Forza...Gears.

@Shane Kim
I've owned more games than just those series on my 360. I missed that memo where that's all I had to play.

Shane Kim3731d ago

I agree with life and theWB27. It's iconic because that's pretty much the only games on Xbox.

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sinjonezp3731d ago

I loved the gears franchise but i am not sure where they can go with the story post gears 3. Maybe a carmine spin off? A train? Some of the locus survive? Im just worried that developing another game will have story - writing blocks

erathaol3731d ago

Giantbomb had the best discussion on this.

http://www.giantbomb.com/po...

Skip to 01:25:00 minute mark

Pretty much agree that there isn't a lot of places for Gears of War franchise to go now, although they hope that Microsoft got some sort of deal out of this.

As it seems that Epic had no real reason to keep the franchise, so when Microsoft presented them with a briefcase full of money, they just took it.

Kryptix3731d ago (Edited 3731d ago )

I'm a big fan of the trilogy and I still play some Gears of War 3 multiplayer till this day since release date. There's many ways they can continue and expand the Gears universe. One way is that it can take place hundreds of years after Gears 3 with the rise of an outer space alien species with advanced technology or something similar. Sounds cliched but it can introduce fresh weapons and brand new characters that have a deep meaning to the story. And we can see the reconstruction of humanity, how it progressed and then see it in danger once again telling a message that as humans, we're always going to fight for something...wars never end. It can be like, "we were only fighting our close neighbors, but the true force were above us all time waiting for us," know what I mean?

As long as it's not the same thing like the Locusts rise again and everything repeats itself...next gen Gears of War has potential. Different ways it can be done, hopefully they expand outside the box instead of using the same ideas again.

FarEastOrient3731d ago

The war isn't over, just like Mass Effect the universe can grow larger.

badz1493731d ago

we can always have more Gears. as long as it's not milk to death with annual release ala CoD, why not?

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iiorestesii3731d ago

I do agree with you. Horde mode will be welcome on x1, unless games like destiny overshadow that aspect of the game completely. There's a ton of co op coming in'14 so we'll see.

christocolus3731d ago (Edited 3731d ago )

@lifesagame
Im really happy to see ms mix up their line up with new and old ips. Sunset overdrive,d4,quantum break and titanfall and ill get to play gears and halo on my xbx one very soon. Horde mode was awesome and rod fergurson says its something he loved playing alot,so im guessing we will get to see a new and improved horde mode.

@dirtypimp

Pls stop. We know you love your console of choice and its games but why do you always feel the need to bring your biased opinions this way?

hellzsupernova3731d ago

So many shooters. Doesn't that get old?

isa_scout3731d ago

I absolutely loved the original trilogy, and even though Judgment wasn't my cup of tea I still really enjoyed overrun mode...Having said that, after the first Gears of War they never showed the 360's power so I don't know why they'd start showing the XOnes power now. I think games like Halo 5 and Quantum Break will show what the One is capable of.
Gears of War 4(or whatever they call it) will still look amazing no doubt, but it will be running on Unreal Engine 4. By the time Gears4 comes out so many games will be running Unreal4 that it wont be as impressive. The only reason Gears1 was impressive was because it launched sooner. I think games like Alan Wake and Halo 4 pushed the 360 much further than Gears ever did.

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MrSwankSinatra3733d ago (Edited 3733d ago )

I don't see the point of arguing about sequels being made in established franchises. If you feel some type of way about a new gears game being made then DONT buy it and go play the hundreds of other games including new IP's to play.

Robearboy3733d ago

Just like N4G doesn't need another flame bait article to rile up the masses - As long as its not just a copy and paste of the originals then its all good

omegaheat3731d ago (Edited 3731d ago )

Okay enough is enough. This bullshit really needs to stop. Just the other day, I paid a little visit to the PS4 zone of this website and there was barely even a comment on any of the articles. Why are so many Sony fanboys here? It's really lopsided. These journalists are capitalizing because they know that all of the Sony fans are spending more time in Xbox One articles trying to convince themselves and everyone else that they made the right purchase when they bought a PS4. Almost every little thing that gets exposed, they find some way to make a negative article out of it. So now it's not okay for Microsoft to release a sequel to a well established franchise, but it's okay to continue making another Uncharted. Last I checked, Uncharted is going on its fourth installation, so is it not okay just because its Microsoft. I don't get you people's logic. Why would you even care if Microsoft produces another sequel on a system that you never intend to game on. You guys are being more ridiculous each day.

darkmonkey13x3731d ago

amen!

i barely visit N4G now, every time its about why XB1 is doomed, wich game looks better, who sold more and now why dont need more games of established franchises... just %&!@ for the same people even if they dont own/want a XB1. Get over it, honestly i never visit the PS channel (ps3, ps4, etc) because I DONT CARE ABOUT PS,i dont have enough time (and money XD) for two consoles so i picked the one that is more appealing with me (halos, gears, fables and now Titanfall and maybe SO, QB)

sorry if my grammar is wrong

RDOUBLE3731d ago

And how many god of wars are there? These Sony fans don't bring that up. Gears if great.

hellzsupernova3731d ago

Hang on when the shoe was on the other foot, you were all in support of those articles now your console of choice is doing worse than the competition now you want to complain? Seven years people who liked Sonys consoles where shut down by xbots who ruled now we get all the good how does it feel? Sounds like your all crying.

It's called karma.

GameGuyPGH3733d ago

The argument is that a new game could be made *instead of* a sequel for a series that is on the downslide.

Bigpappy3732d ago

We'll find out when it is released. Some guy with a website don't get to decide. There are many new IP's that fall flat on their faces. Leave these decisions to developers. People just want fun, quality games to play. Gears is a good example of just that.

starchild3731d ago

It makes sense to have a balance of new IPs and new games in established franchises. Gears of War isn't on the downside just because one game in the series was merely good or decent instead of great or fantastic.

maniacmayhem3732d ago

So out of all the many sequels, and future sequels announced, for all the systems, Gears is the one receiving heat as not needed?

Seriously?

IVanSpinal3731d ago

Because Gears Of War is now only on X1
:)

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Rumored Gears of War Collection is at the top of my 2024 Xbox wishlist

As the long-rumored Gears of War Collection looks like it may finally materialize on Xbox, the timing could not be better as Gears 6 and movie news swirls.

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1Victor94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

(Insert “It should be multi platform if Microsoft investors wants more money” JK here)
All jokes aside congratulations to all the gears fans it will be a blast I remember having fun on the first one on my 360 elite till got RROD and quit Xbox all together but that’s a story for another day.
Congratulations 🎊 🍾 🎉 🎈 🎉 🙏

Wyesvin94d ago

I'm excited for this just aslong is on the pc also cause I don't have the newest xbox console.

shinoff218393d ago

I enjoyed the tactical one. I can't remember the actual name but it was fun.

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Gears of War Collection allegedly in testing phase for Xbox release

Marcus Fenix and the crew could be back on your screens once more, as the rumored Gears of War Collection is near completion on Xbox.

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VenomUK95d ago

sweeeeeeeeeeeet
Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this.

Stuart575695d ago

Every article, console fanboy trite, all these years later. Let me explain it AGAIN, in simple terms for the fanboys. Sentient human gamers do have their preferred platform, however they will buy and own multiple platforms so they can enjoy the games they want to enjoy. I own and have owned multiple platforms, Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and now Valve, simply to enjoy a wide range of games across a broad spectrum of platforms. It's great. You don't have to pick a 'team' and cheer them on through thick and thin, dissing the other 'team'. And for you 'VenomUK' to state 'Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this', proves that you're a bit behind. Learn, enjoy, live, develop, trust and coexist if you can, life is better that way.

Blad3runner0094d ago

@Stuart5756
Well said.
This is why i never understand fanboying over hardware. This is not like a sports team, its just hardware. Why some people have this mentality to pick a side and stick with it and refuse to look at other platforms, therefore depriving themselves of games that are only available on those platforms. They are suppose to be gamers after all?

FinalFantasyFanatic94d ago

It's practically guaranteed to come to PC as well, if that's the case, I might pick it up after it gets a discount or two.

TheEroica94d ago (Edited 94d ago )

Thank goodness for pro gamer companies like Microsoft.... It's about time we unified platforms where now only corporate suits benefit! Pro gamers all the way. Thanks Microsoft!

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RaidenBlack95d ago

Yup ... bring Gears 2, 3 Judgement as well as Fable II and Halo 5 to PC

phoenixwing95d ago

Online portions would be a bonus.

FinalFantasyFanatic94d ago

I'm really shocked that Halo 5 still isn't on PC yet, almost everything is ported over and that's the only Halo game that hasn't been ported.

Profchaos95d ago

Take it with a grain of salt this leaker has been wrong many Times

The connection has been rumoured in the past so there's some credibility but it's more if it's actually in testing or not

Father__Merrin95d ago

tell u what gears 3 on series x same 360 game but in 4k and 60fps is a dream it looks crystal clear

Sciurus_vulgaris95d ago

The Series X enhanced versions of Gears 3 and Judgement can at times look like Xbox One titles.

Concertoine94d ago

Yeah i got into Gears 3 multiplayer last year. People still play it a lot. Tons of maps and looks great with the 60 FPS.

Brazz95d ago

It would be funny to see Gears of War collection on Nintendo Switch.

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I'll Be Happy With Anything Gears of War, But Nothing Beats A 1-3 Remaster

Huzaifah from eXputer "With a new Gears of War game possible, I'll go ahead and say that the original trilogy was the peak of the series and should get remastered."

Wyesvin99d ago

I wish they would put 2 and 3 on pc

RaidenBlack99d ago

^ this
and judgement as well
Why not Remaster them and release them as Marcus Fenix Collection for PC and Series

phoenixwing99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

I would buy it. I sh1t on microsoft alot but their gears of War series I loved. Some great gameplay and if they would keep up the multiplayer I'd play that too.

CrimsonWing6999d ago

1-3 are incredible with each one being bigger and better than the last. I don’t know what it is, but 4 was super underwhelming to me and 5 was slightly better than 4, but I didn’t feel the same epic feeling I had when going through 1-3. I hope 6 brings that epicness back, but yea like a full remake of 1-3 with current-gen visuals would be *chef’s kiss*.

ocelot0799d ago

I was actually devastated with Gears 1 Remaster on Xbox and PC. From when the OG released in 2006 right up until Gears 2 released a few years later. Me and a small group of friends would play it almost daily.

When the remaster arrived. It was annoying that they changed the way you could find a create games. The PC version was dead on arrival as it didn't release on steam just the crappy windows store so about 7 people (including me) bought it. I think I managed to find about 5 games in the first week of release. After that it was just a ghost town.

Not sure about Xbox version. Didn't actually try it until I got a series s in late 2022. It was completely dead online.

chicken_in_the_corn99d ago

A new game would be best. I don't understand why gamers want to rebuy old games over something new.

Juiceid99d ago

It an excuse to revisit something you loved a long time, and it’s prettier and shinier!

raWfodog99d ago

Yeah, new game is always better in my book but remake/remaster is definitely a good runner-up.

franwex99d ago (Edited 99d ago )

Agreed. The old games are there anyway.

I went back and played them all again in anticipation of Gears 5 with a friend and they hold up really well. In fact, they were more fun than the recent ones in some ways.

neutralgamer199299d ago

we need all gears of war games on steam please

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