With the upcoming Xbox Showcase, Microsoft hopes to change the conversation surrounding the brand, which has been the subject of criticism since Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin closed earlier this year. This announcement is bound to be significant for those who are already deeply involved in the Redmond company’s ecosystem. Even PlayStation fans might want to pay attention. Although it’s ...
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Gears Tactics M (For Mature) ESRB Rating Detailed
The Gears of War series continued last year with Gears 5, the latest main installment that released for the Xbox One and PC to solid reviews. While it remains to be seen when the next main installment will launch, in the meantime we’re getting a strategy-focused spin-off called Gears Tactics. While we’re still a few months away from the game’s ...
Read More »Gears of War 4 has an underwhelming first week in the UK
The Gears of War franchise has been one of Microsoft’s biggest money makers since the release of the first game back in 2006, when it joined the likes of Halo and Forza. However, since the release of the Xbox One most of Xbox’s exclusive franchises don’t seem to be doing not as well as they did back in the Xbox ...
Read More »Microsoft E3 2016 Conference Recap
The Microsoft E3 2016 press conference was insane. Expectations and hype are out of control, leaks have been blowing through the internet for weeks, and Microsoft had (and took) a lot of opportunities here. This is what Microsoft fans have been waiting for, and I covered it live. Check out the live coverage below: 12:32pm – The Xbox One S is ...
Read More »Gears of War 4 shown off at Microsoft’s E3
Following the formation of the Coalition and the handing over of the Gears franchise to the newly branded studio comes Gears 4, a new installment in the series that features entirely new characters and enemies. First off though is the announcement of the Gear of War Ultimate Edition, yet another remaster of a classic game rebuilt for current gen hardware, ...
Read More »Black Tusk Renamed The Coalition and They Have Something For E3
Black Tusk Studios is no more. For Gears of War fans, this news probably comes as a shock. But, there is no need to worry, Black Tusk Studios may be gone but only because they have re-branded their company name. From here on out, the developers of Gears of War want the franchise to become synonymous with their new name ...
Read More »Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Double Confirmed
Remember when Gears of War: Ultimate Edition was confirmed for the Xbox One? Well, you need remember no longer, because you can read all about it right now instead. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition has been confirmed for the Xbox One again. A listing for the game recently appeared on the website of the Brazilian Advisory Rating System, as reported ...
Read More »E3: Expectations for the Xbox
Time flies. With June around the corner, it’s time to settle down and see what games are coming out. Already, Xbox developers have revealed some big names for the year. Many of them are sequels and rumors. There’s also some surprising news from Phil Spencer, concerning the future of the Xbox. Expectations for this E3 are high. This year, games, ...
Read More »Microsoft Studio in charge of Gears of War development
Rod Fergusson, the game studio manager from Microsoft Black Tusk will be embarking on a mission to deliver Gears of War fans the best gaming rush they have had so far. After over a decade of experience, he states he is truly excited about creating the sequel of Gears of War, and talks about the challenges that lie ahead in ...
Read More »Cole Train might return in the next Gears of War title
It’s been more that a year since Gears of War: Judgement was released and news about a possible sequel has been scarce since then. The situation hasn’t changed much lately and all we really know about the next installation is that Black Tusk Studios will presumably develop it for the Xbox One. This isn’t much to go on, but luckily ...
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