wraggster
August 3rd, 2006, 19:26
Microsoft has confirmed a release date for Epic's Xbox 360, erm, epic Gears of War, informing it'll debut on November 12 - in North America,
Gears of War is one of, if not the, most hotly anticipated Xbox 360 games hitting this year. A sci-fi tactical shooter/survival horror title, it relates the tale of mankind's battle against the Locust Horde. We've been drooling over it for more months than we care to remember - let's just hope it doesn't disappoint.
"Our vision is to deliver a one-two punch of cinematic action paired with a thrilling and compelling interactive experience," said Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer at Epic. "With Gears of War we've created a title that will place gamers directly in the shadows of a ravaged world, surrounded by the beautiful remnants of a destroyed city and the horrific dangers that hide in the rubble."
Along with confirming Gears of Wars' North American launch date, Microsoft has said there'll be two editions of the game released. The standard edition will retail at an RRP of $59.99 while a limited collector's edition will retail at $69.99. Additions in the limited edition set include an official Destroyed Beauty art book and a bonus DVD featuring an inside look at the making of the game, and it'll come in a nice metal box.
Gears of War is one of, if not the, most hotly anticipated Xbox 360 games hitting this year. A sci-fi tactical shooter/survival horror title, it relates the tale of mankind's battle against the Locust Horde. We've been drooling over it for more months than we care to remember - let's just hope it doesn't disappoint.
"Our vision is to deliver a one-two punch of cinematic action paired with a thrilling and compelling interactive experience," said Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer at Epic. "With Gears of War we've created a title that will place gamers directly in the shadows of a ravaged world, surrounded by the beautiful remnants of a destroyed city and the horrific dangers that hide in the rubble."
Along with confirming Gears of Wars' North American launch date, Microsoft has said there'll be two editions of the game released. The standard edition will retail at an RRP of $59.99 while a limited collector's edition will retail at $69.99. Additions in the limited edition set include an official Destroyed Beauty art book and a bonus DVD featuring an inside look at the making of the game, and it'll come in a nice metal box.