[360] Gears of War 3 [Archive] - Forums @ The Digital Fix

lentini

09-04-2010, 10:50

Looks like somebody at Microsoft has cocked up and accidentally leaked the release date for Gears of War 3 on the Xbox360 dashboard before Dude Huge's appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show tonight :brickwall

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2998/500xgears3.jpg

After completely loving and playing the 1st game to death and being completely underwhelmed by the sequel, anyone actually looking forward to this?

EDIT: some rumour's from Edge

Gears Of War 3 will feature a reworked cover system and underwater missions for the first time, Edge can reveal.

Developer Epic Games is set to evolve the franchise’s combat by introducing Locust foes with tentacle-like appendages which are capable of extending to player cover spots.

Meanwhile, the COG members of Delta Squad will be equipped with explosives that can travel beneath the ground to take out enemy cover positions, our US publishing source told us.

While the first two Gears games offered mobile cover in the form of objects like burnt out cars that could be pushed around, Gears Of War 3 will feature a heavy duty mech suit the COGs can utilise both for protection and to wreak havoc.

All of these new features will be present in the singleplayer campaign and multiplayer modes, Edge understands.

We were also informed that the game will be set during the summer and introduce a number of new environments to the series, including underwater locations. The end of the last title saw the COGs sink mankind’s last city, Jacinto, and flood the Hollow in order to take out the Locust Horde beneath the surface.

Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 demo at GDC in March showed off jungle or foliage-heavy areas, which could also make an appearance in Gears Of War 3 - Epic previously used GDC 2008 to debut Unreal Engine upgrades that went on to show up in Gears 2.

Gears Of War: Jacinto's Remnant, a novel written in conjunction with Epic, continues the Gears story from the conclusion of the second game. One story strand focuses on the island of Vectes, a former COG naval base sporting fertile lowlands, forests and a river. This setting could be ideal to show off the developer’s new Unreal Engine features were it to show up in Gears Of War 3.

Gears Of War 3 has yet to be officially announced. However, Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski is set to reveal a new game on Monday’s episode of US talk show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and it could be on the agenda. He was originally set to appear on tonight’s show - the same day we predicted Gears Of War 3 would officially be unveiled – but said that the change in schedule would allow Epic “to take a couple more days to polish” its game.

MetalGearAl

09-04-2010, 11:01

I own but am yet to play the second game.

Loved the first game for the gameplay, but the narration and plot is absolutely dreadful, so it failed to draw me in. The plot itself might be interesting, but they entirely failed to tell it.

Moldiver

09-04-2010, 11:20

Co-op was decent fun as well as the hilarious characters, though the story, as mentioned is utterly dreadful and goes nowhere. I was still none the wiser by the end of part 2. I also find the environments largely dull, perhaps why I didn't take to Gears 2 as well, as it didn't go to great lengths to open itself up. The idea of new locations sounds much better. I will look forward to playing it, but I won't be getting overly excited.

TigaSefi

09-04-2010, 11:30

WHAT? the bit where he realises what happened to his sweetheart is the most brillant bit of story telling in an balls out action game ever!!!

Moldiver

09-04-2010, 11:43

It isn't that you expect anything amazing, but it's annoying when you have a game series that pretends to offer an epic story - and Gears 2 at the time promised answers and more!!! - but obviously hasn't got much to tell and leaves you scratching your head. I play it with friends and we end up laughing our way through, so it's certainly fun in that respect.

Professor Abronsius

09-04-2010, 11:53

Gears Of War 2 still for me is the best Multiplayer Experience on the 360! :notworthy

Spent more time on it than any other game.

Met more friends Online through it than any other game.

Had more fun on it than any other game.

So yes DEFINATELY looking forward to Gears Of War 3! ;)

MrSpeed

09-04-2010, 12:10

After completely loving and playing the 1st game to death and being completely underwhelmed by the sequel, anyone actually looking forward to this?

I'm the opposite to you.

I've owned Gears 1 three times now in an attempt to like, but failed every time. Gears 2, however, I love :notworthy

alphatyrant

09-04-2010, 12:53

For me the second title offered so much more extra even though most of those were only tiny tweaks. I'm also hoping they keep a Carmine alive in this one.

Tom Whitaker

09-04-2010, 13:01

Couldn't give a **** about the story, both are great action games that I've massively enjoyed in co-op, vehicle missions aside. Gears just feels right, and that's why people love it so.

Have to admit that lag/host advantage has taken the shine off multiplayer though.

kanedaa

09-04-2010, 13:26

love em, can't wait, bigger than Rock Band 3.

RCW

09-04-2010, 14:11

loved the first game, not so impressed with the second.

will still be a release day purchase though :thumbs:

LeftHandedGuitarist

09-04-2010, 16:21

I thought the first game was average and fairly boring. The second one was a huge improvement, it actually had an interesting story and much more variation in gameplay. When it comes down to it, though, these games just aren't my kind of thing although I can appreciate why people enjoy them so much. A rental for me.

You couldn't pay me to touch the multiplayer for any of these games though. A hellish experience.

rustybin

09-04-2010, 16:28

Single player and multiplayer were both excellent. Still own Gears 1 & 2 and go back to both every now and again. Just hope they gently tweek the gameplay in Gears 3 instead of going down the MW2 route of completely changing the game.

Jimmyboy

09-04-2010, 17:23

A mediocre franchise imo, never understood the fascination. The 3rd game will be the same 'bounce off walls' thing again be it on the backs of giant monsters.

degeneration

09-04-2010, 17:43

Loved the first, completely forgettable second. Must go back to it to complete on hard at some point, but will wait for the third to hit the inevitable £20 mark.

MetalGearAl

09-04-2010, 19:35

Wow, seems like the second really divides people, must get around to playing it :D

S_K_N

09-04-2010, 20:30

Loved pretty much everything about the first two although if im being picky the second had some forgetable characters, not as satisfying a story plus I thought the campaign DLC wasn't that great :shrug:.....can't wait for the third game. :thumbs:

Tom Whitaker

09-04-2010, 22:42

Interesting to see how people judge the same game on different qualities - as a cut-scene skipper, these games are perfect for me. There's nothing like a Gears headshot.

anephric

10-04-2010, 00:05

I played Gears 1 multiplayer to death, but was utterly bored by Gears 2 online. Strange that. I've played Horde a fair bit though.

I don't see how Gears 2's campaign could've been much better - it improved on everything. If 3 is any more badass, I might implode like the gurlyman that I am.

Matt KB

10-04-2010, 00:13

Cliffy B gets to live out more of his rockstar fantasies at E3 this year then.

Germinator

10-04-2010, 00:29

All aboard the Cliffy B hype machine.

swanny

13-04-2010, 07:42

Trailer from last night:

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lentini

13-04-2010, 08:00

Wow, look at all the grey!

andyp2

13-04-2010, 09:29

Loved the first two, bit gutted I have to wait a year for the third but I know it will be awesome.

lentini

13-04-2010, 10:19

European release date has been confirmed as 8th April 2011

Joober

13-04-2010, 12:02

I'm really looking forward to this, I adore the first two games. I just hope they sort the multiplayer out for the third outing. I played it to death on GOW1 but it just didn't work in 2, I despised the whole setup.

rustybin

13-04-2010, 12:09

Gears 2 multiplayer is an acquired taste. I played public and hated it, then The Prof converted me - massively entertaining in private matches but Crap in public.

rustybin

13-04-2010, 16:59

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-4877-Gears-of-War-3-Will-Definitely-Feature-4-Player-Co-op.html

4 Player Campaign Co-op

BIG TICK.

alphatyrant

13-04-2010, 17:16

Dom gets a beard, Anya gets a gun and the campaign gets 4-player co-op.

SOLD! Like the look of the monsters attacking the Locust, lambent creatures infected by the emulsion I'm guessing. Roll on next April.

RichB

13-04-2010, 18:33

Brothers to the end?

Get your hankies out boys this ain't gonna have a happy ending

Matt KB

13-04-2010, 19:16

I knew that chick was a dude.

WeaselFierce

13-04-2010, 19:47

Anya gets a gun

And biceps! :eek:

Out for Justice

14-04-2010, 09:12

And beards

mr starface

14-04-2010, 09:47

Loved them both, second improved on the first I thought with incredible set pieces. So much fun in coop so this will be on my list for sure.

alphatyrant

14-04-2010, 17:45

I wonder if Dizzy survived.

Professor Abronsius

15-06-2010, 08:23

4 Player Co-op Action from E3!!!

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Looking ******* good!!! :thumbs:

essydyk

15-06-2010, 10:50

I wonder if Dizzy survived.

Lol hope so - loved ol' Dizzy.:D

I never play online so solely base my games on the campaign modes and GOW 1 and 2 have been absolutely brilliant with a decent storyline, great characters and some stunning battles ... looks like part 3 is a step up from the first two Epics.:thumbs: Just hoping these new Lambent critters are not going to turn out to be the equivalent of the flood in Halo.:nono:

AKPiggott

15-06-2010, 11:22

Watched the live demo last night. Very little has changed, for better or worse, but the jungle/tropical setting looks purdy. Nice that they've at least moved away from the grim/grey setting of the first two.

WeaselFierce

15-06-2010, 15:56

rustybin

16-06-2010, 17:08

BEAST MODE - Or opposite of Horde.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-5467-E3-2010--Gears-of-War-3-s--Beast--Mode-Exposed.html

"In fact, it's almost Horde in all but the name, except you're on the other side, killing COG forces as the Locust. Able to control almost every type of Locust from Tickers and Wretches to Cantus Priests and even marauding Berserkers, the mode looks incredibly chaotic as Berserkers pound the ground, Tickers blow up and Wretches run around clawing at whatever they lay their eyes on.

Starting out with multiple lives - otherwise running and exploding as a Ticker would be a bit rubbish - you must eradicate the COG by any means necessary, earning tokens for kills that can be traded for extra lives to respawn as different characters.

Bigger characters such as the Berserker won't be playable right out of the gate however, so you'll need to earn the ability to play as the tougher classes by levelling up."

alphatyrant

21-07-2010, 18:22

Interesting idea...

"Fans to Decide the Fate of Carmine in “Gears of War 3”

Place your vote for the fate of the newest Carmine brother through the purchase of avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with benefits going to charity

LONDON – 21 July 2010 - The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in “Gears of War 3.” By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in “Gears of War 3,” with all the proceeds going to the Child’s Play Charity.

Keeping with the series’ tradition, Clayton Carmine will be introduced in the trilogy’s final chapter, and like Anthony and Ben, the newest rookie brother runs the high risk of meeting an early death. However, unlike in the previous games, the Xbox community will choose whether Carmine lives or dies by purchasing special “Gears of War 3” avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting July 29 two new avatar t-shirts will be available on the Avatar Marketplace on Xbox LIVE – one shirt reads “Save Carmine” and the other reads “Carmine Must Die.” By purchasing the “Save Carmine” shirt, you’re casting your vote to let Carmine live in “Gears of War 3.” Conversely, purchasing the “Carmine Must Die” shirt means you want to see Clayton follow in the fate of his brothers."

There's a pic of him online, he makes Cole look like an anorexic, plus we seem to have the cut execution from Gears 2 where the Locust rips your arm off and batters you to death with it....nice.

WeaselFierce

28-07-2010, 10:52

Speaking of Carmines...

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http://g4tv.com/videos/47685/X-Play-Comedy-Gears-of-Wars-Carmine-Buys-Life-Insurance/

mjpartyboy

07-09-2010, 23:26

15 new screenshots from PAX:

http://www.thehdroom.com/news/15-New-Gears-of-War-3-High-Res-Screens-are-Amazing/7394

Greg Grunberg is doing some voice work:

http://twitter.com/GearsViking/status/23268612833

Fever Dawg

08-09-2010, 05:40

Hopefully this one will have better checkpoints and less courtyards.

lentini

01-10-2010, 13:10

Now delayed for at least 5 months :|

It looks like Epic's Cliff Bleszinski was more than just three days off when he told Jimmy Fallon on national TV that Gears of War 3 was hitting on April 8.

The next day Microsoft shifted the date a bit, saying the game would actually be hitting on April 5, 2011. Today the publisher is shifting Gears 3 a bit more... to the fall of 2011.

And they say the, let's just call it a delay, has nothing to do with development time and everything to do with marketing.

"Gears of War 3 promises to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2011," the Microsoft statement reads. "The teams at Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games have done great work thus far readying the title for release in the Spring of 2011. However, we've elected to move the launch of Gears of War 3 until Fall 2011 to make it the marquee title for the holiday season."

Fair enough. But why would they decide now, just a week or so into fall 2010, to push such a huge title back five or so months? Microsoft declined to say, so let's speculate.

If it is indeed purely about marketing, there are a couple of things that could be at play here. Epic's other big game, Bulletstorm, is set to knock us off our feet on Feb. 22, 2011. Maybe they wanted to give that a bit more breathing room.

And what about the other huge Xbox 360 shooter exclusive, Halo? Maybe this oddly timed redeployment of Gears of War 3 was somehow spurred by the inner machinations of that still untitled, undated, relatively unknown Halo game by 343 Industries.

Thanks a lot, marketing :nono:

clarkyboy100

01-10-2010, 13:21

:cry: Not good news but still maybe I can get the 100,000 kills achievement on GOW2.

rustybin

01-10-2010, 13:30

I know of at least 5 grown men who are crying real tears right now.

Spooky_uk

01-10-2010, 13:32

gives me chance to start and play 1 and 2 now beofer 3 released :D

swanny

01-10-2010, 14:38

I know of at least 5 grown men who are crying real tears right now.

:suspect:

Professor Abronsius

01-10-2010, 15:03

I know of at least 5 grown men who are crying real tears right now.

:lol:

PlexShaw

01-10-2010, 15:14

Gutted. I'm really looking forward to this. :(

rustybin

01-10-2010, 16:09

That's two of them....

mikegray

01-10-2010, 16:18

They're probably making it Kinect exclusive and calling it Gears Of Waggle...

alphatyrant

01-10-2010, 16:35

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

rustybin

01-10-2010, 16:36

:suspect:

:lol:

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And there's the third!

Professor Abronsius

01-10-2010, 16:40

Who are we waiting on then... ? :D

alphatyrant

01-10-2010, 17:20

Doubtful it's "Unbalanced" Rich.

Professor Abronsius

01-10-2010, 17:41

Juicy... ? ;)

AKPiggott

01-10-2010, 18:39

To be honest, I did think it was a bit weird for this to be coming out in Spring as it's not the optimum slot.

reecie

01-10-2010, 20:23

Bugger.......

Mr. Brown

06-10-2010, 14:33

Poor decision in my opinion. Yes, it'll no doubt pull in extra sales over the Xmas period but will anyone really still be playing gears by then?
Epic have shot their bolt with the recent and planned XP multipliers, people have been hitting prestige from level 1 in just one event! The core gears players who were somewhere between levels 50-90 have all probably got their wings now and lost the motivation to play online, I know my regular group have. Last time I was on there it seemed common to have at least 50% of the lobby at prestige level, it was only 6 months ago when there were maybe 1 or 2 every handful of games. Maybe I'm being silly but playing online when almost everyone is the same rank doesn't hold the same appeal for me anymore and without seeing my rank increase at all XP is worthless. Therefore, the last few games I played I just didn't seem to make the same effort I used to.

You could argue that a lack of online presence for 'Gears' in the 6 months prior to the new games release would get players chomping at the bit to buy it but I think this will have the opposite effect.
I for one was quite excited about the release in April as I'm missing Gears online. I would have pre-ordered this but come Oct/Nov 2011 I'll probably be inclined to wait for a couple of months after release and pick it up cheap.

I hope I'm wrong and the current strong gears community will no doubt prove me so but I do wonder what the crazy loons on the Gears forum will talk about for the next 12 months and whether they'll just migrate to a new multiplayer in that time?

reecie

06-10-2010, 16:06

Professor Abronsius

06-10-2010, 18:49

I will be queueing up at midnight for this baby regardless!!!

Am quite sure at least 3 of my mates will be standing alongside me. ;)

swanny

06-10-2010, 22:07

^ How you gonna play it with no console you cock.

Professor Abronsius

06-10-2010, 22:16

^ My son has an elite you fanny.

swanny

06-10-2010, 22:47

^ I wouldn't use that after what Raymond told me he left in it.

Professor Abronsius

06-10-2010, 22:53

:lol:

alphatyrant

07-10-2010, 06:41

Swanny...can you guess what it is yet?

Mr. Brown

07-10-2010, 11:09

One of my friends still plays Gears 1 online and prefers it. Says the are still plenty of games and as you get to filter out bad connections yourself it generally runs fine. Still has host advantage of course but there you go.

I've tried playing Gears 1 online. It's true there are still people playing it who prefer it to gears 2 but if you don't have a regular group to play with and manage to get a full lobby in less than 10 minutes of waiting you'll be doing very well! It's also horribly abused by glitchers.

swanny

07-10-2010, 11:58

It's also horribly abused by glitchers.

People who glitch really do my head in. I would never do it myself.

Professor Abronsius

07-10-2010, 12:29

That's why 90% of all Gears games I play are private ones with friends. Can usually get enough folk for food matches in Gears 1 or Gears 2.

Glitchers suck ass!!!

I am so looking forward to head tagging Raymond then pushing him into the oncoming shotgun wielding Giuseppe!!! ;) :lol:

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fivebyfive

07-10-2010, 16:26

Gears of War 3 beta announced

It's due to run some time in early 2011, Shacknews reports.

Epic also revealed that Gears of War 3 will use dedicated servers for its ranked and social matchmaking games, which should delight fans of the series and eliminate host advantage complaints.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-07-gears-of-war-3-beta-announced

I think its good idea to delay the game if its not ready, too many companies rush out games

alphatyrant

07-10-2010, 16:43

People who glitch really do my head in. I would never do it myself.

:lol:

reecie

07-10-2010, 18:31

IGN details a lot of the alterations and I can only say I am even more gutted I can't get my hands on it in April.

Interresting to note that the dedicated servers are already in use for Gears 2

GPR79

07-10-2010, 18:39

People who glitch really do my head in. I would never do it myself.

Swanny: "Oooh Subway. I'll assume the position lads, form a line!"

alphatyrant

07-10-2010, 19:00

The new multiplayer revisions mentioned plus the weapon enhancements and new additions all sound fantastic, I shall fight to the death to get me some hot beta action, oooohhhh yes.

Still hoping we'll see some of the Gears 1 maps that were missed out from part 2 as well.

swanny

07-10-2010, 19:23

Swanny: "Oooh Subway. I'll assume the position lads, form a line!"

:lol:

You made me bend over.

Professor Abronsius

07-10-2010, 19:36

:lol:

mjpartyboy

08-10-2010, 17:15

sirp

08-10-2010, 19:52

the guy doesnt even know what version of the game hes talking about :) 5m:50s

swanny

08-10-2010, 20:00

He tweeted about that little mistake:

Yes, I messed up in the Gamespot interview and said G2 instead of 3. I am, after all, human. Mostly.

Professor Abronsius

16-10-2010, 10:05

Just been checking this out...

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:thumbs:

swanny

23-02-2011, 12:16

Release date set for sept 20th according to #Gears3

EDIT: Seem to be confirmed for Sept 20th worldwide. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-23-final-gears-of-war-3-release-date

swanny

24-02-2011, 20:16

Gears 3 Beta Info released:

Release Date: Expected to start Mid Apirl.

**HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GEARS OF WAR 3 BETA**
[Purchasing a Copy of BulletStorm Epic Edition will grant you early access, exclusive unlockables, and guaranteed participation in the Gears of War 3 Beta. Purchase while supplies last!]

Gametypes Confirmed:

* Team Death Match
* Capture the Leader [Will be unlocked after a certain period of time]
* King of the Hill

Confirmed Maps:

* Thrashball-http://kotaku.com/#!5768945/gears-of...aps/gallery/11 (NEW!)
* Checkout-http://kotaku.com/#!5768945/gears-of...maps/gallery/1 (NEW!)

*VOTE FOR 2 ADDITIONAL MAPS IMPORTANT*

Make sure to vote for 2 additional maps of your choice that you want to be included in the Beta alongside the already confirmed 'Thrashball' Map and 'Checkout' Map.

To vote visit the Gears of War 3 Facebook Fanpage @ http://www.facebook.com/gearsofwar to cast your vote!

Vote between 'Overpass', 'Oldtown', 'Mercy', 'Trenches' via http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpoll...=ABCz6J%2BQYyk

Playable Characters Confirmed:

* Anya Stroud
* Richard 'Chairman' Prescott
* Queen Myrrah

reecie

24-02-2011, 21:13

Agghh. To get a flaming lancer you need to get into the beta via Bulletstorm. Just not fair :)

Wonder how long the beta will be? The gold retro lancer needs you to play 90 games to unlock it and 100 kills to keep it. That's a fair few games.

The update is I now have Bulletstorm so I am there for the beta

Professor Abronsius

04-03-2011, 17:29

So the public BETA for those of us who never bought Bulletstorm is a week after the BS guys.

And you need to have a pre-order for the limited or epic edition on Gears 3 from Game or Gamestation.

Only problem is those 2 versions of the game are not available to pre-order yet! :D

Wonder if they will charge you right away or wait till dispatch date... ?

reecie

04-03-2011, 17:58

Guess who goes skiing and so misses all the bulletstorm beta period - bum

Matt KB

04-03-2011, 18:00

Buying Bulletstorm isn't the only door to the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta - a public test runs from 25th April to 15th May.

The press release mentions pre-ordering Gears of War 3 at GAME to gain access. We're checking out whether this is an exclusive offer.

Bulletstorm: Epic Edition owners can start early and play from 18th to 24th April.

Participating in the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta can unlock content within the full game. Complete one beta match and you'll get a Beta Tester Medal; complete 50 and you'll unlock the Thrashball Cole character, who'll transfer to the full game when you complete 10 games with him; complete 90 matches and receive the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer, which will transfer to the full game after scoring 100 kills.

A Flaming Hammerburst weapon goes to anyone playing a match by Sunday, 24th April; a Flaming Lancer goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 25th April; a Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 2nd May; and a Flaming Gnasher Shotgun goes to anyone finishing a match during the week of 9th May.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-04-gears-of-war-3-public-beta-date

Professor Abronsius

04-03-2011, 18:04

£60!!! :nuts:

Hope they don't charge right away!!! :lol:

swanny

04-03-2011, 19:35

Full beta timetable:

Over the course of the beta program, three new competitive multiplayer
modes and four exclusive maps will be rolled out, all running on dedicated
servers and providing fans with the opportunity to help shape the biggest
blockbuster game of 2011. Two of the four multiplayer maps, “Trenches”
and “Old Town,” were selected by Gears fans through a Facebook poll
that generated thousands of votes.
The Gears of War 3 public multiplayer beta kicks off 25 April and runs
through to 15 May. Bulletstorm: Epic Edition customers will get early
access beginning 18 April through the Bulletstorm disc.*
Key Beta Dates:
* Bulletstorm Preview, 18 – 24 April
Owners of “Bulletstorm: Epic Edition” are eligible for a one-week beta
preview period featuring the new Team Deathmatch mode on four new maps
(Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches and Old Town).
* GEARS OF WAR 3 BETA, 25 APRIL – 15 MAY
The full public beta period begins 25 April. Players can look forward to
special events and playlists throughout the beta period. Two additional
competitive game modes, Capture the Leader and King of the Hill, will be
added during the final week of the beta.
* 15 MAY
Beta concludes.
Not only will fans who participate in the beta have the opportunity to get
an early taste of the year’s biggest game, but they’ll also have the
opportunity to unlock exclusive content they can carry over to their
retail
copy of “Gears of War 3” when it launches on 20 September.
Unlockables:
* BETA TESTER MEDAL – Complete one match in the beta to unlock the Beta
Tester medal, which will carry over to your gamer profile in the final
game. The Beta Tester title will be featured in the Gears 3 multiplayer
lobby as well.
* THRASHBALL COLE – Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock the
Thrashball Cole character variant in the beta. Once unlocked, complete 10
matches as Thrashball Cole during the beta and the character will carry
over to your gamer profile in the final game.
* GOLD-PLATED RETRO LANCER – Show your ultimate Gears of War fandom by
unlocking the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer. Complete 90 matches in any game
type to unlock it for the beta, and score 100 kills with it once unlocked
to carry the exclusive weapon skin over to your gamer profile in the final
game.
* FLAMING HAMMERBURST – Complete one match by Sunday, 24 April and
unlock this weapon variant.
* FLAMING LANCER – Complete one match during the week of 25 April and
unlock this weapon variant.
* FLAMING SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN – Complete one match during the week of 2
May to unlock this weapon variant.
* FLAMING GNASHER SHOTGUN – Complete one match during the week of 9 May
to unlock this weapon variant.

andyp2

06-03-2011, 16:08

Sounds wicked, and being a Bulletstorm owner I am very happy!

Been back on GOW2 this weekend as it's 22xp, picked up a few more achievements which is nice!

Professor Abronsius

15-03-2011, 21:38

Rod Fergusson is broadcasting a Q&A Live from London right now...

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gearsviking

:thumbs:

Professor Abronsius

15-03-2011, 22:28

http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Shooter/Third-Person/~r348592/Gears-of-War-3-With-Gears-of-War-3-BETA-Access/

(mods, tried to affiliate but could not get the direct link to work).

;)

rav2k

27-03-2011, 14:09

What's stopping you from Preordering at Game and then cancelling after?

Professor Abronsius

27-03-2011, 14:44

What's stopping you from Preordering at Game and then cancelling after?

I have pre-ordered at Game and was going to cancel after the BETA, but have some Reward Points i can use to reduce the price down so it matches any Online Deal.

Main thing is you can pre-order the standard edition and still get on the BETA. :thumbs:

rav2k

27-03-2011, 17:23

Have pre-ordered and will probably cancel. I want the LE but £60 seems extremely high. Will see what other deals are around nearer the time. Hoping the supermarkets jump on this.

swanny

17-04-2011, 17:55

Up! for beta tomorrow, goes live for Bulletstorm owners at 2pm UK time.

platty

17-04-2011, 17:56

Up! for beta tomorrow, goes live for Bulletstorm owners at 2pm.

didnt realise it was tomorrow ...cool :thumbs:

fivebyfive

17-04-2011, 18:42

quick look at the beta
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lentini

18-04-2011, 10:14

Just been playing the beta for the last hour and it's alright. Not much different at the moment so if you like the last 2 online, you'll love this.

mr_woo

18-04-2011, 10:46

How's it actually running for you lentini ? Much better netcode/hitcode detection etc ? Seems to be getting praised a lot but that's from players in the US, be interesting to see how folk from here are finding it. Shall be on this tonight.

lentini

18-04-2011, 10:48

How's it actually running for you lentini ? Much better netcode/hitcode detection etc ? Seems to be getting praised a lot but that's from the US, be interesting to see how folk from here are finding it. Shall be on this tonight.

Seems pretty good, you actually win a shootout now if you start shooting first :lol:

Seemed very smooth as well, no lag at all but there were only 13,000 people playing when I was

platty

18-04-2011, 10:55

It should run smooth , they've finally got dedicated servers havent they ?

sideshowbob

18-04-2011, 11:08

Just downloading it now - should be online for a test in about 15 mins!

mr_woo

18-04-2011, 11:10

It should run smooth , they've finally got dedicated servers havent they ?

They aren't live at the minute, or at least they weren't over the weekend as they are getting them ready so was mostly P2P.

RichB

18-04-2011, 11:23

Just played a match..

Meh

But then I never was the biggest versus fan in Gears, always felt way too slow and clunky

& sadly that has not changed one bit

The rifles still seem like super soakers, rather than weapons that can bring someone down

Played with the hammerburst (with ironsight)

1 kill
8 assists

Says it all :(

mr_woo

18-04-2011, 11:28

Just played a match..

Meh

But then I never was the biggest versus fan in Gears, always felt way too slow and clunky

& sadly that has not changed one bit

Well if they changed it, it wouldn't really be Gears anymore. I'm guessing most fans just want it to actually run well rather than changing up the formula, especially after the cluster**** that was Gears 2.

RichB

18-04-2011, 11:31

They really slowed gears 2 down from the first though, this is faster paced but the clunky and slow character movement is still present, it feels kinda strange (and wrong!)

platty

18-04-2011, 11:34

Well i'm hoping that the single player story is good and anything after that is a bonus , what is the point of having a beta that runs on P2P if the final game is gonna run on dedicated servers ? ....defeats the point really :shrug:

Professor Abronsius

18-04-2011, 11:56

sideshowbob

18-04-2011, 12:25

Typical for me I got absolutely reamed in TDM. I'm starting to think that I'm just a SP kinda guy :D

eye__writ

18-04-2011, 12:44

what is the point of having a beta that runs on P2P if the final game is gonna run on dedicated servers ? ....defeats the point really :shrug:

They are using the dedicated servers for the BETA, they've just been down for maintenance for a couple of days. Kinda the point of a BETA, to iron out the bugs. :thumbs:

RichB

18-04-2011, 13:51

There's no way the games I've played are on dedicated servers!

Shoot half a clip into someone and they soak it up
Then be downed by a couple of bullets from someone

Its P2P

reecie

18-04-2011, 15:30

My friend has been playing since sat eve and has already racked up 55+ games. He says it is a lot better and runs very well with good hit detection. ****** for me is typing this from holidsy with my copy of Bulletstorm sitting unused at home !

paulmotion

18-04-2011, 16:33

If I preorder thus from game will I get access to the beta? Their website states I would receive an email with a link/ code?

Matt KB

18-04-2011, 16:48

Long range combat on this is most excellent. Close quarters sucks a bit.

Harsin

18-04-2011, 17:00

Yay this is still full of dickheads rolling around with a ludicrously overpowered shotgun, making the actual use of cover and any gun that's not the Gnasher redundant.

alphatyrant

18-04-2011, 18:06

Played about 2 or 3 matches now every time I play I lose connection to the host then get knocked offline, once I could understand but 4 times in a ******* row now.

ghost.ottercrab

18-04-2011, 21:30

Loving it so far. Charging Retro Lancer kills are awesome!

swanny

18-04-2011, 23:51

Just had a 3 hour stint and its superb. No lag and no drop outs.

I am erect!

Out for Justice

19-04-2011, 08:45

Meh

The rifles still seem like super soakers, rather than weapons that can bring someone down (

:lol:

Never found the MP to be very exciting in this.

Love the co-op campaign though.

sideshowbob

19-04-2011, 08:48

Just had another go this morning - the iron sights on the hammerstorm are a nice addition. Not great for outright kills at distance, but helpful in getting some assist points. Scored my first sneak up behind someone and obliterate them with a shotgun kill too - w00t!

Tom Whitaker

19-04-2011, 10:32

It's weird. Gears ****** all over the likes of COD for me in terms of multi. I feel like I'm playing a game and contributing to a team, not just on some treadmill of endless deaths and respawns.

Out for Justice

19-04-2011, 11:30

Everything ***** over COD in terms of team play – it actively encourages you to play as a loner. Well that and having GeeBee on your side. :p

mr_woo

19-04-2011, 11:36

It's ok and I don't mind it but Gears strong point has always been the long - mid range combat. The movement and weight doesn't suit up close battles and there are nearly always shotgun rollers which is ******* annoying. It wouldn't be too bad if it was a mix but every. single. game is the same. It becomes a bit tedious to be honest. I am sure it will be fun for a bit but I stuck on Bad Company 2 after playing Gears.. and the difference in quality and fun was clear as day. Saying that Gears for me has always been about the co-op and Horde mode so I'll be getting it day one regardless.

alphatyrant

19-04-2011, 16:12

It settled down nicely after 9 for me, no lag, Gnasher still does crazy damage even from mid-range, Incendiaries are a bit tricky but could prove to be awesome with practice.

Having a sniper rifle in Checkout seems a bit odd though, but the Digger Launcher is pretty impressive, funny as hell when myself and Swanny dived out of the way as GP had his head ripped off when it popped up next to him :D.

Professor Abronsius

21-04-2011, 15:53

In case anyone has a pre-order in with GAME online, I just received this email...

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your recent preorder for Gears of War 3.

Unfortunately Microsoft have been unable to send us enough BETA codes for the launch of the Gears of War 3 BETA.

We are currently awaiting the next shipment of codes which is due to arrive early next week.

As soon as they arrive we will despatch them to you.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

The GAME Customer Service Team.

Am not all that bothered to be honest as my GOLD Sub ran out last week :D but might affect some folk.

Cheers. :)

Nick

21-04-2011, 15:57

Yep, just got that email too. And this after another retailer let me down on a "guaranteed" beta code :mad:

andyp2

21-04-2011, 16:39

Shotgun fest online - quite good though, a little more responsive than 2.

Still very much more of the same.

WeaselFierce

21-04-2011, 18:20

Game twitted the following:-

To all people who havent recieved a Gears of War 3 BETA code. These should be fulfilled by Tuesday. You will only miss out on 1 BETA day.

swanny

22-04-2011, 11:56

New maps added, trenches and old town.

Not sure what to make of trenches yet but old town is a lot of fun, especially the chickens :)

RichB

22-04-2011, 11:58

Already? Odd I heard they were only adding trenches and not till next week

swanny

22-04-2011, 11:59

Yeah I read the same so was surprised to see them last night. Good though as the two map were getting boring.

Boomshot on Old Town comes with 3 rockets rather than the 2 in Gears 2. Nice. The scorcher is a lot of fun to.

alphatyrant

22-04-2011, 12:10

Was too busy with MK9 last night, will be on this tonight for a while, looking forward to using the Boomer :)

Tom Whitaker

23-04-2011, 00:25

Old Town didn't come up for me tonight but Trenches did. Had my first proper session and it seems absolutely fantastic to me. Very responsive too, almost like it felt in Gears 2 when you were the host, but had that in every match. At no point did I feel I'd been unfairly killed or my shots weren't registering. Hurrah!

RichB

23-04-2011, 00:52

Are dedicated servers back up then!? :)

Earlier it said there were 0 people playing in my region, I searched and eventually it put me into a game with 9 bots and it was wonderful!

Tom Whitaker

23-04-2011, 08:27

I'm not following the news stories anywhere but it felt dedicated to me!

Best new addition is being able to grenade tag your meatshield (or 'teddy' as we like to call them). Assume you can kill other enemies in the blast radius. That will be fun.

swanny

23-04-2011, 08:32

Dedicated servers are a bit up and down at the moment. But then it is a beta. :)

rav2k

23-04-2011, 11:39

Game twitted the following:-

That's just being patronising. I got my code but having put down £60 for the limited edition I wouldn't expect anything else.

Given that the beta is for a limited time and Monday is a bank holiday I'd be extremely annoyed.

Tom Whitaker

23-04-2011, 12:02

Yes it's a horrible bit of timing. People should have bought Bulletstorm though, it was ace :)

How would you know if the dedicated servers are up or down? And what do the crossed swords against one player on the score list mean? is it some kind of rival?

Ratfink

23-04-2011, 12:08

I bought Bulletstorm (epic ed), but have hardly played the Gears 3 beta. I've had one go so far, and got fed up with all the gnasher mashers.

WeaselFierce

23-04-2011, 13:16

Crossed swords is your Nemesis (killed you 3 or more times). Servers up or down is a bit trickier since even if they're up you still might be in a P2P game anyway. Best indication is the scoreboard. Kills seem fairly evenly spread while playing servers compared to one dude with 20+kills and everyone else 5-6 P2P.

Like Ratfink says, I'm fed up of playing this public now due to all the rolly-rolly shotgun antics.

alphatyrant

23-04-2011, 21:58

Killed two guys simultaneously with the sawn-off last night, it brought a tear to all three of my eyes.

swanny

24-04-2011, 08:58

Like Ratfink says, I'm fed up of playing this public now due to all the rolly-rolly shotgun antics.

As CliffyB says, evolve or die!

Get back on the battlefield slag.

WeaselFierce

24-04-2011, 10:09

Cliffy's a maniac with a severe shotgun fetish. Of course he doesn't see a problem! :lol:

Matt KB

24-04-2011, 11:41

As fun as it may or may not be, Cliffy B is deluded if he thinks it's an evolution of the series. It's Gears 1 MP that actually works online - ie party system, matchmaking etc.

alphatyrant

24-04-2011, 15:16

I like that this is a lot more fluid than 2, especially TDM matches...looking forward to CTL matches, I'm still hoping they'll keep a basic 5 on 5 mode in there with no frills, so when you die there is no coming back.

The Gnasher is still stupidly powerful from mid-range though, even a good few bullets from the retro-lancer didn't stop it the other night. I just hope they draft map cycling back into the damn thing, with the option of taking out the crap ones.

By the by, any old maps people are hoping they bring back from the first 2 games?

GPR79

24-04-2011, 15:23

Thought I was hallucinating at first from too much chocolate but all the Cog and Locust do indeed have bunny heads right now, lol! :D

Tom Whitaker

24-04-2011, 17:26

Ratfink

25-04-2011, 00:12

Actually... quite enjoyed the brief go I had on this tonight. Probably because I was playing with the Gears slaaaaaaags.

swanny

25-04-2011, 01:44

Actually... quite enjoyed the brief go I had on this tonight. Probably because I was playing with the Gears slaaaaaaags.

Could you feel Raymonds pain over your headset? ;)

GPR79

25-04-2011, 01:53

Raymond having an early night, says it all really, poor slag :D

rav2k

25-04-2011, 09:21

My beta code was supposed to go live today but still isn't working. Anyone else having problems?

platty

25-04-2011, 09:31

King of the Hill now available , just had some cracking games :D

Tom Whitaker

25-04-2011, 17:34

reecie

25-04-2011, 20:53

Didn't it used to be called Annex or is that different? 75 second timers instead of 60 and they count down even when it's not occupied, but otherwise as I remember...

Getting on the mulcher on thrashball and holding off waves of locust scum storming the zone right under it was massively satisfying just now :)

The previous KOTH and Annex modes have been merged into KOTH as have Guardian and Submission into Capture The Leader. The idea being to simplify the rules for each.

RichB

25-04-2011, 21:23

170 is just too high a score when your dealing with a possible 3 round game!

Tom Whitaker

25-04-2011, 22:40

They can go on and on but there is overtime. It is a fantastic mode though. When you get a 5-on-5 bloodbath storming the zone... :)

Thanks for the explanation reecie.

swanny

26-04-2011, 00:11

170 is just too high a score when your dealing with a possible 3 round game!

Is there anything about the Gears 3 beta you do like? :p

RichB

26-04-2011, 00:33

Is there anything about the Gears 3 beta you do like? :p

It looks pretty..

Matt KB

26-04-2011, 17:37

Is Live on the fritz or something, I've downloaded the Beta from the game code and it's nowhere to be seen. Only 88mb too...

rustybin

26-04-2011, 17:43

Is Live on the fritz or something, I've downloaded the Beta from the game code and it's nowhere to be seen. Only 88mb too...

Appears to have gone all Japanese. I just tried buying DR2 Case West and it's having none of it.

The Chad

27-04-2011, 09:15

Is Live on the fritz or something, I've downloaded the Beta from the game code and it's nowhere to be seen. Only 88mb too...

I put the code in using the xbox.com site and just switched my console on so didn't see how big the initial download was but when I went to the games library and launched it there was a 500mb update so I guess you have just got the first part of the download

WeaselFierce

29-04-2011, 11:11

Twitted by Rod this morning.

GearsViking Rod Fergusson
Cliff loves when I announce stuff he doesn't know about yet...Hey! We're turning on Capture the Leader tomorrow! Great #gears3Beta weekend!

Glad they're rolling out the other game modes faster than originally announced. :thumbs:

alphatyrant

29-04-2011, 12:24

Which makes it impossible to use a meatshield and aim because the ears get in your way :)

I'd like to see all of the maps from the previous games back to be quite honest. Tyro Station, Fuel Depot, Canals, War Machine and Mansion in particular are favourites but all, I think, were brought back for Gears 2 so not sure if we'll get them again. At least, if the following list is accurate, we've got Gridlock though.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/84220/spoiler-massive-gears-of-war-3-leak/

Well, seems like Clocktower is the only map from Gears 1 that hasn't been re-released so far and it was a really good map so that's good to see, hoping for Escalation and....Garden if I remember correctly.

Got around to unlocking Thrashball Cole for the retail release last night, still about 15 or so matches and 100 murders from nabbing the gold Retro Lancer.

The executions that are available to unlock are a nice addition despite some of them being stupidly hard to see, trying to down someone near a heavy weapon to execute them is a pain in the arse.

Only thing I'm not too keen on are all the ribbons, seems to be veering towards COD territory..at least the medals offer hefty XP bonuses when you get them.

WeaselFierce

29-04-2011, 20:02

Capture the Leader gets a thumbs up from me. Basically, Guardian without the pressure of instant death (and complete embarrassment) when playing as the Leader.

Managed to get a good few games with 3v3 friends filled out by bots or randoms this afternoon and what a difference that made. Reminded me what a great game Gears can be when played socially.

alphatyrant

30-04-2011, 11:25

Need to try this tonight, was doing something else last night and forgot they'd unlocked this new mode.

swanny

30-04-2011, 11:27

Capture the Leader gets a thumbs up from me. Basically, Guardian without the pressure of instant death (and complete embarrassment) when playing as the Leader.

I like how they have made sure you know you are the leader. A great help for those who forget. ;)

WeaselFierce

30-04-2011, 11:41

I like how they have made sure you know you are the leader. A great help for those who forget. ;)

Forget? Never! :lol:

mjpartyboy

30-04-2011, 11:44

The Chad

30-04-2011, 12:27

Gears online would be great if they removed the shotguns from the load-out and put them on the map or at least nerfed their range. As it stands every game type just turns into a shotgun match and it gets very boring seeing people in cover with a shotgun or diving around with the shotgun. From midrange the shotgun quite often beats the Lancer, from close range the shotgun beats the Lancer, and so on. Epic have this great looking game that plays so smoothly and it's wasted on diving, rolling, running shotgun spam-a-thons.

I've only played 10 games or so but haven't really bothered with the shotgun myself, plenty of people in the games I've played have been using them but I've not felt that they are really over powered. I've taken plenty of people down who have been coming at me with one, and only been 1 shot killed a couple of times by them. Not got on this with a team of friends yet but have found that if you stick together in a group you can wipe out the opposing team pretty easily, seen a fair few people running off on their own with the shotty in hand and being killed almost instantly :lol:

RichB

30-04-2011, 16:56

WeaselFierce

30-04-2011, 17:42

Looking on the Gears 3 forums it's depressing to read how many shotgun whores are moaning about how powerful the assault rifles have been made and they should be toned down! :brickwall

Obviously, running straight at someone shooting you with a million rounds of ammunition shouldn't slow you down a bit while you get your one hit shotty kill in. :help:

GPR79

30-04-2011, 22:20

I love my gnasher I really do.......it's just depressing having a bunch of people take cover and repeatedly fire their lancers until they run out of ammo, this has always been a shottie game in my experience (and I used to chainsaw more than Raymond once upon a time ;) )

Not big on the new sawed-off, tho it is fun having someone try and one-shot you with it, miss, then get completely ****** over by you :D

New sig for you Rich -

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c376/GPR79/Gears-of-War-Shotgun.jpg

The Chad

30-04-2011, 23:04

Er no, this is Gears.. the shotgun is way overpowered and always will be

That's just the way it is

You have a shotty that is too powerful that takes you down in one shot against rifles that fire off many rounds and do very little damage

Hmm, what could they possibly do to remedy this!?

From what I've seen so far in this the balance feels better, I've managed to survive a lot more shotty battles in this beta than I did in the previous 2 gears games. I find the lancers are pretty good at bringing people down, I always aim for the legs though so don't know if that has anything to do with it, I'm sure it was said that in previous games going for the legs brought them down quicker.

It's pretty easy to counter people using the shotguns and now it seems to take more than 1 shot to bring you down in most cases

alphatyrant

02-05-2011, 02:35

Unlocked the gold retro lancer tonight and just spent ages whoring the bloody thing, ran out of ammo a couple of times and I absolutely love the bayonet charge. Ended up with 59 out of 100 kills required in the space of a couple of hours.

The Gnasher still does a helluva lot of damage from mid-range but a well aimed Retro barrage will knacker that up. Addicted to the sawn-off, perfect melee range weapon though a swine if you miss. Might go back to the Gnasher before the end of the beta.

swanny

02-05-2011, 18:07

Friends can be invited to play last week of beta via tokens earned by current beta players:

http://www.vg247.com/2011/05/02/invite-your-friends-to-play-gear-of-war-3-beta-starts-may-8/

You’ll automatically earn a buddy token after playing a match which will enable you to do so.

Have more than one friend? Lucky you. You can earn more tokens by doing any of these things:

Buy Gears of War from Games on Demand, any of the Gears DLC or a Gears Avatar
Play 20 + hours of the Gears of War 3 beta
Buy a 12-month Gold subscription
Play 100 hours of any Gears of War title, lifetime to date.

Successfully accomplishing any of the above will earn you one token each. You have until May 4 to earn a token. Microsoft will email you the codes by May 8.

Se7en

02-05-2011, 18:36

I'll be on the hunt for a token if anyone has one spare (once they are sent out). :)

ghost.ottercrab

02-05-2011, 19:50

Based on that list, I should have a couple. As my friends are already in the Beta, any spare I'll put up on here :)

swanny

03-05-2011, 08:22

Forget multiple tokens for anyone outside the US. :(

** Multiple token chances are limited to U.S. residents due to legal restrictions; however, every beta participant worldwide has a chance to unlock one buddy token to share with a friend on Xbox LIVE.

ghost.ottercrab

03-05-2011, 08:40

That's lame.

ghost.ottercrab

06-05-2011, 14:08

After the Easter Bunny masks, it seems they've enabled some sort of Big Head mode today. It's funny hearing all the expletives uttered by the characters in squeaky helium voices.

rustybin

06-05-2011, 14:10

Had my first proper play on it last night - really enjoyed it. More of the same with ribbons and some new weapons.

Tick.

I think I've got a spare code if anyone wants it.

Se7en

06-05-2011, 20:51

Had my first proper play on it last night - really enjoyed it. More of the same with ribbons and some new weapons.

Tick.

I think I've got a spare code if anyone wants it.

I'd like a code of the offers still available?

rustybin

06-05-2011, 20:58

PMed you :)

Se7en

06-05-2011, 20:59

Redeemed. Thanks! Might try it tonight if I get some time spare.

ghost.ottercrab

09-05-2011, 22:23

I've got a spare code up for grabs if anyone's interested :)

Jedibitch

09-05-2011, 22:32

I've got a spare code up for grabs if anyone's interested :)

I'll take it please. :thumbs:

ghost.ottercrab

09-05-2011, 22:37

PMed the code :)

RichB

10-05-2011, 01:26

My extra beta code came through, first person to request gets it when I'm up tomorrow via pm :)

WeaselFierce

10-05-2011, 06:01

Spare code for whoever wants it:-

HTFJY-WQXKP-YQKJF-CMFM4-MRFFZ

Mr. Brown

10-05-2011, 09:09

Spare code for whoever wants it:-

HTFJY-WQXKP-YQKJF-CMFM4-MRFFZ

Thanks, I've just used this. Having not played Gears 2 for many months now it's be interesting to see

a) How different Gears 3 is

b) How **** I am now :)

The Dude

10-05-2011, 13:37

CARL

10-05-2011, 14:16

Anybody want a code? I'll PM it to the person who is 1st to request one.

Edit: Bit busy today so I'll do it now.

WC4DF-FX4XT-KPKCM-FXRHW-W3H3Z is one and 2WF3M-VWHYD-TJ27Y-62HCX-9QQHZ is another I have spare.

Used the first one thanks very much :thumbs:

UKBoy

10-05-2011, 14:23

RichB

10-05-2011, 14:53

You still need one? Mine's still going

UKBoy

10-05-2011, 15:12

You still need one? Mine's still going

Hi,:)

Yeah if you have a spare code going, would appreciate it.:thumbs:

Cheers.

RichB

10-05-2011, 15:26

I sent you a private message with the code UKBoy, enjoy

UKBoy

10-05-2011, 16:09

I sent you a private message with the code UKBoy, enjoy

Thanks.:thumbs:

lettuce

10-05-2011, 17:17

anyone else have a spare code??

ghost.ottercrab

10-05-2011, 17:52

Yup, PMing you with it now :)

lettuce

10-05-2011, 19:57

Cheers!!!!

Tom Whitaker

10-05-2011, 23:22

Haven't been on for a few days but seemed to be a lot more noticeable lag (characters hopping around) and dropped games tonight, I thought. Anyone else get that?

swanny

10-05-2011, 23:25

Lots of lag tonight, its been great for days now. Main servers down so p2p.

reecie

11-05-2011, 11:17

Any of you guys got a spare code left? I have a friend who would like one and I've already used mine.

BTW. I see I got plonked into the end of a game that had Belgique and Deeshan in it on the opposition last night. Just as you lost :). Then you all left :(

GPR79

11-05-2011, 11:20

BTW. I see I got plonked into the end of a game that had Belgique and Deeshan in it on the opposition last night. Just as you lost :). Then you all left :(

Sounds about right - they don't like it up em :lol:

The lag was terrible last night I think we had one good game out of about 5 then we just gave up.

lentini

11-05-2011, 11:28

Any of you guys got a spare code left? I have a friend who would like one and I've already used mine.

You can mine if you like. 10 quid Paypal.

I'll PM you now.

reecie

11-05-2011, 12:31

Sounds about right - they don't like it up em :lol:

The lag was terrible last night I think we had one good game out of about 5 then we just gave up.

First game I played I just got downed from anywhere. Next games were fine. Dunno if I pulled host or not. My Infinity line is 37Mbps/8Mps with a 20ms ping so there can't be many much better for hosting I would have thought.

Lentini - cheers for the code

ghost.ottercrab

16-05-2011, 19:40

TheKing

16-05-2011, 19:48

Anyone else have a spare code? Many thanks!

tK

Se7en

16-05-2011, 19:53

Anyone else have a spare code? Many thanks!

tK

Beta ends today!

I've got more entertainment out of this game than almost any other this year. No constant host migration and thanks to the bots no side is suddenly left with half the team gone for the rest of the round. Good stuff, will be sticking a preorder in for sure.

TheKing

16-05-2011, 20:05

d'oh!

swanny

16-05-2011, 21:13

Limited and Epic Edition details announced (http://epicgames.com/community/2011/05/gears-of-war-3-limited-and-epic-editions-announced/)

Erect!

eye__writ

16-05-2011, 21:14

Limited and Epic Edition details announced (http://epicgames.com/community/2011/05/gears-of-war-3-limited-and-epic-editions-announced/)

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Epic Edition all the way baby :D
Assuming the UK don't get shafted on this like we did with the Mortal Kombat Kollector's Edition, then I'm all over it. :D

$149.99 means that if we do get it in the UK then it's gonna be a bare minimum of £100

ghost.ottercrab

16-05-2011, 22:44

$149.99 means that if we do get it in the UK then it's gonna be a bare minimum of £100

It's a Game exclusive for £99.99 - linky (http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=50&url=http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Xbox-360/Shooter-Third-Person/Gears-of-War-3-Epic-Edition/~r354047/?s=Gears+of+War+3)

eye__writ

16-05-2011, 22:47

It's a Game exclusive for £99.99 - linky (http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=50&url=http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Xbox-360/Shooter-Third-Person/Gears-of-War-3-Epic-Edition/~r354047/?s=Gears+of+War+3)

Well there you go. Decent guess. :p

Typically there don't appear to be any voucher codes kicking about for GAME at the moment, but I'll stick my pre-order in and update it if any surface.

alphatyrant

17-05-2011, 22:24

Overall impressions were good, I can't stand FPS shooters online but don't mind the 3rd person type. Weapons were mostly well balanced, everything had it's strengths and weaknesses and it's enormously satisfying to kill a couple of people with just one sawn-off shotgun blast.

Some obvious flaws like the fact that teams were starting to camp near spawn points in the last few days that I played or they just stayed the hell away from the main map and used the modern lancer to gun people down like camping little slags (see Trenches).

Maps were pretty small for the most part which was good in the sense that we didn't take half an hour to find someone hiding in a doorway behind a rock on a hill and the matches didn't drag on too long.

Only played a few games of KOTH and CTL, didn't enjoy KOTH in Gears 2 that much but CTL was a nice amalgamation of Guardian and Submission.

Roll on September fellas, I'll be there with my golden retro lancer ready to stab you right up the arse.

reecie

17-05-2011, 22:42

Overall I found it very good especially for a beta. Though you can temper that by the fact that it should already have been a retail release. I liked most of the weapons and thought the Digger great fun and a nice addition. The sawn off I didn't use that much but I think the deaths from it dropped quite a bit over the period.

CTL as a party was excellent and we owned. I was even fun being the leader which was just as well as myself and someone else in the party seemed to be it all the time.

Map order fav to least I would go Checkout, Old Town, Thrashball, Trenches. The latter two and particular Trenches can be horrible for spawn trapping.

I also think it would be better if K/D was dropped from the objective type games

So as other have said roll on Sept 20th and a days leave booked :)

ghost.ottercrab

17-05-2011, 22:54

So as other have said roll on Sept 20th and a days leave booked :)

I've got 11 days off :dork:

reecie

18-05-2011, 12:43

TDM Win. No shooting involved lol

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I know these guys are very good players but it is a good example of team work and comms in Gears

swanny

18-05-2011, 12:57

I know these guys are very good players but it is a good example of team work and comms in Gears

almost the same level of team work I enjoy when playing with the Scottish slags. :D

Mr. Brown

18-05-2011, 15:45

I know these guys are very good players but it is a good example of team work and comms in Gears

Hmmm.... Playing as a full team with a '1' and two '3s' on the other team of randoms? I'm not overly impressed to be honest. Running around as a team with your chainsaws revving on a tight map like Checkout is bound to result in a fair few kills.
It's possible these guys are good players and do work well as a team but this isn't really the best way to show it in my opinion.

WeaselFierce

18-05-2011, 16:46

almost the same level of team work I enjoy when playing with the Scottish slags. :D

Yep, you can really see that in action when friendly fire is on. :lol:

GPR79

18-05-2011, 16:59

almost the same level of team work I enjoy when playing with the Scottish slags. :D

We are a well oiled chainsawin shotgunnin machine, well apart from that one posh estate owning **** that spends so much time immobile at the the spawn point [eating crisps] that we've had to rechristen it the Swan point - but he will remain nameless :D

reecie

18-05-2011, 17:46

almost the same level of team work I enjoy when playing with the Scottish slags. :D

Always hard playing with foreigners as you can't understand them :clap:

swanny

18-05-2011, 18:18

Yep, you can really see that in action when friendly fire is on. :lol:

Lol. Indeed. Especially if you have played footie with Alpha's corpse in the previous round. :D

We are a well oiled chainsawin shotgunnin machine, well apart from that one posh estate owning **** that spends so much time immobile at the the spawn point [eating crisps] that we've had to rechristen it the Swan point - but he will remain nameless :D

You slag. My dog has her needs. What is a man to do?

Always hard playing with foreigners as you can't understand them :clap:

Worse thing is I have started using certain Scottish phrases myself. :nuts:

vsehijpal

29-05-2011, 11:26

Full campaign trailer shown during the final last night, looks very kick ass.

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Dragon Ninja

29-05-2011, 12:15

Man that epic edition looks damned cool!! I want!

eye__writ

29-05-2011, 17:03

Man that epic edition looks damned cool!! I want!
I keep going to cancel mine, but I can't seem to manage to do it. :cuckoo: :lol:

reecie

08-06-2011, 09:42

Time for some Gears3 love

Gridlock in Night mode. Looks ace even in crap quality video

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Horde 2.0 Info (http://www.destructoid.com/e3-first-look-at-gears-of-war-3-s-new-horde-2-0-203257.phtml)

Horde 2.0 introduces the idea of fortifications and command posts. The concept was born out of the fact that in Gears 2's Horde mode, most players would steal Boom Shields from Boomers and set up defenses. With 2.0, they're simply building that concept right into the game in a deeper way.

To start, players choose one area on a map they want to hold as a fortification. What you choose will depend on how you want to play, or what you think is going to work best for your team. In my hands-on with a map called "Hotel," we set up a command post right outside the streets adjacent to what appeared to be a larger courtyard. As you progress, it's possible to expand your "area of influence" by purchasing new (and expensive!) command posts, although we never got that far in my demo.

When the match begins, you'll start with a handful of cash to spend on building up defenses, including barriers, turrets, decoys, and more. Epic predetermines ahead of time what's placed where, marked by green outlines of the objects scattered about the map. As waves progress, additional cash is earned by way of kills and helping your teammates. Between each wave, you'll have a small window of opportunity to upgrade or repair damaged objects before the next begins.

These objects are also upgradable, so spending cash wisely and strategically planning your fortifications is key to success. One example of an upgrade I saw was the barrier -- the first level was a short strip of caltrops, while the second was a taller barbed wire fence. Further upgrades, I'm told, will even include laser barriers that can act as offense as well as defense.

Even though tight cooperation was key in Gears 2's Horde mode, Epic has pushed it even further with Horde 2.0. You can now swap weapons and ammo, for instance. You can even combine cash to build up your fortifications faster.

Once thing I quickly noticed as I progressed through the waves is that Horde 2.0 features a more diverse line up of enemies than its predecessors. Epic says the mode will feature five different sets of creatures of the Locust and Lambent variety. Every ten waves (there are 50 total) you can expect to face a "boss" battle, so you'll want to pace yourself for battles against the likes of the enormous Brumak and more.

All sounds good to me :thumbs: