The PC version of Gears of War -- that would be the personal computer version mind you, not the parentally correct one which replaces all the chainsaws with comically large walkie-talkies -- has been scheduled for release on November 6th. Shacknews reports that the testosterone explosion epic will be bolstered by loads of new content, including 5 single-player chapters, three multiplayer maps, a game editor and a showdown with the Brumak. (In case you're not familiar with Gears of War's monster lexicon, the Brumak is a very large monster that you'll want to shoot as much possible.)
While you're waiting for the wildly popular franchise to arrive on your overclocked and garishly lit machine, read our hands-on impressions and carefully ponder which charismatic thespian would best fit into Marcus' curb-stompers.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 3:34PM (Unverified) said
I've already beaten the 360 version, but with all the extra content on the PC, I am feeling like I...need...to...buy. Must...resist...urges.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 3:52PM (Unverified) said
i was playing the 360 version last nite..somewhere in act I, i lost my main weapon (the one w/chainsaw)...Towards the end of Act II, there was a cutscene that showed me with me chainsaw gun...
oh well....
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oh well....
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 3:52PM (Unverified) said
So are you people ready to buy the same game again just for the extra content,because I'm ready :D
Seriously they should at least put the Chapter 6 in the xlive,I don't give a crap about the extra maps but Chapter 6 is a must.
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Seriously they should at least put the Chapter 6 in the xlive,I don't give a crap about the extra maps but Chapter 6 is a must.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 4:01PM (Unverified) said
Need...xtra...content...on...Live (heavy breathing)
So Nov on PC, and 1st Quarter 08 for 360 owners right =) (wishful thinking)
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So Nov on PC, and 1st Quarter 08 for 360 owners right =) (wishful thinking)
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 4:05PM (Unverified) said
I can read it now:
Joystiq
GoW Xtra PC Content coming to Xbox360
followed by 200 comments from haters and lovers haha
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Joystiq
GoW Xtra PC Content coming to Xbox360
followed by 200 comments from haters and lovers haha
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 6:27PM (Unverified) said
They should release it,I mean you can download effing Shivering isles why the crap not Episode 6?,I would pay 10 to 15 bucks for it but not 20$ I mean is not Half-life 2:Episode 1 or anything.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:26PM (Unverified) said
the pc version uses the same engine as the updated Unreal Tournament 3 engine, so it's not compatible with the 360 version. Although it could be done, Epic is wisely spending their time spoofing up the pc version ,which is sure to be a hit.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 4:25PM (Unverified) said
Did this article say the PC version has 5 new single-player chapters? Like doubling the length of the game?
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 5:30PM Ludwig Kietzmann said
No, you're thinking of "acts," which consist of several chapters. The five new chapters are probably interspersed throughout the existing acts.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 4:39PM (Unverified) said
Does anyone have any idea what the system requirements for this game are ?? I really want to know so I can hold off on buying an xbox 360 for a while longer
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 5:05PM (Unverified) said
I'll just say that if Rein sold us (xbox owners) the new maps, I'd put Halo down in an instant.
also, I'm wondering what sorts of freedom the map editor will allow us.
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also, I'm wondering what sorts of freedom the map editor will allow us.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 7:41PM (Unverified) said
Actually wasn't the controlls in Halo 2 what killed the multiplayer...
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:27PM (Unverified) said
Halo ? lol!! Half Life kicks halo in the teeth and nuts. give me a f'ing break....halo lol....
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 6:31PM (Unverified) said
Best 3rd Ad in the world,scratch that the best 3rd ad ever created by the human kind ever,YEAH!
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 6:52PM MrHashbrown said
Anybody know the system requirements?
And I hope they release a demo...
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And I hope they release a demo...
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 7:40PM (Unverified) said
Would the politically correct PC version contain new dialog for Cole Train?
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 8:23PM (Unverified) said
Definitely picking this up, since I don't own a 360.
Probably playing it with a 360 controller though; from what I've played with friends, I'm not sure I'd like it too much with keyboard/mouse.
And as for Halo being better on PC... Halo 1 PC, the only port that actually had effort put into it, easily beats its console counterpart.
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Probably playing it with a 360 controller though; from what I've played with friends, I'm not sure I'd like it too much with keyboard/mouse.
And as for Halo being better on PC... Halo 1 PC, the only port that actually had effort put into it, easily beats its console counterpart.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:31PM (Unverified) said
hell no, played it with a gamepad already, I would much rather be able to aim with my mouse, and have tighter hitboxes with better AI. Tighter hitboxes won't work as well with analog sticks, unless there's autoaim available, which I don't believe is in the pc version. It will control just like an fps, only you can see you body in order to grab cover. Aiming is still aiming, third person or first person.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 8:30PM ZippyDSMlee said
when the 360 stops dieing every 6 months/new game I'll get one.
untill then I will double check and confirm a PC game is not a unpolished nightmare before spending a dime on it.
BTW this means I wont be buying weak console ports like Bioshock(broken) or Jericho(consoleized), I have this rule about not buying a 20$ game for more than 25$.....
And yes I have no rule about being a idiot in public =^^= la la la la *falls off cliff*
ranting and insanity aside I hope its as good of a port as Halo 2(minus the fake vista only BS)
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untill then I will double check and confirm a PC game is not a unpolished nightmare before spending a dime on it.
BTW this means I wont be buying weak console ports like Bioshock(broken) or Jericho(consoleized), I have this rule about not buying a 20$ game for more than 25$.....
And yes I have no rule about being a idiot in public =^^= la la la la *falls off cliff*
ranting and insanity aside I hope its as good of a port as Halo 2(minus the fake vista only BS)
Posted: Oct 5th 2007 7:21AM (Unverified) said
WHY HASN'T ANYBODY MENTIONED THE BRUMAK FIGHT FUCK YEAH
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Posted: Oct 5th 2007 11:14AM (Unverified) said
Has anyone mentioned having to sign up for Window Live to play multiplayer?
Just another Shadowrun to me then.
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Just another Shadowrun to me then.
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