Gears of War isn't a game, it's a platform

That's probably the most ridiculous thing he's ever said. I can see Rock Band being called a platform, but Gears? That's like the most generic action game, not saying its not fun, but it's as generic as hell.

that case mod is the last thing Epic needs to offer in their Gears of War 2 Ultimatum package!!

I think Cliff's been playing with a few too many chainsaws..

Agree with 1,2, and 3.

He needs to shut the hell up and take a seat. Any gamer knows that we enjoy games for years to come...duh? Anyone here still play Super Mario Bros.? Yea, my point exactly. Gears 1 was a mediocre shooter that got overhyped almost as bad as Halo 3 did.

To me, platform means something Heavily Expandable or Customizable.

Rock Band, (theoretically) LittleBigPlanet, iTunes, Operating Systems, they all offer extended use through downloadable expansions, regular updates, or an emphasis on user customization to insure continued use.

No doubt Gears 2 has / will have a lot of content on the disc, though you are still relegated to using the same content over and over again. Unless Epic all of a sudden plans on releasing new map packs on a regular basis for a fixed amount of time, or provide steady feedback based updates, than it is the furthest thing from a platform. It's just a great action game, that you may or may not play for "years" (If Gears 1 is any indication, it should have no problem surviving at least two years).

Halo 3 on the other hand, that might get away with the "platform" descriptor.

Waitwaitwait. Play as the Horde. As in the Locust Horde? WHEN WAS THIS ANNOUNCED AND WHY DID I MISS IT THAT IS AWESOME :D

"It's no longer a game: it's a platform," Bleszinski said reiterating that the title was designed for replayability. "Basically you can play through the campaign and then Horde, as well as the many multiplayer modes."

So, same as any other GAME then really Mr Bleszinski?
I laughed out loud when I read that part.

"Gears? That's like the most generic action game, not saying its not fun, but it's as generic as hell."

--I think you have mistaken this shooter with Resistance 1. By far the most generic and BORING shooter I've ever played.


Xav de Matos said...
I'm kinda sick of the game already... but that's just cuz we get so much news about it.

--I warned them after the first Campaign Trailer. After that, it got ridiculous.

El Capitaine said...

I really would love it if he would just be quiet.

Honestly...I would like to hear from some of the OTHER Gears 2 devs...

--Agreed