Gears of War Released Today

jbcjr14 · 11-07-2006, 01:35 PM

For all the X360 owners....today is the day! This game looks stunning and all of the gaming sites have given 9.5-10/10 ratings. Is this the Halo killer?

drew54 · 11-07-2006, 01:39 PM

Gears of War Xbox 360 Review, Gears of War Review

10-10 from 1up.com

That Guy · 11-07-2006, 01:43 PM

it looks good. but fps's that look good are a dime a dozen. hopefully this can be a bit more than that. definitely promising.

dall-assblows · 11-07-2006, 01:46 PM

halo is still top dog. i could demolish any of you who think that they can take on masterchief himself

Southpaw · 11-07-2006, 02:02 PM

Gears of War isn't actually a FPS, it has a third person view. And it's not nearly as much run and shoot as Halo. It's far more based on cover and tactics. I'll give a better review when I have it in my hands in a few days. My local asshat Gamestop isn't getting it until tomorrow.

That Guy · 11-07-2006, 02:05 PM

yeah, do share though. make sure you let us know what FPS type games you DO like too, so the review is useful for comparison.

Southpaw · 11-07-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

yeah, do share though. make sure you let us know what FPS type games you DO like too, so the review is useful for comparison.

Well, I can give you my preferences on shooters now. Generally with first person shooters like Halo and Battlefield, I'll play the story mode once just to beat it, and then get a lot of use out of the online multiplayer matches.

I tend to lean more towards third person shooters, when I'm not online(Splinter Cell, SOCOM, etc). I'm a big fan of shooters that aren't so linear and allow more than one way to beat a level. If I play those type of games online, it's usually only the co-op modes, because the versus games generally turn into Halo style death matches.

From what I've read about Gears of War, it's most like SOCOM, since you're in control of a squad, and tactics are important. I've also read that the co-op is very well done.

dmek25 · 11-07-2006, 02:36 PM

i went out to get it, and they said it doesnt come out until tomorrow?

jbcjr14 · 11-07-2006, 03:25 PM

Sorry dmek...it looks like some stores are getting them today (mine about 7pm tonight here in Austin, TX) and some will get them tomorrow. I will give some details in the morning.

FYI - my favorite FPS is the Rainbow Six Series.

MTK · 11-07-2006, 04:13 PM

Gears sure looks kickass, should be the first killer app for the 360.

MTK · 11-07-2006, 04:16 PM

I've recently just gotten into the whole online shooter thing. Just started playing SOCOM, tough game, I still feel like a chump. I like Star Wars Battlefront online alot too. I'm not great but I can hold my own.

illdefined · 11-07-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Gears sure looks kickass, should be the first killer app for the 360.

you should see Ghost Recon:AW and the Rainbow 6 demo. gorgeous next-genness in the much nearer present.

That Guy · 11-07-2006, 04:37 PM

whichever one of those was set in vegas looked crazy good.

illdefined · 11-07-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

whichever one of those was set in vegas looked crazy good.

yup, Rainbow 6 Vegas is the full title. jaw dropping gameplay to go along with those graphics.

mheisig · 11-07-2006, 05:07 PM

Battlefield 2. 'Nuff said.

11-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#1
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Gears of War Released Today For all the X360 owners....today is the day! This game looks stunning and all of the gaming sites have given 9.5-10/10 ratings. Is this the Halo killer? __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

11-07-2006, 01:39 PM	#2
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Gears of War Released Today Gears of War Xbox 360 Review, Gears of War Review 10-10 from 1up.com __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

11-07-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Gears of War Released Today it looks good. but fps's that look good are a dime a dozen. hopefully this can be a bit more than that. definitely promising.

11-07-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Gears of War Released Today halo is still top dog. i could demolish any of you who think that they can take on masterchief himself __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

11-07-2006, 02:02 PM	#5
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 46 Posts: 1,319	Re: Gears of War Released Today Gears of War isn't actually a FPS, it has a third person view. And it's not nearly as much run and shoot as Halo. It's far more based on cover and tactics. I'll give a better review when I have it in my hands in a few days. My local asshat Gamestop isn't getting it until tomorrow.

11-07-2006, 02:05 PM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Gears of War Released Today yeah, do share though. make sure you let us know what FPS type games you DO like too, so the review is useful for comparison.

11-07-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gears of War Released Today i went out to get it, and they said it doesnt come out until tomorrow? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-07-2006, 03:25 PM	#9
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Re: Gears of War Released Today Sorry dmek...it looks like some stores are getting them today (mine about 7pm tonight here in Austin, TX) and some will get them tomorrow. I will give some details in the morning. FYI - my favorite FPS is the Rainbow Six Series. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

11-07-2006, 04:13 PM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,739	Re: Gears of War Released Today Gears sure looks kickass, should be the first killer app for the 360. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-07-2006, 04:16 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,739	Re: Gears of War Released Today I've recently just gotten into the whole online shooter thing. Just started playing SOCOM, tough game, I still feel like a chump. I like Star Wars Battlefront online alot too. I'm not great but I can hold my own. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-07-2006, 04:37 PM	#13
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Gears of War Released Today whichever one of those was set in vegas looked crazy good.

11-07-2006, 05:07 PM	#15
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Gears of War Released Today Battlefield 2. 'Nuff said. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

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