Update: Epic cleared up the confusion surrounding the mystery PS3 build of Gears of War 3 in a statement sent to Kotaku (opens in new tab). The PS3 build is legitimate, but as many hypothesized, it was simply part of an internal test for Unreal Engine 3. The game was …
Read More »Look like a million bucks by spending a few thousand on DLC
The emperor’s new DLC When used responsibly and approached in good faith, DLC can add a lot to a game, building on an already stellar experience until it feels just as worthwhile as the games it expands. But, at the other end of the spectrum, DLC can be all about …
Read More »Gears of War 3s Forces of Nature DLC revealed
Epic has lifted the curtain on its final piece of DLC for Gears of War 3. Entitled Forces of Nature, the expansion will bring a number of new and remade maps, hidden weapons, and fresh skins when it breezes in for download on March 27. The DLC, revealed during an …
Read More »Epic founder Tim Sweeney named AIAS Hall of Famer
Epic Games founder and current CEO Tim Sweeney has been selected as the 16th inductee into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame. Set to be made official during the 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit this February, the honor will see Sweeney rewarded for his contributions to gaming, …
Read More »Gears of War 3 gets free DLC, thanks to Tom Cruise
Epic has launched a free multiplayer DLC pack for Gears of War 3. The Versus Booster Map Pack adds brand-new arenas Bullet Marsh and Clocktower and unlocks the Horde Command Pack‘s Azura, Rustlung and Blood Drive maps for all players. Also available are new contests and challenges to celebrate the …
Read More »Gears of War 3 Secrets and Easter egg guide
Chickens. Epic apparently loves chickens. At first they were simple fowl roaming around the battlefield that could be used as walking bombs if we got creative with our grenade tagging. Upon further inspection, we’ve found that they sometimes wear pirate hats, drop chicken-launching Boomshots, and breathe fire. That’s right, Gears …
Read More »Gears of War 3 multiplayer weapons and maps guide
Gears of War 3 is upon us, and with it, the most polished and varied Gears multiplayer experience to date. So it only makes sense that this is the game you should get halfway decent at, right? Well, that’s where we come in. We’ve got analysis of the weapons, layouts …
Read More »Video: Play Gears of War 3 on Hardcore. On Normal, it virtually plays itself
So Gears of War 3 (opens in new tab) is brilliant. You know that now. Myself and Mr. Charlie Barratt certainly know it too. He wrote our review, and I’ve been happily playing it at home all week. But during that thoroughly rewarding quality time with my sofa, I’ve noticed …
Read More »TalkRadar UK Episode 85
The sun is out. The sky is blue. And now TalkRadar UK is here to entertain you! Oh happy day. So stretch your ear holes wide, good listeners, and let in the sexy tones of Cundy, Towell and Hooters as they deliver more of the special and mostly game-based brand …
Read More »Gears of War 3 beta footage: Who wants to see a Locust get his head kicked into stew?
You know what else isn’t a let-down? This preview video of Gears of War 3’s multiplayer component. New executions, new melee tactics, new weapons, new gadgets. It’s basically a total winner, and you should watch it ASAP. Unlike that torrent. Seriously, it wasn’t even real snuff. Totally faked. Obvious. Favourite …
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