[360] Gears of War 3

[Twigg4075]

Fuuuuuck.

It sucks because, based on history, I got all the DLP that was released for Gears 2, and will more than likely do it for Gears 3. Now.....wtf should I do. Should I splash the 30? Or spend more throughout the year.....

If you are 100% sure you're getting the DLC then you pretty much have to set the pass. I do not normally buy multiplayer DLC because I don't play often. I bought the Gears 2 DLC when they released that All Fronts thing for $20.

 

[1ke]

If you are 100% sure you're getting the DLC then you pretty much have to set the pass. I do not normally buy multiplayer DLC because I don't play often. I bought the Gears 2 DLC when they released that All Fronts thing for $20.

Well, like I said, I got all of em last year, and I KNOW I will be on multi-player a bunch. Sooo.... Im thinkin bout it.

 

[FUSE]

<---Not getting

 

[IamMedellin]

I hate the fact that im thinking about it...

I also got all of the DLC when the all fronts collection was on sale during xmas
Love Gears, hate these fukin business practices

 

[Twigg4075]

Well, like I said, I got all of em last year, and I KNOW I will be on multi-player a bunch. Sooo.... Im thinkin bout it.

It would make sense considering the article says they already have FOUR DLC packs ready to go. Interesting that that much DLC is done already and the game is about a month away.

 

[IamMedellin]

SEPTEMBER 20TH
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5AVJXw--IQ&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

 

[Point Blank]

Hopefully I'll have my 360 by the 20th.

 

[Twigg4075]

I read the OXM article on this game from a few issues back and Horde 2.0 sounds so awesome. Between that and the four player co-op campaign I may never even need to touch actual competitive multiplayer. Ha.

 

[DomePatrol]

Im probably going to be a blind sheep and go with the 30 dollar DLC thing. Gears multiplayer is something I can play everyday and it just never gets old to me.

 

[wingsfan77]

Horde was awesome in the last game, can't wait to play the updated version.

 

[1ke]

It would make sense considering the article says they already have FOUR DLC packs ready to go. Interesting that that much DLC is done already and the game is about a month away.

I think im going to do. And im going to do it kicking and screaming. I mean, what the game is launching with 4-6 maps. The first DLC im sure will have another 2-4 maps, and other shit.

Gears 1, I would guess and say i got about 80% pf the DLC they came out with. Gears 2, like I said, I got each DLC they came out with, and never thinking too much into it. So this year, and in 19 days, Ill pick up a MS card when I pick up the game.

QuietStorm...WHERE YOUUUUU AT? I know you play this just as much as me. What you thinkin?

 

[IamMedellin]

Act 1 Preview

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[Twigg4075]

I think im going to do. And im going to do it kicking and screaming. I mean, what the game is launching with 4-6 maps. The first DLC im sure will have another 2-4 maps, and other shit.

Gears 1, I would guess and say i got about 80% pf the DLC they came out with. Gears 2, like I said, I got each DLC they came out with, and never thinking too much into it. So this year, and in 19 days, Ill pick up a MS card when I pick up the game.

QuietStorm...WHERE YOUUUUU AT? I know you play this just as much as me. What you thinkin?

It's only going to launch with 4-6 maps? If they are withholding maps so they can charge for DLC then fuck them.

 

[1ke]

It's only going to launch with 4-6 maps? If they are withholding maps so they can charge for DLC then fuck them.

9 Maps. My bad.

Maps
GCON Map Write Up

Cliff confirmed in the MeriStation TV interview that Gears of War 3 will include some old Gears of War 1 favorites that we didn't see in Gears of War 2
Mercy
Quote:
This area was once a bustling town square filled with people, but it never recovered from the UIR mortar shellings of the Pendulum Wars. Emergence soon followed, and the already heartbroken residents were shown no mercy by Locust forces, leading to an almost immediate evacuation. This large and open central square is surrounded on all sides by sheltered passageways and buildings. A raised dais yields powerful weaponry and a view of virtually everything within range, but the power located there must be hard-earned and well-protected to provide any lasting advantage.
Thrashball

This stadium was once home to a different sort of national hero, one who fought for honor and glory, instead of scrambling for survival. The invigorating roar of the crowd has been replaced by the melancholy moaning of wind in the empty stadium seats. Stadium matches are no longer restricted to the playing field, and the team that controls the concession stands earns a great advantage. The scoreboard still keeps track of every point earned, but its frayed support cables also make it a precarious trap for anyone foolish enough to run underneath it.
Overpass

As the Lambent infection spreads across Sera, the planet is quite literally falling apart. And as the substrata beneath this forgotten overpass begin to disintegrate, the entire city block is collapsing along with it, sliding into a vast underground cavern. Head for the high ground or you just might slide along with it. Battles in this highly dynamic map often focus around the elevated Overpass, where teams can hole up and take advantage of the protected position and emplaced weaponry located there. But gaining the high ground can also be a trap, as the team left below will most assuredly use mortars and orbital lasers to regain their lost footing.
Checkout

Checkout’s combat takes place in the carcass of an abandoned superstore. The shop owners tried to move their inventory with a closeout sale in the weeks leading up to the HOD evacuations, but ultimately had to walk away and leave everything to time and history. The intense close-quarters combat of the store aisles makes every decision important. Weapon selection is key, cover is essential to survival and every move has an impact. When facing your enemy, remember what the sign says: “Everything must go.”
Trenches

The Locust have begun to carve mines and tunnels into the rocks of the Seran Deadlands, eking out any existence that resembles the underground passages of the Hollow they once called home. But this harsh environment is as relentless and unforgiving as any enemy they’ve ever had to face. The Locust Trenches are small and tight, with clean lines of sight across virtually the entire battlefield. The central hill leads to a fortified bunker with a strategically important vantage point. Once taken, it is rarely surrendered, unless opposing forces can manage to sneak up under the cover of a passing sandstorm that leaves everyone blind for a short while.
Old Town

Several remote areas of Sera managed to stave off the impact of Emergence for quite some time. Island towns such as this one were able to sustain themselves with small farms and a steady bounty from the ocean. But all good things must come to an end, and eventually they could hide no more. This is an excellent map for team-based play, with multiple areas that are well-suited to both attack and defense scenarios. A well-executed plan will often reap great rewards, and an enemy caught unaware can be flushed into a trap like a chicken free of its coop.
Gridlock at Night map

This ashen street was once a bustling tourist destination known for its quaint inns and waterfront cafés. Even the water is gone now, replaced by the burnt shell of a crater that stands as a testament to the loss of Seran humanity.
Hotel

Small island resorts such as this one catered to the opulent tastes of vacationing Serans. But as the Lambent infection spreads across the globe, tides are shifting to flood once popular beaches, and fierce winds batter and push at the walls of humanity’s creations.

Sandbar

This observation post once had a commanding view of the distant horizon. Never threatened, it was thought to be impenetrable due to its unpredictable coastline and the constant shifting of sandbars along the shallow water of the coastline. And it never did fall; it was simply abandoned when humanity fled from a threat that nobody could ever see coming.

Dry Docks

Much has been written about the beauty of Seran culture, but people often forget the backbone of industry upon which it all relies. This shipyard stands full of undelivered goods and the necessary tools of a society’s infrastructure. Its most prominent landmark is the rotting husk of a cargo ship that will forever stand in Drydock.

 

[IamMedellin]

Pre-Order Skins

Amazon offers Savage Kantus character
Walmart will offer The Savage Grenadier Elite skin
Gamestop will offer Commando Dom
Bestbuy will offer to their customers Mechanic Baird skin

Gears of War 3 Console

The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Gears of War 3 console includes two custom-designed Xbox 360 wireless controllers, a 320GB hard drive, and built-in Wi-Fi connection for easier connection to the world of games and entertainment on Xbox LIVE. The bundle also includes the standard edition of Gears of War 3 plus bonus digital content including the Infected Omen Weapon Pack and Adam Fenix character for use in multiplayer.

•Limited Edition Gears of War 3 Console: Own a piece of Gears of War history with this custom designed Gears of War 3 console. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of games and entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant*. With a 320GB hard drive you'll have plenty of space to store your favorite games and movies. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.
•Two Xbox 360 Limited Edition Gears of War 3 Wireless Controllers: Round out your full Gears of War 3 experience with two Gears of War 3 customized controllers. This award-winning, highperformance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
•Custom Content: Enjoy this limited edition downloadable content that includes an Infected Omen weapon skin for the 5 starting weapons; Lancer, Retro, Hammerburst, Gnasher, Sawed-Off shotgun and an unlockable Adam Fenix character.
•Gears of War 3 Standard Edition Game: The experience is not complete without the Gears of War 3 game to play. Included in this bundle is the Standard Edition of Gears of War 3 to play as soon as you get the console home.
•Exclusive Sounds: This is the only console that will have sounds from the actual Gears of War 3 game when you start up the console and also when you push the Eject button on the console. You can never get enough of Gears of War.
•Xbox 360 320GB Hard Drive: The 320GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
$399 Retail

 

[BazookaJoe5]

That console is fucking sweet. I would be all over that if I hadn't just bought a second 360 a few months ago. Maybe I can find some way to justify getting a third...

..although I want that Star Wars 360 too...decisions, decisions...

 

[Swarley]

That Gears 360 looks so much better than the MW3 console. Maybe I'll need to get me a 2nd console this fall.

 

[Point Blank]

That shit is nice, but I aint paying 400 for a damn system.

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Damn I want that

Anyone know of a way to transfer data from one hard drive to another?

 

[QuietStorm]

Damn I want that

Anyone know of a way to transfer data from one hard drive to another?

I was wondering the same. I preorder that system last week cause my current 360 is on life support.