Gears of War: Tactics
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Splash Damage acquired this studio just 3 months after laying off a bunch of people—now it's laying them off,…
Splash Damage Group, which was acquired by private equity investors and subsequently acquired Gamepires just eight months ago, has now laid off employees from Gamepires. This follows earlier layoffs at Splash Damage itself. The article highlights the cyclical nature of such events in the industry, contrasting the layoffs with the continued success of Gamepires' game, Scum.
Snabbkollen: Vilket Gears är bäst?
This article discusses the best game in the Gears of War franchise, with Gears of War: E-Day being the latest entry. It presents a poll showing Gears of War original as the fan favorite, followed by Gears of War 3 and Gears of War 2. The article also touches on the series' cover system origins and the new E-Day game.
Gears of War: E-Day Metacritic score places it as The Coalition's best take on the series amid layoffs and reported…
Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a Metacritic score of 88, making it the best-reviewed game in the series since Epic Games' involvement and The Coalition's highest-rated title. Despite critical acclaim for its gameplay, the studio faces internal turmoil with reports of layoffs and withheld bonuses, including the game's story director.
Gears of War: E-Day (Campaign) Review – Back in It
Gears of War: E-Day is a strong prequel that successfully recaptures the grounded tone and classic duo of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. While the narrative and character arcs are inconsistent, the game excels with its detailed urban setting, improved movement mechanics, and superb combat encounter design. It stands as one of the series' best outings in years, offering a visually impressive and technically sound experience on Xbox Series X.
Is Gears Of War: E-Day On Steam?
Gears of War: E-Day will be available on PC via Steam, in addition to the Xbox Series X|S console and Xbox PC storefront. The game will launch simultaneously on all platforms, with Premium Edition owners receiving early access on October 1 and the Standard Edition on October 6. The title is also confirmed to be optimized for PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally.
Gears Of War: E-Day – Is It On Game Pass?
Gears of War: E-Day will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6. An optional Premium Edition Upgrade allows early access on October 1 and includes bonus in-game content. Many other titles in the Gears of War series are also available on Game Pass.
State of Decay 3 Studio Was Going to Be Acquired by Splash Damage Before Deal Fell Through – Rumor
Xbox is reportedly divesting four studios, including Undead Labs, developer of State of Decay 3. A rumored acquisition of Undead Labs by Splash Damage fell through, as did potential deals for Ninja Theory. These moves are part of a larger business "reset" by Xbox, which has also involved significant layoffs and studio reorganizations.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Trailer Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that a new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day will premiere at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th. The game, a prequel focusing on Emergence Day and the origins of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago's friendship, recently concluded a successful open beta with strong player interest across PC and Xbox. Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S on October 6th, featuring both a campaign and various multiplayer modes including Versus and Horde.
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player count has once again blown past the series all-time peak thanks to the…
The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a new series record on Steam, with over 22,000 concurrent players. This surpasses previous records set by titles like Gears 5 and Gears Tactics. The beta, available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, includes a tutorial, PvP Versus mode, and the PvE Horde Siege mode.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Crosses 20,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved over 22,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly surpassing previous entries in the franchise. Analyst Rhys Elliot estimates 1.2 million Xbox players participated, with a strong majority having played Gears 5. Pre-order figures on Steam have also doubled following the beta's success.
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam
The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day has set a new record for the series on Steam, with a peak of 14,331 concurrent players in its first 24 hours. This figure surpasses previous entries like Gears of War 5 and Gears of War: Tactics, though the article notes context regarding PC availability and alternative storefronts. The beta includes both PvP versus and Horde modes, with further player engagement expected as the weekend progresses and the free-to-play period begins.
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player peak has already passed the series' all-time record, and it's still…
The beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record for the series on Steam, surpassing 14,000 players. This peak occurred during the early access phase for pre-order customers and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, before the full open beta begins on August 13. The game is set to release on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
