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Gears of War and Gears of War 2 were massive successes. Both ended on cliffhangers that teased another installment. To assume Gears of War 3 is coming eventually is to assume the sun is coming up tomorrow morning. Yet, as of today, Gears of War 3 hasn't been confirmed and Epic Games has been tight-lipped about what the studio is up to. As is usually the case in this situation, leave it to the rumor mill to spin out where Gears of War 3 will land. According to Edge, it's coming on April 8, 2011.
Epic Games VP Mark Rein confirmed to me at last week's Game Developers Conference that Epic Games isn't releasing any games in 2010. Since Electronic Arts has scheduled the Epic Games and People Can Fly shooter collaboration until early next year, we can presume that both Gears of War 3 and Shadow Complex 2 -- both games we're simply assuming are in development based on the success of previous installments -- are not coming during 2010.
"We don't have any games coming out in 2010," said Rein, "so from a games standpoint, it's more about our customers' games, right?"
The Edge rumor alleges a teaser trailer would drop in a few weeks, beginning the hype train for the return of Marcus Fenix and the release of Gears of War 3 a year later. Rein issued a brief, unsurprisingly sarcastic response to VG247 about the circulating Gears of War 3 rumor.
"You're kidding, right?" said Rein to the website.
I've contacted Rein, too, but have yet to receive a response. I'd expect something similar.
Designer Cliff Bleszinski has hinted at Gears of War 3 previously but said very little of substance.
"There have only been two Gears games," Bleszinski to OXM last June. "There are still plenty of opportunities for things you can do in a cover-based shooter and there are still a lot of stories to tell in the Gears universe. I'm not burned out with the franchise at all."
Officially, we remain where we started. Gears of War 3 is presumed to be in development, but everyone involved in the production isn't ready to say that's actually true just yet. The longer Epic Games and Microsoft choose to remain silent, the more rumors that will continue to fly. Take it with a grain of salt.
Source: Edge
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angrytomato
i just can't friggin wait for this thing 2 come out! i can't wait till 2011! if its as good as the first and second games, i won't be able to stop playing it for days.
randallmcginness
N1nja_sn1per, I'm pretty sure Uncharted 2 was far superior than the original. Other than that, I agree with your statement.
What was even the point of this article. It's obvious that there will be a Gears of War sequel. There is no way they are going to kill off that franchise after two games. The sales numbers are way too big to do that. Them not continuing this after two games is like saying there won't be another Mario game.
I do like how they are being quiet on the situation and by giving it an April 2011 release, I bet they are going to make this game incredible.
N1nja_Sn1per
If the Third installment is anything like the 2nd Gears Ill pass!!!!! The first Gears of War was great, but the Cliffy B. got ahead of himself and completely destroyed #2. Same as with ANY sequel to games of the past 10 years i.e. Halo 3, MW2, and of course GOW2. I think my Friend and Brother both said it best Gears Of War was great by Accident, So when Cliffy B. had to make a second he relized no matter what he did he was screwed. I Mean games that were once great non-noob freindly games have produced sequels that have completley destroyed the concept of having any skill whatsoever so that they can appeal to the MASSES and make more money!!! GOW 3 if it does surface will only be a "Maybe Rental"
blah159
well gears of war and i would be hella kool for a new one.and there has to be a new one beacuse (1).the locust isn't dead and (2). there is still 2 carmines left. so i think there going to make a new one
GorgeousGamerGirl
I really hate all these rumors, they get me all excited and built up and then i have nothing to do but sit and wait! ugh! but im sure this is their plan, get us all worked up over and then BAM they'll give word on it. I am soo ready for Gears 3!! But if they put it on a different system, like some people are suggesting, i will be SO pissed. You cant change the platform of a game when its in a trilogy, thats stupid. I'm all for a better XBOX but with the recession that we are in, they would not see very good sales numbers at all. It would be more beneficial to release it on the 360. If it ain't broke, dont fix it.
alaskanhybrid
I heard that the next Gears is NOT going to be on the xbox 360 but on something new
livewire88
No Gears won't see a Natal release anytime. The gameplay is too intensive for Natal to offer anything more a way to use cover (duck down, turn left against a wall that kind of thing). I doubt Epic would consider that because it'd be too much of a gimmick and they wouldn't want to mess up the franchise they're set up with that. To start Natal will most likey be limited to new releases (not successful franchises) or reboots. Natal won't touch franchises like Gears, Halo or COD because it would require a total reworking of the game play and really wouldn't offer anything to them other than a different cover system or aiming system.
NickMajorLuck
If anyone here has twitter and is following Cliff, You'll know that a few weeks ago he said and I quote 'Game procducers do things in Three's, that's just the way it is'... So I reckon more than a rumour and hope so of course!
livewire88
Eh I doubt it Epic will go that route. Gears is a little too intensive for what Natal will offer. The only thing that would work between Gears and Natal would be the cover system but I think they're going to stay away from anything gimmicky like that. For now Natal will most likely be limited to new releases (not well established franchises unless it can be justified.) But games like Gears and Halo won't see any Natal involvement anytime soon. Maybe once the bugs get worked out and there's actually something they can do with it they'll have a re-release of them.
nerdVictory
I am going to be really mad if Gears 3 has something to do with Natal. Keep that failure away from my favorite video game series!
jedimasterchief9
I read the script for the movie and it is badass. Every scene is just as epic as the game.
jal1113
whatever happened to the gears movie last i heard it was supposed to b out late this year but thats obviously not gonna happen.
livewire88
It's a possibility but considering Marcus found his mom's body while exploring Locust tunnels it's unlikely. They may be holding off on any announcement till the Gears movie comes out. Coming attractions and there's a teaser for Gears 3.
backerman
I bet the queen says, "Marcus Fenix, I am your mom..." I'm sure he'll says, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Because the queen knew his father.
SDwiz
In order for Gears of War 3 to be released it would have to be at E3 this year.Just like Gears 1 in 2006 and Gears 2 in 2008.But usually the 3rd game is released 3 years after the 2nd game.Look at God of War in 2005 the next game came in 2007,now the third game is coming out today(March 16 2010).So rumors are just talk about what people say and it doesn't mean anything if you dont have proof.So maybe next few weeks will see some,but until then it's just"ALL TALK".
Infinius
For me the best part of rumors is when the actual announcment happens and it's nothing like what the rumors suggest. For me it's really great to be surprised, because in a world where information flows so freely and spoilers are nearly everywhere.
DBJAY
Might want to check out what Epic showed at the GDC..just saying.
Kr0nIK x kiLLa
i hope there is going to be a gears of war 3. Let's just hope for no host powers.
sinewave
C'mon Cliff, give us just a hint or something! We're dyin out here for some EPIC news
nvserg
I cant wait but im willing to wait because the longer they work on it, the better it will look. who knows maybe you can use Project natal and controler at the same time. how about 3D maybe. I think Epic is waiting to see how Natal is going to turn out before they make any moves. playing it safe.
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