[Xbox 360] Gears of War to be released on November 12th (shortly before PS3 launch)

RC Cola · Aug 3, 2006

Emergence Day Revealed: Critically Acclaimed Xbox 360 Title “Gears of War” to Surface Nov. 12, 2006

Countdown begins for the most anticipated game of 2006 as gamers eagerly await the flagship title from Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games.

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 3, 2006 — Since the first frightening images appeared a little over a year ago, gamers worldwide have felt the ominous rumblings of something approaching that defies all convention. Sightings as recent as at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2006 have confirmed its existence, leaving gamers breathless. Microsoft Corp. today announced what anxious players have been eagerly awaiting: Emergence Day 2006. Available exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the highly anticipated title “Gears of War” will be available in North America on Nov. 12, 2006.

Developed by Epic Games Inc. and published by Microsoft Game Studios, “Gears of War” tells the harrowing story of mankind’s struggle against the monstrous Locust Horde through stunning high-definition graphics and an intense storyline on the scale of a blockbuster movie.

One of the most anticipated next-generation console titles of 2006 and the critic’s choice winner for the E3 2006 Best Console Game, “Gears of War” will explode onto store shelves with a standard edition available for $59.99* and a limited collector’s edition available for $69.99. The limited edition will offer an even deeper look into the graphically stunning and frightening world of “Gears of War,” providing an official “Destroyed Beauty” art book and a bonus DVD featuring an inside look at the making of the game — all enclosed in a highly collectible metal box.

“‘Gears of War’ represents the emergence of a thrilling new franchise for Xbox 360 and is the must-have game of 2006,” said Shane Kim, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “Combining the best in innovative gameplay, next-generation graphics and interactive storytelling, Epic has harnessed the extraordinary power of Xbox 360 to create an extremely powerful and immersive entertainment experience.”

“Our vision is to deliver a one-two punch of cinematic action paired with a thrilling and compelling interactive experience,” said Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer at Epic. “With ‘Gears of War’ we’ve created a title that will place gamers directly in the shadows of a ravaged world, surrounded by the beautiful remnants of a destroyed city and the horrific dangers that hide in the rubble.”

“Gears of War” thrusts gamers into humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Blending the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, “Gears of War” features cinematic, beautifully rendered interactive environments with high-definition visuals.

Demand for the game is high as retailers anticipate the one-two punch of “Gears of War” and Xbox 360 appearing in quantity on store shelves this holiday season. “The interest and buzz on this game has been intense,” said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop Corp. “Certainly gamers are counting the days until Emergence Day arrives, as pre-orders have been very strong.”
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Probably not a big deal for most of you, but this big news for some even though it is just a release date.

Odd that this is a Sunday and that it costs $60 (MS-published games were supposed to be $50 AFAIK).

mogrod · Aug 3, 2006

Cool. This is supposed to be the next 'big' release for the 360. Not surprising that they would target it around the PS3 launch, though I thought Halo 3 was supposed originally fill that role.

The game looks cool as hell and I like that you can play co-op through the whole thing. Should be good.

Lookinf forward to it.

RC Cola · Aug 3, 2006

I think Gears of War was one of the first next-gen/360 games I heard about (even before I knew the name of the 360). Even then, it sounded like it was head and shoulders above the competition.

Hopefully it works it well for CliffyB and the people at Epic.

Davidoff · Aug 3, 2006

RC Cola said:

Odd that this is a Sunday and that it costs $60 (MS-published games were supposed to be $50 AFAIK).
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RC, i noticed you said this in your August game thread as well.. I dont think I have ever seen any MS Studio game go for only $50.00 on the 360 when it came out.. Is this a new thing they are starting at MS??

RC Cola · Aug 3, 2006

Technically, this isn't a game from one of Microsoft's 1st party developers (IOW, not a MGS-developed game)....but then again, PGR3 wasn't either. I can't remember if the policy was games from MGS studios or games published by Microsoft.

I'm guessing that they will price their big hits at $60 (Halo 3 will be there I imagine). If I'm not mistaken, Sony started having $40 1st-party games, but then they put out God of War (another GoW) and GT4 at $50 (IIRC...I might be wrong). Hopefully, that is the case and MS will stick to $50 for most of their games, and $60 for the games people don't mind paying that much for.

edit: I misread your post. AFAIK, PD0, PGR, Kameo, and a few other games were $50 when the 360 launched.
edit2:All the games have now dropped in prices, so they aren't at $50 anymore. Here's one link about it though and you could probably find more if you searched:
http://www.joystiq.com/2005/08/24/microsoft-first-party-xbox-360-games-to-retail-for-49-99/

RC Cola · Aug 3, 2006

Some interesting info from Mark Rein via chat:

Actually the game will ship on November 7th so some stores will get it earlier but the date all stores will have it in stock is November 12th so they've chosen that as "Emergence Day" and Microsoft is planning a big event around that day.
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NO! Stores can start selling it the minute they get it. EMERGENCE DAY IS NOT A STREET DATE but rather the date all stores in North America are expected to have it in stock by
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josh123 · Aug 3, 2006

thanks for the news rc cola....i have one more reason to live....this game is gonna be great

rusHour · Aug 3, 2006

they dont make enough co-op games these days..especailly ones that could be a good as this one

bladeage · Aug 3, 2006

ella, baila la portugueza

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