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Dude Huge
Gears Of War Designer Interested In New Style
You know the Gears of Wars look: brown, bombed out buildings and more brown. Oh, there's some gray, too. The games have really set off a visual flair. More »
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Comment by Strom Thurmond: I heard rumors that they're working on Imagine: Gearz. 15 Responses | Other threads
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unreal engine 3
Epic Games In South Korea
Epic Games, the folks behind the Gears of War franchise and the Unreal Engine development platform, are opening a branch office in South Korea. More »
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Comment by You Are My Friend!: I just noticed what a lame name "Epic Games" is. It's like "WIN! software" or something. 15 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Shadow Complex Preview: Where's The Morph Ball?
Does Xbox Live Arcade need a game inspired by 2D Metroid? Sure, unless Microsoft plans on buying Nintendo. More »
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Comment by Radon199: Why can't Nintendo just make a 2.5D Metroid like this? It would be a day one purchase for me no... 10 Responses | Other threads
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hollywood
Gears Of War Movie Maker Getting Into Game-Making Game
Legendary Pictures, the studio responsible for The Dark Knight, 300 and Watchmen, is getting into the video game production business, with a new internal digital development arm headed by former Electronic Arts exec Kathy Vrabeck. More » -
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Epic Boss Responds To Exploitative Working Condition Claims
Epic Games president Michael Capps speaks extensively with Joystiq regarding accusations of employee exploitation that have recently been causing a bit of a stir. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Boom-Chicka-Ah: 60 hours?! is that unheard of. maybe not but im sure that's normal if they are overdue in a dead... 30 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Unreal Tournament 3 Goes Titanic On PlayStation Store
After suffering a brief delay, Epic Games will bring the Unreal Tournament 3 Titan Pack to content hungry PlayStation 3 owners tomorrow. What does it bring to the table? A great many things. More »
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Comment by Hells Zargon: Until they release the content on the 360, I shall remain indifferent. 12 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Ex-Nintendo Man Howard Phillips Finds A Seat At Chair
Howard Phillips, former "President" of the Nintendo Fun Club and Nintendo figurehead, has a new gig. He's the new studio director at Chair Entertainment, the development house snatched up by Epic Games last year. More »
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Comment by RiceBandit: Man, I remember this guy from the Nintendo Fan Club newsletter days, BEFORE Nintendo Power! 7 Responses | Other threads
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epic delay
Unreal Tournament 3 "Titan Pack" Won't Be Hitting PS3 Tomorrow
Epic Games has some bad news for Unreal Tournament 3 fans looking forward to new content on their PlayStation 3s. That "Titan Pack" expansion planned to hit the PC and PS3 tomorrow... won't. More »
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Comment by TaylorEatWorld: Wow. PS3's and DLC are like oil and water! 11 Responses | Other threads
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unreal tournament 3
Titan Pack Hits PC, PS3 Unreal Tournament 3 Next Month
On March 5 Epic Games plans to release a free expansion pack for the PC and Playstation 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 which adds new maps, units, vehicles, characters and awards. More »
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Comment by Firemane: Anyone still play this on PS3, if so how big is the community? 13 Responses | Other threads
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facial hair
Gears of War Patched ... and Patched ... and Patched
Noticed the heavies in Gears of War all sport soul patches? (Flavor savers, as we call them back in Surry County, N.C.) Here's a breakdown of the top liphair in theFPSthird-person shooter genre. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Ranzell: I'd like to take this chance to say: Gears 2 Online does not suck, stop riding the train and constantly... 20 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Epic Considers Remaking Gears 2 Ranking Structure
The complicated and not-always-transparent TrueSkill level in Gears of War 2 isn't a player favorite, Epic's Rod Fergusson acknowledges. They're considering an overhaul that would make levelling more experience-based, once the third update releases. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by PantyshotMQN: I say they should work on the multiplayer a bit more first before fixing some unnecessary ranking system. 19 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Epic Explains Gears Meltdown
A digital certificate that expired on Wednesday borked the original Gears of War for PC players; Epic is working up a fix. Meantime, VP Mark Rein has given an explanation and an apology. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by hansamurai: Hooray for DRM and signed executables, wtf. 9 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Is Your Copy Of Gears Of War PC Busted? Here's Why
Owners of the "Games For Windows" release of Gears Of War have found themselves unable to play the game they own today. The reason? An expired Windows digital certificate, which went digitally sour yesterday. More »
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Comment by reality.exe -console: Oh god. More example of DRM bullshit. There's something that works. It is called Steam. Adopt or die. 45 Responses | Other threads
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Glitch Fest 2000
Gears Of War 2: The Ultimate Glitch Collection
Gears of War 2 attended Glitch Fest 2000. We know that. But just how glitchy? Here's a video that shows off just about all of them. There's 16 total with some honorable mentions. More »
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By Jim ReillyComment by jimwade: Still the best online multiplayer game there is along with COD. Anyone who disagrees, probably sucks hard at it. 20 Responses | Other threads
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ender's game
How Orson Scott Card Sees Ender's Game Game
We haven't heard much about the Ender's Game game since March. Now we get to hear more about it, including author Orson Scott Card's hope and dreams and pinwheel schemes.
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Comment by d1rtfarm: So, what's over/under on there being a gay-bashing mini game? Maybe an unlockable Coup d'etat mode? [laist.com] 27 Responses | Other threads
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twitter
"Cliffy_B" Gets Silenced By Twitter
Rest in peace, twitter.com/cliffy_b. We're going to miss you, now that the No Funsters at Twitter and Epic Games have shut you down, killing off the delightful parody of the Gears of War designer. More » -
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Cowboy Up In Gears Of War 2
I have yet to actually try this myself, but if you shoot three hidden cowboy hats consecutively with your pistol in Chapter 3 of Act 1 on Insane difficulty, everyone will be wearing hats! More »
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By Jim ReillyComment by adultswim810: + Watch video this easter egg is even better 10 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Gears of War 2: Over 3 Million Served
Epic Games' Gears of War sequel is in no danger of being branded a dud huge, as the Xbox 360 exclusive has already sold through 3 million copies in just four weeks. More »
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Comment by Kocrachon: And how many PS3 games have done that? Like... 1? Maybe 2? Although Im not a huge gears fan myself, but... 12 Responses | Other threads
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great banjo lootathon
Lootathon Results in Epic Banning
When there's a goof-up online, and a big run on DLC that a game maker wanted you to pay tons extra to get, it's probably not a smart idea to go into that very same developer's official forums and sound the alarm about it. Not once, but twice. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by BassForever: I have not recieved any notice of being banned, though I don't think it'd be fair for M$ to ban... 28 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Epic Games Wins Major Award
News out of my home state: Epic Games has been recognized by the North Carolina Technology Association as the state's "Top Industry Driven Technology Company of the Year." I guess that means "the balls" in the industry-driven technology world. The award specifically cited the contribution Unreal Engine 3 has made to the gaming industry at large. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by sokhead: major award rofl that movie is legendary 10 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Epic Sinks Gears 2 Pirate/Modder in Court
A St. Louis modder/reseller brazen enough to advertise early copies of Gears of War 2 out in the open on Craigslist just got his ass handed to him in court. Technically, it's a settlement, but looking at the terms, this guy sued for peace with an unconditional surrender to Epic Games. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Juthan: I love what Epic is doing with these modders; as well as their stance on selling of used games. It... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Fat Princess
Fat Princess Devs Working on Unreal Engine 3-Based MMO
Epic Games China has acquired the team behind upcoming Playstation 3 downloadable Fat Princess and created a new studio for them in Seattle. More »
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Comment by ps3pwner: Funny thing about this post is it was first posted on ps3fanboy.com adn i dont see a link linking to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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bad idea jeans
How'd You Like Your Game Ending to Be DLC?
Downloadable content as a weapon against second-hand resales is, nothing new, but Epic's Mike Capps has heard other ideas for how it can be used with devastating effect. If you hated the idea of DLC weapons in Bad Company, well, you're really going to hate this. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by onidavin: Is it really bullshit for them to want to be paid for their work? This gets at the larger issue... 56 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Gears of War 2 Review: Bigger, Better and More... Poignant
Gears of War hit a lot of high notes when it was released in November 2006, but despite all of the high scores and hoopla surrounding its release, the game missed out on plenty of fantastic potential. More »
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Comment by EVIL_V2: s chp s th xbx s nd hw mch wnt t ply ths gm. 1. jst cnt by n... 41 Responses | Other threads
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unreal engine
How Gears 2 Is Actually a More Realistic Combat Sim
No one would accuse Gears of War 2, or Gears of War for that matter, of being grounded anywhere close to reality. But Popular Mechanics has an interesting discussion with Unreal Games'MattMike Capps, a breakdown of the capabilities of the Unreal engine, and concludes that the chaotic environment it is capable of rendering in real time can actually raise the bar for accuracy in military combat simulations. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Jext: Great... more bs to encourage 14-year-old airsofters into thinking that by playing shooters they become "expert military tacticians". And this... 15 Responses | Other threads
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cliff bleszinski
Rumor: Gears Designer Going Survival Horror, Multi-platform
Now that Gears of War 2 is in the can and maybe even in your hot little hands, what's next for Epic Games and designer Cliff Bleszinski (nΓ©e Dude Huge)? Would you believe survival horror? That's the word from EGM's "Quartermann" who writes in the mag's monthly rumor column that Bleszinski's next will be a "mix the bloody visceral elements of Gears of War with psychological terror." More »
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Comment by impaKt: So much for Gears 3 I guess? Wait, Dude Huge actually working on a game that'll be playable on PS3? OMG!... 8 Responses | Other threads
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cliff bleszinski
Epic Didn't Want A Gears of War 2 Beta "Popping" Its "Cherry"
Gears of War 2 designer Cliff "D.H." Bleszinski is concerned about the sanctity of his latest gore-filled shoot 'em up. He doesn't want a bunch of dudes nailing his baby girl, turning his little lady into worn-out damaged goods as millions of Xbox 360 owners clumsily penetrate her, robbing Epic's latest of its virginity. Wait, what? Mr. B explains to GamePro exactly why he doesn't want you going near his girl with a raging beta-on. More »
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Comment by troopzor: And this is why douchebags should not make games >.> 15 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Epic Prez Says Xbox Winning Online Battle With "Cool Stuff"
Epic Games president and connoisseur of "cool stuff" Mike Capps believes that Microsoft is winning the battle for online dominance, partly because of the soon-to-launch New Xbox Experience. Capps tells GamesIndustry.biz that the Xbox 360's expansion of the "Live presence" and, in particular, the streaming of Netflix content are what's putting Microsoft in the "winning" position. More »
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Comment by parad0x360: He's right, the online component of the Xbox is far and above the competition. For instance the other day... 35 Responses | Other threads
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marketing
Gorgeous Gears Of War 2 "Last Day" Ad Sets The Mood
For a game so loaded with testosterone, it's refreshing to see Microsoft and Epic Games showing us the softer side of the Gears of War gang. The new ad spot for Gears of War 2 is a moody follow-up to the "Mad World" ad that coincided with the release of the original Gears. Dubbed "Last Day," the spot highlights the "last precious moments that Marcus Fenix and other members of the intrepid Delta Squad spend above ground as they prepare for the most important battle of their lives." More »
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Comment by Peter Moore: I like this ad better than 'Mad World', because I prefer the song and think this is a much more... 15 Responses | Other threads
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epic games
Unreal Tournament 3 Getting "Major Expansion"
Epic Games vice president Mark "Call Me Chocolate" Rein has let slip that the developer is hard at work on a "major expansion" to Unreal Tournament 3, according to a report from Eurogamer. Rein also confirmed that Chicago based publisher Midway was still the game's publisher, clearing up any confusion that the Unreal Tournament series was one of the licensed underperformers it was trimming off. More »
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Comment by Striderhayasa - Can we get some damn m/kb support?!: I don't understand why people bitch about UT3. I can understand if it's just not your cup of tea as... 8 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Gears of War 2 β Horde Mode Is The Way To Go
Horde mode is the star of the Gears of War 2 multiplayer lineup. Oh sure, youβve got your classic death matches and capture the flag bullshit (and that co-op mode is still insanely solid); but Horde mode is where itβs at.
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By AJ GlasserComment by Razgriz1: This would be so appealing if you started Horde mode from the first stage when you died. As it stands now,... 7 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Gears of War 2 Campaign Impressions - Uninhibited
I held back talking about the Gears campaign last week since a substantial amount of what I played was on co-op, which technically fell under the multiplayer embargo that expired today.
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By AJ GlasserComment by Garo: "You might have heard that Gears of War 2 was adopting the cover system from Uncharted." Ugh and I thought Uncharted... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Rumor Smash Galore: EA Not Interested in Epic, No Sega Portable
Often times it's more work to discover something is crap and shouldn't be posted than it is to find something that is. But we've heard so much noise about a couple things it's nice to put the rumor smash on two that couldn't pass the sniff test doused in Chanel No. 5. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by DontCrossMyanimals: I wish Sega would get back into Hardware, I still hope for Dreamcast 2. 3 Responses | Other threads
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EA Showcase 08
EA Showcase 08 - AJ's Trial By Fire
This has been a hell of a first week at Kotaku - I had an event Tuesday, three events Wednesday, and yesterday was EA's super-huge Showcase which contained all the stuff that didn't make it to E3.
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By AJ GlasserComment by Arcturian: Like some others above I'm also pumped and possibly even amped for Jazz Jackrabbit 3. I'm sure he will be... more » | Other threads
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EA To Publish New IP Title From Epic
Electronic Arts has signed a deal with Epic Games to publish an as-yet untitled action game. More »
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Comment by velvet396: Mutant League Football. why isn't that obvious to anyone else? more » | Other threads
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casual gaming
Epic Games Exploring New IPs Through Comic Books
Mike Capps, el presidente of Epic Games, recently spoke at the Casual Connect conference in Seattle, saying that his company had lost some of its "nimbleness" as a blockbuster producing studio. With massive titles like Gears of War and Unreal Tournament on its plate, its looking to explore new franchises on the cheap, specifically through comic books. More »
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Comment by zenpoet: Know what would be a good IP for EPIC to unleash on the game world? Armor, by John Steakley. Skip... more » | Other threads
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epic games
Gears of War 2 Cryptically Dated By Epic
A new splash page at the official Gears of War web site may have just revealed the launch date of Epic Games' next. The Xbox 360 shooter was previously rumored to hit November 16, but it looks like Emergence Day for Gears of War 2 will actually be a week earlier. How do we know this? The dog tags being held on the splash page read 033-116-117-126-071. That, in ASCII octal values, translates to ESC-N-O-V-9. Sneaky, Epic, sneaky.
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clips
Everything* You Always Wanted To Know About Gears of War 2 Multiplayer
Gears of War 2 designer and, apparently, part-time aviator Clifford Michael Bleszinski dishes loads of details to 1UP on the multiplayer portions of Epic's next Xbox 360 game. It's full of satisfaction, from info on Gears 2's new maps to new gameplay types like Guardian and Meat Flag. Mr. Bleszinski spends ample time discussing the various ways one can now disfigure and deform one's foes. Fans and nitpickers of the original Gears of War multiplayer modes will definitely want to check out Dan Hsu's interview with the faux-hawked one. More »
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Comment by eskimo-bob: I'm really excited for this game. I never played the first one because of the unbalanced and even ridiculous at... more » | Other threads
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xbox 360
Details On Gears of War Re-Issue Emerge
The budget-friendlier Gears of War reissue coming next month, while still not confirmed by Microsoft, has been detailed by its retailers, with GameStop giving us an indication about what we can expect in the new $39.99 package. In addition to the freely available Gears of War content already released on Xbox Live—two multiplayer map packs and a dose of themes and picture packs—a helping of Gears of War 2 content will ship on a bonus disc. It consists of stuff we've seen before, but brings some of the paid content in for free. Full details after the jump. More »
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Comment by ifalldownstairs: Why does everyone keep saying they're disappointed about the lack of the extra PC campaign content? I'm pretty sure that... more » | Other threads
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