While Microsoft says that four Xbox-PC titles are coming to other platforms soon, a new report claims that other games, such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, may get released for other consoles as well.
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Gear of War creator Cliff Bleszinski stated in a new interview that the Microsoft sci-fi game franchise "needs a little bit of a reboot" and would be "happy to consult" with Microsoft on that project.
People Can Fly and Microsoft have partnered up for a brand-new Xbox game. The mysterious project may be some years out, but it is slated to be a high-budget AAA entry based on an Xbox IP.
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about updates to Microsoft 365 apps and services like Teams and Edge, new features and bugs in Windows, and Copilot upgrades.
Jon Spaihts will write the script for the Gears of War movie, adapting Microsoft's Xbox and PC sci-fi third-person shooter franchise as a live-action film for Netflix, with help from The Coalition.
Cliff Bleszinski, the designer of the first three Gears of War games, recently said Epic Games thought about making the fourth game as a first person shooter before Microsoft bought the franchise.
Both of the unannounced canceled games were not related to the Gears of War franchise, but The Coalition is now reportedly fully into developing Gears 6. There's no word when it might be released.
The Coalition is the latest Xbox Game Studios developer to confirm its next-generation game projects will be powered by Unreal Engine 5. Reveals won't be happening for some time, however.
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Microsoft has announced that it's shutting down its mobile game Gears Pop!, less than two years after it was originally released. The game servers will be online until April 26, 2021.
The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson is departing the Xbox studio to oversee the Diablo franchise at Blizzard Entertainment. He has been involved with every Gears of War game since the beginning.
Rare's pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves has gotten some limited-time Gears of War-themed ship cosmetic items, and the only way to earn them is to play the game before the deadline next week.
Microsoft has announced general availability for Gears 5. The newly released title had previously been available in early access for Ultimate Edition owners and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
Gears 5 has got a launch trailer, ahead of its release slated for next week. The latest trailer features four of the game's five main modes, with Microsoft touting it as "the biggest Gears ever".
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During its Inside Xbox event at gamescom, Microsoft revealed that GearsPOP!, the mobile title based on its Gears of War franchise, will be available later this week, on August 22nd.
Gears 5 Versus Tech Test has now gotten an official trailer showcasing the new Arcade mode, along with further details being revealed by The Coalition regarding the upcoming title.
Microsoft says that more Funko Pop! figures for Gears of War will be available in a couple of days time, including Marcus Fenix in his classic gear, Kate Diaz in her winter gear, and more.
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Gears of War is getting a PC exclusive spin-off, with The Coalition announcing Gears Tactics at Microsoft's E3 event. The game seems to be inspired by the XCOM series, featuring turn-based combat.
In a surprise announcement today, Microsoft has announced that a Gears of War game, dubbed "Gears POP!" is heading to smartphones in 2019. The genre of the title is currently unknown.
The Coalition will release the Gears of War 4 October Update on October 23rd. The October update brings two new maps, and more importantly, it will bring enhancements for the Xbox One X version.
Inspired by Microsoft's other products, head of Xbox Phil Spencer stated that the firm's first-party studios should try to be innovative and match the breakthroughs seen in other divisions.
Gears of War 4's May content update includes Dawn and Security as new multiplayer maps, the return of Benjamin Carmine, as well as support for multi-GPU configurations for Windows 10 systems.
The developers of Gears of War 4 have released a new update that will offer two new maps and some improvements. The game will also host a Valentine's Day event starting February 10.
Gears of War 4 is set to receive an update on December 6th. It will introduce new maps and several improvements including a Daily Rewards system and vertical split-screen on Windows 10.
Microsoft has just announced Gears of War 4 at its Xbox E3 2016 press conference. The game will be available as an exclusive on Xbox One and Windows 10, with cross-server multiplayer and co-op.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox One bundle that offers excellent value by including the Xbox One console with 1TB storage plus four games - one of which is Halo 5: Guardians.
Microsoft is ramping up promotions for one of the biggest games of 2016 with the first teaser trailer for Gears of War 4 during Fear the Walking Dead's season premiere Sunday.
Microsoft's most important game of 2016, Gears of War 4, has been confirmed for an October release date, and the game's invite-only multiplayer beta will go live later this month.
The Coalition's studio head Rod Fergusson talks a bit about the high technical bar being set for the upcoming Gears of War 4 game, claiming the game will achieve 60 FPS and superb visuals.
If you're clamoring for some new games on your Xbox One or Xbox 360, but don't have a lot of extra cash to spend, then perhaps the latest Games with Gold offerings for February might interest you.
The hottest shopping season of the year is coming and many shoppers will be looking for the best deals on new gadgets. A leaked Dell ad for Black Friday shows an impressive $299 Xbox One bundle.
Microsoft is bringing back its popular white Xbox One variant for a new "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" bundle and is also releasing a new bundle focused on Kinect gaming.
A Microsoft executive has confirmed that gamers who purchase "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" on Xbox One will receive all previous entries in the series via backwards compatibility in November.
Buyers of "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for Xbox One will be given all previous entries in the franchise if they play the game before the end of the year, Microsoft announced today.
Microsoft's "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for Xbox One has gone gold, and those who pre-order the game can now download it in advance of its Aug. 25 release to play immediately on launch day.
From Lumia rollouts and Skype updates, to Snapdragon 810s that don't overheat, Toshiba's love for Cortana, and old games on new consoles, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.
“Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” is coming to the PC. Studio head Rod Ferguson made the announcement earlier today and said the title would support 4K and DirectX 12. A launch date was not announced.
Black Tusk Studios, the developer behind Microsoft's upcoming Gears of War game, will now seemingly focus more exclusively on the shooter series, as its been rebranded as "The Coalition."
Microsoft has implied that a statement sent by a contractor saying Xbox One consoles can be rendered "entirely unusable" for banned users is incorrect and that only online capabilities can be banned.
A new report claims Microsoft may soon reveal a "Gears of War" remake for Xbox One featuring upgraded visuals. The remake will reportedly come from "Brink" developer Splash Damage.
Rumors about the original Gears of War trilogy were all over the internet over these past few months, but the series producer denies an Xbox One port and confirms an E3 reveal of what's next.
