Gears of War Originally Conceived as a Battlefield-Style, Class-Based Shooter
Epic developer says initial version of the game had classes, mechs, and was going to be substantially more focused on multiplayer.
Epic developer says initial version of the game had classes, mechs, and was going to be substantially more focused on multiplayer.
"When Notch tells you to do something, you pretty much do it," he says.
A massive storm descends on Hollywood in the first piece of official art released for Boss Key's upcoming PC shooter Project BlueStreak.
You can’t stop the Cole Train!
"Epic owns that," veteran developer writes about the 1994 side-scroller, says his new game is "a whole new thing."
A teaser website is live, and a name has been uncovered for the upcoming reveal of the next project from veteran game designer Cliff Bleszinski.
[Update]: Bleszinski launches a countdown clock for when we'll likely be finding out more about his next project.
CEO Tim Sweeney says, "As much as we love the game, we're heading in a new direction."
Gold subscribers can pick up Epic Games' 2006 shooter free December 1-15; Shoot Many Robots free for the remainder of the month.
Former Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski says canine companion was cut early in the development process.
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Epic Games' third-person shooter franchise climbs to new sales milestone with Gears of War: Judgment due next year.
Former New Line producer says Scott eagerly sought director's chair for movie based on Epic Games' shooter series.
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski says unannounced franchise entry rumored to be on-rails Kinect game has been canned.
Epic Games design director indicates "double-edged chainsaw" would be moving franchise in wrong direction, would rather evolve to a "Christopher Nolan way."
Ever thought a trailer was better than the game itself? You're not alone.
We go behind the scenes at Valve, Bungie, and Epic Games to see how user feedback helps shape the game development process.
Fable, Halo, and Gears of War franchise overseer Shane Kim appointed to board of directors at retailer; will "support the advancement of GameStop's digital strategy."
We count down to the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo with a series of features about the issues affecting the future of the games industry.
Games are alive with the sound of music.
Judge rules Too Human developer's case and Gears of War developer's counterclaim have enough merit to go before a jury.
GDC 2011: Epic design director discusses learning from the past, building more open new intellectual property for the future, and avoiding glory holes.
Epic's stop-and-pop shooter series, including original, sequel, All Fronts Collection, arriving on Xbox 360 next month for $30.
Finale to Epic Games' shooter series moved out of April berth to become Microsoft's tent-pole holiday release next year.
[UPDATE] Microsoft formally dates, details final installment in series, which arrives in Europe April 8; TV appearance confirms female squad members, new Thresher Maw-like enemies, apocalyptic conclusion to trilogy; full ...
[UPDATE] Following delay of Epic Games' mystery game unveiling, Xbox Live has reportedly posted a screen saying "the epic story concludes [next] April."
Rumored Gears of War 3 reveal delayed until Monday; "You'll like what you see." promises design director Cliff Bleszinski.
Epic Games' big-screen adaptation reportedly sees budget slashed, scope reined in, and director possibly jumping ship in favor of a different flick.
Late Night host tweets that gamers should "Set your TiVos! And your Xboxes" for unveiling of Epic Games design director's next project.
UK magazine Edge claims trailer for Epic Games' trilogy capper will arrive next month; game allegedly pushed out of Q4 to keep focus on Natal.
[UPDATE] Sequel to Capcom's popular sci-fi action-adventure will launch simultaneously in US and EU on PS3 and Xbox 360; new trailer shows Marcus Fenix and Dominic making surprise appearance on ...
Microsoft lays out Live plans for rest of '09, daily discounts and Disney Avatar duds planned as Gears of War, Devil May Cry 4 land on Games on Demand.
Epic Games VP says studio's middleware will fully support Microsoft's camera-based motion-sensing add-on, believes device may be bundled with all new consoles.
Stronger violence almost caused Gears of War 2 not to be released in Japan, Epic president says.
Gears of War design director Cliff Bleszinski says his company will "likely" stick with "classic control interface," but thinks hybrid controller/motion-capture schemes have potential.
Epic Games design director shoots down rumors that he's working on a Silent Hill-style game, says "there's still a lot of stories to tell in the Gears universe."
E3 2009: Over 30 games available at launch, including Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed; games re-downloadable for free on any machine, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War avatar costumes coming. ...
Publisher says new double-digit milestone comes as console sales grow 28 percent to date in 2009; Xbox Live users hit 20 million.
Epic Games' shooter franchise sales now more than 11 million; new retail-only expansion will feature all previous DLC with seven new multiplayer maps, one deleted campaign chapter; new content also ...
Epic Games' Rod Fergusson describes how the best-selling shooter was made in just two years and how fixed release dates can help developers make tough decisions; Franchise growth tips also ...
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