News items tagged with gears of war 4

Cliff Bleszinski Almost Brought Gears of War to Earth

Cliff Bleszinski Almost Brought Gears of War to Earth

Former director Cliff Bleszinski offers his alternate take on how Gears of War 3 would have ended and how he saw the events of Gears of War 4 picking up from there.

By Rory Young on 20 July 2017
Gears of War 4 Gets Cross-Play Mode

Gears of War 4 Gets Cross-Play Mode

The Coalition announces that a brand new cross-play social multiplayer playlist that pits PC players against Xbox One users will go live in Gears of War 4 today.

By Brad Jones on 20 July 2017
Microsoft Responds to Gears of War 4 Server Issues

Microsoft Responds to Gears of War 4 Server Issues

Microsoft responds to Gears of War 4 server issues by extending Season Pass services and offering a double XP weekend to make up for the server downtime.

By Boston Blake on 29 January 2017
Gears of War 4 Getting Legacy Maps in November

Gears of War 4 Getting Legacy Maps in November

The Coalition reveals the first two free DLC maps for Gears of War 4 are legacy maps first seen in Gears of War 3, and fans can play...

By Dalton Cooper on 12 November 2016
GameStop's Black Friday Ad Includes Cheap PS4

GameStop's Black Friday Ad Includes Cheap PS4

GameStop reveals its 2016 Black Friday ad, which includes discounts on popular games like Battlefield 1 and Overwatch, as well as a tempting PS4 Slim deal.

By Dalton Cooper on 29 October 2016
Gears of War 4 10th Anniversary DLC Adds Retro Weapons

Gears of War 4 10th Anniversary DLC Adds Retro Weapons

The Coalition announces the 10th Anniversary DLC pack for Gears of War 4, which will add Gary Carmine, retro weapon skins, and new emblems on November 7th.

By Dalton Cooper on 29 October 2016
Scariest Moments in Gears Of War

Scariest Moments in Gears Of War

Game Rant takes a look at the scariest moments from the entire Gears of War franchise, digging up what we believe are the most memorable moments from Marcus Fenix. Gears Of War is known as...

By John Jacques on 25 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Credit Earning Rates Increased

Gears of War 4 Credit Earning Rates Increased

A new update for Gears of War 4 introduces another change to the credit earning system as The Coalition tries to appease fans upset at the way card packs are priced. It didn’t take long for...

By John Jacques on 23 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Will Reward Franchise Veterans At Launch

Gears of War 4 Will Reward Franchise Veterans At Launch

The Coalition announces two new in-game bonuses for long time Gears fans who decide to pick up a new copy of Gears of War 4 when it releases next week. After a small hiatus, the Gears of Wa...

By Derek Nichols on 17 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Streamer Rages & Breaks Controller

Gears of War 4 Streamer Rages & Breaks Controller

Popular Twitch streamer GoldGlove livestreams Gears of War 4, and after encountering severe lag in multiplayer, decides to rage quit and possibly break his controller. The general consensu...

By Dalton Cooper on 16 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Ending Explained

Gears of War 4 Ending Explained

The ending of Gears of War 4 is sure to have had a few fans scratching their heads, which is why we’ve created a post clarifying what was going on in the final moments of the campaign. Gear...

By Riley Little on 11 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Review Roundup: A Bloody Return to Form

Gears of War 4 Review Roundup: A Bloody Return to Form

The reviews are in for The Coalition’s Gears of War 4, with praise aimed at the game’s multiplayer and Horde modes, but it doesn’t escape criticism entirely. It’s no secret that Gears of W...

By Dalton Cooper on 09 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Review

Gears of War 4 Review

Gears of War makes its grandiose return on Xbox One and PC, and those sorely missing the series can rest easy knowing that the franchise is back and better than ever. Gears of War: Judgmen...

By Riley Little on 06 October 2016
Buy Xbox Live Gold at GameStop, Get Gears of War Socks

Buy Xbox Live Gold at GameStop, Get Gears of War Socks

Gaming retailer offers exclusive Gears of War 4 Crimson Omen socks for Xbox gamers who purchase a one-year Xbox Live Gold membership card during a special sale this week. Gears of War 4 is...

By Boston Blake on 04 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Launch Day Pre-Load Has Day One Patch

Gears of War 4 Launch Day Pre-Load Has Day One Patch

In response to a fan on Twitter, The Coalition studio head, Rod Fergusson, confirms that the day one patch for Gears of War 4 is included in the digital preload process. After a small hiat...

By Derek Nichols on 02 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Needs Massive Day One Patch on Disc

Gears of War 4 Needs Massive Day One Patch on Disc

The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson announces on Twitter that fans will have to download a massive 11GB day one patch if they buy Gears of War 4 on disc. While patches and content upda...

By Dalton Cooper on 02 October 2016
New Gears of War 4 Xbox One S Bundles Revealed

New Gears of War 4 Xbox One S Bundles Revealed

Two new bundles for Gears of War 4 have been announced, including an exclusive deep blue console, allowing players to buy the title alongside the new Xbox One S. For those who are looking...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 02 October 2016
Gears of Wars 4 Needs Massive Day One Patch on Disc

Gears of Wars 4 Needs Massive Day One Patch on Disc

The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson announces on Twitter that fans will have to download a massive 11GB day one patch if they buy Gears of War 4 on disc. While patches and content updat...

By Dalton Cooper on 01 October 2016
Gears of War 4 Has Gone Gold

Gears of War 4 Has Gone Gold

The Coalition’s Gears of War 4 is finally announced as complete, with the company hosting a launch event alongside Microsoft’s Board of Directors to celebrate. It’s time for Microsoft fans...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 25 September 2016
Gears of War 4 Horde Mode 3.0 Revealed in New Trailer

Gears of War 4 Horde Mode 3.0 Revealed in New Trailer

Microsoft reveals the first trailer for the revamped Horde 3.0 mode in Gears of War 4 which shows off classic wave based combat with new twists like character classes. Microsoft is betting...

By Derek Nichols on 02 September 2016
Top 10 Games of 2016 So Far

Top 10 Games of 2016 So Far

Game Rant counts down the best games released in the first half of 2016, which has included top flight multiplayer experiences, compelling indies, and franchise-ending sequels.

By Anthony Taormina on 23 July 2016
The Best Multiplayer Video Games of 2016

The Best Multiplayer Video Games of 2016

Multiplayer games continue to be incredibly popular and 2016 has proven to be another incredible year for the genre. Here are Game Rant’s Best Multiplayer Games of 2016.

By Derek Nichols on 20 July 2016
Gears of War 4 Adds Snowball Cannon, Ugly Sweater DLC

Gears of War 4 Adds Snowball Cannon, Ugly Sweater DLC

Gears of War 4 celebrates the season of good cheer with Gearsmas, a DLC package that includes icy boomshots, snowball fights, and crossplay functionality.

By F. O'Sullivan on 20 July 2016
The 10 Best Video Game Trailers of 2016

The 10 Best Video Game Trailers of 2016

This year has been full of amazing video game announcement, gameplay, and cinematic trailers. Here is Game Rant’s Top 10 Best Video Game Trailers of 2016.

By Boston Blake on 20 July 2016
Best Buy's Cyber Monday 2016 Deals Are Live Now

Best Buy's Cyber Monday 2016 Deals Are Live Now

Best Buy posts its Cyber Monday 2016 deals online, which includes a Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on used games, discounts on PS4 and Xbox One S console bundles, and more.

By Dalton Cooper on 20 July 2016
Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2016

Game Rant's Top 10 Games of 2016

The Game Rant staff counts down its choices for the 10 best games of 2016, an especially hard task given how great the year was for gaming of all types.

By Anthony Taormina on 20 July 2016
Gears of War 4 Patch Teases New Maps, Skins and More

Gears of War 4 Patch Teases New Maps, Skins and More

The Coalition today launches major update for Gears of War 4 that adds two new multiplayer maps as well as punitive measures to combat rage quitting.

By F. O'Sullivan on 20 July 2016
Xbox Countdown Sale Begins

Xbox Countdown Sale Begins

The Xbox Countdown Sale begins, with discounts on the year’s biggest titles including Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and more.

By Boston Blake on 24 June 2016
Gears of War 4 Was Originally In Planning Stages At Epic Games

Gears of War 4 Was Originally In Planning Stages At Epic Games

Plans for Gears of War 4 were being drawn up at Epic Games before the company decided to go in a different direction. Fortunately, the spirit of that sequel will live on. After Microsoft...

By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Why Carmine Needs to Be in Gears of War 4

Why Carmine Needs to Be in Gears of War 4

With new details on Gears of War 4 emerging, one editor talks about why Carmine needs to make a return and why the various characters donning the name have become so beloved. As one of th...

By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Gears of War 4 Has Gore and Explicit Language Filter

Gears of War 4 Has Gore and Explicit Language Filter

The Coalition head Rod Fergusson reveals that the upcoming Gears of War 4 will have a filter that allows gamers to remove gore and explicit language from the game. One of the hallmarks of...

By Dalton Cooper on 26 March 2016
Watch Live: Microsoft E3 Press Conference

Watch Live: Microsoft E3 Press Conference

Microsoft takes the stage at E3 2016 Monday afternoon and reveals the lineup of software and hardware changes coming to the Xbox One during the upcoming year. Watch the stream LIVE.

By Denny Connolly on 13 February 2016
Gears of War 4 Dev Scrapped New IP

Gears of War 4 Dev Scrapped New IP

Back in 2013, developer Black Tusk was excited to show off a teaser for their latest IP in development. The game was so promising that even Microsoft called it the next Halo. However, d...

By Boston Blake on 26 August 2015
Gears of War 4 Trailer

Gears of War 4 Trailer

The wait to see Gears of War 4 in action is finally over. Xbox fans everywhere have been counting down the days to Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference for the opportunity to see the gory and glorio...

By Dalton Cooper on 26 August 2015
Game Rant's E3 2015 Predictions

Game Rant's E3 2015 Predictions

With only a few days left until E3 2015, developers and publishers are putting the final touches on their big presentations and announcements. We already know some of what to expect fro...

By Anthony Taormina on 26 August 2015
Most Anticipated Games of E3 2015

Most Anticipated Games of E3 2015

Ah, E3. Sometimes it features great E3 moments, other times there are embarrassing E3 moments, but no matter what, it’s always exciting. Each year, E3 offers the best looks at the hotte...

By Dalton Cooper on 26 August 2015
New Gears of War for Xbox One Only

New Gears of War for Xbox One Only

Gears of War was one of the must-have franchises of the last console generation, with Marcus Fenix’s fight against the Locust Horde seen by many as the best Xbox 360 exclusive series. D...

By Rob Gordon on 26 August 2015
Gears of War 4 Has 2 Player Co-op

Gears of War 4 Has 2 Player Co-op

When gamers think of the Gears of War franchise, a number of aspects of the series immediately spring to mind. From the gruesome violence against the alien locust, the grim, grey-and-br...

By Rob Gordon on 26 August 2015
Epic Games Cinematic Director Joins New ‘Gears of War’ Developer

Epic Games Cinematic Director Joins New ‘Gears of War’ Developer

Although the next Gears of War sequel is currently in development at Black Tusk Studios and not Epic Games, fans should know the franchise is in good hands. Yes, many of the key members...

By Anthony Taormina on 26 August 2015
Game Rant's 20 Most Anticipated Games of 2016

Game Rant's 20 Most Anticipated Games of 2016

2015 was a banner year for multi-platform releases, but 2016 is all about the exclusives. Here are the Most Anticipated Games that we believe 2016 has to offer.

By Maxwell Jeffery on 22 July 2015
Xbox's 2016 Exclusives Schedule Revealed

Xbox's 2016 Exclusives Schedule Revealed

Microsoft releases a list of console exclusive games coming to Xbox in 2016, including Crackdown 3, Gears of War 4, Halo Wars 2, Quantum Break, and more.

By Dalton Cooper on 17 July 2015
Xbox One's 5 Most Exciting Upcoming Exclusives

Xbox One's 5 Most Exciting Upcoming Exclusives

After a strong 2015, the Xbox One looks to have another year full of high quality exclusive games, thanks to titles like Gears of War 4, Sea of Thieves, and more.

By Dalton Cooper on 29 June 2015
Gears of War Making 'Massive Progress'

Gears of War Making 'Massive Progress'

When Microsoft purchased the Gears of War IP from developer Epic Games back in January, many people wondered if the gaming giant would attempt a reboot after Gears of War: Judgment disa...

By Boston Blake on 26 August 2014