Gears of War: E-Day
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BaziCenter70While Gears of War: E-Day delivers a solid online multiplayer experience, its single-player campaign plays it safe, offering little new in the way of storytelling or level design, and despite a 20-year gap between the original Gears of War and E-Day, the gameplay shows no meaningful evolution, let alone two decades worth of progress.
Arakat Mag86Gears of War: E-Day tells the story of a legendary event that has been talked about for years. It does so without shying away from grand storytelling or graphic violence. Getting almost everything right in terms of presentation, E-Day also delivers rock-solid gameplay with its fast-paced, menacing action. After taking a few hits with its recent entries, the series is back with a game that recaptures the grandeur of its glory days.
Capsule Computers90Gears of War: E‑Day shows the franchise’s enduring strength, delivering a visceral look at Emergence Day with new threats and classic, weighty combat.
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Gears of War: E-Day Mod Adds Halo, Star Wars, and Warhammer 40,000 Skins
A Gears of War: E-Day mod lets players fancast your own team of Gears, with options from everything from Halo spartans to Space Marines from Warhammer 40,000.
Xbox Begins Giving Away Free Gift Cards For Eligible Gears Of War: E-Day Buyers
Worth keeping an eye on your "Offers & Credits". In the lead-up to release for Gears of War: E-Day, you may have noticed that Xbox began running a promotional offer in some countries to entice people to pre-order, which included not only access to the open beta and a couple of skins, but a free Xbox Gift Card as well. Here's some proof that this definitely happened! Read the full article on purexbox.com
Gears of War E-Day suffered connection issues after being hit by a DDoS attack, The Coalition says
Players were reporting disconnects and login issues on Sunday
Gears of War: E-Day DDoS attacks are to blame for "intermittent disconnects" and "login issues", The Coalition confirm
DDoS attacks suffered by Gears of War: E-Day over the weekend were to blame for players being suddenly disconnected from servers and having trouble logging in, according to devs The Coalition. The chunkily-armoured shooter's online services were targeted, it would seem in a deliberate effort to grind the Gears to a halt.
Gears Of War: E-Day's Online Services Suffer DDoS Attack
Ah, that's why I had unlimited ammo... The Coalition has acknowledged the reason behind recent server issues with Gears of War: E-Day as being a targeted DDoS attack, which caused various connection drops, sign-in issues, and other server interference. The official Gears Community Twitter/X account posted about the attacks this morning, stating: "These issues were due to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting our online services". Read the full article on purexbox.com
Gears of War: E-Day server crashes and login problems are because of DDoS attacks, studio says
Gears of War: E-Day's servers have been struggling because they've been suffering distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, apparently - so someone, or some people, have been deliberately trying to overload them.
Gears of War: E-Day Dev Confirms DDoS Attack
Gears of War: E-Day suffered a DDoS attack over the weekend, developer The Coalition has said.
Gears of War: E-Day Review
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel in more ways than one, a retreat to safer characters, safer events, and safer gameplay. The post Gears of War: E-Day Review appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Dire Estimated Gears of War: E-Day Sales Raise Queries About Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation
Predictions peg full-price sales at just 230k. According to the reporting during Summer Game Fest, an almost-finished PS5 version of Gears of War: E-Day exists somewhere within dev The Coalition’s office. The game was rated for release on Sony’s console in various regions, and Microsoft accidentally spilled the beans by broadcasting an unedited version of the third-person shooter’s trailer, including a PlayStation logo at the end. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Analysis Firm Shares Their Sales Estimates For Gears Of War: E-Day
Xbox supposedly accounts for 75% of revenue vs. Steam's 25%. Want to know how well Gears of War: E-Day is faring in terms of sales after a few days? Well, we don't have actual figures, but the folks over at Alinea Analytics have shared their "estimates" of how things are going for the new Xbox release. According to them, Gears of War: E-Day has sold around 230,000 copies so far, with 168,000 of those coming through Steam. Xbox actually makes up 75% of the revenue though, and that's because 722,0
Gears of War: E-Day Estimated Sales Reach Just 230,000 in First Week, Analyst Says
Xbox console exclusive Gears of War: E-Day is reportedly off to a soft start after reaching an estimated 230,000 copies sold in its first week.
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly courts over 1.7m Xbox Game Pass players and makes over $37m since launch
Gears of War: E-Day's sales are reportedly lighter than you might expect from one of Xbox's flagship names, but pure sales numbers don't paint a complete picture of the bloody shooter's performance. A sizable chunk of revenue actually came from Game Pass subscribers paying for the game's Premium Edition upgrade.
Gears of War: E-Day review
Though there's still plenty of waist-high cover, ebb-and-flow firefighting, and braindead machismo, Gears E-Day proves that looking back can, indeed, help you look forward, too.
Gears of War E-Day Is a 'Natural Choice to Be an Exclusive' – Studio Head Mike Crump Claims Series Carries the Banner for Xbox
Gears of War: E-Day launched this week, and while it is excellent, the game was pulled away from a PS5 launch earlier this year. But, in a recent interview, The Coalition Studio Head Mike Crump claims that it is all part of the plan.
Gears of War: E-Day Studio Boss Insists 'The Next Game Will Not Take Nearly as Long' to Make, Responds to Layoff Concern
The boss of Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition has responded to reports that staff at the studio are worried they will lose their jobs amid the ongoing cuts at Xbox, and promised the next Gears game won’t take as long to make.
Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence
Today marks the worldwide launch of Gears of War: E-Day, now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam. One of XBOX’s most iconic sagas returns to where it all began, taking players back to the opening hours of Emergence Day and the catastrophic event that changed the world of Sera […] The post Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence
Today marks the worldwide launch of Gears of War: E-Day, now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam. One of XBOX’s most iconic sagas returns to where it all began, taking players back to the opening hours of Emergence Day and the catastrophic event that changed the world of Sera […] The post Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Gears of War: E-Day studio finds a way to get more performance from Xbox Series S - one that other Xbox games could probably use
As a first-party Xbox title, Gears of War: E-Day is under pressure to look good and run well on Xbox consoles. This is especially challenging to do on Series S, due to the console's limited computing power compared to Series X. But developer The Coalition has discovered a clever way of circumventing the Series S' limited memory pool.
17 pro-union hours with the Gears of War: E-Day campaign
Review: Satisfying Gears combat with an unexpected message and some new Dom lore
Gears of War: E-Day Runs Smoothly on Xbox Series S By Using SSD as RAM
The Coalition was able to work some magic on the Xbox Series S by tapping into the SSD to increase performance.
Feature: Gears Of War: E-Day (Multiplayer) - Playing Horde Siege And Versus Makes Me Feel Like A Kid Again
It's the most fun I've had with the series since Gears of War 2. Last week, Gears of War: E-Day launched into Premium Advanced Access, giving me the chance to get hands-on with the final builds of Versus and Horde Siege modes. Up until that point, my review access was strictly limited to E-Day's phenomenal campaign. If you haven't already read my review, I said Gears of War: E-Day is a monumental triumph, one of the best-looking games I've ever seen on Xbox, and already my personal Game of the Y
The Coalition used the SSD on Xbox Series S as makeshift RAM to help Gears of War E-Day run smoothly on it
Other game teams are reportedly already interested in learning the method, it says
Multiple Teams 'Interested' In New Technique To Enhance Xbox Series S Development
"Could be used as a blueprint for future games on Xbox Series S". Last week, we mentioned how Gears of War: E-Day had been receiving quite a lot of praise for its Xbox Series S version, and how The Coalition had implemented a technique to help realise the game's potential on that console. <related ids="207150"> Read the full article on purexbox.com
Interview: Gears Of War: E-Day - The Coalition Talks Locust, Development Pressures, And Building 'The Best F***ing Gears Game'
Chatting with The Coalition's Matt Searcy and Pax Lyle. It's been all hands on deck for Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition. Seven years have come and gone for Studio Creative Director Matt Searcy and Gameplay Design Director Pax Lyle, who were kind enough to sit down with Pure Xbox recently and talk shop. Gears of War: E-Day released into premium early access on October 1st, with its full release on Ultimate and PC Game Pass coming October 6th. Reviews are in, and E-Day is absolutely ki
Gears of War: E-Day Devs 'Proud to Be One of Xbox's Main Titles' Amid Newfound Focus on Exclusivity
The Gears of War: E-Day developers at The Coalition say they are "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity.
"We felt that fans were getting a bit desensitised to the violence" Gears of War: E-Day devs made a "big investment" in gore, and weirdly, it works
Buoyed by some commendatory early reviews and fantastic initial player numbers, Gears of War: E-Day has found a solid audience a weekend before general release. And a large part of its appeal is the combat; I noted in my review I think it's the tightest Gears has ever been, augmented by some innovative thinking around the series' (in)famous weaponry, and a combat system that allows for a gushing release of tension with every wet, crunchy kill.
Gears Of War: E-Day Smashes Steam Record And Earns Xbox Series S Praise In First 24 Hours
Strong start. The latest Xbox first-party release in Gears of War: E-Day has now been out for Premium Upgrade, Premium Edition and Collector's Edition owners for around 24 hours, and it seems to be off to a strong start already. As spotted by HazzadorGamin, Gears of War: E-Day has already smashed the concurrent players record for Gears games on Steam, with E-Day peaking at 20,374 compared to Gears 5's all-time record of 10,196. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Gears of War: E-Day is missing iconic features like chainsaw duels and meat shields, but The Coalition says we shouldn't worry - they're "not gone from the franchise"
Gears of War: E-Day arrived for early adopters yesterday, available for anyone who bought either the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade Edition, or Collector's Edition version of the game. As it arrived, however, some players noted 'missing' features that have appeared in past Gears games, but not in The Coalition's latest.
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Have To Say About Gears Of War: E-Day
Early access begins today and joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6th. It's been a long road to release for Gears of War: E-Day, and finally, the time has come to share the official word with the world. And let me tell you, the scores are looking good! In fact, as of just an hour ago, owners of the Premium and Collector's Editions can have a crack at the game for the first time themselves! Gears of War: E-Day will be available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on October 6th, in l
One of Gears of War E-Day’s collectibles is a letter from The Coalition thanking ‘those that are no longer with us’
UPDATE: Xbox spokesperson says message ‘not a reference to staff being laid off’
Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay Trailer
Today, Gears of War: E-Day Early Access begins for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. To mark the occasion, we’re releasing the Launch Gameplay Trailer, featuring Metallica’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Today is a moment we’ve been looking forward to for a long time. On behalf of everyone at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay Trailer appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Gears Of War: E-Day Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up. Here we go! With the review embargo now having lifted for Gears of War: E-Day, that means we've also finally got some raw gameplay footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game. This is coming via numerous sources, including Digital Foundry who have shared their "big tech deep dive" for Gears: E-Day. In a nutshell, they say that it "serves as a landmark showcase for Unreal Engine 5's expanding capabilities", highlighting it as "one of th
The Coalition Developers Fear Layoffs After Allegedly “Crunching Hard” on Gears of War: E-Day – Report
Eurogamer claims that developers are worried about being laid off soon after E-Day's launch, which could see them miss out on bonuses The post The Coalition Developers Fear Layoffs After Allegedly “Crunching Hard” on Gears of War: E-Day – Report appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Gears of War E-Day campaign review: An absolute blast, even if it focuses on commotion over emotion
The Coalition's latest falls short with the story, but delivers great action by the (gun) barrel load
Gears of War E-Day campaign review - turns out you can teach old Cogs new tricks
"Look ma, no face," growls Marcus Fenix as I land a headshot on an Elite Sniper from across the map. The foley, wet with viscera and meat, drips and gloops in my ears. A nearby Locust roars its outrage, a chainsaw revs up to my left, and there's a big meaty slap of muscle on flesh as a Drone ambushes my right flank and tackles me to the floor. Gears of War is back, alright, and it's like it never left.
Gears of War: E-Day Review - Gears' Reach Moment
Gears of War: E-Day is the best the series has ever been, shining a light on the series' most notorious day.
Gears Of War: E-Day’s Campaign Is Buried In The Past
The best prequels typically share the same thing in common. Whether it's Red Dead Redemption 2, Yakuza 0, Metal Gear Solid 3, or Halo: Reach, each game tells a story that recontextualizes what came before. Revisiting a game after playing its prequel should alter the experience, providing you with new knowledge that changes how you perceive certain characters, places, and scenes. The events of Red Dead Redemption 2 add emotional weight to the first game and John Marston's mission by humanizing hi
Feature: Gears of War: E-Day's PC Version Promises New Tech, Huge Scalability and the End of Shader Compilation Stutter
We spoke to Epic, Nvidia and the Windows team about a tentpole project for Microsoft. We recently had the chance to speak to The Coalition, Nvidia and Microsoft's DirectX team about the PC version of Gears of War: E-Day ahead of the game's launch in early October. As well as offering a way to experience a key Xbox release in higher fidelity than on Series X, the PC version also serves as a showcase for a surprising number of technologies, like Unreal Engine MegaLights, RTX Mega Geometry and Adva
Feature: Inside Gears of War: E-Day: How The Coalition and Epic Pushed Console Visuals To New Heights
Unreal Engine 5 MegaLights, Nanite skinning and much more at 60fps on console. Gears of War: E-Day is a back-to-basics entry for the third-person shooter series, serving as a grounded prequel to the numbered Gears entries. But from a technical perspective, it's one of the most cutting-edge games around, implementing brand-new Unreal Engine 5 rendering technologies co-developed with Epic. We recently had a chance to visit The Coalition's offices in Vancouver to get a behind-the-scenes look at the
Feature: How Gears of War: E-Day Solves the Series S Memory Issue by Tapping the SSD
A blueprint for future Xbox development? Gears of War: E-Day presents a huge, dense city, even on the memory-limited Xbox Series S. Achieving that was no easy feat, and what developers The Coalition settled on as a solution could be used as a blueprint for future games on Xbox Series S and other memory-constrained platforms. In short, the game uses the SSD as a new tier of memory to supplement the 10GB of GDDR6 on Series S, with a bespoke system developed in collaboration with Xbox's platform te
Gears of War: E-Day is a great game launching at a terrible time
There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day. A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise. Twenty years since the original Gears of War, there's still nothing like its particular brand of up-close cover shooter gameplay, and E-Day shows that it still hits hard two decades later. As Xbox moves into a mess
After 'Crunching Hard' Through Their Final Months, Gears of War: E-Day Developers Are Reportedly Now Expecting Layoffs
Gears of War: E-Day developers are reportedly in no mood to celebrate the game's imminent release, following months of overtime and fresh fears of further layoffs.
Gears of War: E-Day Missing Classic Features From Original Games
Classic features such as taking enemies hostage as a "meat shield" and duelling with the chainsaw attachments on Lancer assault rifles won't be in Gears of War: E-Day at launch. According to a developer blog from The Coalition, it wasn't possible to build these features out for launch because this prequel was built from scratch, rather than on the bones of previous Gears of War titles.
Gears of War E-Day staff are reportedly worried they’ll be laid off after the game’s release and miss out on bonuses
The game's story director was laid off last week, right before its release
As Xbox swings the axe, Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses
Back in July, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a total of 3,200 job cuts across Microsoft's gaming arm, with roughly half of those cuts being made alongside that announcement. The impact was vast. Various developers at Xbox studios, including Activision, Bethesda, Id Software, Blizzard, Mojang, and King suffered layoffs. Double Fine and Compulsion were thrust into independence, while Dishonored 2's Arkane Lyon, State of Decay 3's Undead Labs, and Hellblade's Ninja Theory entered terms for new
Analyst Argues Gears of War: E-Day Shouldn't Have Been Cancelled on PS5 After 'Soft' Steam Pre-Orders
"Gears isn't necessarily a console-seller anymore". Gears of War: E-Day launches into advanced access imminently, and I’m sure our colleagues at Pure Xbox will be bringing you a review the moment the embargo lifts. You won’t find one on Push Square, of course, as the PS5 version was infamously cancelled earlier this year. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Shares 'First Look' At Unlocking The Mythic In Gears Of War: E-Day
Here's what'll happen when you complete all 55 achievements. In case you missed the news, Xbox has officially announced the arrival of Mythic Achievements today (as part of the Insider program for now), serving as a way to celebrate completing every "original" Xbox achievement in a single game. <related ids="206984"> Read the full article on purexbox.com
Gears Of War: E-Day Download Sizes Revealed On Xbox & PC, And They're As Big As A Brumak
Time to clear out your SSDs. Today is the day! Gears of War: E-Day is available to pre-install on Xbox and PC. Players can now officially pre-install The Coalition's highly anticipated shooter, and we've got some download size details to share with you all. Read the full article on purexbox.com
What's the intended difficulty for Gears of War: E-Day? "I can tell you right now, it's Hardcore" says The Coalition creative director
Xbox and The Coalition are making a big deal about Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, ahead of its Xbox and PC launch on 1st October. The game goes back in time to study the origins of the Locust scourge, placing you in the big, stompy shoes of a younger and more 'innocent' Marcus Fenix as he navigates the beginning of the end of the world with erstwhile comrade, Dom Santiago. As I noted in my preview, it feels like a continuation of the original trilogy - somehow! - in its pacing, mechanics, and s
Gears Of War: E-Day Now Has Its Own Pizza, And It Even Comes With A Special In-Game Item
Update: The pizza cutter appears to have sold out though. The launch of Gears of War: E-Day probably goes pretty well with a slice of pizza-or-two, so that might be why Xbox has decided to team up with Prince St. Pizza to offer a limited edition "Emergence Pie" in the U.S. and Toronto. If you grab one of these at any point from November 1st onwards, you'll get yourself a "unique code to unlock a Gears of War: E-Day in-game pizza emblem" along with a pretty nifty box with the words "Made in Kalon
Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza
XBOX and Prince St. Pizza announced today a special collaboration celebrating the launch of Gears of War: E-Day. Available at Prince St. Pizza locations across the U.S. and Toronto, Canada through November 1, the limited-edition Emergence Pie is inspired by the intensity of Emergence Day, pairing bold flavors with exclusive rewards for fans. Built for […] The post Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More
Gears of War: E-Day launches with a collab that puts a Legendary pose in your hands. We’re teaming up with Liquid Death from September 25 through November 30, bringing an in-game reward, a limited-edition merch drop, and a new way to gear up for Emergence Day. Unlock Chainsaw Flex Pick up Liquid Death Energy at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch
The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts, barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just a Week Before Early Access Launch
Gears of War: E-Day's story director has been laid off, just one week before the game's early access launch.
Gears of War: E-Day – Prepare for Emergence Day with Us in Los Angeles
The Locust are coming to LA! Join us on September 30 for a one-night only Gears of War: E-Day takeover at Hollywood & Vine. Be among the first to go hands-on with the game ahead of the official Early Access launch, and enjoy themed food and drinks, exclusive giveaways and more. Whether you’re a longtime […] The post Gears of War: E-Day – Prepare for Emergence Day with Us in Los Angeles appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Talking Point: So, Are You Getting The Premium Upgrade For Gears Of War: E-Day?
Launch is just around the corner! Yep, it's almost that time again! Gears of War: E-Day will officially be with us on October 6th, but for those people who don't mind paying a little extra, the Premium, Premium Upgrade and Collector's Editions are launching on October 1st. We're going to focus specifically on the Premium Upgrade version of Gears of War: E-Day in this Talking Point, as it's the one you get if you're planning to play the game through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass. Read th
Gears of War: E-Day final system requirements revealed
Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold, making it ready for release - and now the final system requirements have been revealed. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Gears Of War: E-Day Has Officially Gone 'Gold', Pre-Installs Confirmed For This Month
The Coalition says it's reached an important milestone. It's almost time for Gears of War: E-Day! The Coalition has confirmed today that the game has gone "gold", which essentially means that it's ready to be pressed onto a disc and made available to download in the very near future. As part of this, it's been confirmed that pre-installs for Gears of War: E-Day will begin on September 29th, allowing you to download the full game ahead of its early access release on October 1st and full launch on
Gears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications Revealed
Today, I’m proud to share that Gears of War: E-Day has officially gone gold, marking a major milestone for the team as we enter the final stretch toward launch. On behalf of everyone at The Coalition, I want to thank the many people who helped bring us to this moment, especially the fans. Your passion […] The post Gears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications Revealed appeared first on XBOX Wire.
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Talking Point: Gears 6 Or An E-Day Sequel: What Should The Coalition Make Next?
Bustin' to return to Kait's story? Or... As more and more of you roll credits on Gears of War: E-Day's outstanding 10/10 campaign, the question of what The Coalition should do next is beginning to emerge, and it's a question I can't seem to answer properly. It's been a little over seven years since Gears 5 launched on Xbox One, receiving an Xbox Series X|S upgrade the following year ahead of the Hivebusters expansion. Even writing about it now, I feel so far removed from the ongoing events in Ge
Xbox Has Two More First-Party Releases In 2026, And They Could Be The Most Lucrative
One of them is PC-only, but it's still a massive first-party game. A lot of the focus this year when it comes to Xbox first-party releases has been on Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day, especially considering it's the 25th anniversary of Xbox and those franchises have been integral to the success of the brand for much if not all of its lifespan. However, there are still two more Xbox-owned games that are coming out before the end of 2026, and they might end up outpe
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 5-9)
Including at least three Xbox Game Pass titles. Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 5-9! The big release of the next few days is obviously Gears of War: E-Day, but we've also got other major titles on the horizon including Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, while Xbox Game Pass is getting at least three titles with hopefully more to come! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Read the full article on purexbox.com
Podcast: Why we’re ready for a new Uncharted game
Plus: Our thoughts on Gears of War E-Day and Star Wars Galactic Racer
8BitDo Unleashes New Gears Of War: E-Day Limited Edition Retro Mouse & Keyboard
'Forged For The Fight' - Pre-orders are live now! The gang over at 8BitDo has unveiled their latest batch of officially licensed Xbox PC peripherals today in collaboration with Gears of War: E-Day, and they're seriously badass! In the press release, it says they've been "forged for the fight" and built to "support a responsive and immersive gaming experience". Here's a bit of what they said: Read the full article on purexbox.com
Here's the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games coming in September
The second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September has been announced, and the list considerably improves what's already on offer, with a huge new arrival in Gears of War: E-Day, and notable arrivals in Dune Awakening, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.
Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass September 2027 Wave 2 lineup, and it includes Dune Awakening, plus Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Gears of War: E-Day for Ultimate and PC subscribers.
Game Pass adds Dune: Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, and more in late September to early October
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass in late September to early October, …
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Whether you’re delving into the Dungeons a second time, surviving the chaos of Emergence Day with Bravo Squad, or just biking through the ultimate obstacle course, we have a bunch more games ready for you and some friends. Let’s get to it! Available Today RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – September 15Game […] The post Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Spoilers For Three Upcoming Xbox First-Party Titles Revealed In Massive Achievement List Leak
Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more... Spoilers for some major Xbox titles, the existence of unannounced games, and a whole bunch of other big-name games have been spotted online due to an achievements list leak from PC storefront Steam. Exophase, a website used for tracking achievements/trophies, published an extensive list of Steam achievements for games that shouldn't be live yet. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Live: Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2026 (Day One) Here
The first of two Xbox livestreams this week. Welcome! Today marks the first of two livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2026, with day one set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and more. We're also expecting to get more official details on the Xbox Series X25 console and controller. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
A bit light, but still great! Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event turned out to be quite light on new reveals for Xbox Game Pass, but we did get three new trailers to ogle at. Of the three, the new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day was our highlight. The trailer featured the first look at the big bad Locust leader, the war-torn Kalona, and plenty of armoured beefcakes yelling cool things whilst firing guns. Oh yeah, it's the good stuff. We know because we just dropped our Campaign prev
Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
A bit light, but still great! Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event turned out to be quite light on new reveals for Xbox Game Pass, but we did get three new trailers to ogle at. Of the three, the new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day was our highlight. The trailer featured the first look at the big bad Locust leader, the war-torn Kalona, and plenty of armoured beefcakes yelling cool things whilst firing guns. Oh yeah, it's the good stuff. We know because we just dropped our Campaign prev
Live: Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Here
The biggest showcase of the week. Welcome! It's time to kick off Gamescom 2026 with the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which promises to deliver a packed show featuring the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and plenty of game reveals! "Geoff Keighley and sjokz will host gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 featuring world premieres, exclusive announcements and international gaming highlights." Read the full article on purexbox.com
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Cross paths with adventure with a new Free Play Days this weekend! The Gears of War: E‑Day online multiplayer beta is open from August 13 at 12pm PT until August 17 at 10am PT, available on XBOX PC and console for players with Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher. Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available this weekend for XBOX […] The post Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Leads Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Lineup
The first half of August will see a long list of games join Xbox Game Pass, as well as the Gears of War: E-Day open beta for Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers.
Xbox lists its next 11 Game Pass titles, including the Gears of War E-Day beta
Date Everything and Cricket 26 are among the other Game Pass titles coming
Game Pass adds Gears of War: E-Day open beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and more in early to mid August
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass in early to mid August, including …
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Grab your COG tags, we’re jumping into the Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day! You can also grab your Dateviators to Date Everything!, and your bat to rule the field in Cricket 26. Lots of accessories in this next round of games coming soon to XBOX Game Pass! Gears of War: E-Day […] The post Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.
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