Gears of War Update: April 9th

[Flawless]

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Gears of War Annex Update Exclusive Hands-On

This week Epic plans to release Annex, a new game mode that steps up in a big way to fulfill more of that promise. And we're not just saying that; we've played it, and afterward it left no doubt that once released this is the new mode of choice everyone will be playing.

Lancer getting an update.

Also on the subject of little tweaks, during our matches it felt like the Lancer packed a little more punch. Sure enough, when pressed Epic admitted that some boost to its power would be part of the update as well. At the time we played the balance had been tipped just enough that if you saw someone doing a roadie run at you with a shotgun you could drop them before they got up in your face. Factor in an active reload, and Gear's signature weapon looks a lot better than it had.

A little info on a couple of the new maps coming soon.

We played on one called "Subway" that was a two-level affair with a streetscape set in the governmental sector of the city with its classic buildings and an underground subway station. Action particularly heated up in the station where two entries, numerous columns, and a couple of railcars offered ample cover and firing positions. For those hoping to see new environments, while we didn't get to see it, we heard one of the other maps is titled "Bullet Marsh" which has us plenty intrigued.

[MachoMyers]

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I'm fired up!

[CaptainZombie]

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Gears of War Annex Update Exclusive Hands-On



Lancer getting an update.



A little info on a couple of the new maps coming soon.

Nice, gives me another reason to start playing GOW again.

[Flawless]

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From Gamespot

Today, Microsoft announced that it has given the update the thumbs up and will release it over Xbox Live Marketplace at 4 p.m. PDT.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168793.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;1

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[sportsdude]

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I am curious if the new game mode will cost money or if it will be free and just the maps will cost money.

[Flawless]

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I am curious if the new game mode will cost money or if it will be free and just the maps will cost money.

The new game mode is apart of a patch and will be free.

[FlyerFanatic08]

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The new game mode is apart of a patch and will be free.

Cant wait to get this tonight

[jdros13]

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Cant wait to get this tonight

I don't think it is tonight...I'm pretty sure they amended it to 'sometime the week of the 9th.'

[FlyerFanatic08]

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I don't think it is tonight...I'm pretty sure they amended it to 'sometime the week of the 9th.'

Look at the link from gamespot a few post back...says being released over live marketplace today at 4 pm PDT

[Flawless]

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Major Nelson mentions a few more things about the update.

http://www.majornelson.com/

• Adjusted Boomshot: Splash damage to be more effective rendering targets down-but-not-out
• Adjusted Hammer of Dawn: Aiming will be more forgiving of moving targets
• Adjusted Roadie Run: Reduced frequency of accidently grabbing cover while running
• Kill Message Ticker: Ticker can now be seen while down-but-not-out and spectating
• General: Addressed a number of possible exploits in multiplayer

Remember, this is a rolling release. That means that it will take a few hours for everyone to get the prompt once we start rolling it out.

[SLAYER]

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1 hour and 20 minutes remaining!

[FlyerFanatic08]

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Anyone mess with it yet? Just played it for a bit, its pretty cool, something different. Though the two games I was in, I left eventually because the score is to 10 and you have to hold the area for 240 sec..takes forever.

[Blaxican8504]

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I'll probably be all over this when I get home.

[Cyros]

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Well, just ran a few rounds on the new game mode with my friend. Noticed that I got stuck to the wall a lot more it seems. Also, biggest thing I noticed was weapon swapping with this game mode for some reason.

[Flawless]

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I'm having a ton of fun with the new mode. It's complete carnage. First couple rounds I played, it seemed like nobody knew what to do and played as if it were Warzone. So far, I have had the most fun playing this new mode on Fuel Depot, but have only played it on 3 other maps. Want to try out Tyro Station, because I saw in that trailer that one of the territories ends up being on the tracks.