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Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta Kicks off on April 18

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by Adam Fletcher, Director of Community, The Coalition • Mar 15, 2016 @ 6:00am

Gears fans, the wait is almost over. We know you’ve been eager to see what’s in store for the future of Gears multiplayer, and next month, we’re excited to give you the first taste and an opportunity to help shape the multiplayer experience in Gears of War 4 with the launch of our global Versus multiplayer beta, exclusively on Xbox One.

Beginning on April 18, fans who’ve played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 will begin to receive tokens in waves for early access to the beta. Following the conclusion of early access on April 24, all qualifying Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One will be invited to join the beta until it ends on May 1.

In addition, we’re extending the timeframe for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition players to qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 beta from March 1 to April 11. To qualify, just log on to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 11 p.m. PDT, April 11.*

Season 2 Finals and Fan Activities at PAX East

We are also excited to announce that we will be joining you at PAX East in Boston and will be hosting a variety of fan activities, including:

The Gears eSports ESL Pro League Season 2 finals will be LIVE from Boston at PAX East on Saturday, April 23. Fans can tune into the Gears of War Twitch channel to watch the best Gears of War ESL Pro teams square off for the championship title. We are also excited to announce we will be increasing the prize pool for Season 2 to $60,000 thanks to fan support of our Season 2 bundles! During the stream, we will also debut the worldwide exclusive reveal of a new competitive game mode for Gears of War 4. Those watching from home can tune into the stream for instructions on how to get the special Season 2 Finals weapon skin and a chance to win a limited edition custom Gears of War 4
The Out of the Shadows: Inside Gears of War Multiplayer with The Coalition panel on Sunday, Apr. 24 at 10:30am in the Albatross Theater featuring a deeper dive in Gears of War 4 multiplayer and some special surprises. We’ll also be offering up some great prizes to any of our fans who turn up in Gears of War Cosplay! Gears fans who can’t make the show can take part in the fun from home LIVE on the Gears of War Twitch channel!
Lastly, fans at PAX East will be treated to Gears of War 4 Versus multiplayer located in the Xbox Booth.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you online when the beta kicks off next month!

*To qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta on Xbox One, log in to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 11:00PM PDT, April 11. Tokens for the beta will be distributed in waves through the Xbox Live messaging system and begin arriving Monday April 18. For both Early Access and Xbox Live Gold periods, must be 17+. Xbox One, broadband internet (ISP fees apply) and Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required. Beta dates, content, and features subject to change. Not available in all markets. See https://GearsofWar.com for the latest information.

Get an early taste of ‘Gears of War 4’ in the beta next month

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Gears of War 4 might still have an oh-so-hazy «fall 2016» release date, but fans will be able to sample the series’ first Xbox One story starting Apr. 18.

That’s when the game’s «Versus» multiplayer beta test kicks off — for certain players, at least. To get in during the early access period, you’ll need to have played either the Windows 10 or Xbox One version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test. — Gears of War 3 — Games — Gamer.ru: social network for gamers

«Gears of War» mini-review of the beta test.

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

Very soon a new and last part of the trilogy of the game that has become an icon of the genre is coming out Action . Games whose mechanics are copied today by 80% of the studios creating third-person action movies. A game whose multiplayer philosophy set the standard for the genre for years to come.

Yes, we are talking about the new part of Gears of War , with the number 3 at the end.

Attention, spoilers are possible.

About the series and plot:

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

At this year’s Xbox February Showcase festival, she was given an «indecent» amount of time. At the same time, the head of the studio, the person who actually invented «Gears of War» — Cliff Blesinski made the assembled journalists sweat a lot in anticipation of their beloved.

The series, which at one time strongly ( almost at the level of Halo ) spurred sales of Xbox 360 is five years old and this is enough reason to remember how it all began.

Unfortunately, what happened to Mother Earth is not known, and the very first shots of the game show Marcus Fenix languishing in prison .

The action of all games in the series ( and I think the third is no exception, judging by the fact that we already know ) takes place on the planet Sera , where people are fighting a fierce battle for survival with the race Locust .

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

It all started with the discovery and use of a radioactive liquid called «Imulsion» ( Imulsion ). This discovery, as well as serious changes in the economy, led to large-scale wars ( the largest — the 79-year Pendulum Wars (Pendulum Wars) ), as a result of which the philosophy of the political force / party Coalition of Ordered Governments ( COG ) became legal .

In addition to the Emulsion, people «meet» Locusts ( creatures living underground ) who subsequently launched a full-scale offensive, which was later given the name Breakthrough Day ( or Emergence Day ). Unfortunately, the human leaders were unprepared for the confrontation and COG were the only ones to take the necessary action to enable them to establish martial law and assume responsibility for fighting the enemy. It took only fourteen years for COG to become the only human government left on Sera .

Separately, I would like to note the multiplayer — if during the passage of a single player campaign you had to constantly hide behind barriers and barricades, only looking out for a couple of well-aimed shots, then in the network game the ability to run fast, hanging grenades on opponents and sawing, sawing in huge quantities became the main thing famous opponents Lancer .

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

But, unfortunately, all attempts to cope with Locust ( another name for Locusts ) do not lead to any positive results and people continue to lose colonies and cities. On this optimistic note, the second part of Gears begins, and only six months have passed since the events of the first.

Yes, in such a short time COG managed to lose all (!) cities to Sere except for the last stronghold and the events begin in the hospital — the city of Jacinto . To the famous Delta , where the protagonist of the game Markus Fenix  still serves, they translate ( supposedly replenishment of ) Ben Carmine , brother of the deceased Anthony Carmine in the first part. Remarkably, Ben will never take off his helmet during the entire game, which makes it possible to assume that the character was completely undeveloped and appeared in the game solely for show.

In addition to the main storyline, which consists in the total destruction of everything that does not look like a person, less significant events are going on in the background, but presented in such a way that you sincerely condole with the characters in their grief ( so, let’s say Dominic Santiago is looking for his wife — Maria, missing ). Well, then everything is as always. Coalition Commander Richard Prescott reading from the podium an excellent speech about a major counter-attack planned against the underground passages Locusts . And we’re back in the fight.

Multiplayer for the second part has become more cumbersome, if I may say so, no longer agile. Against the background of the first part, it looked like not a big mockery, but with which it was quite possible to put up with it and everyone returned together to massive network battles.

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

And now we have come close to the third part of the game, which should complete the trilogy.

Little is known about the plot, and the developers are in no hurry to tell us the details, but at the moment it is confirmed that eighteen months have passed since the events of the second part ( and it turns out the fall of the last human city ). At the same time, a new side of the confrontation is introduced into the narrative, namely, Lambents .

As it turns out, it is precisely because of them that Locusts go “up” while destroying humanity, no matter what gets in the way. But even with such a minimum of information, it is worth remembering the scene from the second part, when Markus and Dominic , firing back, make their way through the burning and collapsing building, and Brumak looms in the holes in the wall, Marcus comes up with a brilliant idea — « monster rides «. And then he brings an iron argument to the confusion of the House: “ Since they can, then so can we! «. And still sincerely believe in the single.

Even with almost no information about the single player game, the multiplayer beta test helped to reach a preliminary verdict — « Oh yes, she’ll be great! «. At some point, you just realize that in everything that concerns the design of levels in multiplayer ( and in general ) Epics have no equal on the console market.

The main change is evident from the very first seconds of the game, because the characters move faster than in the second part of (this is especially noticeable when playing as Anya ), shotguns no longer destroy all health with a shot, and hand-to-hand combat does not immediately lead to immediate death ( earlier, if the enemy missed a powerful “slap”, he instantly became defenseless, and he was actually crushed with “bare hands” ).

Do not forget about weapons, and judging by the forums, the updated «Lancer» is already loved by everyone. Although this is not surprising, because in front of us is a noticeably more powerful legendary machine gun, with the ability not only to saw, but also to string it on a special bayonet, raising it above its head.

There is also a special weapon — sniper «One Shot» , which not only kills with one hit, but also arranges a “frying” within a meter radius from the target. Moreover, at the moment of aiming, a squeak rises from opponents, probably to understand the significance of the moment.

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

By the way, do not forget that the difference between large guns and conventional weapons is not only in the strength and speed with which they destroy opponents.

1. Large weapons do not replace normal ones in your equipment. You just need to pick up such a weapon from the ground and you can use it, but when you change weapons, you will have to throw it away again.

2. We will not be allowed to store ammunition for such barrels.

The match itself takes place according to the rules that have not changed much, and I think it is worth describing here only one moment. Approximately in the middle of the match, some scripted event/action occurs that changes the conditions of the game ( for example, a thick fog suddenly descended (cheers for chainsaws and bayonets ).

Perhaps it is at these moments that you see that Gears of War 3 looks even better than before, although you can notice this only by the effects of smoke, fog and dust, which have become more «correct».

The main faces of the trilogy:

Marcus Fenix 

«Gears of War» mini-review of the results of the beta test.

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

35-year-old veteran who fought before the invasion Locust . Ten years after Breakthrough Day , the aliens organized a massive attack and breached the human defenses, when it became clear that the situation was very difficult, Markus disobeys the order and goes to save his father. He failed to do this, but he himself falls under the tribunal. A brilliant track record saves from the death penalty, but in return they are sentenced to 40 years in prison. But due to the events of the first part, he served only four.

Dominic Santiago

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

is Phoenix’s best friend and the only one who thinks they judged him for nothing. In the second part, he lost his wife, therefore, as in the case of the protagonist, the war is a personal matter for him.

Throughout the game, the House will be next to Markus, you can even play as him in co-op.

Augustus Cole

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

is a collective image of a charismatic black man: cheerful, impudent, pumped up cooler than the ex-governor of California. His voice is so characteristic that it is impossible to make a mistake: only blacks can speak like that.

Anya Stroud

«Gears of War» mini-review based on the results of the beta test.

Anya does not appear on the screen as often as we would like, but we hear her voice all the time. Anya keeps in touch with the Delta group all the time, transmits orders from her superiors and provides them with information.

Colonel Victor Hoffman

Marcus’ main ill-wisher, who agreed to release him from prison only because of the lack of experienced soldiers. Personal dislike, however, does not prevent him from treating Marcus adequately.

Weapon:

( Information taken from here )

Boltok Pistol

Perfect Reload: fire rate increase

Zoom: yes

Due to its high damage, the Boltok is very effective. The disadvantages of the model include low rate of fire and reload. Try to use it only at medium and long distances, aim for the head in order to neutralize the enemy as quickly as possible. If this is difficult, shoot at the legs.

Boomshot

Perfect Reload: rocket explosion deals area damage. The model requires reloading after each shot. But rocket explosions are so powerful that it is often not necessary to hit the target directly. It should also be remembered that the blast wave is dangerous both for enemies and for the shooter himself. You also need to keep in mind that rockets fly along a special trajectory.

Gnasher Shotgun

Perfect Reload: damage increase

Zoom: none

Anyone who has ever played a first person shooter knows how to use a mea Boltok Pistol shotgun. You need to get closer to the target and pull the trigger. This weapon may not have the best rates of fire and distance, but in close combat the shotgun is very effective. Most enemies will only need one shot, even if it doesn’t kill them, it will disable them long enough to fire again. And don’t forget to always aim for the head.

Gorgon Pistol

Perfect Reload: reload speed increase

Zoom: yes

Four bullet slots are clustered together, this is the design of this pistol. At long range, the bullets scatter quite far and it is difficult to make sure that all four hit the head of the enemy. In addition, each cartridge has to be loaded separately, so the reload speed leaves much to be desired. Each bullet individually does not do enough damage to kill the enemy, so the pistol is best used at close range, where the accuracy of fire is greater.

Hammer of Dawn

Perfect Reload: n.a.

Zoom: n.a. For the same reason, it cannot be used indoors. In areas where it can be used, Hammer of Dawn is the most powerful weapon in the game, capable of taking down very formidable enemies almost instantly. Takes time to activate.

Hammerburst Assault Rifle

Perfect Reload: increased rate of fire

Zoom: yes

The rate of fire of this assault rifle is less than that of the Lancer, and the saw under the barrel is not included. But this is more than compensated by the increased power and accuracy. The choice between this model and the Lancer should be based solely on the play style you prefer. Do you want to shoot indiscriminately or to calibrate each shot. Hammerburst Assault Rifle is perfect for medium to long range.

Lancer Assault Rifle

Perfect Reload: damage increase

Zoom: yes

One of the most effective weapon models in the game. It has a high rate of fire, but the damage from each bullet is not very high. With continuous firing, accuracy is lost due to recoil. It is better to shoot bursts at short and medium distances. And if the enemy makes a mistake and comes close to you, then you can use an underbarrel saw.

Longshot Sniper Rifle

Perfect Reload: a significant increase in headshot damage. Covertly from a long distance, you can destroy enemies quite quickly and effectively. Most of them will die from a single shot to the head, the weakest will need even one bullet to any part of the body.

Scorcher Flamethrower

Perfect Reload: range increase

Zoom: none

Not the most powerful weapon, and almost useless at medium range. Best used to deal with enemies hiding behind cover. The flame can go around the obstacle and overtake the person hiding behind it. An enemy caught in fire can be finished off immediately or wait until he is on the ground to carry out the execution.

Snub Pistol

Perfect Reload: damage increase

Zoom: yes

The standard Gears of War pistol has no specific qualities. It shoots fast, does moderate damage, and is best used at long range when the only alternative is a lancer. In this situation, it will work perfectly. But if you still decide to use a pistol, then at a long distance it is better to choose Boltok, and at a short distance — Gorgon.

Torque Bow

Perfect Reload: a significant increase in damage

Zoom: yes, a significant increase

This weapon is a little more difficult to use compared to other Gears of War weapons. Using it in a simple fight is an empty idea. But if you’re smart enough, these weapons can help you set traps for your opponents or destroy their hideouts.

Boomshield

Perfect Reload: N/A

Zoom: N/A

Not a weapon, the Boomshield is more of a portable cover. When you hide behind a shield, your movement speed drops, and only pistols can be used as weapons. The shield can be put to good use in co-op mode, when one of the players shields with it another equipped with a powerful weapon.

Mortar

Perfect Reload: increased reload speed and damage

Zoom: n/a

The Mortar is one of the most unusual weapons in the game and can be very destructive if used properly. The left trigger is used to set the weapon, the right trigger is used to set the projectile flight parameters. Depending on these parameters, the projectile flies a certain distance and explodes, throwing out a number of small grenades. Those who are in the radius of the explosion of these grenades will receive serious damage.

Mulcher

Perfect Reload: n.a. Mounted on the ground or, much better, on an obstacle. In addition to the speed of fire, the advantages of this weapon can be written down that the bullets are able to pierce the enemy through and hit multiple targets if they are located close enough to each other.

Troika — Mounted Only

Zoom: N/A

This weapon can be used both offensively and defensively. It is capable of dealing significant damage in a short period of time and has no ammo limit. Just remember to keep an eye on overheating. The disadvantage of this weapon is its lack of mobility, it is very difficult to attack enemies to the left and right of you. In battles with a fast opponent, this can affect the result.

Frag Grenade

A grenade hits all enemies within its range. It can be thrown over a barrier, thrown onto a roof or inside a room. It will blind and hurt anyone who doesn’t move fast enough.

Smoke Grenade

When thrown, this grenade creates a small blast that can knock over an enemy that gets too close to it. After that, the grenade begins to emit a cloud of smoke, limiting the visibility of enemies in it. As in other similar games in Gears of War, the player is very difficult to notice if he is in a cloud of smoke.

Ink Grenade

The detonation of the «ink grenade» produces a cloud of thick greenish-black smoke. Everyone caught in the cloud starts taking damage from the toxic smoke and soon dies. Usually the enemies will try to get out of the smoke radius as quickly as possible, at which point they are very easy targets.

Coming very soon

Gears of War 3 is still the best action console game ever, with an absolutely unparalleled multiplayer. And of course everyone understands that the history of such a game will not end in the near future.

1. Text is mine; (Checked by Plagiarism — 84%)

2. Pictures — Google and Gameinformer;

3. Description of weapons — Gears of War fan site

Five more Battlefield 2042 specialists and conclusions after the beta test

specific skills. At the same time, each player can pick up weapons, devices, etc. without restrictions.

Today, DICE and EA revealed the remaining five of the ten specialists that will be available at release. In addition, the developers commented on the feedback received after testing Battlefield 2042 in the first half of October.

Read the entire blog here.

For starters, here is the specialist trailer:

Like those already announced, each has its own unique features, the competent use of which can save the skin of comrades or achieve goals. How balanced specialists are remains to be seen, but judging by the beta, we are waiting for a meta of two or three specialists. However, nothing new.

What DICE has learned since the beta:

The developers have previously shared some of the details of what changes will be made based on player feedback. Here are the main points:

The number of tanks at the Cosmodrome has been increased from 4 to 8 on PC and new consoles.
Changed the movement system to add a strafe for sliding, the ability to climb on moving objects and reduced the frequency of jump spam
Added nearby grenade indicator
Vehicle entry and exit animations shortened and even removed in some cases
Fixed elevators

In addition, the beta allowed the team to analyze server performance and performance on consoles and PC in order to make the necessary changes for the release of
Although the ping system for communication with the squad was very limited on beta, it will be fully available on release

Health regeneration will slow down so that doctors have a reason to live
Healing and reviving comrades will be more visible and «magnet targeting» will appear when reviving

Battlefield 2042 will be released November 19 on PC and consoles of both generations.

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