Blasting onto PCs: Gears of War, among other things

Posted Jul 10, 2007 at 8:15PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: News Tags: Area 51, Epic Games, Microsoft, Rogue

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After months of rumors, whispered secrets, technical hints, and sidestepped theories, the word is finally out. Yes, Gears of War will make its appearance on the Windows platform.

According to a recent press release, the best-selling Xbox 360 title was included among the many gaming titles Microsoft announced for Windows at E3. While the release dates are vague, news like this might get some gamers dancing with joy.

According to Microsoft, Gears of War will be available to both XP and Vista users, putting an end to a lot of speculation that only the Vista would enjoy having the game. Along with enhanced graphics taking advantage of the latest Directx10 technology, the Windows version of Gears of War will also offer five new campaign chapters, new multiplayer modes, and a game editor exclusive to PC versions.

Epic Games, the producer behind Gears of War, also announced the game's integration into the Games for Windows Live service: a free subscription service which allows gamers to find and communicate with friends online, earn Achievements, and play with others on XP, Vista, and 360 platforms. Gears of War will also be joined on the Games for Windows - Live service by other titles like Viva Pinata, The Club, Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, Universe at War: Earth Assault, and Kane & Lynch: Dead Men.

With what could be considered is strongest lineup ever, the software giant is set to bring more than 60 titles to the shelves this holiday season giving Windows gamers something to really look forward to this year.

Titles Microsoft announced for the Windows platform at the E3 include:

Â• Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
Â• Bee Movie Game
Â• BlackSite: Area 51
Â• Clive BarkerÂ’s Jericho
Â• The Club
Â• Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Â• Empire Earth 3
Â• Fallout 3
Â• Flight Simulator X: Acceleration
Â• Gears of War
Â• Hour of Victory
Â• John Woo Presents Stranglehold
Â• Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Â• Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Â• Nancy Drew: Legend of Crystal Skull
Â• Operation Flashpoint 2
Â• Rise of the Argonauts
Â• Rogue Warrior
Â• SEGA Rally Revo
Â• Sid MeierÂ’s Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Â• Sid MeierÂ’s Civilization IV: Gold Edition
Â• Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Â• Star Wars Empire at War: Gold Pack
Â• The Witcher
Â• Thrillville: Off the Rails
Â• Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
Â• Universe at War: Earth Assault
Â• Viva Pinata
Â• Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals

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