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    GEARS OF WAR PC release date!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by bravefire, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. bravefire

    bravefire Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it is true.

    Its coming Nov 6th.

    "Microsoft Game Studios announced on October 19 that the eagerly-awaited Gears of War for Windows has gone gold and will hit retailers on November 6.

    With the Xbox 360® version of the game selling more than 4 million copies to date, Gears of War has been lauded by critics for its gripping campaign and fast-paced multiplayer action. Windows gamers can look forward to the Gears of War experience for the very first time, and will get to choose between doing battle via mouse and keyboard or using the Windows-enabled Xbox 360 controller..."

    http://gearsofwar.com/

    I can't wait to play it on my m1330, the system req are not that high too.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista
    Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalent
    RAM: 512MB
    Hard Drive: 6.5GB
    Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB video card with Pixel Shader 1.1 support or equivalent
    Other: Supported videocards: nVidia GeForce 3 series or better, excluding GeForce 4MX model series, ATI Radeon9500 series or better, keyboard, mouse

    RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS
    OS: Windows Vista or Windows XP
    Processor 2.4+ GHz Intel; 2.0+ Ghz AMD
    RAM 1 GB
    Hard Drive 12 GB free hard drive space
    Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 6600+, ATI X700+
    Online Multi-player: Broadband Internet Connection, Games for Windows -- LIVE Gold Subscription
     
    bravefire, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. blackbird

    blackbird Notebook Deity

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    I know man this game just crept on us. No ingame screens, no demos, no fuss, yet its already being produced and will be released on nov 6.

    with those recommended specs hoping to run it on high
     
    blackbird, Oct 30, 2007
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    "Games for Windows -- LIVE Gold Subscription"

    ???

    We have to pay? Or is that a typo?
     
    usapatriot, Oct 30, 2007
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  4. blackbird

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    sadly yes ...they are doing a live type thing with pc now...i think its to allow us to play with xbox 360..still sucks though
     
    blackbird, Oct 30, 2007
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  5. bravefire

    bravefire Notebook Consultant

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    I just wished they release a demo so i can test it out on my rig and laptop.. performence wise..
     
    bravefire, Oct 30, 2007
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  6. narsnail

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    haha sweet, must be programmed very well because my shi tty x700 meets reccomended! and it looks great
     
    narsnail, Oct 30, 2007
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  7. Nunka

    Nunka Notebook Consultant

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    I'm damn excited for this game. Never got a chance to play the 360 version for more than a few minutes, and PC shooters are much better anyway.

    Can't wait for online co-op. :)
     
    Nunka, Oct 30, 2007
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  8. alkaeda

    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    im not going to be buying this simply because i dont want to pay additional fees to play multiplayer. Terrible idea really
     
    alkaeda, Oct 30, 2007
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  9. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    i agree, ill try and "borrow" it from a friend, i hate fees for multiplayer its really quite pointless, you would make the same amount of money if the multiplayer was free because more people would buy it in the first place.
     
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  10. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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  11. alkaeda

    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    nah narsnail trust me they'll make alot more money now. It's even more likely since Gears of War has sold 4million copies already i.e. its proven to be popular. Look at WoW - monthly subscription + cost of buying the game hasn't deterred many (i heard a figure of 7million play it)and you see blizzard employees regularly bathe in bank notes.

    *edit* - if multiplayer is free then nevermind. blackbird was saying we had to pay to play multi
     
    alkaeda, Oct 30, 2007
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