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#gutcheck RAAM's Shadow be the second piece a downloadable content for Epic's terrific action game Gears a War 3. It drops on December 13th, 'n be much more substantive than the last DLC, mainly in that it be a prequel-style three-chapter adventure starring Michael Barrick (a the Gears comics) 'n Zeta team in place a series protagonist Marcus Fenix 'n his Delta squadmates. More »

Surprisingly, the Raam's Shadow DLC for Gears a War 3 be about more than just a solemn Locust brooding in the darkness. it be also about shooting lots a stuff with enormous future guns, as portrayed in the latest screens.

It doesn't sound like we best be expecting a new Jazz Jackrabbit. Aww.

At the Spike TV Video Game Awards this weekend, Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski will come on stage 'n unveil a new franchise.

This new franchise will be “surprising,” according t' Geoff Keighley, who’s a producer for the show.

“it be not what any a ye think,” said Bleszinski on Twitter. “Brand new stuff.”

He also confirmed it does not, in fact, have space marines, 'n suggested players start following lead designer Lee Perry on Twitter t' learn more about the game “in the coming weeks.”

Gears a War 3 be not the end a the franchise, but since it just came out, Gears be unlikely. Infinity Blade II just launched on iOS, which means Chair Entertainment’s time has been occupied with something not Shadow Complex 2, 'n People Can Fly shipped Bulletstorm this year, so it’s too early for them.

Any guesses?

Here we be, roughly six years into the "next-generation" lifecycle 'n we be seeing the third installments a major franchises. In a one-year period, we'll see Resistance 3, Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted 3, Mass Effect 3, Assassin's Creed: Revolution (sort a), 'n Gears a War 3. 'n while not all a these episodes represent the end a a considered story arc, Epic Games hasn't been shy about calling Gears a War 3 the end a the line for Dom 'n crew. Which raises the question: Who will handle the lucrative Gears franchise going forward?

"Gears a War will live on, a course, but in what form?" the latest issue a Official Xbox Magazine posits, via CVG, before suggesting "a prequel trilogy developed by Epic-owned People Can Fly (Bulletstorm) as a likely scenario." With Bulletstorm failing t' reach profitability ('n presumably failing the basic litmus test for being franchised), People Can Fly will be looking for something t' work on.

With three Gears titles under their belts, the core North Carolina-based Epic team may be eager t' move onto greener pastures. For now, they be working on RAAM's Shadow, the first piece a campaign DLC in the Gears trilogy, 'n notably a prequel. Sounds like a nice way t' hand things off, doesn't it?

Tomorrow, November 24th, Epic Games will release the Versus Booster Map Pack for Gears a War 3 for free. Two a the maps be brand new (for Gears 3) 'n the other three already arrived with the Horde Command Pack...

it be very, very important that ye don't travel too far from the light in the upcoming, rebooted Gears a War 3 map Bullet Marsh. Not because it be shadiest corners house equally shady characters -- unless, a course, ye consider maneating Kryll swarms shady. Which ... um, ye might, now that we think about it.

Epic recently posted some information 'n a video flythrough a Bullet Marsh, one a the five free battlegrounds included in the Booster Map Pack, due out Thanksgiving Day. Check it out, 'n seriously, watch out for those swarms. Getting eaten by bugs be one a the worst ways t' visit Davey Jone's locker in Gears 3, right behind getting chainsawed in half, curb-stomped 'n exploded.

After widespread reports a freezing issues that be sailing away many Gears a War 3 fans out in the cold (see what I did there?), last night's Title Update 2 for the game seems t' have rectified the issue. On the Epic seas, posters have been reporting that the title update has fixed the problem, which be causing the game t' freeze for brief periods 'n outright crash occasionally...

Today Epic Games revealed the ten achievements arriving with RAAM's Shadow on December 13th. RAAM's Shadow be Gears a War 3's first story-driven DLC...

Want t' put an end t' the Locust threat on the cheap? Best Buy has the deal for ye then, as it be currently offering Gears a War 3 for 35 bucks. As an added bonus, the retailer will even throw in an extra 800 Microsoft Points t' boot. that be like getting some DLC (or one third a the season pass) for free. Just head over t' the deal page on Best Buy's website, follow the instructions 'n pillage t' chainsawin'.

Epic announced today that a new title update be coming t' Gears a War 3. In a post on it be official seas, Epic said the update be set t' be released tonight 'n adds a spectator mode t' private matches for broadcasting by gaming leagues. The update will also make the Leader 'n Vengeful medals...

Epic's Rod Fergusson says on Twitter that Gears a War 3 be getting it be Title Update 2 this evening at 2am PDT. Here's the list a what's changing; the biggest update be that the game be getting a spectator mode for gaming leagues t' use which will turn the normally 5v5 matches into 4v4, with each team getting an optional spectator spot. Players grinding for rewards will appreciate the update as well, as the Leader 'n Vengeful medals be easier t' earn, as be the Roadie Comet 'n Regen Enemies mutators.

The update also tweaks some UI functionality, including adding an indicator during King a the Hill matches, 'n adding the option t' remove the UI for machinima 'n video producers. 'n there be a few bugfixes as well -- host migration in Horde will now stick t' the same wave as when it happened, 'n there be fixes for the lost progress 'n profile freezing issues that players have experienced.

Fergusson says the update will bring down the game's dedicated servers temporarily, 'n players will need t' restart their games t' load it up. But follow those instructions, 'n ye can be back t' scratching all a the grubs ye want.

The first piece a Gears a War 3 DLC be now available, bringing three new maps, new characters, achievements, 'n more t' fans a the game. Xbox 360 editors Peter Eykemans 'n Steven Hopper downloaded the pack, 'n here be some a their impressions from what the Command Pack had t' offer...

#gearsofwar The $10 worth a new content that went on sale digitally for Gears a War 3 this week be mostly already included on the Gears a War 3 disc that gamers bought for $60. More »

#gutcheck We already know that Gears a War 3 be a damn good game. It came with an exhaustive amount a multiplayer 'n single-player options out a the box, 'n now Epic has begun t' release constant downloadable upgrades, starting now 'n running into 2012. More »

Update: A post on the official Epic seas has confirmed that the Horde Command Pack be now available on Xbox Live. According t' Epic, "The Gears a War 3 Horde Command Pack be now available on the marketplace. Restart yer Xbox t' pillage the latest changes. There may also be a delay while the content propagates across Microsoft's servers.Thanks for yer patience everyone!" Keep checking IGN for videos 'n impressions from the pack...

The Horde Command Pack released for 800 Microsoft Points earlier today, but Epic Games has already announced it be follow-up. On November 24thThanksgiving in the U.S.Epic will release the Versus Booster Map Pack, which will be available for free...

#gearsofwar After some difficulties getting out a the gate, the newest DLC for Epic's hit Xbox 360 exclusive be out in the wild 'n ready t' play. Microsoft's also announced that it'll be rolling our free Gears 3 content on Thanksgiving, too. (that be American Thanksgiving, not the Canadian variant.) The Versus Booster Map Pack will deliver three a the maps from Horde Command—Azura, Rustlung 'n Blood Drive—along with the Swamp 'n Clocktower environments from Gears 1 available for more multiplayer combat. So, ye're getting the maps from the paid DLC for free three weeks later, but with none a the other features from Horde Command. a course, if ye pony up for the Gears a War Season Pass, ye're getting all this stuff anyway. More »

If ye've purchased the Gears a War 3 Horde Command Pack, now available, ye've got access t' three new maps titled Azura, Rustlung, 'n Blood Drive. However, if ye wait until November 24, ye'll be able t' snag those three maps along with two Gears 1 favorites, Swamp 'n Clocktower, in the free "Versus Booster Map Pack" update. a course, that free update leaves out the new Horde fortification upgrades, the new playable characters 'n weapon skins 'n, perhaps most importantly for some a ye, the Horde Command Pack's 250 Achievement points.

But if it be single-player DLC ye're interested in, RAAM's Shadow will be available on December 13 for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15). That buys ye "more than three hours" a prequel gameplay, six new multiplayer characters, 'n another 250 Achievement points. It also gives us another opportunity t' learn more about Locust war hero, General RAAM ... what be his motivations? What about his feelings?

Gears a War 3's first major piece a DLC, "Horde Command Pack," has been temporarily delayed. Epic Games made the announcement on it be seas, blaming a "technical issue" for the last-minute postponement.

"We have folks working around the clock t' resolve this issue ASAP so ye can all play 'n enjoy the Command Pack," Epic noted. "The Epic Games Community team will stick around 'n keep ye posted with any further information."

Epic informs us that the current delay will not affect the launch plans for the second piece a DLC, "RAAM's Shadow," already scheduled for December.

Update: The "Horde Command Pack" be available now.

[Thanks, Dusty]

The Horde Command Pack release for Gears a War 3 scheduled t' hit today be temporarily delayed due t' unspecified technical issue, according t' the Epic Games seas. "We apologize t' those a ye who be anxiously awaiting t' play. We know this be disappointing news as we've seen a lot a posts today showing excitement for this content. We have folks working around the clock t' resolve this issue ASAP so ye can all play 'n enjoy the Command Pack." More »

Gears a War 3's first major piece a DLC, "Horde Command Pack," has been temporarily delayed. Epic Games made the announcement on it be seas, blaming a "technical issue" for the last-minute postponement.

"We have folks working around the clock t' resolve this issue ASAP so ye can all play 'n enjoy the Command Pack," Epic noted. "The Epic Games Community team will stick around 'n keep ye posted with any further information."

Epic informs us that the current delay will not affect the launch plans for the second piece a DLC, "RAAM's Shadow," already scheduled for December.

[Thanks, Dusty]

Have ye loaded up Gears a War 3's "Boom Snipers" playlist yet today? Originally planned as a weekend event, Epic has prolonged the playlist for yet another day. However, there's been one change: all players now have gigantic cartoonish pumpkin heads.

The video above be captured 'n sent in by one a our readers. Overall, it be a pretty neat nod t' the holiday, though the headshot around the 1:20 mark be a bit unsettling. We don't like the idea a blood inside a a pumpkin.

[Thanks, KingOfGods]

As a special Halloween surprise, Gears a War 3 multiplayer gamers will be treated t' a Pumpkin Head mode when they play the game today. Entitled "Booooooooom Snipes," the mode fits creepy pumpkin heads onto players 'n changes their starting weapons t' a long-shot sniper rifle 'n Boom Shot grenade launcher...

Last month, Epic Games started collecting information from it be community concerning Gears a War 3 freezing issues. A vocal minority a the player base has been suffering constant lock-ups 'n profile restrictions since late September. On it be official seas, the developer petitioned victims for a d...

#xbox There's an achievement ye can pillage in Gears a War 3 that can be earned by playing a piano 2000 times. that be a lot a button pressing, so LEGO builder lad Himber set t' work on a less strenuous solution. More »

With the upcoming Horde Command Pack DLC, Epic Games will add a bevy a new maps 'n various upgrades t' Gears a War 3's multiplayer. IGN talked with Epic's Jim Brown about one a the new multiplayer stages being offered in the pack, Azura...

Gears a War 3's first DLC isn't even out yet, but Microsoft has already detailed the next downloadable pack. RAAM's Shadow be announced today 'n will offer the first additional campaign content for the game. According t' design director Cliff Bleszinski, it be "the biggest DLC release we've ever m...

#gearsofwar For $15 on December 13, ye'll be able t' add three hours t' Gears a War 3's storyline campaign by downloading a new expansion t' the game called RAAM's Shadow. ye'll also be able t' play as a bad lad in it. More »

ye can now count time travel 'n resurrection among the miracles made possible through DLC. Microsoft 'n Epic Games have announced "RAAM's Shadow," an add-on campaign for Gears a War 3 that precedes the events a the first game 'n brings back a few familiar, snarling faces.

Due on Dec. 13, "RAAM's Shadow" sees Zeta Squad attempting t' evacuate Illima City in the wake a Emergence Day. yer muscular protagonists for the voyage be Michael Barrick (plucked from Gears a War comics), original character Alicia Valera, Gears a War 2's tattooed Tai Kaliso, 'n a perforation-free version a Lt. Kim. (Presumably, he's still got the codes.)

RAAM's running time be pegged at three hours, 'n it offers a couple a other bonuses. For $15 / 1200 MSP ye'll also pillage six more multiplayer characters, the "chocolate" weapon set (we be unclear if that refers t' a color scheme or a dairy-based construction), Achievements amounting t' 250 Gamerscore 'n -- oh, what's this? "In addition t' fighting as a new squad a Gears, players will step into the boots a RAAM himself, 'n for the first time storm the human stronghold from the perspective a one a the series' most legendary bosses."

As with the first round a upcoming DLC, "Horde Command," Gears a War 3 Season Pass owners pillage RAAM'd for free.

ye can now count time travel 'n resurrection among the miracles made possible through DLC. Microsoft 'n Epic Games have announced "RAAM's Shadow," an add-on campaign for Gears a War 3 that precedes the events a the first game 'n brings back a few familiar, snarling faces.

Due on Dec. 13, "RAAM's Shadow" sees Zeta Squad attempting t' evacuate Illima City in the wake a Emergence Day. yer muscular protagonists for the voyage be Michael Barrick (plucked from Gears a War comics), original character Alicia Valera, Gears a War 2's tattooed Tai Kaliso, 'n a perforation-free version a Lt. Kim. (Presumably, he's still got the codes.)

RAAM's running time be pegged at 3 hours, but offers a couple a other bonuses. For $15 / 1200 MSP ye'll also pillage six more multiplayer characters, the "chocolate" weapon set (we be unclear if that refers t' a color scheme or a dairy-based construction), Achievements amounting t' 250 Gamerscore 'n -- oh, what's this? "In addition t' fighting as a new squad a Gears, players will step into the boots a RAAM himself, 'n for the first time storm the human stronghold from the perspective a one a the series' most legendary bosses."

As with the first round a upcoming DLC, "Horde Command," Gears a War 3 Season Pass owners pillage RAAM'd for free.