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Gears of War coming to PC

deadonthestreetdeadonthestreet Registered User regular
edited July 2007 in Games and Technology
Gamevideos leaked that Gears of War is getting a PC port, to be announced at E3.

http://download.gamevideos.com/12828/gv.com.GearsofWarPCE3ActionMontageHD_1280x720.wmv if it is not taken down yet.

It apparently has extra content not in the 360 version.


So, is this really going to be Xbox redux, where most "exclusive" games actually get a PC release?

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  • DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    deadonthestreet wrote: »
    Gamevideos leaked that Gears of War is getting a PC port, to be announced at E3.

    http://download.gamevideos.com/12828/gv.com.GearsofWarPCE3ActionMontageHD_1280x720.wmv if it is not taken down yet.

    It apparently has extra content not in the 360 version.


    So, is this really going to be Xbox redux, where most "exclusive" games actually get a PC release?

    It was a neat game and all, but it seems designed for a controller. It'd feel clunky and slow on the PC.

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  • deadonthestreetdeadonthestreet Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I imagine you could use a 360 controller or other gamepad if you so wished.

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  • AiranAiran Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Link's dead.

    I really want to play some more Gears online... though I don't feel like renewing my Live account for one game.

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  • deadonthestreetdeadonthestreet Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Airan wrote: »
    Link's dead.
    Try it in Internet Explorer?

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  • UnderHero5UnderHero5 Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    This will be Vista exclusive, no doubt : /

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  • AiranAiran Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    deadonthestreet wrote: »
    Airan wrote: »
    Link's dead.
    Try it in Internet Explorer?

    Sneaky.

    I bet the 'new content' will be available as DLC few months after the release.

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  • deadonthestreetdeadonthestreet Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    UnderHero5 wrote: »
    This will be Vista exclusive, no doubt : /
    Yeah it'll probably need DX10 to run.

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  • AiranAiran Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Well damn. The video is tempting. Running silky smooth 60fps and looks like extra SP content! But yeah, Vista, probably not :|

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  • The_DcipleThe_Dciple Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I wonder if the extra content will be a hint real story this time.

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  • syndalissyndalis Getting Classy On the WallRegistered User, Loves Apple Products, Transition Team regular
    edited July 2007
    the lack of story made sense from the perspective that you were just gears in a much larger machine... fulfilling your purpose but unaware of its implications or effects.

    It didn't NEED a story, so long as you had orders to take.

    That said, I hope they do draw the curtain back a bit for the inevitable sequel, and let us in a bit more on what exactly is going on. Losing access to the commanders and ahving to make decisions on their own would accomplish this rather easily.

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  • ScosglenScosglen Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    deadonthestreet wrote: »
    UnderHero5 wrote: »
    This will be Vista exclusive, no doubt : /
    Yeah it'll probably need DX10 to run.

    Epic isn't a first party studio. I would be amazed if they released it as a Vista exclusive, and given how Epic has a history of standing up against Microsoft's stupid marketing decisions, especially so.

    Also, Unreal Engine 3 games don't need DX10 to run.

    edit: Epic representatives have been quoted as saying that this was only really a matter of time, so I'm not too surprised.

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  • VoodooVVoodooV Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    The_Dciple wrote: »
    I wonder if the extra content will be a hint real story this time.

    Xbox360 owners would be mightily pissed if the PC version had significantly more content and they didn't issue an update for current owners.

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  • The_DcipleThe_Dciple Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    syndalis wrote: »
    the lack of story made sense from the perspective that you were just gears in a much larger machine... fulfilling your purpose but unaware of its implications or effects.

    It didn't NEED a story, so long as you had orders to take.

    That said, I hope they do draw the curtain back a bit for the inevitable sequel, and let us in a bit more on what exactly is going on. Losing access to the commanders and ahving to make decisions on their own would accomplish this rather easily.

    But there is a fair bit of information provided in the instruction manual concerning the story.

    I at least wanted them to explain the few situational things such as the importance of returning to Marcus' house and why his dad had a huge lab in the basement.

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  • Evil MultifariousEvil Multifarious Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Scosglen wrote: »
    deadonthestreet wrote: »
    UnderHero5 wrote: »
    This will be Vista exclusive, no doubt : /
    Yeah it'll probably need DX10 to run.

    Epic isn't a first party studio. I would be amazed if they released it as a Vista exclusive, and given how Epic has a history of standing up against Microsoft's stupid marketing decisions, especially so.

    Also, Unreal Engine 3 games don't need DX10 to run.

    edit: Epic representatives have been quoted as saying that this was only really a matter of time, so I'm not too surprised.

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    If there is hope that this will not be Vista exclusive, I will be a very, very happy camper.

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  • VeegeezeeVeegeezee Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Wow

    Gears was among a handful of reasons I considered buying a new console. I wonder how well it'll be ported.

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  • chasmchasm Ill-tempered Texan Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Gears of War story (sorta) here: http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1890

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  • ZxerolZxerol for the smaller pieces, my shovel wouldn't do so i took off my boot and used my shoeRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    For sure, Gears won't require Vista. or DX10. UT3 doesn't, and there's no reason that GoW would too. Besides, the only ones dumb enough publish games that require Vista is Microsoft -- and both of those games (Shadowrun and Halo 2) don't even use DX10.

    Oh, and there's something interesting in my Nvidia control panel's application profiles that I've noticed for a few months now:

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    Weird? Foreshadowing? Propoganda? Hmm.

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Airan wrote: »
    deadonthestreet wrote: »
    Airan wrote: »
    Link's dead.
    Try it in Internet Explorer?

    Sneaky.

    I bet the 'new content' will be available as DLC few months after the release.

    It better. I'm sick of games getting ported to a different platform and getting new content.

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    All MS needs is the cog logo and a 2 at the end of their e3 presentation and thats fine for me.

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  • syndalissyndalis Getting Classy On the WallRegistered User, Loves Apple Products, Transition Team regular
    edited July 2007
    Zxerol wrote: »
    For sure, Gears won't require Vista. or DX10. UT3 doesn't, and there's no reason that GoW would too. Besides, the only ones dumb enough publish games that require Vista is Microsoft -- and both of those games (Shadowrun and Halo 2) don't even use DX10.
    Microsoft is the Publisher of Gears of War.

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  • ZxerolZxerol for the smaller pieces, my shovel wouldn't do so i took off my boot and used my shoeRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Oh well, you just had to piss on my parade, didn't you?

    (I had a total brainfart, ignore me from now on.)

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    syndalis wrote: »
    Zxerol wrote: »
    For sure, Gears won't require Vista. or DX10. UT3 doesn't, and there's no reason that GoW would too. Besides, the only ones dumb enough publish games that require Vista is Microsoft -- and both of those games (Shadowrun and Halo 2) don't even use DX10.
    Microsoft is the Publisher of Gears of War.

    OHMYGODBURN

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I just might get this when it comes out... all I need are this, Dead Rising, and N3, and my need for a 360 is sated.

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  • squirlysquirly Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Mirror ? :s

    Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hm5psi_32s

    What the hell, is this GoW for PC or GoW2? I mean, he's fighting the huge monster that was at the end of GoW but the graphics/gameplay/etc seem to be just like GoW360 so I don't imagine it being a sequel.. /confused

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  • Mr PeepersMr Peepers Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    GOW for PC.

    One way to tell is the achievement notification is different on PC than on 360 (It pops up during the video).

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  • VaLiantineVaLiantine Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    That Brumak fight looks pretty boss but I'm not buying Vista for a long time/

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  • squirlysquirly Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Mr Peepers wrote: »
    GOW for PC.

    One way to tell is the achievement notification is different on PC than on 360 (It pops up during the video).
    Yeah, I noticed that after having messed around with H2V.

    Anyway, Epic needs to hurry up and make an announcement of some sort. I assume Cliffy or Rein will make some post on the official forums first. I want to know the system specs ASAP.

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  • SaniusSanius Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    squirly wrote: »
    Mirror ? :s

    Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hm5psi_32s

    What the hell, is this GoW for PC or GoW2? I mean, he's fighting the huge monster that was at the end of GoW but the graphics/gameplay/etc seem to be just like GoW360 so I don't imagine it being a sequel.. /confused
    awhile back 1up talked about some big 360 update that we were supposed to get for free full of new singleplayer content but microsoft said "no" so they never released it.

    I bet this is it, and it will come with GoW PC and we will be able to buy it for 800 points on 360.

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I dont know. Epic has been pretty fierce in trying to get free stuff out there. I reckon they will win that battle with MS especially at e3. Imagine how awesome it would be to announce the new SP content at their e3 presentation and be all 'you can go download this NOW for free during the e3 event' so like its free for that few days to get people on their 360s checking out the e3 content but then pay afterwards.

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    That youtube is almost certainly PC or developer based. Afaik the 360 version is locked at 30fps and that was definetly going higher.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    That youtube is almost certainly PC or developer based. Afaik the 360 version is locked at 30fps and that was definetly going higher.

    I can never tell what the FPS of a game is, once it gets past the point of looking choppy it all looks the same to me, and Gears of War looked smooth already so I certainly didnt notice a difference in the PC video.

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  • WyndhamPriceWyndhamPrice Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Extra level/content i'd assume.

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  • RaereRaere Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Hells yeah. I thought they said something about it not coming out for the PC for a while. Us PC gamers might have to wait a bit longer, but we eventually get high-profile releases like this.

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  • ginguskahnginguskahn Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    I dont know. Epic has been pretty fierce in trying to get free stuff out there. I reckon they will win that battle with MS especially at e3. Imagine how awesome it would be to announce the new SP content at their e3 presentation and be all 'you can go download this NOW for free during the e3 event' so like its free for that few days to get people on their 360s checking out the e3 content but then pay afterwards.

    Oh GOD!! WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT? I want that to be true so much!

    I would pay 800 points now for an excuse to play some more single player GOW!

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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    eelektrik wrote: »
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    That youtube is almost certainly PC or developer based. Afaik the 360 version is locked at 30fps and that was definetly going higher.

    I can never tell what the FPS of a game is, once it gets past the point of looking choppy it all looks the same to me, and Gears of War looked smooth already so I certainly didnt notice a difference in the PC video.

    Its like judging the speed of a car.

    You cant tell exactly what it is, but you can definetly tell when its 30 and when its 60. 45-60 looks pretty much the same, while 25-45 looks the same too, noticably slower.

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  • EvangirEvangir Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    eelektrik wrote: »
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    That youtube is almost certainly PC or developer based. Afaik the 360 version is locked at 30fps and that was definetly going higher.

    I can never tell what the FPS of a game is, once it gets past the point of looking choppy it all looks the same to me, and Gears of War looked smooth already so I certainly didnt notice a difference in the PC video.

    Its like judging the speed of a car.

    You cant tell exactly what it is, but you can definetly tell when its 30 and when its 60. 45-60 looks pretty much the same, while 25-45 looks the same too, noticably slower.

    I honestly still can't do this. Anything above ~25 looks the same to me. The curse of have a really shitty PC I guess :|

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  • dispatch.odispatch.o Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    It's an awesome console game, but a mediocre computer fps. Really mediocre by comparison to even things that have been out for 5-6 years. The only upside will be if they release a dedicated server client that lets people host non-shit connection servers for the xbox360.

    The whole diving, using cover, rolling around and using the roadie run works because an analogue stick can't follow or lead a target very well, making it feel way more awesome than it actually is.

    With a mouse, with the current gamespeed, it will not be fun.

    (I love it on the 360, and love me some computer FPS games.... so no, I'm not hating for no reason)

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  • Mr PeepersMr Peepers Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    dispatch.o wrote: »
    It's an awesome console game, but a mediocre computer fps.

    It's a horrible fps, considering its not an fps.

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  • dispatch.odispatch.o Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Mr Peepers wrote: »
    dispatch.o wrote: »
    It's an awesome console game, but a mediocre computer fps.

    It's a horrible fps, considering its not an fps.

    Yeah, unless you... aim... in first person?

    What would you call it? action adventure? platform?

    Having an over the shoulder view to use when you don't aim doesn't make it less of a first person shooter if all the aiming and shooting is done from the first person perspective.

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