“Gears of War: Judgment” Now Available, Marking the Arrival of This Autumn\u2019s Most Anticipated Blockbuster<\/b><\/p>\n
Epic prequel to the original “Gears of War” trilogy delivers the series’ most intense and challenging campaign yet alongside highly competitive new multiplayer modes<\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Microsoft and Epic Games today announced the launch of \u201cGears of War: Judgment,\u201d1 the newest instalment of the award-winning series that has become one of the most iconic and popular gaming franchises of this generation. Developed exclusively for Xbox 360, \u201cGears of War: Judgment\u201d immerses fans in the most riveting and challenging \u201cGears\u201d game yet, with explosive new multiplayer modes and an epic-scale campaign that takes you back to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day \u2013 the defining event of the \u201cGears of War\u201d universe.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal for \u2018Judgment\u2019 was to deliver an intense experience that gets back to the gritty, visceral action that defined the original \u2018Gears of War,\u2019 while also pushing the franchise into some bold, uncharted territory,\u201d said Epic Games Senior Producer Alan Van Slyke.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith its unique \u2018testimonials\u2019-based story, dynamic combat systems and huge variety of brand-new multiplayer modes, \u2018Judgment\u2019 is our most innovative \u2018Gears\u2019 title since the original, and offers countless hours of heart-pounding entertainment for anyone who loves enthralling action and gripping, cinematic stories.\u201d<\/p>\n
Set years prior to the events of the previous \u201cGears of War\u201d trilogy, \u201cJudgment\u201d follows Kilo Squad, a team of battle-hardened warriors comprised of the fearless Damon Baird, Augustus \u201cThe Cole Train\u201d Cole and new characters Sofia Hendrick and Garron Paduk, as they attempt to save the besieged city of Halvo Bay from a terrifying new enemy. Developed using the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology, \u201cGears of War: Judgment\u201d is the most visually stunning installment in the series yet, and features an exhilarating gameplay experience that captures the true essence of \u201cGears\u201d combat and is faster-paced and more action-packed than ever before.<\/p>\n
\u201cJudgment\u201d introduces several firsts for the franchise, including a dynamic \u201cSmart Spawn System\u201d that changes enemy types, timing and locations with each encounter, as well as a \u201cMission Declassification\u201d system that lets players experience more challenging scenarios by uncovering critical information during the course of the campaign. Additionally, \u201cJudgment\u201d features a host of exciting new and classic multiplayer experiences that will keep players engaged for hundreds of hours after they complete the campaign, including competitive modes like OverRun, Domination, Free-for-All and Team Deathmatch, as well as a new cooperative gametype called Survival.<\/p>\n
In partnership with Epic Games, \u201cJudgment\u201d was developed by People Can Fly, the acclaimed studio renowned for their work on visually and technically stunning action games, including \u201cBulletstorm,\u201d \u201cPainkiller\u201d and \u201cGears of War\u201d for PC.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to have the opportunity to help create a new chapter in such an iconic franchise, and hope fans and new gamers alike will see the dedication both of our studios have put into making this one of the must-have titles of 2013,\u201d said People Can Fly Studio Director Sebastian Wojciechowski.<\/p>\n
Looking to get an early taste of \u201cJudgment\u201d before you buy? Check out the OverRun demo on Xbox LIVE, available worldwide to all Gold members today.<\/p>\n
For updates on \u201cGears of War: Judgment\u201d and the \u201cGears\u201d franchise, visit http:\/\/gearsofwar.xbox.com<\/i><\/a> and follow the Epic team on Twitter and Facebook at @EpicGames<\/a> and https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/epicgamesinc<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Epic Games and People Can Fly, \u201cGears of War: Judgment\u201d delivers a riveting campaign featuring new characters, weapons and enemies, and new multiplayer experiences. The \u201cGears of War\u201d series is one of the most popular franchises in Xbox history, having sold more than 19 million games worldwide, and spawning New York Times-bestselling novels, toys, collectibles, graphic novels, and more. To learn more about \u201cGears of War: Judgment\u201d and the \u201cGears of War\u201d franchise, please visit: <\/i>http:\/\/gearsofwar.xbox.com<\/i><\/a>. <\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Gears of War: Judgment” Now Available, Marking the Arrival of This Autumn\u2019s Most Anticipated Blockbuster Epic prequel to the original “Gears of War” trilogy delivers the series’ most intense and challenging campaign yet alongside highly competitive new multiplayer modes\u00a0 Microsoft and Epic Games today announced the launch of \u201cGears of War: Judgment,\u201d1 the newest instalment<\/p>\n