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Gears of War

The Gears of War franchise is a popular series of third-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games and The Coalition and published by Microsoft Studios. Set on the planet Sera, it follows the conflict between humanity and the monstrous Locust Horde. Known for its intense combat, deep storytelling, and iconic characters like Marcus Fenix, the series has expanded into novels and comics.

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Official poster for Gears of War
Created by
cliff bleszinski
Video Game(s)
Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Gears of War 5, Gears of War: Judgment, Gears of War: E-Day

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Cover art for Gears of War Reloaded.
Flagship Xbox Exclusive Gears Of War Is Officially Coming To PlayStation

As Xbox gradually releases its exclusives on competing platforms, flagship third-person shooter Gears of War is officially coming to the PS5.

Gears of War cover art showing bulked up characters with guns at the ready.
Gears Of War Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To As New Collection & E-Day Release Seemingly Revealed By Leaker

As Gears of War fans wait for the next game, a leaker has revealed potential release dates for E-Day and a remastered Gears of War collection.

Characters from Gears of War, set against a red background.
Dave Bautista Pressures Netflix For Update On Gears Of War Adaptation, Asking Fans For Help: "Come On, Netflix. Get It Together."

Dave Bautista pressures Netflix for an update on their Gears of War movie adaptation, asking fans for help in getting more info on its development.

Gears of War 2's Delta Company feat. Marcus, Dom, Baird, and Cole.
Gears Of War: E-Day Goes Back To The Franchise's Roots By Recruiting The Series' Most Beloved Voice Actors

With Gears of War: E-Day going back to the start of the series' story, fans will be pleased to know that two familiar voices are back in the saddle.

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Marcus Fenix from Gears of War: E-Day in front of the key art for Gears Tactics, showing Gabe and Mikayla in front of Locust enemies.
Gears Of War: E-Day Needs To Copy Gears Tactics’ Best Idea

Gears of War: E-Day is expected to be a third-person shooter, but it should adopt a feature introduced by the series’ tactical strategy spin-off.

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Marcus and Dom in front of a cityscape in the reveal trailer for Gears of War: E-Day.
I’m Worried Gears Of War: E-Day Isn't Solving The Series’ Biggest Issues

I’m excited for Marcus and Dom’s return in Gears of War: E-Day, but I’m worried the game will only contribute to the series’ ongoing stagnation.

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Kait from Gears of War 4 & 5 over a landscape of a city in peril from the E-Day trailer.
Gears Of War: E-Day Can Fix The Biggest Issue With Gears 5’s “Open-World” Levels

Openly explorable levels are the largest addition to the series from Gears 5, but Gears of War: E-Day can fix all of their shortcomings.

Kait from Gears of War 5 with the city behind her.
Gears Of War: E-Day Needs One Mechanic Gears 5 Abandoned

Whatever it looks like, Gears of War: E-Day needs to bring back a classic series mechanic that the previous game altered beyond recognition.

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Marcus Fenix superimposed over blurry promotional art for the original Gears of War game
Every Gears of War Game, Ranked Worst To Best

Gears of War is one of Xbox's most reliable franchises, but which entries went the extra mile with added modes, new characters, and bloody executions?

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Gears Of War Official Trailer with the logo in the bottom left and a man grimacing.
Gears of War: E-Day Official Announce Trailer

The official announce trailer for Gears of War: E-Day developed by The Coalition.

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Gears Of War: E-Day Brings Back Marcus & Dom In Huge New Prequel

Gears of War: E-Day was revealed during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, showing the major Locust attack that changed the world forever.

Gears of War character JD Fenix in front of the Gears of War 5 logo.
Gears Of War Fans Waiting For Gears 6 May Be In For A Nice Surprise In June

It's been quite a while since Gears of War 5 released, but it looks like the sixth game could finally be on the horizon thanks to a new update.

BioShock and Gears of War combined into one image
"Really Big": Netflix’s BioShock & Gears Of War Movies Get Encouraging Updates

Netflix's "really big" video game adaptations, their BioShock and Gears of War movies, receive encouraging updates from film boss Scott Stuber.

Gears of war movie, Dave Bautista, Marcus Fenix and Zack Snyder
Netflix's Most Obvious Gears Of War Movie Casting Just Became More Likely (Thanks To Zack Snyder)

The best Gears of War movie casting might actually be possible, now that Zack Snyder has stated his interest in potentially helming the adaptation.

Gears of War cover art showing bulked up characters with guns at the ready.
Netflix's Live-Action Gears Of War Movie Lands Dune Writer To Adapt

Netflix’s live-action Gears of War takes a big step forward having now landed the screenwriter responsible for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.

Dave Bautista looking over his shoulder, shocked, in Army of the Dead.
Dave Bautista REALLY Wants To Be In Netflix's Gears Of War Movie

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista still really wants to be in Netflix's Gears of War video game movie adaptation.

Gears of War Terry Crews as Augustus Cole in Gears of War fan art
Terry Crews Wants To The Gears Of War Movie

Following Netflix's recent announcement of the live-action Gears of War movie, Terry Crews says he would the project in a heartbeat.

Gears of War Marcus Fenix Chris Pratt
Gears of War Creator Hilariously Demands Chris Pratt Not Star In Movie

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski hilariously demands Chris Pratt not star in the movie and franchise in development at Netflix.

Dave Bautista as Marcus Fenix in Gears of War fan art
Dave Bautista Restates Gears Of War Hopes Following Netflix Movie News

Dave Bautista reignites his campaign to play Marcus Fenix following the news that Netflix is developing a live-action Gears of War movie.

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Live Action Gears Of War Movie And Adult Animated Series Announced

Following years of speculation, Gears of War is finally receiving an adaptation, with a live-action movie and animated series in the works.

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