Gears of War 3: Current 'Story Arc' Concludes - New Story to Come?
Never let a live IP die.
With Cliff (y) Bleszinski introducing Gears of War 3 on TV in the USA last night with the Ashes to Ashes trailer, and also providing a release date, you might think that was all that's needs be said. Not so.
Despite last week's accidental release of info stating that the Gears saga would conclude with Number 3, the official Microsoft release on the game and date contains more than a few clues that the Gears 'franchise' is nowhere near dead.
While Cliff B points out in the release that, "...a year from now, players will get the chance to experience the final chapter in the story of Marcus Fenix and his companions in Delta Squad."
Microsoft itself states that, "Gears of War is a blockbuster entertainment franchise that has inspired a full line of toys and collectibles, apparel, an upcoming film, graphic novels and a book series by New York Times best-selling author Karen Traviss. The award-winning video games have sold more than 12 million units worldwide, and due to their riveting multiplayer action, are some of the most popular games ever played on Xbox LIVE."
In short, "We've got this here golden goose". So, when this is followed up by the statement that "Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for Gears of War", we can see a very big, very swinging door being left open to more Gears in the future.
Despite last week's accidental release of info stating that the Gears saga would conclude with Number 3, the official Microsoft release on the game and date contains more than a few clues that the Gears 'franchise' is nowhere near dead.
While Cliff B points out in the release that, "...a year from now, players will get the chance to experience the final chapter in the story of Marcus Fenix and his companions in Delta Squad."
Microsoft itself states that, "Gears of War is a blockbuster entertainment franchise that has inspired a full line of toys and collectibles, apparel, an upcoming film, graphic novels and a book series by New York Times best-selling author Karen Traviss. The award-winning video games have sold more than 12 million units worldwide, and due to their riveting multiplayer action, are some of the most popular games ever played on Xbox LIVE."
In short, "We've got this here golden goose". So, when this is followed up by the statement that "Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for Gears of War", we can see a very big, very swinging door being left open to more Gears in the future.
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