In eine Reihe erleichterter und übermüdeter Gesichter dürfte man aktuell wohl bei der Mannschaft von Epic Games schauen. Denn wie das Studio sowie der Publisher Microsoft meldet hat Gears of War nun den Goldstatus erreicht und befindet sich bereits auf dem Weg in die Produktion. Dem geplanten Release in den USA am 12. November und dem 17. November in Europa (außer Deutschland) steht somit wohl nichts mehr im Wege. Bleibt nun nur zu hoffen, dass Gears of War den gigantisch-hochgesteckten Erwartungen auch gerecht werden kann. Aber die letzten Screens und Trailer stimmen zuversichtlich.
Hier noch die offizielle Pressemeldung dazu aus dem Hause Microsoft:
Emergence Day looms closer as Microsoft celebrates upcoming launch of “Gears of War” with release of special sneak preview trailer available now on Xbox Live; announces full list of special events timed for day of launch
Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games, Inc. today announced that “Gears of War” has gone gold. To celebrate the passing of the “gone gold” development milestone, a sneak preview of the TV and cinematic trailer is available now on Xbox Live.
Emerging onto store shelves acrosss the nation on Nov. 12, “Gears of War” is set to deliver exciting action and horrific battles that can only be created by a chainsaw bayonet this Holiday.
Xbox Live will celebrate Emergence Day with 24-hours of special events beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Xbox Live Gold members in North America will have a chance to participate in online tournaments, download videos, win prizes and participate in a variety of activities including:
· A 24-Hour Leader board Tournament. The tournament winner receives a one of a kind “Gears of War” branded guitar as well as an automatic bye to the finals of a Global “Gears of War” Tournament planned for 2007.
· Hourly sweepstakes drawings and prize giveaways including the chance to win one of several Samsung HT-P29 Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound Systems
· An exclusive free “Gears of War” Gamer pic and theme only available on Emergence Day
· Game with Fame sessions with legendary heavy metal band and “Gears of War” fans Megadeth, the game’s lead designer Cliff Bleszinski and other members of the Epic Games team
· Never before seen videos including a special Emergence Day transmission from Cliff Bleszinski
· An MTV “Gears of War: The Road to Launch” Sneak Preview
Gamers should continue to check back to www.xbox.com for more details on these and other Emergence Day events.