Seems like many developers/publishers are starting to jump in with Season Passes for their upcoming games, like L.A. Noire, Madden 2012, Mortal Kombat, with more, without a doubt, on their way too. The next big name game to put themselves in this is the highly anticipated Gears of War 3 from Epic Games. Microsoft and Epic have partnered up to have this up and going when they game gets released.
Starting at 2400 Microsoft Points ($30), the Gears of War 3 Season Pass will "guarantee a 33 percent discount on the game add-ons," compared to buying them individually the day they come out, as stated in the official press release. The season pass will entitle you to the first 4 DLC that will be available over the next year.
In addition, players will receive an exclusive Liquid Metal Weapon Set for purchasing the pass. No details have come in for that yet, but as it comes in, we will definitely let you know.
So remember when Epic Games announced that a new campaign trailer for Gears of War 3 would be released on the 28th during 2 major sports events? Yeah, that unforutnately didn't happen, but Epic Games doesn't let us down by releasing it either way! Check it out! Oh yeah, War Pigs by Black Sabbath plays in the background so that adds extra awesome for the upcoming game!
Some of us still dream of getting a replica Lancer from the awesome Gears of War games. This may be your lucky day, when it comes out at least, because Epic Games and NECA have revealed the replica Retro Lancer. The Retro Lancer will be available exclusively at GameStop as a standalone or bundled with your copy of Gears of War 3, no matter if it's the regular, Limited, or Epic Edition of the game.
The replica Retro Lancer, by itself, will sell at the retail value of $99.99, while the ones bundled with the game, obviously varies. With each edition of the game, you'll have to cough up an extra $80 if you want it bundled.
Looks like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 won't be the only game releasing a new trailer during a sports event! Epic Games has just announced that on May 28th, during the Champions League Final Match " at approximately 9:45 p.m. GMT, along with the NBA Playoffs on TNT, a new trailer for Gears of War 3 will be released. What we'll be seeing is our first glimpse of what the single player campaign will entail in this installment of the game and what also is going to be the last game in the trilogy.
To get a taste of it, Epic Games has released a small teaser to fill in for now. Watch it, if you can't wait. Then again...some of you probably won't be able to wait until May 28th, but hey!
The following is what Microsoft has detailed that'll be right in the box for you in the Epic Edition:
A Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue – Designed by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centerpiece for any true "Gears" fan. Dimensions: height 285 mm (11.2 in.), diameter 225 mm (8.9 in.). Weight: 1.7 kg (3.7 lb.)
The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell - Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.
Infected Omen Weapon Pack -- Custom multiplayer skins for the game's five starting weapons; Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Sawed-off Shotgun, and Gnasher Shotgun.
All the contents of the "Gears of War 3" Limited Edition.
So what's the Limited Edition like? Well, seeing from the last bullet point is that we'll only just get a small gist of what's really special between these two editions. The Limited Edition has it's own little bit of goodies, but as said, if you purchase the Epic Edition, the cool stuff included in Limited will be packaged in as well.
The following is what we'll see inside the Limited Edition, pictured just above the text right here:
An Octus Award Box with Octus Service Medal – A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn. Dimensions: 77 mm (3 in.) x 10 mm (0.4 in.)
Exclusive Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character – Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
A fabric COG Flag – Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
Gears of War 3 is set to release on September 20th with the retail value of $59.99. The Epic Edition will sell for $149.99 and the Limited Edition will sell for $79.99.
Also, we get an inside look at the making of the statue in the Epic Editon of Gears of War 3, including the art of the game.
If the wait is too much, and since the Gears of War 3 Beta has ended, jump on Gears of War 2, get yourself pumped up and get ready to chainsaw!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 3:07PM 
