Gears Of War is transformed into an XCOM style turn-based strategy game but does that really make sense for such a fast-paced franchise? It is amazing how in a year where release schedules have been torn asunder by the coronavirus the video games industry can still manage to release two very similar games at exactly […]
Gears Tactics Review – Impressive Battles In A Quagmire War
With its cover-based shooting, varied enemy types, and bombastic tone, the Gears franchise is a great fit for the tactics genre. The world and the feel of combat both remain intact in this transition to turn-based warfare. With a focus on characters and story, plus a sense of speed and flexibility in battle, Gears Tactics […]
Gears Tactics started out as a board game, here’s what it looked like
After previewing the first few missions in Gears Tactics, I’m pleasantly surprised. The new turn-based strategy game from Splash Damage is more than just another XCOM clone. It actually feels like a Gears of War game, with all the fluid movement and high-powered weaponry fans have come to expect. But it also feels a lot […]
See What Gears Tactics Has To Offer In The Launch Trailer
The Gears of War series has always focused on being tactical in firefights thanks to a heavy emphasis on taking cover and attempting to gain advantageous positions on the battlefield. Now, Gears Tactics is poised to take that notion to the next level with a full-fledged turn-based strategy game. Xbox Game Studios has released a […]
Why Gears Tactics Might Have What It Takes To Compete With XCOM
Gears Tactics was announced at E3 2018 alongside Gears 5 and the Funko-branded Gears Pop! It almost seemed like a joke to pull the Gears franchise in so many disparate directions, but the more we’ve seen of Gears Tactics, the less we’re laughing. Not only is Microsoft taking this entry into tactical strategy very seriously, […]
Gears 5 Was Updated For Xbox Series X In Just Two Weeks
One of Microsoft’s biggest claims for the Xbox Series X (the next iteration of Xbox) is that porting over older games will be a breeze. Since everything on the Xbox One platform is built with the same architecture, developers should theoretically have a simple time updating their titles for the newest console. Developer The Coalition, […]