The Old XBOX Megathread

[Summers]

You were stutter mic'ing like a bitch.

And I'm down for campaign DLC.

[RoHitman Reigns]

I got the season pass as I knew either way I was going to get the dlc, so I would rather save a few bucks if possible.

[9 to 5]

As revealed today on Major Nelson's blog, the first bit of campaign DLC for Gears of War 3 is titled "RAAM's Shadow" (after the final boss in Gears of War).

Major Nelson teases a few details:

Starring a cast of characters both new and eerily familiar to the series, “RAAM’s Shadow” will deliver more than three hours of gameplay set in a storyline that precedes the events of the first “Gears of War,” as well as six new multiplayer characters, the Chocolate Weapon Set and an additional 250 Gamerscore.

Epic gives some further details into exactly what "precedes the events of the first Gears of War" means:

RAAM’s Shadow pits players in post-Emergence Day Sera "as Zeta Squad is enlisted to evacuate Ilima City and protect the citizens against a Locust Kryll storm," taking on the titular General RAAM, as well as playing as him yourself.

The inimitable Cliff Bleszinski hypes the "prequel" focus even more:

RAAM’s imposing size and strength, along with his Kryll shield, make him one of the most powerful and daunting foes in the ‘Gears’ universe. We think fans are going to have a blast unleashing hell upon the poor humans for the first time in a campaign setting.

More campaign? New multiplayer characters? New Weapon Set? More Gamerscore? PLAYING AS RAAM? Sign me up!

Gears of War 3's “RAAM’s Shadow” will hit the marketplace on December 13th and will cost 1200 MSP. The Season Pass for Gears 3 is still available for 2400 MSP and will include the first four pieces of DLC (this and the "Horde Command Pack" have already been announced) for the game.

[King Ellis]

I don't know if I approve of this whole situation, we only just got the game and now they're RAAMing DLC down our throats. :/

[Maxx]

Surely you can't be proud of that one.

[Summers]

4 player co-op still? I don't want to play as RAAM. I'm a good guy, duh.

[King Ellis]

I'd only want to play as RAAM if I could use that big fuck off sword he used on

.

[RoHitman Reigns]

I just wonder how ridiculous this new Chocolate Weapon set is going to appear as the story mode stuff is bound to be sweet either way.

[Benji]

I know most of us will be occupied with FM and Arkham City this weekend, but there's another weekend event on Gears if anyone feels interested at some point.

Details.

[9 to 5]

I will give it a go I am sure, mainly interested in Beast and Horde hardcore.

[King Ellis]

I will play too!

[Benji]

I will give it a go I am sure, mainly interested in Beast and Horde hardcore.

Aye, I still need my Lv50 Horde achievement, so we could knock that into play too.

[Summers]

I need levels 20 to 40, damnit.

[Ol' Spanktooth]

My friend and I can't get past wave 18 in Horde mode. Sad. =(

[RoHitman Reigns]

Niners and I hit like 18 on Hotel in horde, crazy with the hardcore and no nods.

[9 to 5]

Yeah I could kick some ass later on the 360 I reckon.

[Benji]

Realised why i was stutter mic'ing - battery low. I forget that wireless headsets need charging, so used to a wired one

[Summers]

Anyone for late night Gears?

[King Ellis]

Possibly.

[Summers]

LET'S RALLY THE TROOPS. COME ON LADS.