Gears of War 4 returns to the world of Sera 25 years after the close of the trilogy. What's new? What's still the same? Who survived? We look into all those questions when Fandom editors Matthew and Henry dive into Gears of War 4's first hour of action and show off the five best moments of the opening 60 minutes.

'Gears of War 4' - The 5 Best Parts of the First Hour

Fandom editors Matthew Allen and Henry Gilbert are ready to dive into another round of Horde mode, only this time it's on the Xbox One. Gears of War 4 features the newest version of Horde Mode, but how different does it really feel? Our intrepid editors playthrough the first 10 waves of gory action to find out.

'Gear of War 4' - The First 10 Waves of Horde 3.0

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Unmanned gears gameplay footage in Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

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Prey is Bethesda's next big FPS reboot, so forget everything you thought you knew about the game. Henry Gilbert, Senior Games Editor, played the first hour of the new game from the creators of Dishonored and walked away impressed.Watch Henry and Bob Mackey talk about the coolest moments from the start of Prey, as well as talking up the game's interesting history. What does the future hold for it? And will this take the series to new heights?Then, check out a full hour of Henry's exclusive playtime with Prey. How does this strange story begin? What weird revelations follow? And what strange new weapons and enemies are lying in wait? See all of it happen in our unedited, uncensored playthrough!

'Prey' - Fandom Plays The First Hour

The Guts of Judgement multiplayer gameplay trailer

Gears of War: Judgement

Gears of War: Judgement Multiplayer Gameplay

The final trailer for the Xbox One exclusive has arrived. But if you haven't been following Gears of War 4, this video might be a little confusing. Well, be confused no more with Fandom's official Fan Notation of the video. Meet the characters, learn some secrets, and worry about the fate of Marcus Fenix in this new annotated trailer.

The Quick Guide to 'Gears of War 4'

Gears of War 4 is the next chapter in the Gears saga that picks up 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3. The game puts players in the armor of Marcus Fenix's son JD Fenix. JD has some big boots to fill to live up to his father's legacy, and so will the new game when it releases this October for Xbox One and PC. The original Gears of War, was released 10 years ago on November 7, 2006 exclusively on the Xbox 360. Its impact on games was immediately felt. Let's explore the influence of Gears of War and how it changed the face of shooters forever. 

The Influence of Gears of War

Watch Dogs 2 is out now, so what's it like? After reviewing the game, Fandom's Henry Gilbert takes Executive Games Editor Matthew Allen through the first 30 minutes of the game. We meet the team, take a tour of digital San Francisco, and go on a mission to put an eerily familiar pharmabro in his place. Let's Play Watch Dogs 2! 

'Watch Dogs 2' - Fandom Plays The First Half Hour

Skill Upgrades gameplay for Metal Gear Rising Revengeance 

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High-frequency Blade gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Blade Gameplay

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Behold Glory, a brand new Gears of War 4 map from The Coalition. A monument of military might, this COG battery was used only against the most strategic targets to maintain its secrecy. The defensibility of this fortress can be used to your advantage if captured, which includes a powerful mounted turret that can suppress the courtyard below.Gears of War 4 is available now for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.

'Gears of War 4' - Glory Multiplayer Map Flythrough

Welcome to Speyer, a brand new Gears of War 4 map from The Coalition. Evacuated long ago, this lonely district of Speyer is a still image of pre-Locust War life. The battle for the sanctuary is a close-quarters affair, but teams looking to control the sprawling academy will need to do so together. Speyer's opulent interiors and quaint plazas are best suited to longer range engagements.Gears of War 4 is available now for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.

'Gears of War 4' - Speyer Multiplayer Map Flythrough

A gameplay video of Unique Weapons in Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance - Unique Weapons Gameplay

A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy.

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Check out the new limited edition Gears of War 4 Xbox One Controller.

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BootCamp Gameplay with Mafutisu in Metal Gear Rising's Revengeance. 

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"The "Gears of War: Judgment" Call to Arms Map Pack is out now for Season Pass owners.

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Everything you need to know about Gears from Don't Starve.

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Fandom editors Matthew and Henry sat down with the new Gears of War game and experienced the first hour of the campaign. What will you do first? How does the co-op work? What secrets are hidden? Watch along with our unedited stream of gameplay to find out.

Oct 17, 2016

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