Remastering “Gears of War” video series

Obviously one of the bigger upcoming titles for the Xbox One is a familiar face (it is even getting its own bundle), but I personally have very strong feelings for the Gears of Wars games. The first entry in the series was actually one of the driving forces behind me buying an Xbox 360 before a PlayStation 3 at the time. Obviously Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3 were great as well, but the first still holds a special place in my memories. Well some new videos show off the progress the Ultimate Edition is making.

Here's what they had to say about the new videos:

“Remastering Gears of War” video series is now up and taps into the nostalgia and feel of the original, while bringing over the best elements from later games.

Also in case you missed it – descriptions for the first two videos are listed below as well.

New Opening Cinematic Video

Catch a preview of what’s to come in “Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” by watching the opening cinematic, debuted by The Coalition today. In the video, Emergence Day sets in motion a brutal war that would both shatter humanity and forge a valiant band of heroes. Revisit the explosive events that led to the beginning of “Gears of War” in this opening cinematic.

Special Behind-the-Scenes Look at “Gears”

Each week starting today through launch, GearsofWar.com will feature a series of new videos on “Remastering ‘Gears of War’” with behind-the-scenes footage leading up to the game’s release. Check out this week’s installment where fans can get an insider look at how the original “Gears” was ushered into the modern age – painstakingly remastered in 1080p, modernized for Xbox One with 60 frames-per-second competitive multiplayer, and loaded with new content including five campaign chapters never released on Xbox.

Article by Nick