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Gears of War: E-Day Interview with The Coalition

October 1, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We sit down with Creative Director Matt Searcy and Art Director Aren Hamak at the Gears of War: E-Day event in Los Angeles to discuss bringing the franchise back to its darkest roots!   In this interview, the team behind Gears of War: E-Day breaks down:The Fall of Kalona: - How the city evolves and crumbles as the outbreak unfolds.   - Marcus & Dom’s Origin: Exploring their relationship following the Pendulum Wars.   - Modernized Gameplay: Upgraded cover mechanics, new movement, and enhanced verticality built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.   Horror Roots: Turning up the scare factor, gore, and terror of the Locust swarm.   - Bravo Squad & Lore: Introducing new characters and expanding on classic Gears lore with input from author Karen Traviss.   Are you excited to experience the chaos of Emergence Day? Let us know your thoughts!Connect with us: Danny Peña Parris Lilly Pete Toledo Riana Manuel-Peña Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

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