Difference between revisions of "Gears of War"
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{{--}} This game uses P2P connections only | {{--}} This game uses P2P connections only | ||
{{--}} Not available digitally | {{--}} Not available digitally | ||
| + | {{ii}} Install [[#Patches|Title Update 3]] to fix an issue with expired digital signatures.<ref name="Title Update">[http://web.archive.org/web/20110528061546/http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/pc/qfe1.htm Gears of War - GEARS OF WAR FOR WINDOWS UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE]</ref> | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===[http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/1/A/51A3F34C-E65D-47D1-9E28-02E3356FEC3F/GearsPC_TU3_Microsoft.exe Patch | + | ===Patches=== |
| − | + | Title Update 3 fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching.<ref name="Title Update"/> This is a required update. | |
| + | * [http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/1/A/51A3F34C-E65D-47D1-9E28-02E3356FEC3F/GearsPC_TU3_Microsoft.exe English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish] | ||
| + | * Czech, Hungarian, Polish: install [http://www.patches-scrolls.com/gears_of_war.php Patch 1.2], then install the [http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/1/A/51A3F34C-E65D-47D1-9E28-02E3356FEC3F/GearsPC_TU3_CD_Projekt.exe Czech, Hungarian, Polish Title Update] | ||
| + | * [http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/1/A/51A3F34C-E65D-47D1-9E28-02E3356FEC3F/GearsPC_TU3_1C.exe Russian] | ||
===Update Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Update Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ==="You cannot run the game with modified executable code. Please reinstall the game." error=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Install [[#Patches|Title Update 3]] to fix an issue with digital signatures.<ref name="Title Update"/> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
Revision as of 10:04, 6 January 2015
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Epic Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 6, 2007 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- Come with exclusive content (a new singleplayer chapter, 3 extra multiplayer maps, map editor, etc.)
- This game uses P2P connections only
- Not available digitally
- Install Title Update 3 to fix an issue with expired digital signatures.[1]
General information
- Epic Games Forums
- Gearspedia - A wiki for the series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: SafeDisc disc check. | |
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- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Essential improvements
Patches
Title Update 3 fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching.[1] This is a required update.
- English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish
- Czech, Hungarian, Polish: install Patch 1.2, then install the Czech, Hungarian, Polish Title Update
- Russian
Update Games for Windows - LIVE
| Instructions |
|---|
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Disable motion blur
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
| Instructions |
|---|
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| UDP | 80, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
"You cannot run the game with modified executable code. Please reinstall the game." error
- Install Title Update 3 to fix an issue with digital signatures.[1]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9, 10 | |
| Shader Model support | 3, 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.4 GHz AMD 2.0 GHz |
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| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1700 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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