Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Ascendance

The official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game, Gears of War: Ascendance is the sixth entry in the Gears of War novel series. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!

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Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Anvil Gate

Continuing the saga of the bestselling game series! In the third of three official tie-in novels to the hugely successful videogame from Microsoft and Epic Games, in Gears of War: Anvil Gate, Marcus Fenix, and his Gears defend humanity’s final city from the Locust horde. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!

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New Xbox Games: March 6-10

Welcome to This Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature, I cover all the games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

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Xbox Games With Gold: March 2023

Travel across eras this March in Games with Gold! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, start the month with a visit to a 1960s-era set sci-fi mystery in Trüberbrook or strategize WWII battles in Sudden Strike 4- Complete Collection, and then midmonth survive 19th century supernatural horrors in Lamentum.

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Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Jacinto’s Remnant

Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, Gears of War: Jacinto’s Remnant is the stunning story of the men and women who stood between a planet and total destruction—and now have to face the consequences of their actions. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family Plan Expands to Six New Countries

Beginning today, Xbox players in Chile, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden will be able to join a plan that enables up to five friends and family members to share Game Pass Ultimate benefits. These countries will join the players participating in the plan in Colombia and Ireland.

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Atomic Heart Now Available on Xbox

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you’ll have to pay in blood in Atomic Heart, now available on Xbox.

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Xbox Video Game Review: The Gunk

The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. Below is my review of this Xbox-exclusive video game. Enjoy!

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Gears of War Retrospective: The First Ten Years

With its acclaimed gameplay, intense characters, and visceral action, the Gears of War franchise has helped define the modern shooter genre. Written by Arthur Gies, Gears of War: Retrospective is a detailed look back the entire Gears franchise, from the first game’s initial development as an Xbox 360 title, all the way up to Gears 5. Learn the history of Gears through the words of its developers, designers, and artists, accompanied by key visuals, concept art, and more. Watch my video review of this book below to see what’s inside.

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Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Aspho Fields

Gears of War: Aspho Fields is an in-depth look at Delta Squad’s toughest fighters—soldier’s soldier Marcus Fenix and rock-solid Dominic Santiago—and a detailed account of the pivotal battle of the Pendulum Wars. This novel is a prequel to the first Gears of War video game and a bridge between that game and Gears of War 2. I chose to listen to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!

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