Launch day DLC is a subject that still remains raw among players, and Epic Games is planning to make that never even more sore. The studio has confirmed that twenty-one Gears of War 3 weapon skins will be available to purchase from tonight, letting gamers daub their guns in rainbows, flowers and all manner of silly colors.
It's the net cost of the skins that have truly infuriated players, as it's been deduced that the entire bundle of content will run for 3600 Microsoft Points. Of course, nobody has to buy them all, and nobody's forcing anyone to buy a single skin, but nerds are furious, as the following quote demonstrates:
3600MS POINTS JUST FOR THAT SH*T? FUCK YOU CLIFF BLIZENSKI, YOU F*CKING GREEDY BASTARD. FOR TRYING TO MILK THD SHIT OUT OF GEARS3 3600MS IS PRETTY MUCH AROUND A $100. F*CKING TWAT ASS MOTHERF*CKER
Yeah ... some people are upset. I'd find it annoying if the full game wasn't already robust enough to justify the $60 asking price. Since Gears 3 is already packed with content, I don't see these optional skins being a big deal. Not to mention, most of them look like a detriment to online play. It's going to be a lot easier to spot and shoot the idiot carrying a rainbow in his hands.
Gears of War 3 Weapon Skins [Epic Games]
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11:30 AM on 09.19.2011 | 
I'll stick with the skins I unlocked on the beta.
This has to be a rip on Capcom. right?
I mean... really?
Gamers in general no longer chastise such things as much as they embrace it. Just pull out your "what's with them young whippersnappers" stick and let loose - that's what growing old is all about :D
These aren't necessary to enjoy the game, just extra for those who are that obsessed.
I could have actually agreed with you antil you made it about some silly console fight. This kind of thing is always stupid, imo, but definitely not detrimental to the game. As long as they aren't cutting out maps and weapons so they can sell them later, I'm cool with it.
Just preordered my copy of Gears 3, me and 3 friends are gonna play some 4 player coop at midnight :D I am stoked.
You are not going to convince your mommy to give you 45 dollars for some gun skins.
Wait, kids are retards.
GO FOR IT, JIMMY!.
(You're 12. ;D)
You're 12!? Happy birthday!
It seams? IT SEAMS? DAMMIT EVERYONE, IT SEAMS!
You're 12.
No, that's you turning 12, son. Unfortunately your mother let you place the candles yourself, and... well... ten is the highest you can count. So sad.
I know, man. It appears that I am NOT smarter than a fifth grader. :(
/toovulgar?
They're colors. What's more, they're a "feature" that wasn't even a part of previous Gears games, and I certainly didn't miss it there. I never caught myself saying, between the revving of chainsaw and the inevitable ripping of flesh, "You know what this game needs? Spraypaint. That's the lynch pin that's gonna hold this whole godawful mess together. God help this series if it doesn't get its shit together."
These are separate from the Beta skins. Those are still unlockable for free.
Got the game earlier I like it, but I will not, I REPEAT, NOT... pay 60 bux for weapon skins, in COD THEY ARE FOR FREE!...
@Lycan XIII
You get the Beta skins if you unlocked it on the beta, also, cole train.
I got my flaming skins...
Can't wait to bust out my gold retro again.
It affects nothing, at all, and you have literally no reason to buy it, and very few people will probably buy it anyway. It's a way for them to make a few extra bucks off of fanboys, a practice that has been around in one form or another for several console generations.
It's like complaining about the cost of popcorn at the movie theater. It's overpriced, tasteless and makes the movie theatre tons of money. If you don't like it, don't buy it. It won't make the movie any more or less enjoyable.
Companies exist to make money. Shocker.
Personally, I don't mind if you can buy stuff that you can unlock the old fashioned way. It gives a recourse to those who are lazy or just plain suck.
Don't get me wrong, I don't actually support this kind of thing, but I'm going to express that by not buying it, just like I do with all sub-par DLC, rather than by getting angry over it.
Personally, I don't mind if you can buy stuff that you can unlock the old fashioned way. It gives a recourse to those who are lazy or just plain suck.
Don't get me wrong, I don't actually support this kind of thing, but I'm going to express that by not buying it, just like I do with all sub-par DLC, rather than by getting angry over it.
They are selling DRM too!? WOW! I want some!
This is where Ubisoft went wrong, They didnt charge for it!