Gears of War: E-Day is a standout XBOX release that deserves attention even in a crowded gaming season. @CoalitionGears and @PCFPeopleCanFly take the franchise back to Emergence Day, following young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as the Locust Horde launches its devastating invasion.  GamesBeat’s review praises the campaign’s emotional storytelling, brutal combat and improved movement, awarding it 4.5 out of 5 stars. With an estimated 1.7 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers playing early on and around 230,000 copies sold during launch week, E-Day also underlines the importance of major exclusive releases to Xbox’s console strategy. @deantak reviewed Gears of War: E-Day, examining its return to the franchise’s roots and its place in Xbox’s lineup. “This game is a return to form for Gears as it goes back to the beginning of its timeline, reminding us of the emotional and sad atmosphere that permeated the series at its best,” Takahashi wrote. Read the full review at @GamesBeat: gamesbeat.com/gears-of-war-e… #GearsOfWar #Xbox #Gaming #GameIndustry