With an official release date still unknown, the announcement of a multiplayer beta for Gears of War 4 is good news. Early access will be given to certain users, with open beta coming thereafter. FULL STORY >

In this week's Gaming News Round-up - rumours abound about Microsoft's next Xbox console as well as Sony's PlayStation 3 follow-up. FULL STORY >

Global information and measurement company Nielsen has released its Top 20 Games to Watch report that tracks what gamers are most excited about this holiday season. FULL STORY >

E3's marked on every serious gamer's calendar, since it's here that the best new releases and products get revealed. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's upcoming Gears of War 3 has its single player campaign leaked months before the title is scheduled to hit shelves. FULL STORY >

One of the most anticipated run-and-gun titles for Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console gets dated. FULL STORY >

Epic is employing fans of the Gears of War franchise to assist them in determining the fate of one of the Gears of War 3 characters. FULL STORY >