Usually, we like to reveal the name and final cover art for our upcoming issue's
cover story the Thursday before it hits subscribers. This time we're saving
the full unveiling of the game's title until Monday during Microsoft's E3 press
conference, but we can confirm that our next cover is the new installment in the
Gears of War series and is coming to Xbox 360. We figure this news and a
glimpse of the shrouded Gears of War cover are least some consolation, as the
image raises some interesting questions: Who is in chains, and
where?
Take your time trying to decipher clues about the next game in the
Gears of War universe, and check back on Monday when we fully pull back the
curtain on both (yes, we said "both") of our covers. Also waiting for you on
Monday is a teaser trailer jammed with sneak peeks at our month of online Gears
of War coverage. As always, you can learn more about Epic's new game in the
following weeks with a wealth of online videos, articles, and interviews that
will populate our upcoming Gears of War hub, including an exclusive and
extensive first look here at Game Informer that hits Monday morning. You don't
want to miss it.
Our world exclusive first look at next game in the
Gears of War franchise isn't the only story worth diving into in our July issue.
Get a sneak peek at the splendor of the next console generation with our
in-depth article on Epic's Unreal Engine 4. Get ready for Call of Duty:
Black Ops II with our extensive feature detailing the game's intense,
globe-hopping campaign. We also have a new look at the long-awaited Tomb Raider
reboot, along with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard and some exciting new
projects that will be announced next week.
In this upcoming issue we also
catch up with Robert Bowling and discuss the first game from his new studio,
Robotoki. Ex-Infinity Ward heads Jason Ward and Vince Zampella also reveal more
on their side of the Activision/Call of Duty drama and their future
endeavors.
Look for the July issue to hit mailboxes and newsstands in the
coming weeks, or click here to subscribe or convert your existing physical
subscription and get access to the digital edition when it goes live on June 4 –
we might even have a new surprise on Monday for digital subscribers as well.