The Coalition, a Microsoft first-party studio, is excited to announce today that the highly-anticipated Gears of War 4 for Xbox and Windows. The game was officially launched globally on October 11, 2016.
A new chapter in the Gears of War franchise, Gears of War 4 follows J.D. Fenix, the son of the original protagonist of the trilogy, who finds himself in some kind of imminent danger. To get out of the tight spot heâs in, Fenix may have to call on his dadâs help and the reunion between father and son will bring them face to face with extreme forces of evil.
The Coalition selected Synergy 88 Digital Inc. as a development partner to create 3D art assets, making Synergy 88 Digital the first Microsoft-certified studio in the Philippines for game art outsourcing.
The Coalition is extremely pleased with the quality of work produced by Synergy 88 Digital. Walter de Torres, The Coalition Director of Production, says, âI would like to thank Synergy88 Digital for their contribution in making the environments of Gears of War 4 come to life. Their quality was world class and they delivered when we needed them to. We look forward to collaborating with them on future projects.â
Alvin Juban, President of Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP), commends being in service of The Coalition. âThere has been no greater honor and pleasure than serving with the Coalition. The mentorship, work style and communication practice, the entire experience from qualification to execution was beyond all our expectationsâ, he said.
Prior to the start of Gears of War 4 development, Microsoft Studios purchased the rights to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games. From there, The Coalition, then called Black Tusk Studios, announced that the next Gears of War was in concept and prototyping in May 2014.
Initial reviews already rave about the new weapons, the active game play, and smooth movement of the characters. Early beta testers describe Gears of War 4 to be a natural evolution of the series from where it spawned from.
The Board of Investment, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, has been promoting the country as an investment destination of choice in the game development and animation industry to the international gaming community.
Angelica M. Cayas, Director of International Investments Promotion Service of the Board of Investment, congratulates Microsoft and the Synergy88 Digital, Inc. for the launch of this most awaited game, Gears of War.
âWith the steady growth of the economy, and the continued public and private support, we are confident that the industry will remain on its positive growth path in the years aheadâ, she adds.
By being part of an elite game development team, Synergy 88 Digital joins the ranks of premiere 3D game art providers in the world. Synergy 88 Managing Director and Co-Founder Jackie Chua says, âOur investment in hardware and software, particularly human resources is paying off. Two years ago, this partnership was just a gleam in the horizon. Since then weâve consistently and continuously grew our capabilities, our facilities, and our people because we foresee bigger, more resource-driven engagements with our partners.â
âWhen The Coalition with the Gears of War 4 project came along, we knew for sure that we were on the right track all along. The impending success of the game is icing on the cake. Our partnership with The Coalition gives us the confidence that we can compete with the worldâs best in our area of expertise.â
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