And the information just pours in.. Barely hours after the E3 announcement that Gears of War will be coming to the PC this September, Microsoft has gone all out to promote the game with a slew of new details. Here’s all the official information straight from the horse’s mouth. Yes, you heard right, I said DirectX 10! So you can bet your bottom that the PC version will stomp all over the Xbox 360 when it comes to visuals, and thanks to the new content, even Xbox 360 owners who were simply looking at a better looking port job with Lost Planet last month now have a reason to pick this up for their PCs as well.

Check out more features, the first PC screenshots, the PC video and the larger box shot after the jump.

Features:
Features of “Games of War” include the following:

• Frag-filled new content. “Gears of War” will feature locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players will encounter all their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters will take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in the Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX 10 support, “Gears of War,” will challenge and push the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation.

• Unmatched online gaming. “Gears of War” will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.

• New Game Editor. The game will also feature the all-new Game Editor, guaranteeing new user-generated content in the future. The “Gears of War” community will be able to tap its endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created levels through complete access to the Unreal Editor. Using the new engine, players can now import custom artwork into the engine, create particle systems, scripted encounters, cinematics and more.

• Astounding visuals in next-generation gaming. “Gears of War” ushers in the next generation with incredible visuals, pushing DirectX 10 visual designs and bringing out the smallest details in the largest battle. Gamers experience a rich, dynamic world with a supreme level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events unfolding around them.

Screenshots:

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