1. The latest installment in the Gears of War series, titled Gears of War: E-Day, was announced during the Xbox Showcase at the Summer Game Fest. 2. This prequel will focus on the backstory involving popular characters Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, set before the events of the first game. 3. The developer, The Coalition, has hinted at a possible multiplayer mode, which is a significant feature in the series, and has also announced a return to the horror elements of the original game.