The Coalition has introduced it’s shutting down the official Gears of War Forums subsequent month in favour of different social media channels, reminiscent of Discord and Reddit.
For years, gamers and followers have frequented the official Gears of War Forums to debate the whole lot Gears-related. It was a good way to work together with followers of the sequence and convey points with Gears video games on to The Coalition. Sadly, the group has now introduced it is going to shut the Gears of War Forums for good in April.
Official Gears of War Forums to shut in April
“Those of us who began taking part in Gears of War in 2006 keep in mind a distinct web,” a put up on the boards from the Gears group group reads. “From the Epic Forums to the present Gears Forums, how we discuss in regards to the sport we love and the place we collect modifications with time. With new platforms rising, we’re at all times looking for the most effective methods to remain linked.
“Amid shifting traits, we’ve observed communities rising in favour of channels like Discord, Reddit and social media, whereas exercise has slowed down in our official boards. As such, we’ve made the tough option to sundown the boards on GearsofWar.com. On Monday, April third, the Gears of War boards will transition to read-only mode, and on April tenth, we’ll energy them down utterly. Please use this window to retailer any reminiscences you’d like to carry on to.”
With the boards closing, The Coalition has pointed customers within the route of different social media channels reminiscent of its official Discord, Subreddit, and Twitter.
The information has been met with disappointment from the Gears group, with many saying that essential info and discussions surrounding the Gears video games will probably be misplaced as soon as the whole lot is shut down. Some have additionally identified that Discord and different social media channels (which some customers aren’t signed up for) merely aren’t pretty much as good as official boards as, with Discord particularly, info and posts can shortly get misplaced in an avalanche of feedback.
The Gears of War Forums will transfer over to read-only mode on April third earlier than shutting down utterly on April tenth.
What do you make of this? Will you be unhappy to see the Gears of War Forums shut? Let us know!
