Gears of War: Ultimate Edition confirmed, beta starts today

Rod Fergusson was in LA to confirm Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - the much-rumoured remaster of the original Gears that's set to release around the ten year anniversary of the franchise - is very much happening. Also announced on stage during Microsoft's press event, there's a one-week public beta for the game's multiplayer that starts today, where players will be able to sample the updated visuals, with 1080p and 60fps confirmed. The full release is down for August 25.