Cosplayers on ‘roids rejoice! TriForce Sales, a creator of licensed 1:1 scale replica from video games, films, TV, and comics, is going to produce the weapons and armor from the Gears of War universe. TriForce has partnered with sculptor Sid Garrand of Nightmare Armor Studios to recreate the gear worn by Marcus Fenix’s Delta Squad.

So what’s in the lineup of replicas? You can order the COG armor, helmet and the Lancer assault rifle. Advance orders can be placed online beginning July 8 at www.projecttriforce.com.

“I have been a huge fan of Gears of War since its release in November of 2006,” said Garrand. “In my spare time I sculpted a full set of armor for myself, which I enjoyed showing off at conventions. When the fans saw it they all asked me how they could get it. I was thrilled when the team from Epic saw it, and liked it, which allowed us to move to the point to where we are today. It all truly began as a labor of love.”

I think there’s a problem or two though. When Garrand and his squad showed off the replicas to Gears developer Epic Games, they weren’t exactly the most physically-fit cosplayers. In fact, Garrand’s arms are glaringly skinny compared to Fenix’s tree trunk limbs.

Additionally, the fictional Marcus Fenix is 6’1” tall and weighs 231lbs. If Garrand was anywhere near that weight or build, then the replicas should be even larger. Call me anal, but if you start hyping these products as 1:1 scale replicas, you’ve gotta back it up.

Gears of War image courtesy of Microsoft and Epic Games.

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Gears of War replica weapons and armor to be produced

I’m a sucker for action games, especially when it lets me shoot the crap out of my enemies. I’ve recently taken a fancy for the locally-hosted Rakion, which lets me do just that—shoot the crap out of other players.

The game isn’t quite like GunZ: The Duel because in Rakion, there’s a certain level of strategy involved when you try to unleash some of your deadly projectiles. For one, you can’t just unload an obscene amount of arrows at your target. You have to time your shots and it can be insane at times, especially when you’re fighting a Ninja character that can’t seem to keep still because there’s something stuck up its rear end.

Well, things are going to get a bit more interesting because as of yesterday, Mobius Games and Softnyx rolled out a new patch across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. And you know what? It comes with new features that could change the way Rakion is played. Know the details after the jump.

Potions
The most important feature is the introduction of potions. Rakion players now experience a significant change in the game system. For instance:

• Health or Armor Potions – Potions allow the player to recover lost Health/Armor points. In maps where there are no health power-ups available, players with potions would end up lasting longer than others.
• Chaos Potion – This grants the user 1 Chaos point allowing players to use their chaos power 1 or 2 kills ahead of the others.
• Fear Potion – A potion that causes an AoE effect, preventing other players from ganging-up on you.
• Stimpack – This provides the player with more attack power; however, Health is sacrificed to activate.
• Cell Point – This supplies the player with cell points which allows the ability to summon their creatures faster than other players.
• Scout – A skill that allows the player to view their opponents Heath, thus providing advantage in picking out the weaker players.

Collectible Armor Set
This patch is the first series of event patches that would allow players the chance to obtain Rare Elementals Armor. These limited Elementals Armor set enhance a player’s attack power and are only acquired by gaining “Party Points” in game.

Chaos Party Event
In Team Game Modes, Event rounds will randomly appear where players will be able to collect Party Points, which can be used to exchange for a piece of the Elemental Set. Event rounds will reward the winning team +5 Party Points, while the losing team gets +1 Party Point. Players must collect as much Party Points as they can in the fastest time, as only a limited number of players will be allowed to exchange their Party Points for a much coveted piece of the Elementals Set.

New Player Bonuses
Now is the best time to create a new character and experiment with a new build. Players powering up from level 1-30 get more gold at every power-up equivalent to 1,000 gold x the level they increase, allowing new Rakion players to purchase gear faster. This will be available, only, during the promo event period.

Purchase Promo
Users who top up their accounts with Rakion Cash will receive additional Gold and Party Points purchased within the promo period.

50 ePoints >1,300 Rakion Cash will get you 1,000 Gold and 10 Party Points
100 ePoints >3,000 Rakion Cash will get you 3,000 Gold and 30 Party Points
350 ePoints >12,000 Rakion Cash will get you 15,000 Gold and 150 Party Points

Now excuse me, I’d like to shoot the crap out of my enemies.

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Rakion gets patched in Southeast Asia

So you’re the world’s only hope to rid all demons. Does that make you a chick magnet? Perhaps. Adulation from the masses? Check. Free armor? Fat chance. You’ve been in this situation before when you played Diablo, Ultima, or some other similar game. You’re the savior and fans love you. But when it comes to your gear, you have to cough up the cash.

Tricia Gray, the director for global marketing at Flagship Studios was kind enough to explain in a podcast at Gamerscore why Hellgate: London is charging you for your armor even if you’re out to save humanity.

According to Ms. Gray, you’re not the only dude trying to save the universe. Other people are trying to do the exact same thing, so I reckon other people still need cash even if London is overrun by hellspawn.

Yes, you’re not special. What a shocker for people with issues.

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Show me the money: Hellgate charges savior of the world for armor