Gears of War: E-Day Needs This Fun Mode

In the fictional world of “Gears of War”, E-Day – short for Emergence Day – is a pivotal moment in history. This event signified the start of the Locust invasion and the grueling Locust-Human War, a conflict that continued for an extended 17 years. The unexpected attack led to unimaginable casualties, with some estimates suggesting that a staggering 25% of humanity was eliminated in a blink of an eye. The trailer for “Gears of War: E-Day” effectively conveyed the grim atmosphere, showcasing the brutal might of the Locust army and the catastrophic aftermath left by E-Day.

While it’s true that the themes in Gears of War: E-Day‘s campaigns have traditionally been serious and somber, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of injecting some humor into the game. After all, previous installments of Gears of War have successfully lightened the mood with Easter eggs, self-referential banter, and even playful game modes. It would be fitting for Gears of War: E-Day to follow suit, and a particular game mode comes to mind that could make for an exciting addition.

Gears of War: E-Day Should Feature a Thrashball Game Mode

Gears of War’s Thrashball Explained

On the intergalactic planet Sera, Thrashball rules supreme as one of the most celebrated sports! This high-octane game pops up frequently across the Gears of War series, particularly in relation to Augustus Cole – a former COG soldier who once played it professionally during the Pendulum Wars and right before E-Day.

In essence, while a comprehensive rulebook for the game of Thrashball from Gears of War hasn’t been disclosed yet, it appears to borrow heavily from American Football with a unique twist. The primary objective in Thrashball is to propel a round ball across the field and into the opponent’s territory for a score. However, this task proves challenging as Thrashball is a rough sport, where players engage in physical confrontations. They are incentivized to collide opponents with circular pillars scattered throughout the arena, and employ large shields to thwart their adversaries’ advancements.

Players had an opportunity to explore a real-life Thrashball stadium in the “Thrashball” multiplayer map of Gears of War 3, although they couldn’t actively play the sport. They could navigate around pillars on the field, dash along the spectator stands, and even peek into the VIP box. Achieving a kill on the Thrashball map in Gears of War 3 would cause the central scoreboard to ring and tally the points.

In the unveiling trailer for “Gears of War: E-Day,” a miniature figurine of a Thrashball player was depicted as being accidentally knocked from Marcus Fenix’s television console.

How Thrashball Could Work in Gears of War: E-Day

As a die-hard Gears of War fan, I can hardly contain my excitement about finally getting the chance to play Thrashball myself! With Gears of War: E-Day potentially on the horizon, this dream could soon become a reality. Alongside classic multiplayer modes such as Horde, Guardian, Warzone, and Wingman, it’s hoped that Gears of War: E-Day will introduce a playful party mode inspired by Thrashball. In this mode, teams would race to the opposite end of the field while evading opponents trying to knock them into walls. Fortunately, the core mechanics of Gears of War shouldn’t need drastic changes to accommodate this mode, as gameplay primarily revolves around sprinting and dodging.

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2025-03-11 00:40