Gears of War: E-Day – The Gears We’ve Been Waiting For!

Gears of War is BACK, and this is exactly what I’ve been missing from the franchise!

In this episode of the It Just Works Podcast, I dive deep into the Gears of War: E-Day campaign and explain why I believe it’s a return to form for one of Xbox’s most iconic franchises.

From the devastating Locust invasion and the incredible atmosphere to the brotherhood between Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, E-Day captures the brutality, emotion, and sense of loss that made the original trilogy unforgettable.

I also discuss the campaign’s biggest surprises, its connection to Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST, the gameplay, and where I think the writing could have been stronger.

But the big question remains: Is Gears of War: E-Day better than Gears 4, Gears 5, and Judgment?

For me, the answer is YES.

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major campaign spoilers.

What did you think of E-Day? Does it live up to the original trilogy? Let me know!

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GTA is back in the spotlight, and we finally have an extended look at one of the most anticipated games of all time!

On this episode of the It Just Works Podcast, Ryan breaks down everything that stood out from the latest GTA showing, from the insane level of detail and open world to the characters, gameplay, and whether Rockstar is actually about to raise the bar again.

Then, we dive into Gears of War: E-Day and the return of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. With its darker atmosphere, brutal combat, and focus on the early days of the Locust invasion, could E-Day be the return to form Gears fans have been waiting for?

Finally, Elden Ring is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2! We talk about how FromSoftware’s massive RPG translates to Nintendo’s new hardware, the compromises that may come with it, and what games like Elden Ring could mean for the future of third-party support on Switch 2.

GTA. Gears. Elden Ring. We’ve got a PACKED episode.

What are YOU most excited to play?

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Alex is back on the show, and we’ve got a LOT to talk about!

This week on It Just Works!, we dive into the recent changes surrounding RuneScape and what new leadership could mean for the future of the game. Then we head back to Tamriel to break down some of the latest Elder Scrolls VI theories, including the speculation surrounding its potential setting and what Bethesda could be cooking up.

Finally, we spend plenty of time talking Halo: Campaign Evolved! Alex gives his thoughts on the remake, what’s working, what isn’t, and why the ODST might just be stealing the show.

RuneScape, Elder Scrolls, Halo and plenty of gaming tangents along the way — another packed episode of It Just Works!

🎙️ Episode 225

🎮 RuneScape & the future of Jagex

⚔️ Elder Scrolls VI theories

🔥 Halo: Campaign Evolved

💀 Why Alex loves the ODST

Thanks for listening, and as always — it just works

After 55 hours with Halo: Campaign Evolved, I’ve seen just about everything this game has to offer — and it’s finally time to give my verdict.

In episode #224, I break down the full experience: the campaign, gameplay, visuals, changes from the original, what works, what doesn’t, and whether this reimagining actually captures what made Halo special in the first place.

There’s a lot I loved, a few things that surprised me, and some decisions I’m still not completely sold on. But after spending more than two full days of my life in this game, I think I know exactly where Halo: Campaign Evolved stands.

Was it worth the wait? Did it live up to the legacy of Combat Evolved? And most importantly — is this the direction Halo should be heading?

Let’s talk about it.

Halo Campaign Evolved has taken the community by store, bringing classic gameplay, modern improvements, and a wave of nostalgia that has fans talking. In this episode, I break down why its resonating so strongly, what it gets right, and whether projects like this represent the future of Halo. If you're a longtime Spartan or someone who's fallen away from the series, this is a episode you won't want to miss.