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The game launches tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of release dates, rollout timing, and launch-day details for major titles, with a focus on how and when games actually reached players. Recent coverage includes the 20th anniversary of Gears of War, examining why its November 7 and November 12, 2006 dates both appear in the record and how Microsoft's staggered retail rollout worked. Threads here suit readers interested in launch history, platform availability, and the small scheduling details that shape how a release is remembered.
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    Gears of War Turns 20: Xbox 360 Launch Dates and Cover Shooter Legacy

    Gears of War reached its 20th anniversary on November 7, 2026—but its original launch was a rollout, not a single worldwide appointment. Microsoft’s release-day announcement confirms that copies began appearing at select retailers on November 7, 2006, while broad U.S. availability was still...