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After a long slumber away from Xbox, Gears of War finally makes a glorious return. Revealed during the recent Xbox Games Showcase,Gears of War: E-Daywill take us back to where it all started, the titular Emergence Day.
After seeing the trailer, fans are excited to trace the origin story of beloved characters like Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. However, keen-eyed viewers also noticed an easter egg signaling a potential return or cameo of another legendary Gear that played a significant role during Emergence Day.
The Gears of War E-day Trailer Contains an Easter Egg of Cole Train
TheE-Daytrailer is nothing short of gut-wrenching nostalgia.Featuring Marcus and Dom in their younger dayswhen all hell broke loose, backed by a somber rendition of “Mad World,” it’s clear why fans of the series rejoiced the moment this trailer finished its run.
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At the trailer’s 00:42 mark, however, many noticed how, as Marcus fumbled around for something to fight the single Locust soldier, a figurine of Cole Train from his Thrashball days can be seen. It’s the cheekiest, most fan-servicey way of mentioning the character, and the easter egg has certainly not gone unnoticed, given how fans are now madly speculating on whether we’ll see Cole return in this game in some shape or form.
Did anyone notice the Cole Train Figure in the Gears of War E-Day trailer? 42 Seconds in!pic.twitter.com/cYmXRIMkBW
Now, the inclusion of Cole Train in this trailer can be seen as a simple tribute to the older games for the fans and a way to enhanceE-Day‘s nostalgic appeal. Given his role during the Emergence Day, though, it raises the question of whether we’ll see the character make either a full-fledged return or a cameo of sorts.
There’s a Reason Why This Cheeky Cameo of Cole Train Matters
Here’s a refresher: Gus wasn’t simply a Thrashball legend back in the day but a pivotal figure during Emergence Day. Instead of finishing his final game of Thrashball, he decided to avenge his loved ones and enlist in COG. While not much is known of the time after this and joiningthe Delta Squad on their doomed journey, his impact helped even the odds, even if just a little.
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Thanks to his massive popularity and encouragement, this event led to a staggering 390% jump in voluntary enlistment for the COG, highlighting his impact beyond the battlefield.
However, despite having such a crucial role, the character may not make a full-fledged return to the series, as, during this particular period, he was most likely unfamiliar with what would eventually constitute Delta squad’s members. Hence, the likelihood of a cameo is much higher.
At the end of the day, it was heartwarming for Coalition to acknowledge Gus withE-Day‘s trailer. Even if he doesn’t return, it will not remove him from his position as one of the series’ fan favorites.
With that said, what are your thoughts on this cameo? Will we see Cole Train inGears of War: E-Day? Let us know in the comments below!
Akshit Dangi
Writer - Gaming
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
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