Gears of War 2
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- Gears of War 2
- Release Date: Nov. 7, 2008
- Price: $60.00
- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Developer: Epic
- Platform(s): Xbox 360
- Genre: Action
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Still no update on slow Gears of War 2 matchmaking
Two weeks after launching, and some players are having to wait up to 20 minutes to join an online multiplayer match.
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Microsoft responds to Xbox Live bannings
Company says only a "small percentage" of Xbox 360 owners have been affected, mostly for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
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Gears of War 2 sales top 2 million at launch
Microsoft today announced that Epic's latest sci-fi shooter sold more than 2 million in its opening weekend.
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Epic acknowledges Gears of War 2 bugs
Epic Games on Monday published a list of known issues affecting Gears of War 2, slow matchmaking chief among them.
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Wanna play the final boss? That'll be $20, please
Developers are thinking creatively in an effort to fight used game sales -- maybe too creatively.
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Report: Cliff Bleszinski's next a survival horror game
As Gears of War 2 launches today, EGM is reporting that designer Cliff Bleszinski is working on a multi-platform survival horror game.
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Cliff Bleszinski dishes on Gears and games
Read the full interview from our November issue with Gears of War 2 designer Cliff Bleszinski, for his thoughts on the game, the importance of co-op, Xbox 360 storage limitations, and how demos can actually spoil games.
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In stores this week: Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, Tom Clancy's End War
It's a battle of the console-exclusive war torn futures today as we see the release of Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2. Get some!
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Cliff Bleszinski demystified by The New Yorker
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Gears of War designer and his famous game in this 6,000 word profile, which is as entertaining as it is insightful.
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Gears of War 2 boss battle leaked to Internet
This leaked Gears of War 2 boss battle is anything but casual.
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Report: Legendary Pictures to buy Epic Games
Citing "multiple sources close to companies," Variety on Thursday said the creator of Batman: The Dark Knight is "in talks" to buy the studio behind Gears of War 2.
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Gears of War 2 ad makes us want to play Gears of War 2
New "Last Day" commercial perfectly captures the quiet before the storm, much like the "Mad World" ad did for the original Gears of War in 2006.
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Epic wants casual gamers to play Gears of War 2
In other words, show me the money!
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Epic vermin narrowly escape GamePro dominance in Gears of War 2
We played Epic Games in Gears 2 a few weeks back and let the developer win so we could stay on good terms.
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Chainsaws ahoy! Gears of War 2 nears Nov. 7 release
Microsoft today announced that Gears of War 2, the sequel to the five million unit selling original, has been sent to manufacturing.
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Gears of War shoes up close and personal
As seen in the November issue of GamePro, here are the Gears of War "co-op" skateboard shoes made by Globe.
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Gears of War 2 getting free day-one DLC, gold Hammerburst
Gears of War 2 developer Epic Games is planning several rewards for gamers who pick up a new copy of Gears of War 2.
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GamePro gets first look at Gears of War 2 Limited Edition art book
GamePro opens up the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition companion art book for the first time!
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Gears of War 2 bundle Lancer could kill a small cat
Amazon today revealed its exclusive Gears of War 2 game bundle with toy Lancer gun for a whopping $140. It doesn't have moving parts, but at least it's life-sized.
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Gears of War 2 to have optional violence, profanity filter
Sqeamish? Mom not like your violent video games? Then the new Gears of War 2 violence and profanity filter is right up your alley.
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Gears of War 2 Limited Edition comes with extras, adorable photo
Details of the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition surfaced Tuesday, including word that the package includes a rather peculiar photograph.
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Gears of War 2 screenshots saw the internet in half!
Microsoft on Wednesday released a slew of new Gears of War 2 screenshots, depicting chainsaw duels, multiplayer, new locals, maps, and lots of concept art. Check it!
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Gears of War 2 controls inspired by Uncharted
Even though Cliff Bleszinski "can't stand" the cover system of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the outspoken game designer borrowed heavily from the PS3 game when refining the upcoming Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360.
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Gears of War 2 multiplayer details surface
According to UK-based X360 Magazine (June 2008), Gears of War 2 will feature 10-person online multiplayer, 12 bundled maps, and multiple finishing moves.
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CliffyB: Gears of War 2 is "five times bigger"
Gears of War 2 developer Cliff Bleszinski promised the sequel is five times bigger than the original. Bigger is better, right?
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Gears of War 2 to get a 'longer' campaign and 'bigger, better' online
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinksi gave GamePro a sneak peek at the second level of Gears of War 2 at Microsoft's Spring Showcase event in San Fransisco tonight.
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Gears of War 2 gameplay footage available tonight
Hurry back from your weekend party: Microsoft will reveal the first gameplay footage for Gears of War 2 over Xbox Live and all over the internets tonight at 11pm PDT.
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Gears of War 2 in-game footage drops in May
Be the first on your block to see the Gears of War in-game footage when it hits the streets next month.
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Game Informer lubes Gears of War 2 with new details
Additional details for Gears of War 2 surfaced on Tuesday by way of the popular NeoGAF online community.
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Gears of War 2 actor spills secrets: new weapons, Brumack returns
The man behind the voice of Marcus Fenix spilled the beans about Brumak encounters and new weapons in a recent teaser interview about Gears of War 2.
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Microsoft shows indie games, 2008 exclusives at GDC
A trio of sequels including Gears of War 2, Fable 2, and Ninja Gaiden II headline the initial Xbox 360 release list this year.
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Gears of War 2 announced for Xbox 360; November 2008 release
Today, Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios announced that Gears of War 2 would land on the Xbox 360 this November.
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Average User Score
- 5 stars
- (63)
- 4 stars
- (6)
- 3 stars
- (3)
- 2 stars
- (0)
- 1 stars
- (10)
| Add your pro/cons to the mix here | |
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Just plain fun | Repetitive gameplay |
| Fantastic multiplayer | Doesn't live up to expectations |
| Tight controls | Poor storytelling |
| Addictive gameplay | Annoying audio |
Most Popular User Reviews
Campaign Rocks, Multiplayer is Horrible
- Posted: Nov, 20, 2008
- Score: 3/5.0
- Comments: 4
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Intense action | Terrible multiplayer |
| Addictive gameplay | Doesn't live up to expectations |
| Amazing visuals | Unresponsive controls |
After playing this game for a few weeks, I have come to two conclusions about this game, The campaign is simply awesome, and can be replayed numerous times without becoming stale. On xbox live however, this game is absolutely horrendous. It takes 15 to 20 minutes sometimes just to get into a match, and when your finally in one, your faced against players that you stand no chance against. I thought the purpose of matchmaking was to pair players against opponents of similar skill? Also, the gameplay is extremely glitchy. The only feasable ways to kill people are by the chainsaw, melee, or frag tagging, all of which are cheap shots in my opinion. I can't believe epic would allow this half assed attempt of a game to go out on the market. They seriously need to fix the multiplayer problems or there will be many unhappy fans.
Gears of War 2 the Epic and Best Game for 360
- Posted: Nov, 17, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Comments: 2
| Pros | Cons |
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| Addictive gameplay | |
| Fantastic multiplayer | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Intense action |
Gears of War 2 has been polished so perfectly I cannot see where they can improve anything for Gears 3! The constantly updating achievement list was great! The body shield was amazing too! How can it get better!?
Better than the first
- Posted: Nov, 15, 2008
- Score: 4/5.0
- Comments: 2
| Pros | Cons |
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| Addictive gameplay | Repetitive gameplay |
| Tight controls | |
| Just plain fun | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Intense action |
Finished the one player mission and loved it. A great shooter with better visuals and 'moments' than the first. Lots of great action and just fun to play.
Play it. Its awesome
- Posted: Nov, 12, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Comments: 2
| Pros | Cons |
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| Addictive gameplay |
I just got done playing the single player missions and while its a little short, its is one of the most action packed shooters I have played since Halo. The vehicle controls absolutely suck, but everything else IS TOP NOTCH. If you have a high def TV then you must play this game. If you don't you must play this game. Online is a blast thanks to horde mode. I personally am not that good at fighting other people online ( I have a job and little spare time to practice ) but with horde mode you co-operate with other people to kill the locust. Buy it, love it. (Wait till you fly the reaper..... my personal favorite)
Gears of War 2
- Posted: Nov, 12, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Comments: 0
| Pros | Cons |
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| Addictive gameplay | Poor storytelling |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Just plain fun | |
| Intense action |
This game is awesome. If you dont have it go buy it immediately. The new horde mode is the best 5-player co-op ever made and will keep you playing hours on end.
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Gears of War 2 Recent Articles
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Nov. 18, 2008
News:
Still no update on slow Gears of War 2 matchmaking
Two weeks after launching, and some players are having to wait up to 20 minutes to join an online multiplayer match.
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Nov. 12, 2008
News:
Microsoft responds to Xbox Live bannings
Company says only a "small percentage" of Xbox 360 owners have been affected, mostly for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
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Nov. 12, 2008
News:
Gears of War 2 sales top 2 million at launch
Microsoft today announced that Epic's latest sci-fi shooter sold more than 2 million in its opening weekend.
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Nov. 11, 2008
News:
Epic acknowledges Gears of War 2 bugs
Epic Games on Monday published a list of known issues affecting Gears of War 2, slow matchmaking chief among them.
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Nov. 10, 2008
News:
Wanna play the final boss? That'll be $20, please
Developers are thinking creatively in an effort to fight used game sales -- maybe too creatively.
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