Gears of War 2 More Emotional Than BioShock, Explains Voice Actor

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Gears of War 2 voice actor Carlos Ferro has claimed that Epic's cover-heavy sequel will be "more emotionally affecting" than 2K's narrative-driven shooter BioShock.
Left, Gears of War 2. Right, BioShock.

Ferro lends his voice to Dominic Santiago, the partner of main character Marcus Fenix. During the sequel, Dominic is said to be searching for his long-lost wife while continuing to battle the legions of underground monsters that threaten humanity.

"[Gears of War 2 is] going to be more emotionally affecting than Bioshock," he told Official Xbox Magazine UK, as relayed by Kotaku and Team Xbox. "Beyond it."

Detailing the human tragedies and morally-questionable experiments of a failed underwater utopia, BioShock was released on PC and Xbox 360 last August. A PlayStation 3 version is due in October.

"A lot happens," Ferro teased. The specifics of how the sequel will top BioShock's guilt-inducing Big Daddy battles and option to kill little girls remain unclear, though more information is expected before Gears of War 2 hits Xbox 360 this November.

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

From The Chatty
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    July 1, 2008 7:53 AM

    You know, I'd really like to believe that, but by going on the Gears1 script... I don't see it happening. Focus on making an intense action game, Epic. That's your forte. Nothing wrong with that.

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      July 1, 2008 8:04 AM

      Indeed. This is actually more worrisome than it is encouraging.

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      July 1, 2008 9:05 AM

      Yes, I'd really prefer if they just didn't even attempt at a story and gave us more levels instead. Go the oldschool Contra or Assault Heroes route and give a breif description in the beginning ...then never mention it again.

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      July 1, 2008 9:59 AM

      Yeah, I think it worries me more that they're trying to "out emotion" people, because let's face it, epic has never ever been known for their story telling. In fact everytime CliffyB does one of his little videos, and starts relating the back story of the game, I can't help but start rolling my eyes. No one cares, just stick to over the top action please.

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        July 1, 2008 10:25 AM

        I would care about the backstory of the game if there actually was one.

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