Gears of War 2 Review
Review
When it comes to action movie sequels, the best tend to take the original formula and twist it enough to keep the concept fresh. Whether it's Terminator 2, Aliens or The Dark Knight, great sequels build on the previous work, rather than treading over tire
READ MORE >Players Get 'Cherry Popping' Too Soon in Betas, Says Gears of War 2 Director
Developer Epic has previously stated that there wasn't a Gears of War 2 demo as the team wanted to focus on finishing the game, but why wasn't...
READ MORE >"By that logic, you don't understand what the fuck mutually exclusive actually means."
see all 130 commentsGears of War 2 Screenshots: Golden Weapons
With Epic's Gears of War 2 slated to surface at retailers worldwide this Friday, publisher Microsoft has issued some new screenshots from the Xbox...
READ MORE >"I agree that people need to stop worrying so much about platforms but it IS important to clear ..."
see all 37 commentsThe Gears of War 2 Pre-launch Launch Trailer
Epic today released the final Gears of War 2 trailer. The dense video showcases plenty of gameplay from the upcoming Xbox 360 action sequel. Gears of War 2 hits store shelves on November 7. Check back next week for our full review.
READ MORE >"Looks incredible, plays the same -- gotta improve game play to be a true hit imo"
see all 12 commentsGears of War 2 Trailer: Making a Blockbuster
In preparation for the worldwide launch of Gears of War 2 (360) on November 7, developer Epic and publisher Microsoft have issued their final video documentary, this one examining the "phenomenon" the curb-stomping action series has become.
READ MORE >"Exactly. I officially bet my co-worker's cube that 3-6 months after the console is released ..."
see all 30 commentsGears of War 2 Trailer Prepares for Battle
The release of Epic's Gears of War 2 (360) is nigh, and the game's marketing muscle is in full force to mark the occasion. This 60-second,...
READ MORE >"The almost light-hearted looping sound makes it seem like it will be... comical. Plus Cole ..."
see all 31 commentsGears of War 2 Won't Hit Two Countries
Another game renowned for its violence--this time Epic's Gears of War 2 (360)--will not see store shelves in Japan or Germany. "We can confirm...
READ MORE >"Mmno I'm not implying that, I'm rather implying that if Asia and Japan are separate regions on ..."
see all 48 commentsGears of War 2 Trailer: Artistic Sensibilities
Gears of War 2 takes a break from the "jock, fratboy, macho bullshit in the game" to discuss the more artsy side of things. Designer Cliff Bleszinski, artist James Hawkins, and Epic presi
READ MORE >"Too much self love there Epic... Let your product speak for itself. Its awesome, i love it, ..."
see all 38 commentsNew Gears of War 2 Screenshots Detail Multiplayer
A flood of new screenshots from Epic's Gears of War 2 have been been released, shedding new light on the game's multiplayer modes and new maps....
READ MORE >"I happen to think the backgrounds look great. Also I need this game like .... right the fuck now."
see all 7 commentsGears of War 2 Screenshots: Original vs. Sequel
Accompanying our in-depth look at Gears of War 2's multiplayer modes, publisher Microsoft has provided some new screenshots comparing the original...
READ MORE >"I think it's a bit more than that but still I'm not too sure I like the fact that it's a bit ..."
see all 27 commentsGears of War 2 Multiplayer: A Comprehensive Guide
Gears of War 2 single-player is fun and all, but Epic has almost overshadowed its efforts with the largely successful multiplayer component. If...
READ MORE >"I can't wait for this game, thanks for the in-depth preview!!!"
see all 19 commentsGears of War 2 Pre-orders Surpass Original
Pre-sales for Epic's cover-heavy action sequel Gears of War 2 (360) have surpassed the total pre-sale orders for the original Gears of War,...
READ MORE >"Based on these figures, Microsoft declared that the Xbox 360-exclusive sequel is now "poised to ..."
see all 17 commentsGears of War 2 Gone Gold
Epic's cover-heavy action game Gears of War 2 (360) has gone gold--meaning it's complete and has entered the manufacturing process--and is now...
READ MORE >"Unreal was Epic's masterpiece.. Very few games seem to have matched that instimidating, ..."
see all 29 commentsGears of War 2 Trailer: Making Coworkers Cry
As the release of Epic's shooter sequel Gears of War 2 nears, we're seeing more media previewing the anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive, which launches on November 7. Lead designer Cliff Bleszinski, in talking about changes to the game's touted mult
READ MORE >"dude that horde coop multiplayer mode where you fight waves of bad guys sounds so damn awesome. "
see all 13 commentsGears of War 2 Campaign Hands-On Preview: It's Bigger, But Is That Better?
For the most part, the Gears 2 campaign sticks to the elements that made Gears what it was: excellent pacing, and solid cover-based shooting....
READ MORE >"Yea oh well but it's not like it sounded all that awesome anyway. Besides FarCry2 and Fallout 3 ..."
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"The campaign is more epic. The game play is more diverse, but it doesn't really build on the ..."
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