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double xp
Celebrate Your Independence With Double Gears 2 XP
What better way to celebrate Independence Day weekend than sitting inside an air-conditioned house gathering twice the normal experience points in Gears of War 2? More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by iPUN: no love for the provider of tips huh....... 8 Responses | Other threads
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required reading
Gears Of War 2 Continues In Jacinto's Remnant
New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss picks up the story of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago where Gears of War 2 left off, with next month's release of Gears of War: Jacinto's Remnant. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by ThursdayNext: At the risk of being villified, I detest fan fiction and fail to see where this is different. I think there... 22 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Gears Of War 2 Fixes Coming
Gears of War 2 Title Update 4, and Epic's Rod "Redbeard" Fergusson has detailed over on the game's official boards just what to expect when they take the knife to the game. More »
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Comment by Perfec7: This is great Epic. Now fix the piece of shit netcode, the retarded grenade tagging, the Lancer stunning, and the... 10 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Cliff Bleszinski Is So Not Burnt Out
Two games into the third-person-shooter Gears of War franchise and series designer Cliff Bleszinski is so not burned out. "There have only been two Gears games," says Bleszinski. More »
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Comment by Retrogameplayer: Please, Gears of War is so overrated. I'll be so glad when this pathetic shooter fad is over. 37 Responses | Other threads
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rumor smash
Gears Of War 2 On PC? Try Bears Of War
Rumors are circulating regarding a possible December release for a PC version of Gears of War 2, but the site the rumors reference might have its compass pointed in the wrong direction. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Jellocakes: Question is would anyone care about a Gears 2 PC release, I'm guessing no. Gears 1 PC was a complete failure... 8 Responses | Other threads
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the future
Photorealism Is "Inevitable" In 10-15 Years
Epic Games, the folks behind Gears of War, know a lot about how games are made now. So there's a good chance Epic has a good handle on the future. More »
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Comment by gurfinki: And what will they come up with after they've succesfully done 100% realistic graphics pm gaming? Is "more real than real"... 28 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Gears Of War 2: Snowblind, As Narrated By Bender [Update]
There's a new Gears of War 2 map pack available. It's called Snowblind. And sure, you could let Microsoft, or Epic try and sell you on it, but how about Bender instead? More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: We'll make new map packs! With blackjack, and hookers! Forget the map packs! 10 Responses | Other threads
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Downloadables
Gears Of War 2 Gets Snowblind
More maps, more achievements, and more hiding behind things and shooting come in the Snowblind Map Pack for Gears of War 2, now available via Xbox Live Marketplace. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by inu: Content: Snowblind Multiplayer Map Pack Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Germany or Japan ....... "#%#%&"#$&"$&#"&#$%#$ 9 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
What Is Gears Of War 2: Dark Corners?
The wonderfully twisted passages of the internet have unearthed an Asian product page advertising an April release for a Gears of War 2: Dark Corners add-on. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Roufuss: Wow.. hard to think that this is the same company who was all "We WANT to give you these Gears... 7 Responses | Other threads
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epic
Epic Unveiling New Unreal Engine 3 Goodies At GDC
Epic is making it even easier for everyone and their grandmother to develop video games, showing off a slew of new features for their wildly popular Unreal Engine 3 at this year's Game Developers Conference. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by FalconPunchProof: i wish they made like a mini engine for the consumer instead of just businesses. 8 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Here's Your New Gears Of War 2 Map Pack (And Experience System!)
Epic Games have announced two big changes on the way for Gears of War 2. One is a title update aimed at addressing complaints users have had about experience.The other? Four new multiplayer maps.
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Comment by heimbachae: should we expect them to re-evaluate their multiplayer system every 3 months (approx.) and tag along a new map pack... 14 Responses | Other threads
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epic
Gears of War Developer on Gears of War Ten Year Plan: Bwah?
Just because Gears of War 2 writer Joshua Ortega says Gears of War is "a ten year plan" and that in-game Lancer weapon is the new lightsaber, does that mean it's so? More »
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Comment by hypermog: Isn't it a little pretentious to clame to be the next lightsaber? They still sell those things at wal-mart.... 21 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Get Ready For Ten Years of Gears
Gears of War is a hugely successful franchise. It's what the kids call a "juggernaut." But don't expect this juggernaut to fade like the summer sun. Oh no. More »
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Comment by Frologic: If the lancer is the new light saber then it won't be long before we see the new Jar-Jar. DAMN... 19 Responses | Other threads
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pc
Crippling Gears Of War Glitch All Fixed Up
Few days back, Gears of War on PC stopped working, courtesy of an expired Windows digital certificate. Meant people owning the game couldn't play it. Few days later, it's OK! Everything's fixed. More »
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Comment by Ganon255: Yeah, I own this game and I am trying to finish it up for the PC(beat in on Xbox already).... 12 Responses | Other threads
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hollywood
Gears of War Movie Will Be Like Lord Of The Rings But "Harder Edged"
Live Free Or Die Hard director Len Wiseman is helming the Gears movie and co-writing it with Fast & Furious scribe Chris Morgan. And yes, Wiseman is not a gamer, but a grabber. More »
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Comment by Trailnutz: "Wiseman (pictured, with friend)" Friend with benefits I'm assuming. 20 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
More Gears Of War 2 Achievements? Sure, Why Not
While we don't yet have a release date for the Gears 2 patch Chocolate Rein promised the other day, we do have a little more information, in the form of seven new achievements. More »
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Comment by DarthVegan: Nothing Can Come Between Us Killing 100 people via the Wall Glitch = 20 G 9 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Gears Of War: Nine Million Served
You may hate its multiplayer modes. You may abhor the fact it's characters are so testosterone-fuelled they border on self parody. That doesn't matter. The Gears of War series has sold nine million copies. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Why is it so fashionable to hate on Gears 2? I didn't see this sorta anger towards Gears 1.... 19 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Free Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack Now For Sale
That's Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack is now available on Xbox LIVE Markeplace. Remember that? The five maps are 400 Microsoft Points (US$5). Not a bad deal. More »
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Comment by XanderSan: For people who rent games via gamefly or alternative, this was definitely one of the bigger kicks in the nuts... 13 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Gears 2 *Should* Be Fixed Later This Month
We loved Gears of War 2. Nearly gave it our game of the year award! But one thing we don't like is that, for some people, the game's online play is all screwed up. More »
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Comment by hiryu3: I love how some people crap all over Sony and online gaming but when it comes to M$, Halo ro... 15 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Gears Of War 2 Gets Localised, Goes Native In Japan
So Gears of War 2 won’t be released in Japan, eh? Rubbish. Not only are imported copies already available in the country, but Microsoft Japan have now seen fit to officially localise the title. More »
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Comment by smuai: wow, the first thing i was wondering about when i first saw the headline and before i clicked the link... 8 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Here's A Game-Breaking Gears Of War 2 Glitch!
Gears of War 2, for all its single-player improvements, has multiplayer problems. That patches don't seem to fix. But those are the least of the game's problems! This glitch looks a lot worse.
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Comment by formina: This isn't game-breaking. Left4Dead had a game-breaking problem last week. This isn't up to that scale. If... 18 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Gears Of War 2 Map Pack Announced, Launches SOON (Update)
No marketing, no fuss. Just the way we like it, as Epic have decided the Spike VGAs were as good a time as any to announce the arrival of a new Gears of War 2 map pack More »
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Comment by KireSenoj00: 5 weeks after release? I hope this is free, cause if its not they left it out on purpose >=( 29 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Gears of War 2 RC Centaur Tank Verdict? "Garbage"
While that Gears of War 2 remote control Centaur Tank might looks good in blurry newspaper scans — that's about it, it seems. Italian site HobbyMedia brings word that RC car site Big Squid RC has reviewed the tank. It's a video review, because something must be seen to be believed. More »
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Comment by GiantEnemyCrab: So it doesn't turn left? Wow, did they even test this thing? I have it in my closet... 7 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Marcus Fenix Has The Biggest Scowl In NYC
Bit of Gears 2 marketing going down (or up) in New York City this weekend. Namely, some building-sized Gears of War 2 murals. Yup. Murals. Not posters, not prints, they're painted. More » -
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Gears Of War 2: Patched
Having matchmaking issues with Gears of 2? Epic's got your back. A patch has been released that (should) fix the agonising wait times encountered during matchmaking, as well as a few other bits and pieces. More »
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Comment by DiskoDanyo: Have they fixed the shotgun? I swear that gun doesn't even work online. I shot a guy 5 times when... 7 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Frankenreview: Gears Of War 2
The original Gears of War hit the Xbox 360 like a freight train, bowling over critics and fans alike with it's gritty graphics, rough characters, and run, gun, and hide gameplay that seems to have taken over the shooter genre these days. Cliff Bleszinski's baby even managed to give Microsoft's golden boy Master Chief a run for his money, easily sharing a spot with the Halo series among the must-have titles for the system. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by JamPearl: Just beat it last night! What a great game, and you got to experience it on at least a 42"... 18 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Replica Gears Lancers Broken, Here's How You Fix 'Em
Having problems making your new replica Gears of War Lancer Assault Rifle go "pew pew pew"? You're not alone. Turns out there are a ton of people whose guns are kinda busted, thanks to a manufacturing error whereby every single gun had its battery connectors wired for Asian batteries, not US or European ones. Never knew there was any difference, but hey, there you go. Seems this meant that when you pulled the trigger, your batteries weren't doing anything, and your gun, it wasn't doing anything either. Makers NECA have come up with a workaround for the problem ("a small thin metal plate, with instruction sheet"), click through for details on how to get your hands on one (as well as the full statement). More » -
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Gears Of War 2: Two Million Sold
Bet you never saw this one coming, armchair sales fans. Microsoft just announced that Gears of War 2 has sold over 2 million copies worldwide since it's launch last week. Of that 2 million, a whopping 1.5 million had their stats tracked by the Xbox Live bean counters over the weekend. Those 1.5 million played 15 million hours worth of Gears 2 - which, on average, is a lot of Gears 2 - and unlocked 19 million achievements. No doubt Dude Huge and Chocolate Rein are, at this very moment, beside themselves. -
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The Gears Of War 2 Xbox 360
Unlike the Halo 3 Xbox 360, you will not be able to buy this limited edition, Gears of War 2-themed console (click through for a bigger pic). Then again, unlike the Halo 3 Xbox 360, this one might actually be worth buying. Only a handful have been made, most/all of them for promo purposes, and since you won't be able to buy one, and probably won't ever see/win one, you may as well get your fill from these pics. More » -
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Your Full-Sized Locust Drone Head Is Ready
Do you think you are the world's biggest Gears of War fan? You ain't nothing. Not until you fork over $549.99 to have a full-scale Locust drone bust in your living room. TriForce Sales, LLC have announced the finalized version of their Gears-inspired Locust drone bust, sculpted by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perma. Weighing in at fifteen pounds and measuring more than a foot and a half tall, it's an extremely intimidating piece of art that I wouldn't want to run into on the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It's the type of statue you put in a room you plan on never having sex in. The Locust bust is now available for pre-order, shipping in early 2009. God help us all. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by m9105826: Teeth look kind of rushed, but looks great otherwise. 7 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
DLC Might Be Released "Somewhere Down The Line"
It's Friday, Gears of War 2 is out, and people are playing it. For those who are not playing it or not sick of the game for that matter, Cliff "DH" Bleszinski is talking Gears 2 in an interview with Irish radio station RedFM. For those who are not sick of him, give it a listen. More »
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Comment by chaos242: How about the 5 free "remade" maps that were supposed to be available with every new copy? Are those... 6 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Together, We Will Watch The Gears Of War 2 Intro
Shades of Cate Blanchett's Lord of the Rings intro here. Shades or a direct rip-off, take your pick, we're easy either way. Still, the attempts at a more serious tone are appreciated. As is the fact there's not a single grunt, groan or gravelly "EAT SHIT" to be found in the entire 1:58.
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Comment by JessMeNU: anybody esle born in 1901 when it comes to gametrailers? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by SNK-Jorge: I think that I dislike Dude Huge more each time he opens his mouth or just shows up somewhere. I... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by little_dragon: I was seriously underwhelmed by the original Gears of War. But this trailer sure looks nice.. 13 Responses | Other threads
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epic
The New Yorker: Dude Huge Looks Like Boyish Model Or Weed Dealer
The latest entry in our cosplay contest comes via The New Yorker. Dude Huge has dressed up in a Gears of War costume, only to march around the Epic offices, repeatedly screaming, "Eat shit and die." Sadly, since Huge forgot to hold up a Kotaku sign, his entry is disqualified — embarrassing, we know. More »
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Comment by DigiMish: Enjoyed the article, I want to see more about other designers like Jaffe. 4 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Jablonsky's Gears 2 Soundtrack Gets Retail Release
Starting November 25th, gamers across the country wandering through the music section of their favorite big box store on the way to the video game section might just pause for a moment and go “Huh” as Sumthing Else Music Works releases the Gears of War 2 soundtrack to retail outlets. The soundtrack was composed by Hollywood composer Steve Jablonsky, whose work you may recognize from big-budget productions such as Transformers, The Island, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Jesse_Dylan: I don't get why we think we need film composers writing for games. Film music is, for the most... 1 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war 2
Gears of War 2 Leaked Boss Battle
All you Gears-heads, I guess this is a spoiler alert, if you don't want to see or know what you're facing when Gears of War 2 drops Nov. 7. If you're slightly curious, this clip is 90 seconds long and is unlike anything faced in the original game. Details on the jump. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by tex1ntux: Yeah! Give pirates the attention they deserve by posting their YouTube vids! ... 16 Responses | Other threads
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gears of war
Dude Huge Wants Clive Owen Type
...For the Gears of War movie. Instead of the obvious muscle-bound "wrestler type" for character Marcus Phenix, Gears of War designer Dude Huge prefers muscle-bound thespian. "You know...like a Clive Owen type; somebody who can actually act and is incredibly charismatic," says Huge. "And they can put him on a workout plan for six months so he can build the muscle mass he needs." If that doesn't work, Hollywood can inject him with needles to make him grow muscles! More »
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Comment by xAnarChisTx: I'm telling ya, Batista is the perfect fit, dammit! 14 Responses | Other threads
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epic
Dude Huge Courts Casual Gamers With Gears of War 2
No doubt, one of this year's biggest releases is Gears of War 2. Microsoft and developer Epic clearly have expectations, things they'd like to achieve. But it's got to be more than simply making money and milking a nascent franchise. The game's designer, Dude Huge, offers this: More »
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Comment by MalcolmCanace: STOP CALLING HIM DUDE HUGE. Such a terrible "Nickname" if you'd even call it that. How bout we call him douchebag instead?... 13 Responses | Other threads
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epic
Epic Games To Be Bought By Movie Studio?
According to Variety, film studio Legendary Pictures are in talks to buy Gears of War creators Epic Games. Serious talks. The pair have been working together for over a year now on the upcoming Gears of War film adaptation, meaning at least one of them is impressed with what they've seen so far. Movie studios buying their way into the games business is of course nothing new, but buying a studio on the scale of Epic - which besides its work on Gears of War and Unreal Tournament also dominates the business with their Unreal Engine - certainly is.
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: NO! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN THAT GAMES AND MOVIES DO NOT MIX!?! 9 Responses | Other threads
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