<![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @deviantchicken: Hardly...
I doubt anyone doubted that there was going to be a sequel. It's been talked about heavily since the PC port of the original was announced.

The issue at hand, and what GamePro was wrong in thinking, is that posting articles as cover stories based on pure speculation is pretty shoddy and unmerited. Their predictions were so vague and ambiguous that it was impossible for them to be incorrect.

Don't just take my word on how ridiculous their article was, the faults have been pointed-out perfectly already.

Arttemis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> You know what's funny?
You were all pwnd when Gears of War 2 was announced at GDC. Lawl.

deviantchicken

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> until GoW2 is officially announce or till we have some good proof that it exists then all this is garbage to me.

MXs219

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Whoa, the sequel to Gears of War will be called... Gears of War... 2!

THANKS GAMEPRO!

Lebensbaum

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> here's an exclusive for kotaku:

Gears should definitely feature lots of gore and a huge number "2" right on the box.

yuoma

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Exactley. Gears is a great game, but it is and will be short as hell. MGS is an amzing game that is fairly long (1 was long, 2 was decently long, 3 was long). MGS is in the big leagues. Gears is still in the minors.

Kenaue

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> There is no way you can compare MGS4 to GOW, stupid article. MGS4 will blow away GOW2, Snake is a better/more compelling character than a grunt.

PiXeLeaK

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> why?

Akmed

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Anyone else look at that orange/black text box with "keep it cool" and think Half-Life?

finalgearsolid

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Everyone loves to jump on Halo's nuts about offering nothing to the genre and still becomeing famous but it did; polish.

Mind you, that polish sucks in retrospect (Ive had to come to terms with the fact that it has some of the worst level design in existence), but at the time, hell still to this day, there arent many games that feel like a complete package like that one did. Crysis is pretty but it also offers nothing to the genre, FEAR was pretty but offers nothing... ummm... Doom3 was pretty and also offered nothing... really if it isnt made on the Source engine it probably blows ;)

Allfather Black

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wouldn't be the first time a magazine has claimed it had an "exclusive interview".

MasterBalls

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Asshats

GhaleonUnlimited

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Erwin:

Oh, I know what they are. I played Gears quite a bit. But the way it looks in that picture... More Resistance than gears.

PapaBear434

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> WOW, thats complete BS.
I wonder how many people they got misleaded into buying this BS?

neojam

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I think i would have made a better article than that one, and why all that thrashing on xbox 360's best action game to date, it really sounds like sony fanboyism.

dazyluz

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Sensationalist journalism at it's worst! I thought we were past this type of hokum once the 90s were over! This is blatant false advertising!

Phantom_Photon

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wow. Is there anything else to say? Wow.

Why do I not have a job at a gaming publication? Perhaps it's my ability not to spew bullshit.

Anarchist_Gamer

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @rezblue: I think there's this big love for Gears because it's a game loads of people really enjoy and have a lot of fun on. I personally don't, I'm not that keen on it at all. But I understand why they do. Blind console allegiance has nothing to do with it. There's tons of games on all consoles I can't see the fuss about, but I don't think for a moment it's overhyped nonsense because I don't like it. And I could be wrong here, but Unreal 3 came out a while after? So I'd expect it to be significantly better than Gears. A couple of people told me they hated Unreal 3, they just plain didn't like it nothing to do with consoles etc. I'm sure it's brilliant though, just not their cup of tea.

TearsandScreams

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> lol at the bad gears players complaning about nothing already.

Jaid

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I think there is this big love for Gears only because its supposedly a 360 exclusive. These same people have been hating on Unreal 3 because its timed exclusive on PS3 even though I think its a far better game. If it comes to PS3 watch all this hype drop off. Its just like Halo. Was this massivley hyped game by MS so al the fanboys bought into it and claimed it as this amazing game that really wasnt that great.

REZBLUE

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Uhhh, so when was the last time Gamepro was viewed as a credible news source??

Cap'n Jack

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Hello backlash.

To quote nelson from the simpsons:

Nelson: Ha Ha, your medium is dying!

Skinner: Nelson!

Nelson: But it is......

EdwinJ85

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @npa189: Man, I almost hurt myself laughing when I confirmed that the nonsense was actually printed as an xbox tip. I used to subscribe to gamepro ages ago for several years. How the mighty have fallen.

peacefuloutrage

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> But what extras will the 12-months-later windows version of GoW2 have for $10 less when compared to the Xbox version? Thats the real question.

Rajio

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Man if I didn't really care for GamePro before, I REALLY could care less about them now.

gils0n

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> This Just in! Gears of War 2 will be ..... a VIDEO GAME on wait for it...... the XBOX 360. Jeez can't they just sell magazines like everyone else does, Game Pro - there's porn on the inside!

godballandcrank

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I thank Gamepro for giving me that really "cool tip" for the 360...

28121986

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> The fast food menus that fall through my door have more journalistic integrity than this.

Manny

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @digiwalsh: You work at Gamepro?

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> What's the big deal here, they said "special report". they never said "reveal" or "exclusive" or "announcement", if you want to believe that's what it is because they mention it on the cover, then more fool you.

digiwalsh

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @JohnnytheFuture: But they wern't first.

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @BD: HAHAHA.

"The first game was great, but it didn't blow anyone away with originality. It simply put all the best aspects of other shooters into one amazing package."

I wouldn't even say that it put all the best aspects of other shooters into much of a package at all. I mean, having a chainsaw on your gun was pretty fun, but, RS: Vegas overall had much more fluid and natural mechanics when it came to the "take-cover" gameplay element.

JohnnytheFuture

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "first game was great, but it didn't blow anyone away with originality."

Thats a stupid comment, last I remember me and everyone else did get blown away and it was original. I don't think anyone can argue that. Not to mention it sold a ton at the time based on the install base of the 360 and raked up a dozen awards, which it deserved.

They call it a standard shooter...

"Don't expect anything crazy or revolutionary. This probably won't be a game that blows down doors and bends genres."

Why would we expect that if the first game was a "standard shooter"? This guy is an idiot.

So, if I bought this mag with Gears of war 2 on the cover twice then read a speculation based on what contained in Halo3 and what he thinks of the game then I would shred the mag into a million pieces then send it back to them with an angry letter and never buy this crap again.

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Oh, common as if anyone was expecting GamePro to break the news ... GamePro? Realy?

platinum

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Brian Ashcraft: sorry dude. no more late nite posting for me...:D my bad.

zanzibarlegend

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Gamepro is,and has always been,garbage. They make EGM look like Hemingway.

CaptainBuzzKill

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> It should've said: "There will also be more glitches for losers to take advantage of...Gotta get that gamerscore!'

Sigma-D

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Nothing new... Just pointing out facts and restating the obvious.

Haven't had a GamePro issue in 3 years... Guess business is bad?

FP ph15h

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Who gives 2 shits about originality, nothing is original anymore. Gears is a fun game, Period. It was so good becuase it is not 100% original, but derived from some good solid art, gameplay and what people want... BAD ASS characters,enemies, weapons, and gameplay mechanics, oh and co-op!

My 2 cents on that originality crap!!

MountainCool

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Gamepro did overexaggerate Gears of Wars not-so-great aspects, but the online did suck I think. It wasn't very revolutionary, but it added some really sweet, original things like active reload and that shaky camera effect. Plus its just a GREAT action game.

And no, Gears of War did not invent the duck and cover shooting gameplay. They did practically perfect it though.

PSN ID: Kadaj24

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Nothing that hasn't been already said, but seriously did they just say that it's 'definitely coming in 2008' then take that back a little later saying it may slip to 2009?
*sigh*
I enjoyed GOW, but seriously...

Jetsetneo

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> They're still going to make the game regardless.

Allen750

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @diablofreak:
Are you sure?

mergedwarrior

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> and finally, it may, or may not, come out, on the 360, wii ps3, and the portables such as PSP and NDS, seeing that Epic, may, or may not, follow Bungie's footsteps, and may, break away from Microsoft Game Studios, which coincidentally, has the same initials as Metal Gear Solid, so let that be a clue to you all gamepro fans, that MGS is indeed, may, or may not, be coming to the 360 after all sometime in your future, but may not, be within your lifetime.

diablofreak

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Jest: I would say so, but they already use that tired joke every April along with many others like Lamecube and Lamestation. I may not be able to hold back the laughs!

Erwin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Such nonsense... what is up with that "Keep It Cool" trick anyways? Has anyone actually tried to get the 360 to stand upside down vertically? It sounds like a bunch of bull to me

D3t3rr3nce

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Garo: I asked if Kotaku was a more trustable site or not. I never implied it.

ffmusicdj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> More like, "Lamepro", rite? Am I rite?

Jest

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @big_world: Oh, that makes much more sense. Easy mistake. Thanks for the advice!

Erwin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "The first game was great, but it didn't blow anyone away with originality."

seriously...cant someone be fired for writing garbage like that?

Deadbolt543

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wow a piece of crap attempt at readers. Gears 1 was very original with its bugged but unique precedent setting cover system that would find reincarnations in 2 other games (Uncharted, MGS4). GamePro is by far the worst gaming publication for gaming news. Their Halo 3 review was in november and they gave uncharted a 3/5 wtf? I know this bcause I sometimes go to the Library at school and to pass the time I read the only gaming magazine there (GamePro). They hype everything by saying stuff that is old and already known (they called Kojima's announcement of bosses for MGS as an exclusive!) Wors magazine next to Cosmo Girl

Weasel3689

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> As much as I hate Gamepro, Kotaku has also jumped the gun countless times, only to retract a story later. No one here can deny that. This isn't something specific to Gamepro. The same way GP wants to sell copies, Kotaku wants traffic to bring in revenue.

LittleBigPlaneteer

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wishy-washy bastards know how to cover their asses well. Print is dead.

mariospants

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> hahahah oh man

KOTAKU EXCLUSIVE, STAY TUNED! EXCLUSIVE(!!!!!!!) INFORMATION ABOUT(!!!) GEARS OF(!!) WAR 2!

....

There will be men in the game, mostly burly steroid dudes. Also, there is music. Also, i think the sprint function will return. My sources tell me the game will use the same kind of stop&pop brand gameplay cover mechanic. Gears of war 2 will have achievements.

This is the dumbest freaking attempt at journalism i've seen from that magazine. Genuinely lowering their standards, I'm impressed.

Sunjammer

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Why is anyone surprised, let alone angry, at Gamepro? Their article is the same kind of speculation that's generated by countless people across the world. Just because it's in print it's supposed to be true?

mphz

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @shadow300z:

Lets all agree to disagree.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> So...slightly better graphics and no news about lag shots? And all of this topped off with a crapton of "maybe"s and "probably"s? Should probably stick to just giving us general release dates.

Dudemeister

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Let's just all agree that GoW 1 was a mediocre at best and definately overhyped, and I wouldn't doubt that Epic doesn't change much up in GoW 2 to make it any better(e.g. see UT series)

shadow300z

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> i used to read gamepro

when I had dial up internet

sexyj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> ...........

Paging Captain Obvious......

Wokisan

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @ffmusicdj:
How funny, first you say Kotaku is a blog and later you say that it's a more trustable gaming news site.
Didn't you notice how some "news" get deleted after it turns out that they were simply wrong?
For example the "Some Punctuation: The Art of Theft" post.
They thought that Derek Yu, dev of Aquaria, was the creator of this video

QUOTE Derek Yu:
"I DID NOT MAKE THIS VIDEO, KOTAKU..."

There was no correction or excuse, the post got deleted like it never happened :/






Garo

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I've always hated GamePro, I'm glad there are a few more people in that corner with me now.

Samos42

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @iamnotdryad:

/agree

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I think a Brumak should step on GamePro.

mergedwarrior

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I just canceled my subscription because of this...

Ha! Who am I kidding, what subscription? Gamepro, you wish!

i.Ninja

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @edb87:

Gears of War took retarded melee system to new lows. I thought that no one could top Halo 2's melee system but GoW did it.

iamnotdryad

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Everyone knows, or should know that Microsoft is using Splinter Cell: Conviction to counter MGS sales. They intentionally delayed it just because MGS was delayed till 2008. The game's been ready for months now. Look into it if you don't believe me.

LittleBigPlaneteer

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Go to Hell, GamePro.

blacksamurai87

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Garo: Kotaku is a blog dude ... a Blog ...

and when I said "tabloids" I was referring to tabloids that lie to get peoples attention, like "The Queen of England is a Wii addict."

Wouldn't you say that Kotaku is a little close to a more trustable gaming news site?

ffmusicdj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I wouldn't mind, especially since I don't buy their magazine.

But the article itself is misleading somewhat. Gears had some serious issues. Seems like when games like Halo 3 come out, people immediately point out every flaw, but overlook them with Gears. Campaign? Fun, controls were awkward at first, and I only played on easy. I didn't get the concept of "hide and shoot" until a friend explained it. I also tried online multipalyer once...once. It was so lagtastic, and I never stood a chance against the "pros" on there who knew the maps. Worst the all, the game's room system meant if people were unhappy, they could just leave or boot you. Trust me, when I played, people were NOT happy.

Codexx

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @FFMUSICDJ:
"Are gaming mag's becoming tabloids now?"

"Cough" ...you are on Kotaku, you know?!


Garo

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @InsomniaBob: GamePro, not EGM.

NPlace

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @EnigmaNemesis: @Soldrak: agreed.

ffmusicdj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @ffmusicdj:

It is when it misleads and has malicious intent!

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> But Kotaku overhyped the article in the first place, what are they whinning about now?

godhandiscen

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @ffmusicdj: As long as it's actually sensational. This article is just poorly written gibberish.

Soldrak

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Dirty Mongrel: @EnigmaNemesis: There is nothing wrong with sensationalism...

ffmusicdj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Man GamePro can go straight to hell.

Jim_Lahey_Is_A_Drunk

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Ok, I've gotta ask, oh wise magazine:
Have they made the online multiplayer fighting a bullshit-free event?

*2 Point blank active reload shotgun to the back of the head*
*Shotgunned guy turns around and punches me with pistol, causing you to fall from full health*

Seriously, no game makes me more furious than this game. I can accept when I'm beaten by a more skilled player. I can not accept, however, stuff as mentioned above.

edb87

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> LoL...oh GamePro, way to fail at life.

y2kenjination

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> LOL. "this month, in an exclusive to gamepro, our writers speculate about upcoming games" bah ha

diodegrey

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I fail to see where they say exclusive?

Seems like internet sensationalism!

@Dirty Mongrel:

yep

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> an earlier interview with "lead game designer" Cliff Bleszinski and Michael Capps was in the magazine as well. some highlights pertaining to this issue:

"What's next for Gears of War?"
"CB:Well, Gears is out on PC. We're excited about that. The initial impressions were great and the movie is being worked on. I can't really disclose any future plans at the moment, unfortunately."

"What advice would you give Microsoft with the 360?"
"MC: They should convince us to do a sequel to Gears; I think that would be really good! [Laughs] I think the Xbox does amazingly smart things. PS3 is a super powerful platform, but the tools came a little later than some would have liked. So it was difficult in the beginning, but those guys are going to amazing things too."

I didn't make that typo BTW, they did.

johnnylineup

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> So many weasel words. All that writign doesn't mean much, since half his assertions are only "probable". That Epic fellow was right when he called the exclusive bull.

Maltose

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> ...

OK? So your exclusive is...speculation? Brilliant journalism!

I'm appalled. Not at the article, Gamepro has already proven they can't find decent writers. But that the entire industry is all about sensationalism, now more than ever.

Ugh. F*** this.

Dirty Mongrel

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @jaymac: Man, Thanks Kotaku; 10 years ago, they would have gotten away with this kind of BS too... Are gaming mag's becoming tabloids now?

ffmusicdj

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Oyn:

What targeting system in Gears?

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Full of retards...

shadow_judge

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> will expect this one on PC too

tamago007

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Brian Ashcraft: LOL... you should know by know if you post a story that is in anyway negative, a vain of commenter will jump to the closet related object of fanboyism, construct an injustice, and THEN claim it as their own. I'm convinced though people may be driven by love, fanboys are driven by hate.

I make a xbox comment and I'm a xbox fanboy. You make a comment about GamePro's "exclusive" so you hate fun. It's Ying and Yang or at least Cheech N' Chongs.

okenny :)

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Gears of War 2. It might be pretty good, I dunno. My buddy Chad said so.

Seriously, EGM, what the fuck is this? This is one of the worst attempts at filling a page I've ever read. Rumor, speculation, and maybes. Nice exclusive, there, assholes.

And they say there's no integrity in gaming journalism.

Insomnia Bob

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @TheNocturnalSun: Yes, with it's RE4 targetting and kill.switch-like cover system. Revolutionary.

Oyn

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> man!

gamepro should not be allowed to use the word "originality"

gears of war is a pretty perfectly designed videogame! that's all anyone needs to know :(

108

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Brian Ashcraft:

You posted this article, which makes you a heathen that doesn't post glowing rainbows in conjunction with any mention of Gears of War.

Personally I think we should just take you out back and shoot you for your insolence. Then post something on the main page like "GEARS OF WAR BEST GAME EVARZ!" and stop updating the site.

BlackDove

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Moonshadow101: ...and Daomao woke up the next morning to realize there were burn marks around his mid-sections and a hole in his computer screen :(
...
Well give GamePro an award for at least successfully controlling expectations for the game. Good Job! I just can't understand how this got past the edit department and went as far as making it to the cover.

okenny :)

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I've been a subscriber to Gamepro for a long time. These fluff articles have started to turn up over the last two years. They are not informative in any way and are only the magazine's attempt to sell more issues by trying to appeal to what their readers are most interested in hearing about IE a sequel to Gears of War.

peet

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I didn't even know GamePro was still a thing until the other day. After reading this article it is clear that they are, in fact, nothing worth discussing.

withaneight

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @PooPooKaKaBumBum:

I wouldn't go that far. Would be scary if true!

@AnEternalEnigma:

All games are over-rated with those examples. It was fun. And isnt that what is important? Cause just about every game can be ripped to tripe one way or another.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Their "article" was complete speculation. The only reason it was published was so they could put Gears 2 on the cover and try and sell a few extra issues.

el_rezzo

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> If GOW2 is released this year, I'll paint my ass pink and dance through airport security at LAX naked.

PooPooKaKaBumBum

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @zanzibarlegend:
Where did I bash Gears of War? Show me.

Brian Ashcraft

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @EnigmaNemesis: I finished it, it was an ok game but, i remember i played a game in the pc called "freedom fighters" it had exactly the same game mechanics, but i liked more that old pc game...

TOCATL

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I agree with the camp that thinks that Gears of War is overrated. I never, ever understood what was supposed to be so special about that game. It truly had nothing special outside of the graphics.

The campaign had an abysmal storyline. The multiplayer UI and the archaic lobby setup is one of the worst I have seen in a long time.

The multiplayer itself was only as successful because there was absolutely nothing else out there until Halo 3 came out. Who is the idiot at Epic that decided that friends shouldn't be able to play together in ranked matches? I bet it was the same guy that came up with that silly "X-Factor" bullshit where they amp up the damage caused from players who suck to make them feel like they don't suck. The multiplayer was clearly an afterthought to the single-player, which wasn't all that entrhalling either. It was the champion by default due to lack of competition.

Gears of War brought absolutely nothing new to the table other than making mediocre gameplay look really pretty.

AnEternalEnigma

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "upside down vertical for maximum cool" = phrase of the year, Gears = epic, Gamepro = fail.

Rockbot

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Erwin:

Ohhh, that was me! No no no, you got it all wrong...

I was saying "How about you suck my drift," like in The Fast And The Furious.

I can understand the mistake, they sound so similar.

Big World

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Man, Microsoft was so up on Gamepro ass!!

ahmeng

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @kashraz: That thing would topple all the time because of the hard drive's width and the little slope on top. It's not a very good idea, it's not even a decent idea, just a poorly thought out one.

Erwin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @EnigmaNemesis:
Yes, thank you. Can somebody please tell me where they said this was an exclusive, 'cause I wouldn't have assumed that by looking at their article or the cover.


gamadaya

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Amazing! When sales are low, just whip up a full-page speculation and watch the numbers jump!

Hell, why not say the same for other major titles? Save those for later issues, natch. Witness:

HALO 4 INSIDE!

Article:
We expect this to be either a last-run game for the 360 or the launch title for Microsoft's next system. Expect more of the same: four-player co-op, video recording and sharing, and smart matchmaking. As for graphics, we don't know, because the game would be so far off we're just making this shit up. Seriously, it worked for Gears Of War 2.


Does Not Equal

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @zanzibarlegend: hmm, I could be blind, but I dont see him bash the game o.O

Ethernal

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Why does everybody love the graphics so much. It's so weird on an HDTV. All the Unreal games are. The textures are very detailed, yeah, but they're moving all over everybody's faces.

gamadaya

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I dont see where it says "exclusive" on Game Pro's cover, all I see is "special report"!

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> SHENANIGANZZZ!!!!!1111111!!!

AqueousBeef

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I just looked closer at the picture... Has anyone flipped their 360 upside down vertically to keep their system cool? Could this be the great end all answer for the rrod? Was this magazine meant for april?

kryzhal

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Bashcraft,

surprised to hear u bash the game(no pun intended) do u really think the game is overrated? cuz i hear many people jocking the game as the holy grail of gaming, so it's interesting to hear your opinion.

zanzibarlegend

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I found the little tip box more informational. Maybe it should have read obvious tip #4, but then again my firend's 360 blew up on him before it even had a chance to get hot, so, who knows...

Sparx

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "complete nonsense" is an understatement. It's like cartoon wars episode II, except they only gave the manatees a select batch of words that only concerned shooters. Kudos for the manatees... or maybe some good fish. Ok, I admit, that was a bad comparison.

what if gears II gets rpg elements? hmm? what if it's not a shooter at all but an old school platformer? OMG the possibilities.

kryzhal

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Publications are never wrong. That's how I know that the PS3 is a failure and that Jeff Gerstmann was fired over unrelated issues! Oops.

Swift_

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> lol gamepro. anyone who still buys that rag deserves a fate worthy of a Darwin award. I remember when they cut the magazine size down tremendously I figured that they would use the remaining space for solid info. Guess I was wrong.

Gamepro! Get yer two month old information and rumor-mongering here! Get yer Gamepro! Why get for free what you can pay 6$ for?

Demonbird

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @PapaBear434: The Brumak? I'm pretty sure the Brumak was revealed to the public before Resistance was. I swear it was in the first GI cover story. I'm not trying to bait Resistance fans, just trying to provide an answer. Hell, I'm still pissed about the "appearance" of said Brumak.

Erwin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> GoW not revolutionary? I think that it can be argued that is one of the more revolutionary games of this generation considering most games now have some sort of cover system involved. Gamepro elevated my hopes and crushed my dream in less than 2 days. Kudos.

Bowdz

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> gow2 coming to 360? wow like people didnt suspet that already. who do they have working over at gamepro... Inspector Clusso?

zanzibarlegend

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> This game totally rips off Metal Gear for having the word Gear in the name and God of War for being able to be abbreviated as GOW. Why people, are you not shouting from the highest mountains that this game is a sham?!

ceilingFANBOY

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Thanks. I saved myself some money for not buying that magazine to find that nonsense! Thank you internet!

sUKi

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @jayntampa:

I think the goal was to save John Q. Shopper from utter disappointment upon realizing that there is no Gears Of War exclusive story in the magazine, just a bunch of rumors and speculation.

I understand what you're saying, but I think the 'Taku did us all a big favor on this one.

Big World

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> that was a waste of paper game pro. i never read you before and i'm not about to start

mossberg

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> common sense lol

mikeeb13

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> As I said in the other story, this is a horrible, cheap ploy that wouldn't be a decent article even if it was tucked away in the back of the issue. And that 360 "trick" is the worst advice I've heard since that one guy loudly suggested through his car window that I perform fellatio on him.

Erwin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I think it's pretty much a nonsense story, but Kotaku should know better than posting an entire story online -- taking quotes is cool, but outright theft is wrong. You guys are better than that ... that material is copyrighted, and using the complete story is far beyond fair use.

jayntampa

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Why does the enemy in the last picture look like a Chimera from Resistance?

PapaBear434

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Thats why Gamepro's credibility is, and has always been in the toilet :)

Not surprising in the least. I suppose I should stop looking foreward to any new Too Human info in that mag about now too.

theALLseeingEYE

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @seafisch:

:-| ...

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> is gamepro owned by gamespot

Jurai

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> My sources tell me that GamePro won't be getting any exclusives with Epic for a long while.

Monger King

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @TheNocturnalSun: Did you play the same game I did? Oh wait, yes, it had the chainsaw bayonet. Revolutionary indeed. And for all the hype the graphics get, I thought they were disappointing. Not that they weren't good, but I was expecting the proverbial eye melting graphics, and they just weren't there.

seafisch

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wow, good job trying to mislead us. Shows how much you value your readers, GamePro.

jaymac

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @AnEternalEnigma: Of course, those of us at Kotaku know nothing of misleading headlines.

Leanid

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "hey guys lets all keep our 360s cool and break them at the same time by putting them upside down on a unsteady hard drive" seriously, are they retarded? the 360 wasn't designed well, but they designed it to run in the vertical position just as well as the horizontal, air is sucked under between the gaps that the rubber feet provide, anyway this entire article is utter crap, and they just pulled stuff outta their ass and smeared it in a magazine. *steps off soapbox*

npa189

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I have a slight feeling that Gears of War and Metal Gear cater to vastly different audiences. This article was just stupid.

GregoriusH

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> it's not lying, it's enhancing the truth to the detriment of others for personal benefit!

mentally_unstable

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> So... what's "exclusive" about this article?

This is basically an elongated version of The Quartermann's column in EGM, focusing on one game.

Tisk tisk GamePro.

Big World

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> MS is going to use GoW2 to make a big sales push and apparently so is GamePro. Way to flush your credibility down the drain.

jobble

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> not revolutionary?
i thought the story was the most terrible thing ever, but the gameplay was amazing. it was definitely revolutionary in the gameplay department

TheNocturnalSun

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Metal Gear...Way Better than Gears of War will ever be. hell, I consider the first 3 MGS games better than Gears of War. the only thing that got me by surprise was the graphics. MGS4 FTW. now I got to go preorder MGS the essential collection.

superbeast1370

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @AnEternalEnigma: You just broke my Sarcasm meter.

I don't really see the word "exclusive" anywhere in the article or on the cover, but it is still nonetheless a dirty trick of GamePro to sell a few more magazines.

But can you really blame them? what with the internet and all.

SLoth_112

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @Wyld: Your stupidity burns my eyes as if were acid. Please, go home.

Moonshadow101

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @PITwelve:
1. I agree
2. Your avatar is amazing.

MGSPODAOMAO

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> i love how pretty much all of this information is completely obvious.
lots of people had lots of gripes about the multiplayer, so they say they will probably fix some of that. great reporting there gamepro.

cavingman

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Jeez, that's kinda pathetic. Any Gears fanboy can get his speculation for free on the internets...thanks, though. -10 for GamePro!

Aethyr

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> this just adds to reasons I hate gamepro

p3hrmne

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Journalism at its best.

topato

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> is it just me or was most of that saying that gears of war 1 was a shitty game? that was like 75% put downs and 25% rumor

BauerStyle

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "standard shooter stuff". I think this guy needs his ass kicked. This article should read "Warning: the following article has been pulled straight from our ass and should not be taken seriously."

PITwelve

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> @AnEternalEnigma:
you and me both...


randomhero7

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "The first game was great, but it didn't blow anyone away with originality"

Halo didn´t as well but that didn´t stoped them to have good reviews on magazines like "omg the best thing evar soo original".

Wtf...

Wyld

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> most of Gears of War was standard shooter stuff."

yesss !

7th_Ronin

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> They told me everything I could guess before reading the article... a masterpiece of journalism.

NitrousO

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Wait, where does it claim it is an exclusive. Most of this sounds like speculation. Did they actually say it was an exclusive? I'm confused.

gamadaya

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Must be really, really desperate to sell magazines.

Moonshadow101

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Next thing you know, they've started advertising pre-orders for Duke Nukem Forever.

wicko

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> "And what better way for Microsoft to counter Metal Gear than with a few gears of its own."

Yuck. Both Games are fine but I woudn´t trade apples for oranges or the other way around. What a stupid statment.

Wyld

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> Huh.

That's some exclusive you've got there, GamePro.

LaserJudas

]]> <![CDATA[Read GamePro's "Nonsense" Gears of War 2 Article]]> I am totally shocked that a publication would use a misleading headline to get more buys.

AnEternalEnigma

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