Gears of War 2 News
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Fallout 3 irradiates Golden Joysticks
Postapocalyptic role-playing game earns two awards at annual UK awards ceremony; Modern Warfare 2 named One to Watch.
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- Posted Nov 2, 2009 4:02 am PT
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Unreal the 'unofficial engine' of Natal - Rein
Epic Games VP says studio's middleware will fully support Microsoft's camera-based motion-sensing add-on, believes device may be bundled with all new consoles.
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- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:44 am PT
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Epic on shipping Gears of War 2 in Japan
Stronger violence almost caused Gears of War 2 not to be released in Japan, Epic president says.
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- Posted Sep 28, 2009 3:51 am PT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Guitar Hero 5, Champions Online
Activision's latest rhythm game rocks out with Cryptic's new superhero MMOG, C&C Commander's Challenge, Section 8, two PSP fighters, and Gears 2 GOTY Edition.
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- Posted Aug 31, 2009 11:33 am PT
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Xbox Live updated, 360 Netflix exclusivity touted
Microsoft adds Games on Demand, Avatar Marketplace, viewing parties, other improvements to console's online service; Netflix search possible down the line.
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- Posted Aug 11, 2009 12:42 pm PT
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Big in Japan July 27-Aug. 3: Monster Hunter Tri-umphs
Capcom's Nintendo exclusive action-RPG dethrones Dragon Quest IX, sparks a jump in Wii hardware sales; Gears of War 2 debuts in sixth place.
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- Posted Aug 7, 2009 11:00 am PT
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Epic likely not Natal-izing shooters - Bleszinski
Gears of War design director Cliff Bleszinski says his company will "likely" stick with "classic control interface," but thinks hybrid controller/motion-capture schemes have potential.
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- Posted Jul 6, 2009 4:36 pm PT
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Bleszinski rules out horror project, teases more Gears of War
Epic Games design director shoots down rumors that he's working on a Silent Hill-style game, says "there's still a lot of stories to tell in the Gears universe."
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- Posted Jun 19, 2009 3:52 pm PT
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Xbox Live going dark June 16
Server maintenance will bring down Microsoft's online service for up to 24 hours next week; no firmware updates planned.
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- Posted Jun 10, 2009 12:02 pm PT
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Microsoft details Games on Demand, Avatar Marketplace
E3 2009: Over 30 games available at launch, including Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed; games re-downloadable for free on any machine, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War avatar costumes coming.
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- Posted Jun 2, 2009 8:40 pm PT
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Motion-sensing camera, 360 MGS debut at Microsoft E3 event
E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360.
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- Posted Jun 1, 2009 12:30 pm PT
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Xbox 360 sales top 30 million - Microsoft
Publisher says new double-digit milestone comes as console sales grow 28 percent to date in 2009; Xbox Live users hit 20 million.
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- Posted May 28, 2009 12:37 pm PT
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After the Fact: DLC
On 3/31/2009, Microsoft released a second pricey ($10) add-on for Gears of War 2: the Snowblind Map Pack. It includes three brand-new maps: Grind Yard, Under Hill, and Courtyard. The fourth map is Fuel Depot, a reworked map from the original Gears of War.
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- Posted May 10, 2009 10:07 pm PT
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After the Fact: DLC
On 12/15/2008, the Combustible Map Pack for Gears of War 2 was released, and includes three new maps: Flood, Gold Rush, and Fuel Station. The $10 price point, however, seems a bit steep for so little content.
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- Posted May 10, 2009 10:00 pm PT
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Gears of War 2 hits 5 million, new add-on due July 28
Epic Games' shooter franchise sales now more than 11 million; new retail-only expansion will feature all previous DLC with seven new multiplayer maps, one deleted campaign chapter; new content also coming to XBL a la carte.
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- Posted May 6, 2009 10:04 am PT
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GDC 2009: Killing the Gears of War 2 deadline
Epic Games' Rod Fergusson describes how the best-selling shooter was made in just two years and how fixed release dates can help developers make tough decisions; Franchise growth tips also on tap.
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- Posted Mar 27, 2009 3:04 pm PT
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GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside.
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- Posted Mar 25, 2009 6:05 pm PT
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Gears 2 map pack due March 31, Halo 3 gets Mythic-al April 9
Expansions for Xbox 360's two top shooters get dated, both will cost 800 Microsoft points ($10).
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- Posted Mar 23, 2009 1:38 pm PT
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New Gears of War 2 experience system due 3/24, Snowblind Map Pack coming 3/31
Q&A: Executive producer Rod Fergusson outlines update's brand-new ranking system, auto-balancing, and achievements; add-on features frosty remake of Fuel Depot, trio of all-new arenas.
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- Posted Mar 13, 2009 12:00 am PT
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GameFly Rental Charts Feb. 24-Mar. 2: Killzone 2 victorious
Guerrilla Games' sci-fi shooter prevents Xbox 360's clean sweep of rental service's weekly charts.
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- Posted Mar 3, 2009 10:12 am PT
- GameSpot Score9.0Editors' Choice
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