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Old 02-20-2008, 08:25 PM   #1
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IGN preview page: http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14232680.html

Metacritic review: http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ars%20of%20war

The new TV ad "Last Day": http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/media/Default.htm

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Old 02-20-2008, 11:25 PM   #2
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Forget Master Chief - Marcus is back! Can't wait... I don't online game so I loved GOW. Played the damn thing though almost 3 times... something I almost NEVER do.
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Old 02-21-2008, 09:40 AM   #3
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Agreed, since Gears came out I never once played Halo3 again. Much superior gameplay IMO, also having a friend being able to join your single player mission via COOP over live is amazing, all games should require that.
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Old 02-21-2008, 09:45 AM   #4
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the gow2 water video looks awesome (more about showing off the unreal engine then GOW but i'm sure it'll be encorporated into the game.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/20/gd...n-the-surface/
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:51 AM   #5
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I didn't care too much for gears of war, but I far preferred it over halo 3. I'm interested to see what they do to further the series.
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the gow2 water video looks awesome (more about showing off the unreal engine then GOW but i'm sure it'll be encorporated into the game.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/20/gd...n-the-surface/
That's a hell of an engine dude!
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Old 02-21-2008, 06:23 PM   #7
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the gow2 water video looks awesome (more about showing off the unreal engine then GOW but i'm sure it'll be encorporated into the game.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/20/gd...n-the-surface/


Wow...purdy.....that's got to tax the GPU. I can feel the RROD coming on already.
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Old 11-01-2008, 09:49 PM   #8
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A quick bump, the game is coming out on Friday!

For those that remember last year's TV ad, it would take a lot to top it. Here's the new one "Last Day" and I think it's just about as good: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/media/Default.htm

IGN preview page: http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14232680.html

Metacritic review: http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ars%20of%20war
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Old 11-02-2008, 11:22 AM   #9
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I like the ad for the last game quite a bit more, but it's still cool. Now that I don't have access to a 360 I'll have to get creative if I want to find a way to try this one.
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Old 11-02-2008, 02:34 PM   #10
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I can't wait. I will be coming home from Europe on Wednesday, an have NHL 09, Fable 2, Far Cry 2, and Fallout 3 ALL waiting for me (I ordered online), but I am still going to the Midnight launch (I am a dork, sorry!) on Thursday to get the game, and then chainsaw everything for about 6 hours when I get home.

Gears 2 will rock..

Hopefully.

Hey, if anyone else is going to a midnight launch (Bestbuy is having one), I am not saying we should necessary go together, although why not, represent CP! But why not get a CP game going online that night. Just saying. Maybe I am too dorky.
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Old 11-03-2008, 09:27 AM   #11
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A quick bump, the game is coming out on Friday!

For those that remember last year's TV ad, it would take a lot to top it. Here's the new one "Last Day" and I think it's just about as good: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/media/Default.htm

IGN preview page: http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14232680.html

Metacritic review: http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ars%20of%20war
Just as good IMO and gives me shivers.
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:50 PM   #12
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I can't wait. I will be coming home from Europe on Wednesday, an have NHL 09, Fable 2, Far Cry 2, and Fallout 3 ALL waiting for me (I ordered online), but I am still going to the Midnight launch (I am a dork, sorry!) on Thursday to get the game, and then chainsaw everything for about 6 hours when I get home.

Gears 2 will rock..

Hopefully.

Hey, if anyone else is going to a midnight launch (Bestbuy is having one), I am not saying we should necessary go together, although why not, represent CP! But why not get a CP game going online that night. Just saying. Maybe I am too dorky.
If organizing a CP game makes you too dorky than Dobbles is going to be devastated when he reads this!
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If organizing a CP game makes you too dorky than Dobbles is going to be devastated when he reads this!
Oh well. My offer still stands, if anyone wants to play a little Gears of War 2, at around 1 am on Friday night (technically saturday, and 1 am because you need to wait in line, get the game, drive home, etc.) then let me know. If I am the only one fruity enough to go to midnight releases, then so be it!
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Oh well. My offer still stands, if anyone wants to play a little Gears of War 2, at around 1 am on Friday night (technically saturday, and 1 am because you need to wait in line, get the game, drive home, etc.) then let me know. If I am the only one fruity enough to go to midnight releases, then so be it!
Wait, is it thu-fri midnight, or fri-sat midnight?
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Old 11-04-2008, 01:12 PM   #15
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Game looks amazing but I still hate 3rd person noob shooters like this.. You shouldnt be able to crouch behind a wall and see the entire area infront of you.
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Old 11-04-2008, 03:59 PM   #16
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Wait, is it thu-fri midnight, or fri-sat midnight?
I made a mistake, it is thur-fri midnight. Sorry. Also, I just found out that Futureshop is giving away cog tags, and a "action figure" of a locust with his head exploding, for free with purchase of the game. So I am heading there instead of bestbuy. Anyone in the NW want to join me?
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Old 11-07-2008, 01:25 PM   #17
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Ok - at work and have the game. Won't be online until Sunday (though mayyyy try and finish Dead Space first).

Anyway - always good to meet up with normal/not-12-yr-old-######rs people.

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Old 11-07-2008, 02:49 PM   #18
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I'm surprised as it looks like Dell actually came through and shipped it today. Did anyone who bought it in stores (other than pre-sale, or midnight) have trouble getting a copy?
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Old 11-07-2008, 02:54 PM   #19
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Damn, yes Dell did ship, I should get it Monday - w00t w00t.
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:15 PM   #20
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No problem at all, walls were stacked (EB in Deerfoot Meadows)
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