Gears of War 2
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- Gears of War 2
- Release Date: Nov. 7, 2008
- Price: $60.00
- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Developer: Epic
- Platform(s): Xbox 360
- Genre: Action
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Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
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Videos - Trailers, Game Footage and Original Shows
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Gears of War 2: Combustible Map Pack

Chainsaw your way through 3 new DLC maps; Flood, Gold Rush, and Fuel Station.
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Gear of War 2: Underground Gameplay

Go underground and fight the locusts at their front door.
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Sci vs. Fi: Gears of War 2

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming SciFi Channel special, Sci vs. Fi: Gears of War 2.
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Gears of War 2: Video Review

Get ready for one of the most action packed games of the year. Gears of War 2 is the shooter you've been waiting for.
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Gears of War 2: Launch Trailer

Take the fight to the Locusts in the ultimate battle for the survival in Gears of War 2!
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Gears of War 2: Last Day Trailer

Get in the mood for Gears 2 with this spellbinding trailer.
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Gears of War 2: Cliff Bleszinski Interview

We go to Epic games and talk with Cliff Bleszinski about new game modes, new characters, and new storylines.
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Gear of War 2: Multiplayer Mayhem

Blood and guts galore! Watch as many unfortunate characters get bludgeoned in this multiplayer battle.
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Gear of War 2: Horde Gameplay

Team up with your friends and battle against wave after wave of Locust hordes.
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Gears of War 2: GamePro VS Epic

It's GamePro VS. Epic games in a battle royale Gears 2 multi-player blood bath! Featuring all new gameplay footage.
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Gears of War 2: Every Gun Has A Story

Go behind the scenes of Gears 2 and check out the new weapons you can expect to see in this gruesome shooter!
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Gears of War 2: E3 2008 Trailer

An epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution, Gears of War 2 promises to be one of the best games of this holiday season!
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Gears of War 2: Multiplayer Gameplay!!

New Gears of War 2 multiplayer footage demonstrates juicy weapon-specific fatalities and chainsaw duels.
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Gears of War 2: New Gameplay Footage

Check out some awesome early campaign gameplay of Gears of War 2.
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Gears of War 2 Announcement: Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes at this years Game Developers Conference to get the inside scoop on one of gaming's hottest upcoming titles!
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Gears of War 2 Tech: Unreal Engine: GDC Exclusive!

Advanced lighting, dynamic fluid surfaces, and destructible environments are just a few new features that the Unreal Engine brings to Gear of War 2.
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Gear of War 2: Exclusive GDC Trailer!

Check out this exclusive trailer of Gears of War 2, shown at this year's GDC!
User Reviews
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| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Addictive gameplay [15] | Terrible multiplayer [5] |
| Amazing visuals [13] | Poor storytelling [2] |
| Intense action [12] | Annoying audio [2] |
| Just plain fun [9] | Doesn't live up to expectations [2] |
| Tight controls [8] | Repetitive gameplay [2] |
| Fantastic multiplayer [5] | Not enough content [1] |
| Awesome audio [5] | Unresponsive controls [1] |
| Loads of content [3] | |
| Engaging story [3] | |
| Epic boss fights [3] | |
| Innovative concepts [2] | |
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Most Popular User Reviews
Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360
- Posted: Jan, 06, 2009
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 0
| Pros | Cons |
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| Addictive gameplay | |
| Tight controls | |
| Just plain fun | |
| Epic boss fights | |
| Engaging story | |
| Awesome audio | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Intense action | |
| Fantastic multiplayer |
Amazing!
I think that this is one of the best games I've ever played. I thought that the story was great, although it did seem a little short, and the only con was that it takes too long waiting in the online lobby.
Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360
- Posted: Jan, 04, 2009
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 0
| Pros | Cons |
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| Fantastic multiplayer | Poor storytelling |
| Just plain fun | |
| Epic boss fights | |
| Amazing visuals | |
| Intense action | |
| Addictive gameplay | |
| Tight controls |
good game
gears of war 2 is one of the best games out there but the story line kind of dissapoints me.i would give it a 4.5 but there is no 4.5. also one ofthe characters (im not going to say who) just dies not very far into the campaign with almost no explanation. also Dom is a little girl i expected better than that
Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360
- Posted: Dec, 21, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 0
| Pros | Cons |
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| Amazing visuals | Doesn't live up to expectations |
| Intense action | |
| Fantastic multiplayer |
Dom is an annoying little girl
A very good game with hands down the best graphics I have ever seen. Storyline is pretty lame but is countered by the visual wow factors throughout the game. They could of done without Dom being such a pansy little girl, got really annoying after awhile. Multiplayer is really fun with the added weapons and game types.
Overall a pretty solid game, I would give it 4.5 stars if I could because I don't think it quite reached 5 star status
Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360
- Posted: Dec, 20, 2008
- Score: 5/5.0
- Read comments: 1
| Pros | Cons |
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| Tight controls | Poor storytelling |
| Fantastic multiplayer | |
| Awesome audio | |
| Amazing visuals |
One of the best.
This game is probobly one of the best killer apps or its time. Don't get me wrong MGS4, Halo3, and Mario fans, But this game's amazing control scheme, graphics, and audio make this my personal favorite. The stoy isn't all that great, but don't let that distract you from this truely amazing shooter.
Gears of War 2 - Xbox 360
- Posted: Dec, 13, 2008
- Score: 4/5.0
- Read comments: 0
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| Amazing visuals | Doesn't live up to expectations |
| Engaging story | Not enough content |
| Intense action | |
| Just plain fun |
A whole lot of the same.
Its nothing more than the first title with a few new weapons. The AI is a little better than the first, but most everything else is the same. If its not broke don't fix it? Well, I don't think that the original Gears of War needed fixing, but definitely some tuning. However, the second installment is, in my humble opinion, Gears of War 1.5. Nothing changed enough to truly call it a good sequel. If your a fan, shell out your cash to support your game. Otherwise, its a good renter.
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Gears of War 2 Recent Articles
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Jan. 9, 2009
News:
Gears of War 2 Flashback Maps hit Xbox Live
Remember when Cliffy B. stated that the only way to get the flashback maps was to purchase the game brand new? Well obviously that was a lie or a mix up of some sort, since we now can get them for a low price of 400 Microsoft Points.
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Jan. 6, 2009
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Gears of War 2 patch coming soon
Epic says a major Gears of War 2 patch will go live this month, addressing bugs and exploits as well as adding new achievement points.
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Dec. 24, 2008
News:
GameGirl.com's best of 2008 awards
What do the ladies think when it comes to this year's top gaming honors? From Xbox 360 to Wii to PS3, and portables to the best head shots, these are their picks.
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Dec. 15, 2008
News:
Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack launches today
The first Gears of War 2 downloadable expansion is available now.
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Dec. 10, 2008
News:
Gears of War II DLC Giveaway!
GamePro Arcade is giving away and downloadable Gears of War 2 gat.
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