Quantcast

Gears of War 2

Also known as: Gears of War II



Dec 10, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Call of Duty 5, Gears 2 to be big November winners - Cowen Ahead of tomorrow's NPD sales figures for the month of November, analyst Cowen Research is expecting Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty: World at War to have been the big sellers for the month.

Both titles are expected to have sold two million units during the period in the US, while Sony's Resistance 2 and THQ's WWE Smackdown Vs RAW 2009 will have sold around 500,000 copies each, according to the firm.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is also expected to have reached almost two million sales in the region, while Activision's Guitar Hero: World Tour will have sold at least one million units, said Cowen.

Overall, Cowen anticipates that software sales will have grown nine per cent during November, compared to the same period last year, including a 5 per cent growth in handheld games and a massive 76 per cent growth in PC titles, due primarily to the Warcraft expansion.
» Read More N4G
Dec 9, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Mark Rein Tells Gears of War 2 Forums to "Relax" Gears of War 2's various matchmaking woes will be fixed soon, Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games, told members of the company's fan forums last week.

"Relax folks. We'll make it right," he wrote in one of at least nine posts on the matter.
» Read More N4G
Dec 8, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Voting Is Open! People's Choice Award For Biggest Disappointment NG Writes:

"The waiting is finally over. Voting is officially open for the Negative Gamer People's Choice Award For Biggest Disappointment! The award chosen by you, the gamers, to celebrate the single most disappointing experience to come out of 2008."
» Read More N4G
Dec 8, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gears of War 2 "pushing 3? million units Microsoft Game Studios boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Gears of War 2 is closing in on 3 million sales.
» Read More N4G
Dec 7, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gears of War 2 Matchmaking Problems Persist There's no denying that Gears of War 2 has excellent multiplayer -- if only we could get to it. Despite last week's release of a patch to improve wait times for online play, the complaints are still rolling in on Epic's forums, and we're having difficulties as well.
» Read More N4G
Dec 6, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Obama And McCain Battle To Death With Chainsaws Regardless of whether your preferred candidate won or lost, you have to agree this was the best election ever. Why? Because it inspired a painting of Obama and McCain in Gears of War garb, having a Lancer chainsaw duel.
» Read More N4G
Dec 4, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Nominees Announced for "X-Play Best of 2008 Awards" G4 and their hit show "X-Play" have announced their complete list of nominees for the "X-Play Best of 2008" awards show that will premier in a one-hour special on the network Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 8pm est/pst. The show's hosts Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb will be revealing the selections from the 20+ categories in the sixth annual special.
» Read More N4G
Dec 4, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Eh Button to Host 'Winter WonderLAN 2009' NextGen Player:

"Let me start off by doing an introduction. A few months ago I met the team that runs Eh Button, a social networking website devoted to bringing together Canadian console gamers.

Eh Button launched in August of this year and their first LAN event - Winter WonderLAN 2009 - is is scheduled for February 6th to 8th, 2009. This is the first of what they hope will be many events in the future.

Here are all the deets on Winter WonderLAN 2009:"
» Read More N4G
Dec 2, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gun Nut Makes Real GoW Lancer Rifle "What I always loved about the Lancer rifle, the assault rifle with a mounted chainsaw from Gears of War, was how over-the-top and ridiculous it was. It turns out it's completely possible to create your own working Lancer rifle, though, as one man who really loves his Second Amendment rights has proven."
» Read More N4G
Nov 30, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gears of War 2 TV Spot Available for Download Microsoft have announced that fans of the smash hit blockbuster Gears of War can further immerse themselves in the Gears of War 2 experience by enjoying the alternate soundtrack this Christmas.

Following on from the Mad World TV advert that accompanied the first game, Microsoft have again delivered an emotive, cutting edge TV ad for Gears of War 2 with Last Day. Invoking the emotion and desperation of humanity's last stand against overwhelming odds, the ad uses the track How It Ends, by Colorado-based band Devotchka...
» Read More N4G
Nov 28, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - iGame2, a New Social Network for Gamers, Presents 'Silent Night,' a Gears of War 2 Montage Competition Gamers looking for a new, interactive site dedicated to blogging about, talking about and participating in videogames and gaming culture now have iGame2. In addition to creating personalized profiles, chatting in forums and connecting with other gamers around the world, iGame2 users can take part in gaming-related contests, such as the "Silent Night" Gears of War 2 montage competition, taking place now.

www.iGame2.com
» Read More N4G
Nov 28, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Black Friday (and Thanksgiving Day) Video Game Deal Roundup Here's a roundup of Black Friday videogame deals, with many online deals happening now! There's stuff listed below for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS and PSP. Also a the limited edition Gunmetal Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 resurfaces on Amazon.com!
» Read More N4G
Nov 27, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Don't Worry NYC, Fenix Has Your Back "Forget Spider-Man and Batman. There is a new watchman over the real Gotham, with a big gun and a sizable chainsaw bayonet. Take a cruise through New York City's Lower East Side and you'll get an idea of who we're talking about.

Marcus Fenix is taking cover in New York and is plastered against buildings on two massive billboards to commemorate the release of Gears of War 2. The Locust are fiercely guarding a third location. Each billboard is at a minimum of 18 feet by 46 feet, and they are all hand-painted."

TheGameReviews.com
» Read More N4G
Nov 27, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gears of War 2 Title Update This morning Epic has released the title update for their hit sequel Gears of War 2, check out what they've patched!
» Read More N4G
Nov 25, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Free Gold Plated Hammerburst codes for Gears 2 GameLemon.com has 5 Gears of War 2 codes to give away, and we'll enter you into the drawing just for acknowledging our existence! Yes, we are that desperate! There is really very little we won't do for a little extra attention, like that one time when the entire editorial team jumped naked from the second floor of an old jailhouse building into a tub of hot chocolate sitting in a bush of poison ivy… but we digress. We won't torture you with anything that onerous this time, promise - all you have to do is leave a comment on our blog and you'll be entered into the drawing for the codes.
» Read More N4G
Nov 24, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Special Edition Gears of Wars 2 120GB Zune Available for $279.99 To commemorate the release of Gears of War 2, Xbox and Epic Games have joined forces with Zune to create a special-edition Gears of Wars 2 120GB Zune player.

The special-edition Zune has been emblazoned with the Crimson Omen etched on its back and it comes loaded with a special Gears of War 2 media collection.
» Read More N4G
Nov 24, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Want to win these Signed Gears of War Comics Truth N Justice writes:

"That's right folks we got our hands on the first two issues of the Gears of War Comic, Signed by Joshua Ortega. ( Writer of both Gears of War 2 and the Comic Series)."
» Read More N4G
Nov 23, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Gears 2 Up for Five Awards at VGAs Just a few weeks outside of release, the first wave of accolades has rolled in: Gears 2 is up for a total of five awards at this year's Spike TV Video Game Awards. In addition to the crown jewel of the show-the Game of the Year award-Gears 2 is also up for Best Multiplayer Game, Best Xbox 360 Game, Best Graphics, and Best Shooter. Be sure to tune into the Spike TV VGAs on Sunday, December 14 to cheer on Gears 2 at the big bash.
» Read More N4G
Nov 23, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - Buy the Gold Lancer...for 99999MS Points! Do you want the Gold Lancer for Gears of War 2? Did you not purchase the limited edition and now feel helpless? No more worries, you can now purchase the gold lancer through Microsoft's website for the low, low price of 99999MS points! That is roughly $1250...did someone say "Great Deal!" because that's what I'm seeing. Note: Sarcasm.
» Read More N4G
Nov 21, 2008
360 News from N4G | Gears of War 2
360 - Gears of War 2 - 7-Eleven to sell games 24-7-365 Gamespot writes: "Gamers with a penchant for Slim Jims and Yoo-Hoo may have noticed something different on their last trip to the 7-Eleven: a selection of the season's biggest games, including Fallout 3, Guitar Hero World Tour, and Gears of War 2. Although those games are only available "while supplies last," they are by no means the end of the retailer's plans for the industry."
» Read More N4G
The Knowledge
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 2

Genre: Shooter
Release date: Nov 7, 2008
Published by: Microsoft
Developed by: Epic Games
Designer: Cliff Bleszinski
Franchise: Gears of War
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player CO-OP
1 player SOLO
Online
10 player VS
5 player CO-OP
9 AWESOME
Read the review
All Xbox 360 Gears of War Games
Gyromancer
360 Review
Nov 23, 2009
Tony Hawk: Ride
360 Review
Nov 23, 2009
LEGO Rock Band
360 Review
Nov 20, 2009
Band Hero
360 Review
Nov 18, 2009