http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/g-2007031211164597054 en http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/videos/g-2007031211164597054/v-20080723144752656019 video Jul 23, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-174355.aspx GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host GEARS OF WAR video game tournaments at 2,000 of its U.S. GameStop locations on Friday, July 25, 2008. Each tournament will provide players with an opportunity to test their skills one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament. Participating GameStop locations will begin their tournaments at 9:30 p.m., local time. Customers who trade in used games during the tournament will receive an extra 30 percent trade-in credit good toward the reservation of GEARS OF WAR 2, which is available this November. In addition to the tournament and used game trade-in credit, enthusiasts can watch an exclusive 4-minute DVD created by Microsoft and Epic Games. The DVD features a personal introduction from GEARS OF WAR 2 lead designer, Cliffy B, a montage of GEARS OF WAR and footage from GEARS OF WAR 2. GEARS OF WAR 2, an Xbox 360 exclusive, continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad as they battle the nightmarish Locust Horde from the underbelly of the planet. news Jul 23, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/f/e3-08-the-videos-you-may-have-missed/a-20080723145924734041/g-2007031211164597054 Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, LittleBigPlanet, Resi 5 and more in video form feature Jul 23, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-173046.aspx Epic Games, Inc. and Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that Del Rey will publish three novels set in the gritty world of Gears of War video game series. The first novel, Gears of War: The Battle of Aspho Fields, written by Karen Traviss, will go on sale October 28, 2008. In Gears of War: The Battle of Aspho Fields, the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, as ghosts come back to haunt Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. For Marcus - decorated war hero, convicted traitor - the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret he's sworn to keep. As the beleaguered soldiers of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save humankind from extermination, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them - but will their friendship survive the truth about Dom's brother Carlos? news Jul 21, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-172770.aspx Despite moving back to its old stomping grounds in the Los Angeles Convention Center, E3 was kinder and gentler than year's past. Crowds were rarely seen and game journalists were, at times, able to form the semblance of a smile by the end of the show...thanks in no small part to some very enjoyable games and a distinct drop in the body odor factor. Anyway, here are UGO's picks for the best of the best of E3 2008. news Jul 21, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-172787.aspx Gamestop is bringing back their After Hours event with new footage for Gears of War 2, a tournament, and last but not least, more Cliff. news Jul 20, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-172237.aspx Gears of War 2 Lead Designer Cliff Bleszinski has revealed at E3 that composer Steve Jablonsky (Transformers, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) is scoring the music for Gears of War 2, the forthcoming blockbuster sequel third person shooter developed by Epic Games. Steve Jablonsky's previous video game soundtrack credits include Transformers: The Game (Activision), Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath (Electronic Arts) and additional music for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Konami). However he is most noted for his collaborations with Hollywood movie director and producer Michael Bay on major motion pictures like The Island and Transformers. news Jul 19, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/f/gamesradars-e3-2008-awards/a-20080718958444062/g-2007031211164597054 The best, worst and worstest of the industry's biggest game show feature Jul 18, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/f/e3-08-sexy-charts-and-graphs-with-all-the-game-data/a-20080718154617828072/g-2007031211164597054 Exclusives. Casual games. Cheerleaders. It's the last bite of the pie chart feature Jul 18, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-171753.aspx There has been a bunch of Gears of War 2 related news coming out of E3 this week including matchmaking specifics, new footage as well as a new multiplayer mode getting revealed. But also exciting was the reveal of the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition's contents which may include some mini Lancer love. news Jul 17, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-171686.aspx Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2, a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski A Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer, Rendezvous A Dominic and Maria Keepsake Photo A Exclusive Xbox LIVE code to unlock a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play All in a Steel book DVD case news Jul 17, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-171396.aspx Console Monster writes: The conferences may have come to an end, but new content is still being added to the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here is the full list for Thursday 17th July 2008: Name: MS Briefing - Gears of War 2 Announcement Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions except Germany Name: E3 MS Briefing - Resident Evil 5 Announcement Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions except Germany Name: E3 2008 MS Briefing - LIPS Announcement Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions... news Jul 17, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/videos/g-2007031211164597054/v-20080715152035953050 video Jul 15, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/f/e3-08-why-wait-e3s-biggest-games-reviewed-now/a-2008071517634426021/g-2007031211164597054 10 minutes to play, 10 minutes to write - we brutally judge totally unfinished games after scant first looks feature Jul 15, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-170108.aspx Epic Games has no plans to release a demo of Gears of War 2. No, we're not doing a demo, design director Cliff Bleszinski told Eurogamer at a multiplayer hands-on event in Los Angeles on Monday. news Jul 15, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/f/e3-08-gears-of-war-2-five-things-we-love-about-horde/a-20080715133227752035/g-2007031211164597054 What's great, and not so great, about the sequel's new online mode feature Jul 15, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-169951.aspx Microsoft is always quick to mention that they're all about the games, and not so much about fancy new HD formats that have a correlation with the color blue. So just that you have a quick and dirty rundown on what Microsoft shined the spotlight on the most during this E3's press conference, here's a brief recap. news Jul 15, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/videos/g-2007031211164597054/v-2008071415155358086 video Jul 14, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/screenshots/g-2007031211164597054 screenshot Jul 14, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/screenshots/g-2007031211164597054 screenshot Jul 14, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/gears-of-war-2/screenshots/g-2007031211164597054 screenshot Jul 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-169639.aspx Console Monster writes: Microsoft's E3 press conference has come to an end and to celebrate; there is new content on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here is the full list: Name: Fallout 3 E3 Trailer Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions Name: Too Human Gamer Pics Set 1 Price: 80 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox Live Regions Name: Too Human Battlecry Trailer Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions Name: Too Human Skill Tree: Human Skills Trailer Price: Free Availability: All Xbox Live Regions... news Jul 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-169461.aspx Looking4GameNews writes: Today on the Microsoft Press Conference, Clifford B was demoing Gears of War, which he called the most anticipated game this year on any platform. During the demonstration the screen went black for a second or two, rumors are that the demonstration was not actually a real time demo, it was pre-recorded. news Jul 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-169465.aspx It's official, Gears of Wars 2 will have a five player co-op mode. Five players! Cliffy B (Haha, I will call you that) just confirmed it at Microsoft's Press Conference, to a mediocre set of applause. A long, demo was showcased right before that. More details to come. news Jul 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-169464.aspx Cliffy B. takes the stage and reveals the newest mode for Gears of War 2, and when you can play it. news Jul 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-168325.aspx Geoff Keighley and GameTrailers TV will be airing brand spanking new, unseen Gears 2 footage TONIGHT on Spike. According to their little teaser ad, they'll be talking with Cliff B. and the Epic crew who'll introduce fresh Gears 2 campaign footage as well as an unannounced multiplayer map. You can watch all the Cliff, Gears and bloody violent gameplay tonight at 1:00AM eastern (10:00PM pacific) on Spike and GameTrailers.com. And if you aren't busy, you may also want to stick around for the entire episode, because they promise to air the first footage from Rock Band 2 and Fallout 3 as well as BioWare's new project. Double exciting! news Jul 11, 2008