GamerDeals.net writes:

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The platinum titles available (at the moment) include:

Gears of War
Battlefield Bad Company
Army of Two
Forza 2
Burnout Paradise
Mass Effect
Fight Night Round 3
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30 Apr 2009

"What Makes Us Epic?" Keynote Summary and Q&A

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360 - Gears of War - "What Makes Us Epic?" Keynote Summary and Q&A

The Power Review: Dr. Michael Capps, President of Epic Games was the first keynote speaker at the inaugural Triangle Game Convention is downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
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30 Apr 2009

TGC 2009 Keynote: Mike Capps: Epic (Isn't) About Pop-Tarts

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360 - Gears of War - TGC 2009 Keynote: Mike Capps: Epic (Isn't) About Pop-Tarts

The article reads:

"Epic (Isn't) All About Pop-Tarts.

When Epic President Dr. Mike Capps took the podium for the first keynote address of the inaugural Triangle Game Conference, he began by warning the audience that the presentation would be rated "M." After all, Epic - from its humble beginnings as ten people across six countries creating Unreal - is known today partly for the ultra-violent Gears of War and Unreal series. More than that, though, there wouldn't be any prettying-up of the language, Capps said, apologizing in advance to the legal staff in the audience."
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23 Apr 2009

Comic Legend Jim Lee Working on Gears of War Comic #9

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360 - Gears of War - Comic Legend Jim Lee Working on Gears of War Comic #9

"Epic Games has announced today that comic book legend Jim Lee has signed on to do cover art for the Gears of War comic #9 that releases this July. Lee will draw a cover that introduces a new character into the Gears world."
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22 Apr 2009

TNA Wrestling's Epic Advertisement

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360 - Gears of War - TNA Wrestling's Epic Advertisement

Gamer Limit writes: "Epic Games will be sponsoring the next TNA Wrestling Pay Per View, Sacrifice. Instead of having a few banners and logos, TNA Wrestling takes the advertisement to the extreme by having one of their wrestlers, AJ Styles, dress up as Marcus Fenix from Epic Games' Gears of War."
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16 Apr 2009

Microsoft Intoduces New XBox 360 Platinum Hits Packaging That Acually Looks Good

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360 - Gears of War - Microsoft Intoduces New XBox 360 Platinum Hits Packaging That Acually Looks Good

In a bold move to make "greatest hits" console game packaging that doesn't make one want to stab oneself in the retina, Microsoft has apparently deployed new Platinum Hits box art to retail locations.
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16 Apr 2009

Gears boss on 360's limits: "There's still more it can do"

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360 - Gears of War - Gears boss on 360's limits: "There's still more it can do"

VG247: Gears of War 2 executive producer Rod Fergusson has told VG247 that innovations in both games software and Microsoft services mean we've yet to see the limit of what can be achieved with Xbox 360.
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14 Apr 2009

360 exclusivity has "helped" Gears of War, says dev boss

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360 - Gears of War - 360 exclusivity has "helped" Gears of War, says dev boss

Both having Microsoft as a publisher and concentrating on 360 as a single format has aided the Gears of War IP, executive producer Rod Fergusson has told VG247.
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5 Mar 2009

Five Ways Microsoft Will Own 2009

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360 - Gears of War - Five Ways Microsoft Will Own 2009

Mention Microsoft as a company that is losing steam quickly in the console race, and you'll be immediately hammered by Xbox 360 owners across the globe. And you won't get much agreement from CGReviews, either. Things look grim, but don't be fooled. Microsoft is preparing to unleash some wicked firepower, and may just stop Sony in its tracks.

Sources have shared with Cam five things that will put your 360 on top of the hype train for 2009. Ready? Read on.
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27 Feb 2009

Gears could be web-based game in mere weeks if Microsoft approves

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360 - Gears of War - Gears could be web-based game in mere weeks if Microsoft approves

Gamezine: Instant Action's vice president claims that any game can be played through a web browser, including Gears of War.

Instant Action recently unveiled its new technology platform, which utilises a proprietary plugin to render games at full speed from a web browser.

The technology performs in a similar manner to some already released MMOs, including the upcoming Free Realms, but Instant Action claims that any 3D game can be played on any web browser with their latest technology.
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11 Feb 2009

Epic boss: There is no 10-year plan for Gears of War

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360 - Gears of War - Epic boss: There is no 10-year plan for Gears of War

Epic VP Mark Rein has told VG247 that there is no "ten-year plan" in place for the Gears of War franchise, despite comments to the contrary made by Gears 2 writer Josh Ortega at Comic Con last weekend.
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9 Feb 2009

Joystig NYCC 09: Gears has 'ten-year plan', prequel possible

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360 - Gears of War - Joystig NYCC 09: Gears has 'ten-year plan', prequel possible

'This weekend, during a NYCC held panel on Gears of War, Gears 2 lead writer Joshua Ortega let slip information on plans to extend the Gears franchise ten years, which may result in an Emergence Day prequel.

"You will not be disappointed in the next ten years," revealed Ortega when answering a panel question that asked about a future Gears project being a prequel. "It's a ten-year plan. Gears is long-term. The lancer is the new...'
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9 Feb 2009

Gears of War Finally Fixed

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360 - Gears of War - Gears of War Finally Fixed

A crippling bug that prevented anyone, anywhere from playing the game has finally been fixed according to Epic.
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8 Feb 2009

IGN: NYCC 09: Gears of War Prequel Talk

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360 - Gears of War - IGN: NYCC 09: Gears of War Prequel Talk

It seemed like one of those fan questions that Joshua Ortega, the writer of Gears of War 2, would dance around during tonight's New York Comic-Con Gears of War panel -- were there plans for doing a prequel that dealt with the events of E-Day, the day the Locust emerged and attacked the human race?

"You will not be disappointed in the next ten years," Ortega said. "It's a ten-year plan. Gears is long-term. The lancer is the new lightsaber."
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26 Jan 2009

Thirteen Days of Gears Sweepstakes

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Let's play a game. Tell me what comes to mind if you think of Gears of War and Friday the 13th at the same time. Do you think of a sweepstakes where you can win some Gears of War swag? Well you should've because Microsoft and the Friday the 13th movies are teaming up to host a two-week sweepstakes where you can win some pretty awesome Gears of War items.
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24 Jan 2009

$25,000 in prizes to be given away during "13 Days of Gears" promotion

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360 - Gears of War - $25,000 in prizes to be given away during "13 Days of Gears" promotion

Microsoft Game Studios today announced "13 Days of Gears," a special promotion that kicks off Feb. 1 in the U.S. where players can win fantastic prize packages every day for 13 straight days. Dozens of winners will be selected at random over the 13 day period to win "Gears of War" themed prize packages collectively worth over $25,000.
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24 Jan 2009

Gears Of War Looking To Be Made Into A Trilogies Worth Of Movies

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360 - Gears of War - Gears Of War Looking To Be Made Into A Trilogies Worth Of Movies

Len Wiseman reveals a bit about the Gears Of War movie.
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7 Dec 2008

New Team ICO & Gears of War info at VGA and PSN Pulse

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360 - Gears of War - New Team ICO & Gears of War info at VGA and PSN Pulse

This past week has been jam packed with video game related news. The Video Game Awards are coming up and some great rumors about Gears of War and Team ICO's game have been circulating on the Web. We also take a quick look at the PSN's new show called Pulse.
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6 Dec 2008

Obama And McCain Battle To Death With Chainsaws

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360 - Gears of War - 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.
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2 Dec 2008

Gun Nut Makes Real GoW Lancer Rifle

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360 - Gears of War - 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."
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