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
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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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