Dec 11, 2007
There are some seriously anticipated sequels in the works right now, and we’re about to strip them bare before your eyes…
Gears of War 2
We loved Epic’s system seller as much as the next gamer. But, come on, after the never-ending hype it had... it wasn’t finished, was it? The whole ‘leaping into a jeep and roaring off just as the long-awaited Brumak tottered into view’ reeked of a stitch-up, and when it was announced at E3 that PC owners would be getting a shedload of extra content… that was a ripe fart in the face for 360 owners.
Except if you really believe those naysayers, you’re missing the bigger picture. As critically acclaimed as it was, Gears ended up being a sacrificial lamb. Why? So that the true blockbuster - Gears 2 - a bigger, better, ballsier and markedly more ambitious outing could shine even brighter. Epic are already well into development with their answer to Halo 3; in fact, by the time it’s announced to widespread gasps and hollers at the climax of the Microsoft presentation at E3 ‘08 this upcoming summer, Gears 2 may even be at a stage where it’s on course for a ‘shock’ Christmas 2008 release.
