Top 10 Confirmed and unconfirmed Gears of War 2 details

By Wesley Yin-Poole - 21/02/2008 - 11:34am GMT

The worst kept secret in gaming has finally been revealed - Gears of War 2 has been officially announced by Epic Games and is inbound this November. Speaking at a packed Game Developers Conference in California, Epic's Cliffy B said: "Gears 2 is going to be bigger, better, and far more bad ass than the first game in every way." A bold statement indeed. So, now that we've reserved holiday for later in the year, we here at VideoGamer.com have run through the game's first teaser trailer with a fine tooth comb, sifted through Microsoft's press releases and dug deep into the Unreal Engine 3 game engine tech footage to bring you VideoGamer.com's Top 10: Confirmed and unconfirmed Gears of War 2 details. Reload that rifle, rev that chainsaw and read on. Tonight, we dine in Sera.

10. What we now know - There will be a limited edition of Gears of War 2.

We know, we know, shock horror right. Well that's why it's at number 10 in our list instead of number one. We were all expecting a limited edition of Gears of War 2 - the limited tin edition of the first game sits proud atop my Xbox 360 game collection (I've just looked over my shoulder to make sure it's still there). Microsoft has released some provisional box art to whet our appetites, but don't expect to see this art when you come to pick up the game from store shelves in November - what we have now is simply placeholder so retailers can get everyone excited (what, you're not already?) and pre-ordering.

9. What we still don't know - What will be in the limited edition Gears of War 2.

The Limited Collectors Edition of Gears of War came in a nice shiny tin and included a lovely Destroyed Beauty book as well as a bonus disc complete with an excellent behind the scenes making of documentary. But we still don't know what will be included in the Gears of War 2 limited edition. But we know what we want - we want all of that stuff and more. But how about a Legendary edition, ala Halo 3? That could come with one of those wicked-looking figurines, or a free chainsaw (not real of course), Delta Squad's Cog Tag and the game's soundtrack. Make it happen guys.

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I agree on what you are saying but, did you know that you can hook up your wireless 360 controller to your PC???? if so try that out, I bet you would enjoy it more that way. Oh, and yes I cannot wait for ...

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Ivan_PSP wrote at 12:37 on 21 February 2008

OMG this is Microsoft's comeback what a joke. They think they can compete against a beast like Sony which has so many exclusives that can crush the life of the Xbox 360 for ever like Resistance 2 Killzone 2 Metal Gear Solid 2: Guns of the Patriots FFXIII GOW3 and many more A++ games to come. Gears of War just proof one think Microsoft's Game Studio is not capable of many things like making good games themselves they need other companies IP the other will be Microsoft is not capable of creating any other genre just FPS. One day Microsoft will have to come from denial just like all Xbox 360 owners one game cannot hold an entire video game console especially when it has so many problems like Red Light of Death and overheating or Xbox Live lagging. Sony doesn't need fear this crap is just a joke how bad Microsoft doesn't know games. PS3 is destine for greatness Xbox 360 is destine to fail as anything.
Soda wrote at 12:41 on 21 February 2008

Umm Ivan, you do realize that Gears of War 2 isn't the only MS game coming out in 08? The way your speaking it seems like you believe it is. As for MS's comeback, Gears 1 sold over 5 million copies...thats nealy 4 million more then Resistance 1.
John wrote at 12:43 on 21 February 2008

What a stupid comment.
Kosta wrote at 12:45 on 21 February 2008

U are a retard man GOW3 is not a FPS its a third person shooter
Chess wrote at 12:46 on 21 February 2008

Comeback from what?? 360 already outsells PS3 and has the games that people recognize. Certainly better than the Warhawk crap.
Anon wrote at 12:48 on 21 February 2008

Ivan must be a retard. I love how you mention GOW3 as an exclusive to crush the 360, but when? in 2010? You'll have grown out of your PS3 by then.

Also, GoW is not an FPS, so your other point of 'Microsoft is not capable of creating any other genre just FPS' makes no sense.

You really think Resistance2, Killzone2 or MGS will be as good as GoW2? You're having a laugh and i detect a hint of jealousy in your PS3 fanboyisms.
Tyler wrote at 12:50 on 21 February 2008

I am 99% sure that in Gears 1, Dom talks about Maria being his wife and having his kids...
Kosta wrote at 12:57 on 21 February 2008

You and PS3 Ivan

Why are u on this page if ur not jealous, what are u doin on a page exclusive for wbox 360 owners i think you should get one too. By the way xbox kills ps3 too bad ur stuck playing killzone two that must suck

Killzone one sucked before so what made you think we wanted more
Sony u went wrong with your PS3 Ill just keep playin my 360
Lol wrote at 13:17 on 21 February 2008

Kosta hasnt even played Killzone 1... i can tell. its an ok game, not the best. No need to be jelous at any xbox games as we already know they're coming to the pc anyway, unlike Nintendo and PS3 games which are exclusive by the whole meaning of the word... not partially as in shared with PC
me wrote at 14:18 on 21 February 2008

this to LOL....way to go buy it for the pc you'll just make microsoft more rich
Bobber Bob wrote at 15:51 on 21 February 2008

Guys, GeoW 2 can't beat the PS3 team this year... alone.
Undoubtely, GeoW 2 won't be alone. There's Fable 2, Too Human (if it turns out to be good), Halo 3 (Xbox'ers who bought the second and haven't bought a 360 yet, will probably do) and perhaps Project Offset (awesomeness).

But saying GeoW 2 will rock the entire PS3 game arsenal is just stupid, yes it is, shaddup!
MGS4, KZ 2, GoW III (not necessarily out in '08), LBP and Resistance will surely be great titles as well.
However, none of these games is guarenteed to be good (only GTA IV is allowed to do that XD), but they probably will.

So people, grow some pride, leave your fanboyism at ze door and try the titles out first.

... Wow, we're going to have a lot of Game of the Year nominees this year, huh? :D
Wido wrote at 16:21 on 21 February 2008

Looking forward to GOW2, as I cannot stop playing GOW online also main campaign as well. I think it will out sell the first GOW, and the fanboys from xbox & PS3 will have a massive debate about it no matter of a doubt.

The Maria part has put a cliffhanger on for sure... I think Dom did speak about her in the first game, when you see the dead Gears solider and Carmaine throws that metal junk down the hole. And it was a shame that Carmaine died so early in the game, but oh well its like "Saving Private Ryan" when Vin Diesel dies so oh well. :D
Bloodstorm wrote at 16:29 on 21 February 2008

This is just proof that anon comments should be gone.

Yea, GOW2, cant wait.
Anonymous wrote at 16:32 on 21 February 2008

yo i'm a harcore fan of gears of war and i desperately can't wait till gow2 comes out, it's going to be f**king amazing!!!!!
the truth wrote at 17:04 on 21 February 2008

Did anyone try PC version of GOW ? I tried and it didn't feel good if u play X360 version first (its only my experience). I don't see any harm to release a game to the PC+360. Why? simple. Developer can grap some extra money since they r exclusive to a console. I think, its ok.
About the LoL and Ivan's comment : it's realy a fanboy stuff ! consider Hevenly sword and Lair. I know these doesn't go well but if they release these on PC with PS3 , they can overcome the loss and it will be ok for both and gamers.
And in 2008, everybody saying that PS3 will dominate this year. fine ! but how ? there 1st party exclusive. ok, that is good but can someone count how many cross platform games will be release in this year ? LOTs ! so, I think, gamers will consider the good quality games not who have exclusive games. if those goes like lair, well problem will be there. other than that i think this year will be equal both 360 and PS3. and abt killzone2. i played both PSP and PS2 version. PS2 was ok but PSP version was good. no need to compare it with others like Halo! when it comes , we will figure it out(don't expect too much).
Finaly, GOW2 . oh man ! i bet, a guy who is a shooting game fan, have to play Gear of War. no matter u r a PS3 or wii fan! don't own a 360? then go to ur friends home and play. u r missing something !!
1 last suggestion. don't play the 360 version first if u r planing to play it on PC. 360 version controlling system is better than PC.
GOW2 ! i am waiting 4 u. oh, by the way, I still couldn't finish the GOW. hopefully it will be4 Nov'08.
Ginger_Jesus wrote at 17:28 on 21 February 2008

I agree on what you are saying but, did you know that you can hook up your wireless 360 controller to your PC???? if so try that out, I bet you would enjoy it more that way.

Oh, and yes I cannot wait for GOW2 comes out. I wonder if epic will give the 360 users more stuff online, than compared to the first GOW. And VG if you ever get a chance to speak to Epic games about GOW2, ask them if they are adding something new to Xbox live or improving it.

Thanks, your local.

Ginger Jesus. :)
tubbs wrote at 19:35 on 21 February 2008

Dom is using the stranded to help him look for someone. Bet your bottom dollar it's Maria.
yyha wrote at 22:33 on 21 February 2008

Shitty article