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Gears of War 2 Hands-on Preview
Posted 29 Sep, 2008 4:00pmNew campaign details revealed in our massive Act One hands-on preview!
Gears of War 2 Hands-on Preview
Posted 21 Jul, 2008 11:23amThe Locust Horde is coming, and coming, and coming.
Gears of War 2 First Look Preview
Posted 26 Jun, 2008 1:11pmMassive Gears of War 2 multiplayer info explosion!
Latest Gears of War 2 News
MS seeking producer to drive success of Gears
Posted Yesterday, 10:33amShadow Complex also mentioned.
Buzz! dev wades into console war
Posted 17 Nov, 2009 12:07pm360 'is ugly and makes a lot of noise'. '£250 PS3 Slim is a bargain'.
All future 360 games from Epic to support Natal
Posted 9 Oct, 2009 4:12pmCan see Natal working for games like Gears of War.
Microsoft: Halo is our 'centre piece'
Posted 10 Sep, 2009 10:14amPromises to invest as much as it can in the franchise.
Double XP weekend for Gears 2
Posted 4 Sep, 2009 11:54amRuns September 4 through 8.
Gears of War gear for XBL Avatars
Posted 27 Jul, 2009 10:00amDress up like a COG soldier or a Locust.
Gears 2 title update 4 detailed
Posted 23 Jun, 2009 2:21pmHasn't yet passed certification so no specific release date.
Gears screenwriter thinks The Rock could play Marcus
Posted 11 May, 2009 10:18amNeeds to be able to put some humanity into the silent tough guy role.
Gears of War 2 sales pass 5 million
Posted 6 May, 2009 3:44pmOverall Gears of War franchise unit sales have eclipsed 11 million worldwide.
New Gears 2 campaign chapter out July 28
Posted 6 May, 2009 3:44pmWill form part of the Dark Corners content - also seven new maps.
Gears of War movie is 'looking incredibly good'
Posted 6 May, 2009 9:12amScreenwriter says fans are going to be 'thrilled with it'.
Further Gears 2 DLC in April?
Posted 25 Mar, 2009 10:16amDark Corners DLC rumoured to follow the Snowblind map pack.
Gears of War 2 title update 3 out now
Posted 24 Mar, 2009 1:01pmImplements a host of improvements, fixes and balancing, plus nine new Achievements.
Halo 3 and Gears 2 map packs dated
Posted 23 Mar, 2009 1:34pmGears 2 to receive Snowblind on March 31. Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack on April 9.
Steve Polge on Epic's future plans
Posted 26 Feb, 2009 4:13pmNews on potential single-player Unreal, Gears of War 2 PC and great looking UE3 games.
World at War tops latest LIVE chart
Posted 18 Feb, 2009 9:30amHalo Wars and HAWX demos make the Top 10.
Rein: No 10 year plan for Gears
Posted 11 Feb, 2009 12:59pmGears writer Josh Ortega was just being enthusiastic about the franchise.
Gears is a 'ten-year plan'
Posted 10 Feb, 2009 10:38amThe game's writer says fans won't be disappointed.
Epic proposes GoW2 ranking changes
Posted 9 Feb, 2009 10:15amExperience level to be shown and not skill rank.
Fable 2 has sold over 1.2 million in the US
Posted 28 Jan, 2009 11:38amBanjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts has managed only 140,000 units.
Wiseman has plans for Gears movie trilogy
Posted 26 Jan, 2009 11:24amHopes to make three movies, with the focus on sci-fi rather than monster horror.
Gears 2 title update 2 now available
Posted 21 Jan, 2009 11:28amAddresses a large number of multiplayer exploits, makes balancing tweaks and adds seven new Achievements.
New Gears 2 Achievements detailed
Posted 20 Jan, 2009 2:30pmSeven Achievements and 175 Gamerscore points coming soon.
Gears 2 smashes past 4 million sales
Posted 16 Jan, 2009 11:58amSelling at double the pace of the first title.
Wii titles dominate US sales for 2008
Posted 16 Jan, 2009 9:35amWii Play and Mario Kart Wii each sold over five million units in the calendar year.
Wii Play beats CoD to claim December US sales crown
Posted 16 Jan, 2009 9:24amAlso a strong month for Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Guitar Hero World Tour, Gears 2 and Left 4 Dead.
'Exceptional demand' for PS3, 360 and Wii exclusives
Posted 13 Jan, 2009 9:59amLittleBigPlanet, Gears of War 2 and Wii Fit all sell well, says GAME.
Gears 2 Flashback Map Pack available to buy
Posted 8 Jan, 2009 5:58pmMaps bundled with new copies of the game now available to buy for used-game buyers.
Rein on Gears 2 title update
Posted 6 Jan, 2009 10:38amAll indicators point to a January release.
Gears 2 Combustible Map Pack out now
Posted 15 Dec, 2008 9:39amThree new multiplayer maps: Flood, Gold Rush and Fuel Station.
Faster matchmaking for Gears 2
Posted 12 Dec, 2008 2:40pmEpic says gamers should now expect significantly improved matchmaking times.
360 increases lead over PS3
Posted 12 Dec, 2008 11:47amMost successful November for Xbox 360 in the US with 'record games, console sales and online momentum'.
Gears 2 tops US sales chart
Posted 12 Dec, 2008 9:44am1.56 million units sold of Epic's latest, closely followed by CoD World at War on Xbox 360.
Rein promises improved Gears 2 matchmaking
Posted 10 Dec, 2008 10:45amSecond update on the cards.
Confirmed: Gears 2 sales pass 3 million
Posted 9 Dec, 2008 10:49amReached the sales milestone as of last week.
MS: Gears 2 sales approaching 3 million
Posted 8 Dec, 2008 1:54pmEpic Games' blockbuster sequel nears next milestone.
Epic: Gears 2 LIVE popularity is 'pretty amazing'
Posted 5 Dec, 2008 10:16amComing second in the latest Xbox LIVE chart behind Halo 3 is not a bad thing.
Halo 3 tops LIVE activity
Posted 3 Dec, 2008 3:05pmAhead of Gears 2 and the CoDs.
Gears 2 title update out now
Posted 28 Nov, 2008 11:12amShould help with reported matchmaking issues.
Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii UK sales reach 1 million
Posted 26 Nov, 2008 2:54pmJoins Wii Play and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games to bring the Wii million-sellers list to four.
Gears 2 producer addresses matchmaking issues
Posted 19 Nov, 2008 2:42pmEpic is working closely with Microsoft and a solution is their No.1 priority.
Gears 2 tops LIVE chart
Posted 19 Nov, 2008 9:48amCall of Duty: World at War debuts at No.4.
UK Video Game Chart: CoD World at War betters CoD4
Posted 18 Nov, 2008 10:10amLaunch week sales across Xbox 360, PS3 and PC outpaced those of CoD4 by more than 2 to 1.
UK Video Game Chart: Gears 2 beats LBP
Posted 12 Nov, 2008 9:39amEpic Games' action-packed sequel becomes the third-fastest selling game on Xbox 360.
Gears 2 weekend sales top 2 million
Posted 12 Nov, 2008 9:21amOn its way to becoming one of the biggest releases of this console generation.
Epic details Gears 2 issues
Posted 11 Nov, 2008 12:51pmHead over to the game's official forums for advice.
Money saving Gears of War 2 bundles hit retail
Posted 7 Nov, 2008 12:22pmRetailers look to cash in on Gears of War 2 hype.
Marcus Fenix causes trouble in London
Posted 5 Nov, 2008 3:05pmGears of War star spotted after night out in London's West End
Gears of War 2 review today at 2pm GMT
Posted 3 Nov, 2008 9:44amCan Epic Games' sequel match the 10/10 review score of the first game?
Over 20k retailers prepare for midnight Gears 2 launch
Posted 3 Nov, 2008 9:23amGears of War comic artist Liam Sharp and Microsoft Game Studios staff will attend the London launch.
Xmas 08 beats 07 for quality games, says Microsoft
Posted 31 Oct, 2008 1:55pmMS UK head of gaming points to Gears of War 2 and Fable 2.
Sony: PS3 has a Christmas line-up to be proud of
Posted 30 Oct, 2008 2:11pmUK MD claims PS3 has 'never been in a stronger situation'.
Legendary Pictures eyeing up Epic Games
Posted 24 Oct, 2008 12:13pmSources suggest talks are under way.
Gears 2 won't be released in Japan
Posted 22 Oct, 2008 11:59amGerman gamers also miss out on one of the year's biggest titles.
Gears of War 2 pre-orders outpacing original game
Posted 15 Oct, 2008 8:20amSpecial Xbox LIVE programming set for November 7-10, including Gears 2 multiplayer with Epic Games.
PS3 price could drive people to buy 360 instead
Posted 8 Oct, 2008 9:44amAnalyst expects Gears of War 2 to outsell Resistance 2 and LittleBigPlanet this Christmas.
Cliff: Gears more important to us than Unreal
Posted 8 Oct, 2008 9:11amHigh-end games suffering on PC, says Gears main man. 360 now the focus.
Gears 2 Flashback map pack available free day one
Posted 3 Oct, 2008 8:32amIncludes five visually enhanced classic maps.
Gears 2 isn't Gears 1.5, Cliff Bleszinski insists
Posted 29 Sep, 2008 4:00pmNot a valid criticism, says Epic game designer.
Epic never considered four-player Gears 2 co-op
Posted 29 Sep, 2008 4:00pmCliff Bleszinski says game would no longer be about story and instead would be about 'shooting shit'.
Bleszinski: Gears of Wars 2 will be 'batshit insane'
Posted 3 Sep, 2008 10:03amThe highly anticipated Xbox 360 sequel is having final layers of polish applied.
Epic: 'approaching the upper end' of Xbox 360 potential
Posted 2 Sep, 2008 10:55amHowever, adds 'there's still room to grow' for 2010 titles.
Bleszinski rules out Gears 2 for PC
Posted 1 Sep, 2008 10:51amFocusing on the Xbox 360 for the highly anticipated sequel.
Legendary Pictures to co-produce Gears of War movie
Posted 25 Jul, 2008 12:36pmFinancial boost for the movie based on Epic Games' hit video game series.
Unreal Engine 4 could hit as early as 2012
Posted 25 Jul, 2008 9:17amIt's in production now with a release planned to coincide with the next console generation.
Microsoft E3 2008 Press Conference round-up
Posted 14 Jul, 2008 7:42pmNo Halo or motion controller announcements, but FF XIII is coming to Xbox 360.
Gears 2 confirmed for November 7
Posted 14 Jul, 2008 6:09pmEpic's awesome looking sequel finally has its release pinned down.
MS details E3 2008 Bringing It Home
Posted 11 Jul, 2008 10:01amWill include a downloadable demo of Silicon Knights' Too Human.
Gears 2 out on November 9?
Posted 9 Jul, 2008 9:18amA new splash page on the game's official website holds a secret message relating to its release.
New Gears of War 2 screens unleashed!
Posted 25 Jun, 2008 4:00pmShows Locust Rockworm, Kantus, campaign levels, competitive multiplayer and more!
Microsoft set to announce more for 2008 at E3
Posted 20 Jun, 2008 8:39amPlatform holder is also confident Xbox 360 will be home to "most exclusives".
Gear of War 2 packshot updated
Posted 19 Jun, 2008 11:59amNo longer any confusion over whether you'll be picking up the first game or the sequel.
Die Hard 4.0 director on board for Gears movie
Posted 17 Jun, 2008 9:41amThe movie's also being reworked by the guy responsible for upcoming action flic Wanted.
MS believes 2008 line-up is stronger than 2007
Posted 13 Jun, 2008 9:15amNothing as big as Halo 3 but believes Gears 2 and Fable 2 will be huge.
Exclusive Gears 2 video content included with UT3?
Posted 11 Jun, 2008 9:47amBox art suggests gamers picking up Midway's UT3 on Xbox 360 will get to see exclusive Gears of War 2 videos.
Gear of War 2 to feature 5v5 multiplayer
Posted 27 May, 2008 10:12amA Halo-style matchmaking system will also be in place.
MS chest thumps over "flood of brilliant 360 games"
Posted 23 May, 2008 4:51pmSays every week of the year brings a "Christmas Eve" like never before.
Microsoft has its say on April NPDs
Posted 16 May, 2008 2:06pm10.1 million Xbox 360s now sold in the US, contributing to global sales of over 19 million.
Cliffy B refuses to be drawn on 4-way Gears 2 co-op
Posted 14 May, 2008 8:48amSays Epic will probably announce more on the game's co-op play at E3.
Gears 2 gameplay on Xbox LIVE Marketplace tomorrow
Posted 9 May, 2008 4:29pmSee the very first in-game footage of the hyped sequel with an intro from Cliffy B.
SCEE chief: "PS3 has a better line-up than 360 in 2008"
Posted 7 May, 2008 9:18amDavid Reeves tells VideoGamer.com Sony has a "really good Christmas coming up".
Epic president to speak about Gears 2 in Leipzig
Posted 30 Apr, 2008 9:31amMichael Capps to deliver a keynote, highlighting the development progress of Gears of Wars 2.
No Gears of War 2 demo
Posted 21 Apr, 2008 11:55amThe development schedule is too tight to fit in a demo.
Gears of War surprise hidden in 360 UT3
Posted 18 Apr, 2008 11:00pmMark Rein remains coy on Gears of War 2 four-player co-op, says "there's lots still to be said about the game".
Gears of War comic to launch in October
Posted 18 Apr, 2008 2:31pmDC Comics' Wildstorm publishing imprint handling the multi-million selling franchise.
Hot new Gears of War 2 details!
Posted 8 Apr, 2008 10:17amNew characters, vehicles, poison grenades and a "SHUT UP" button.
Wii Remote for 360 possible by year end?
Posted 8 Apr, 2008 9:04amAnonymous sources reveal that Microsoft and Rare are hard at work on developing a Wii Remote beater.
Gears of War 2 at New York Comic Con
Posted 2 Apr, 2008 9:34amWill be one of the highlights of the show at this year's event which has a stronger focus on video games.
Gears of War movie set for summer 2010
Posted 31 Mar, 2008 8:52amProducer says script and director will be in place soon.
Unreal Engine 4.0 to target next-gen consoles
Posted 13 Mar, 2008 9:46amMicrosoft's successor to the Xbox 360, Sony's successor to the PS3 and, if powerful enough, also the next Nintendo platform.
Mark Rein clarifies Epic's stance on PC gaming
Posted 25 Feb, 2008 2:11pmJokingly calls CliffyB an idiot, pointing out that he's a console developer so naturally favours consoles.
Microsoft confirms Gears of War 2 limited edition
Posted 20 Feb, 2008 8:26pmEarly box art confirms gamers will have the choice of two versions.
First Gears of War 2 trailer on VideoGamer.com now!
Posted 20 Feb, 2008 8:26pmRev those chainsaws guys, this is going to be ugly!
Gears of War 2 due this November
Posted 20 Feb, 2008 7:44pmSequel to multi-million selling title to remain Xbox 360 exclusive.
Gears dev says $1 billion valuation is too low
Posted 19 Feb, 2008 1:47pmMark Rein would prefer the figure started at $2 billion.
Microsoft to buy Epic Games for $1 billion?
Posted 18 Feb, 2008 2:00pmUS magazine editor says Microsoft will make a $1 billion move for the video game and middleware specialist in the summer.
Consoles more important than PCs for Epic
Posted 14 Feb, 2008 9:42amEpic Games' CliffyB says PC gaming is currently "in disarray".
Epic denies Gears 2 reveal
Posted 5 Feb, 2008 10:57amMark Rein says GamePro does not have any exclusive info on Gears of War 2.
