Official Epic Gears of War 2 Update: Full details

XboxOZ360 reveals the official news update of Epic and Microsoft's Gears of War 2:
"Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Players continue the story of Marcus Fenix, a reluctant war hero, as he leads Delta Squad on a series of perilous and adrenaline-pumping missions. Gears of War 2 blends a best-in-class third-person shooter with unsurpassed high-definition visuals, all layered on top of an engaging story of survival, loss and retribution.
Features:

* Bigger, better and more badass gameplay. Gears of War 2 builds upon the gameplay of the first title in every way. First, the scope of the action is bigger. New characters, more weapons, nastier enemies, bigger vehicles and grander locales offer players more action, more emotion and more thrills. Next, every major aspect of the game has been refined to create heightened, more immersive experiences. Finally, the overall tone of Gears of War 2 is more badass - replete with new weapon-specific executions, chain saw duels and shocking boss fights."

For MORE details and features as well as screenshots, hit the link.

[TheEndzor]

Sounds like an ad in the paper....

[XboxOZ360]

That's because it's a Press Release . . see the Big Red print under the header bar . . it says PRESS RELEASE.

Which btw, are handed out to approved media outlets to make public in whole unedited . . . if we edit it, we get into trouble .....

Of course it's looks like and sounds like an ad, they (Epic/MGS) ARE trying to sell their game, that being Epic Studios and MGS . .

Sometimes I wonder about those who 'read (cough cough) the articles in here . . . seriously. Read again, it's a Press Release, just like the one for Ninja Gaiden 2, and one for Fable 2 posted and run yesterday that had NO COMPLAINTS, and they were in the exact same format . . . shheezzes . .

[TheEndzor]

no need to really repsond to that as xhi4 took the words right out of my mouth in the gamer zone

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Ads or adverts are getting a little old, they should just a 20 questions, do an interview and, show some vids and pics. Thats realy all gamers need, but then again they are trying to snag that casual crown, so they run hollywood style ads and trailers.

[xhi4]

at the back of the case..

[XboxOZ360]

What is it with some people in here, do you know what a Press Release IS . . It's a media approved release given to the "Press" to make public facts about the game they (Publishers/Developers) are trying to sell . . .

Hence it being called a "PRESS RELEASE"

It seems one has to make sure one posts things in here when everyone is asleep or when the clowns are asleep at least. We posted two articles under NEWS within the last 18 hours in the exact same Press release format without a single complaint or report, they were approved within a few hours and have gained some favourable (and that's how 'we' spell favourable btw) coverage . . try reading the headings sometimes . . It's the May Update for Gears Of War.

[xhi4]

agreed it's a press release, but the press release has no new information of worth to the N4G community.

this makes it irrelevant.

companies send out a lot of press releases, most of them totally worthless, that is why N4G is not full of irrelevant press releases.

hope that helps.

[gaminoz]

I have to disagree with you here: I've seen plenty of MGS4, Resistance 2, Killzone 2 stuff (for example) that's just 'advertising' on N4G....

[xhi4]

i know your a frequent contributor of this website's postings.

so you say KZ2 Res2 and MGS4 also has ad like posts, that still does not excuse it.

[power of Green]

It is possible what you're saying is a result of trolling.

Food for thought.

[Fallen_Angel]

Ya it more of an ad then a press release but seems like 75% of the stuff on here is crap. They post every lil rumor and peice of info from no name blogs and call it news.

[Nevers]

are more geared (no pun) towards the people who aren't us. You know the regular people who don't know everything there is to know about a game the moment any magazine, site, or two-bit blog says something about it... so of course the info's gonna be general because it's not aimed at us.

... still get where you're coming from though

[XboxOZ360]

Perhaps so, but it does have 4 newly release screens that were only released on Friday, and it is marked a May Update, nothing more. It does differ from previous releases, so warranted being posted.

If it fails, fair enough, but there's a distinct difference to the readership in here from day to night readers . . . we also got 2 vids from Epic/MGS THIS Friday, but we have yet to reduce them so they can fit on our servers unfortunately (we can't do HD at the moment), but hopefully they'll be up within the hour . . but I suppose they'll be of no value either . . ?

[xhi4]

It's fine for you to put the information on your site, but what you have to understand is the N4G community site is different, it is not for every press release and redundant opinion pieces and the like to get submitted, only the most interesting, new and relevant news.

Those 3 newly released screens aren't new at all, they were submitted before, if those 2 videos are the two already released, then of course it's of no value. If they haven't already been submitted to N4G through gametrailers.com or some other site then it is of value.

It's a thing called DUPLICATE STORY. Just because it's 'sort-of' new does not allow it to be on N4G.

ne more questions feel free to ask.

[XboxOZ360]

I have honestly taken you valid comments into consideration, but there are times (sorry for the 'but' btw) when we have actually submitted NEW news that NO ONE ELSE had, yet we got a duplicate failure.

I was the only one given approval by MS and the company to cover a Live event, take pics and do an article only hours later, yet we got knocked back because no one bothered to read that it was a Live report and exclusive, and NOT a duplicate, but that it was simply 360 related - unfortunately.

How could it be a duplicate if we were the ONLY ONES covering it.

See the problem . . . some see part of a heading and assume it's a repeat or duplicate without even checking it out properly.

And yes, I do see your point about every press release, we try and get things up as soon as possible, but some within the industry definitely do NOT stick to their NDA's they have signed . . which we refuse to break, simply as a matter of principle.

Again, thanks for your feedback, it IS appreciated.

[XboxOZ360]

Actually he has, and been quite helpful about it to I might add, rather not being constructive, he's been very constructive and has helped. Which is what it should be about, not simply jumping on a bandwagon because someone else has . .I believe the problem has been sorted . .

[InMyOpinion]

Don't bother going in here. This is the mental ward of N4G. You won't get anyone in here to agree with you unless you write something like "PS3 FtW XBUTTS RROD 3FiXmE".

[OC Shock Value]

Gears is sounding pretty great right about now. Even more great if this 4 player co-op talk turns out being true. Halo 3 made me really appreciate 4 player co-op, and i believe any AAA shooter should have it. Maybe by next gen it will become standard.

I am more impressed by the chainsaw duels more then the rest (online multiplayer wise) Its gonna add some fun and serious complication to the online matches. Also using a downed apponent as a human/locust shield is gonna be great online. I think the gameplay will speak for itself one this one comes out.

[Redlight]

"XboxOZ360 reveals the official news update of Epic and Microsoft's Gears of War 2"

"Official Update: Full details"

"I was the only one given approval by MS and the company to cover a Live event, take pics and do an article only hours later"

What A Load Of Garbage. You seem to think that your some kind of super journo offering the big scoop, but this news is OLD.

It's the same stuff that's been all over the net since Cliffy hosted the gameplay trailer. If you're going to regurgitate the MS press release, then at least do it quickly. It might also be a good idea to headline the article more honestly, as in "MS Gears of War Press Release".

I'm sure it was exciting going to the press event, but this is a news site, not 'show and tell'.

[jaja1434]

Actually if you read the thing you would see that it is a PRESS RELEASE which for lack of a better term is "show and tell."

[XboxOZ360]

And if you READ the item "Redlight" in the other posts 'correctly' and not jump to conclusions, you would see that I was discussing TWO distinct different items.

One was an event held here in Sydney Australia, where MS and Game™ are giving away $AUD80,000 Xbox360 Chopper, where I was asked to do the pics and story to cover the first public showing of the chopper. NOT a press event, there was and in NO MENTION of me attending ANY press event . . .

Game™ gave me permission to take pics in their store and staff (which btw you need permission for over here in Australia, something to do with copyright law I believe) otherwise I could be sued. Which I certainly do not want to be.

And as someone else pointed out, the other is simply showing a press release from MS and Epic handed out to their Media Groups, which our site happens to be part of . . . I received it on Friday late (our time) directly from MS Media Group here in Australia, and posted it yesterday . . . what is so hard to understand there. Perhaps we should always prefix all our Media Press Releases with "This News Press Release JUST in, so we're not so sure how new the new news is . . seeing we only got is moments ago . . ?"

What is it that is SO hard for some to fathom, that people outside 'certain' countries or platforms supporters can also be gamers to, that they also have the ability to acquire news items, be they late or early, and have the ability and right to post on the "public" news portal such as N4G.

I got a great deal of help from the previous poster on here (xhi4) prior to this item being approved, and he was of great value, and he took the time and effort "READ" my posts and and understood where I was coming from, offered constructive criticism, and we both have walked away learning something of each other.

Which ultimately, is what a "community" is supposed to do . . . unfortunately, some see it the other way, and must tear down anything that they believe stands in their way.

[Zhuk]

Gears of War 2 will be yet another blockbuster title for the Xbox 360, driving console sales in the holiday season, with such a heavy hitter accompanying the Xbox 360s stellar 2008 lineup, nothing that Sony has these holidays can compare.

2008 is year of the Xbox 360, its time to Jump In

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

Zhuk, I cant stop wondering why you're on MS's nuts so bad. Did you invest in some stock or something, and now that its hitting rock bottom you have to try and pimp MS or you'll lose thousands of dollars? I'm sorry, your posts just reek of desperation to me.

[clintos59]

Killzone 2 still looks better graphically and uncharted. Heck even lair dragon looks better in detail then the first shot on that site. I know its still an early build and the game will kick a$$ but in this article it says that this game has taken graphics to the next level, when in reality what we seen so far isnt all that impressive from what we all were expecting. I am not trying to down gears of war graphically because the game does look gorgeous and will be awesome but im not gonna sit here and lie to myself and say what we seen so far has surpassed anything ive seen capable on any console.

[power of Green]

None of those games you mention relate to this story and ontop of that is just your opinion which I couldn't dissagree more.

[OC Shock Value]

Im not gonna agree or disagree with you here.

First off
Killzone 2 IS probably the greatest looking game this generation in MY eyes on a graphics level. So you are completely right about that in my opinion. BUT this is not a Killzone 2 Press Release.....

SO back to gears we go.
the game is just an early build and im sure when the game gets to your HD TV other then your comp screen, it will look much MUCH better. Gears of war ONE looks much better then these gears 2 videos because the game is actually FINISHED and on my HD TV. So i will come back later and judge gears 2 when its done. I advise you and many others do the same.

NOT saying that you must. just tryna be fair

[clintos59]

I know this is a gears thread but those other games wasnt mentioned just for a random reason, they were mentioned comparing them to those gears 2 screens which I pointed out because that source said that gears 2 has set the bar again for visuals and made it sound like its the best looking game we seen thus far for any system, which isnt true at all.

I also pointed out that I know its an early build of the game and I know it will look alot better when the final game is released, but that doesnt make it a fact that killzone 2 already looks better then gears 2 and killzone 2 will only look ever better with 8 more months of polishing and all to make the game look even better.
Edit: Like I said before I was only stating a fact that killzone 2 looks better then gears 2, and yes it may be my opinion but most of the user on here will agree with me, only people who wont agree with me are those who only own a 360. I own every system but like I said before, I aint going to sit here and lie to myself that gears 2 looks better then every other game out there.

[power of Green]

Go talk about them in their respective threads so you don't flame up this thread. You mention them becuase you're a Sony fanboy all you needed was an excuse to spew(repeatedly) what you wan't everybody to know. I dissagree whole heartedly. I just seen some footage of some of those titles you mentioned and dissagree.

I dissagree, you can find out what I think about those titles in their threads if you can find my comments.

All graphically advanced games have the *state of the art, the bestest bestest graphics* being pitched no one asked you what you personally think is better than the claims being made about this title.

[clintos59]

Here is a picture of all 3 systems I own taken off my camera phone. And u are the one crying this thread a river from facts that im pointing out that are true, but u will alwayz disagree because u cant live with the truth that killzone 2 looks better then gears 2 graphically. Personally I take gears 2 gameplay mechanism's over killzone 2 and think gears look more funner, but why lie to yourself when facts are all in the videos that killzone 2 does look better then gears graphically? Anywayz im done wit u because u have no strong arguement over this debate but all u can do is disagree, lol anyways heres all 3 of my system fanboy, lol.

[poos3]

hahaha i feel sorry for droids the games coming for 360 are making them wet their pants there is still no good game for ps3 killzone 2 ive decided is a crap game,resistance 2 is a joke lbp is garbage 2d world (gimmick) mgs4 has turned into an all out action game and plays like hundred of games out there (graw).i feel sad and happy for ps3 owners i like them to suffer for their raterd choice of buying aps3 the worst console released in a long time and now im starting to believe the 360 hardware is farrrrr superior than th eps3 hard ware FACT check latest killxone vids on this site garbage game so easy to program crap games like that and is sooo scripted like medal of honor all 360 games have a lvl of sophistication that i cant find on the ps3 maybe it cause they still got their cookie cutter ps2 devs that are still stock on making basic casuall gam,es ( INsomniac)

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

You spelled "retard" r-a-t-e-r-d, that says it all.

Something tells me you're wearing a helmet right now.

[Redlight]

Are you kidding?

I read the article. It's a press release. The contents of the press release is old. You shouldn't have posted it here. That's the simple truth, all the other bluster you're throwing around is a smoke-screen.

YOU are the one that mentioned your amazing exclusive attendance at a "Live Event", so if it wasn't relevant, then why bring it up? To prove your 'insider' status? To give weight to your copying of the press release?

A photocopier can do that.

You seem to imply that I'm a PS3 fanboy, or someone ignorant of the global nature of gaming, but I've got some news for you. I live in Australia, and my criticism of your article is in no way critical of MS of Gears Of War.

Gaming IS global, that's my point. The so-called 'news' you posted was old on a global scale before you posted it. Don't insult Aussies by suggesting that they don't have access to up-to-date news until you post it a week too late. You're not providing a service, you're just name dropping.

This thread is the result of you attempting to big-note your site, which although earnestly presented, is really pretty amateurish.

The blogs that earn respect don't do it by re-printing press releases verbatim. Especially press releases that are old news.

[xhi4]

i understand where your coming from, but just let it go

its all gud! live life happy!

[power of Green]

You must leave if you don't like it where are you with the rest of the rehashed news posted over and over again with different takes on the same news being repeatedly being posted?.

I tell you why we don't see you policing other reinvented takes on the same news because most of it is PS3 news.

You seem a little too upset/angry for a xbox fan pointing out DUP stories or non-informitive news, we 360 fans would have pointed it out and moved on. I'v never seen a xbox fan attack another for something as pointless as your gripes about you already reading this or don't think its news worthy.

This is XBOX news and was not used as an tool if you don't like it you should move on.

[marichuu]

I can point out at least 10 GTA IV "news" that aren't really news.

[Strife Lives]

He has an obsession with the word badass lol. Cant wait for this awesome ,I mean, badass game

[Bullseye]

Most of this thread is taken up by people complaining whether the news should have been posted or not! What is the point of that? Sounds to me you're all fanboys from both sides. Here's a tip for you. If you can't stand reading about the games or info on another console, then don't read it. I know we have to have some rules governing what gets posted, but do we really need to discuss that here.I respect you guys for posting, but please stop bickering.Personally,i don't scout the whole internet looking for news, so mostly, this stuff IS news for me.
Cheers.

[XboxOZ360]

Right on the mark mate, dare I say, bullseye

[power of Green]

You see fanboys from both sides?, all I see are trolls and people responding to trolls and people deffending themselfs from attack!.

For the most part I agree.

[OC Shock Value]

I got disagrees for saying i think gears will be fun, and i cant wait to see chainsaw duels...

there are some serious haters on this site..

POG i can see why ur always fightin with ppl now man.

[Strife Lives]

Amidst that sniper shots off the longshot !

[XboxOZ360]

Personally it's not a game I'm overly keen on, while I will get it, that's a given, basically for the Single Player rather than the MP side of it. It certainly looks a great deal different than the first one, much more believable scenes and the country shots have a certain deeper depth of field or something ?

But it is an early build, and still 6 months of being released. And I'd put money on it being around the 9th - 11th of November (US)

[AngryTypingGuy]

The graphics are top notch. This will be a GOTY candidate, just like the first one.

[Dareaver1]

is sounding better and better with every new piece of info given out. I loved part one and can't wait for part two.

I loved the cover system and pop and shoot mechanics. I can't wait to see how the improvements have benefited this game. Gears might not have been the first to bring about these cover mechanics, but they sure improved it and brought it about to the mainstream games. Many games have been enhanced because of Gears inspiration. I hate it when people try to take anything from this game.

Originality takes forever to come about, copying runs rampant in everything done today. All you can do is improve on what's available, and maybe, just maybe, inspiration from what's old my give way to new original ideas. But improvements to something old is not a bad thing.

Now is a great time to be a gamer, can't wait for November, and I'm also scared..... It looks like MS is looking to create another blockbuster "End Year". My wallet still hasn't recovered from the last August to "End Year" onslaught of great games.

Game on people.... Game on....

[Mercutio]

The Only game that should matter on the 360 this year!

aaah, The awesomeness! Curb Stomp time come winter baby!

[OC Shock Value]

well im not gonn count out fable 2, Too Human, Ninja Gaiden 2, Banjo Kazooie, GTA4, street fighter 4 (possibly), Soulclibur 4, and hopefully a few others i did not mention..

Its not right to say that 360 is only gonna have one game to support the whole year..

and im a PS3 "fanboy"

[Timesplitter14]

I HATE when they say "YEAH BADASS!" when talking about Gears of War. What a bunch of kids. A real badass game BECOMES badass, and is never marketed as being badass. Otherwise it fails.

BTW, I'm talking about the noob, casual marketing strategy. I'm sure the game will be great and a solid GOTY 2008 contender.

man... what did the casual gamers do to my gaming...?

[chad4401]

goty easily cant wait to play this

[chad4401]

this game is gonna own everything sorry its just a fact

[Timesplitter14]

No that's MGS4 you're talking about ;)

[gaminoz]

Umm...both those games haven't been released yet..how about we compare them when we've actually played them?

[LFC1EE]

This look's ten times better than gow1 can't wait.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Nice! and haha I love how it's screens from the trailer, who cares? lol we saw it.

[Tyrael]

As a completely addicted Gears of War fan, I have to say that the one thing i'm concerned about most is lag in online gameplay. Doesn't seem nearly as bad when i play halo, but thats probably because they have a different hosting system

[OC Shock Value]

dont worry man, it will be fun

[jinn]

what about 4 player coop?

[PoSTedUP]

if im not mistaken an article a couple days ago said there was not going to be4 player co-op.

[Bellic Jr]

and I'm looking forward to GeOW2 very much but I disagree with this little snipet i yanked directly from the article at hand and i quote- Gears of War 2″ raises the graphics bar for next-generation games. NOT! Its just a notch or two improved over GeOW1. Not that- thats bad but Uncharted is the game to beat now as far as visuals go. Now bring on the the disagrees, I been at work all day and N4G is my home. I need those to get comfortable. ;D