Gears of War 2 Limited Edition
- Limited edition version of the award-winning sequel picks up six months after the events of the blockbuster original
- Innovative third-person tactical action gameplay; Xbox LIVE delivers online multiplayer (up to 10 simultaneous players) and cooperative action
- Unreal Engine 3 delivers jaw-dropping graphics; new effects include ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, advanced destructible environments, and more
- Winner of several awards at E3 2008, including Overall Best Shooting Game, Overall Best Graphics Technology, and Best Action Game
- Limited edition includes special case, 48-page book, gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play, and more.
Product Description
The gears of war continue to turn as Marcus Fenix and his squad of Cogs go back into action. Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. This limited edition version features several extras, including a Collectible SteelBook DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book with exclusive art and a foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski, and a DVD with making-of-the-game footage as well as artwork and commentary. You also get an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle that you can use during online play.
Amazon.com Product Description
The wait is over, Gears of War 2 has arrived. Ever since the original was released, fans have clamored for this sequel. Developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Epic Games, Gears of War 2, which has already garnered several awards, picks up six months after the events of the blockbuster original Gears of War. Players are thrown back into the role of Marcus Fenix, leading the battle for humankind's survival against the Locust Horde. In addition to innovative third-person tactical action gameplay and unsurpassed high-definition graphics, this Limited Edition version Gears of War 2 includes several collectible extras that make it a must-have game for the Xbox 360.  | Gears of War 2
Players:
Offline: 1-4
Online: 10
Gameplay Modes:
Single player, competitive multiplayer, cooperative multiplayer, system link multiplayer, online multiplayer with voice support.
Format:
16:9 Widescreen on HDTV 480p, 720p, and 1080i. |  | | 
This limited edition package includes collectible extras like a hardbound book and a DVD. View larger. | 
Gears of War 2 offers stunningly realistic, vast environments to play in. View larger. | 
The enemies in Gear of War 2 are huge and downright nasty. View larger. | Sequel to the Blockbuster Original, With Collectible Extras
Developed exclusively for the Xbox 360, Gears of War 2, which has already garnered several awards, picks up six months after the events of the blockbuster original Gears of War. Players are thrown back into the role of Marcus Fenix, leading the battle for humankind's survival. This limited edition version features several extras, including a Collectible SteelBook DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book with exclusive art and a foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski, and a DVD with making-of-the-game footage as well as artwork and commentary. You also get an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle that you can use during online play. Huge Environments, Bigger Gameplay
For those who loved Gears of War, Gears of War 2 builds upon it in every way, but with several major enhancements. There are more weapons, bigger vehicles, and more action. The enemies are more dangerous, and the total experiences is more immersive than ever. And with a revolutionary tactical combat system, the game will require not just fast reaction times and shooting skill, it will also challenge you to devise a strategy that will work against the enemies who exhibit smart AI. Jaw-Dropping, Realistic Graphics
Just as Gears of War did the first time around, Gears of War 2 ups the ante for graphical prowess. Combined with the sweeping vistas and evocative locales of Sera, where the story takes place, Gears of War 2 offers jaw-dropping graphics that are made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3. New visual effects include ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, improved character lighting, the ability to render hundreds of on-screen characters simultaneously, improved water physics, additional blood and bullet decals, advanced destructible environments, new weather effects, and the introduction of fluid objects. Immersive, Gripping Story
Taking place six months after the end of the first game, Gears of War 2 returns the cast of characters of the original, including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, as well as several newcomers. Novelist and comic book writer Joshua Ortega, who assisted with the writing, has created a story that is big on character development and personality. With a new in-game conversational camera system and multiple story arcs, the story is presented in a gripping cinematic style where characters gain an emotional depth that matches their realistic graphical representation. More Characters, Upgraded Vehicles, Badder Weapons
Those who were impressed by the original Gears of War will be in for a real treat. New characters such as Tai Kaliso, weapons like the burst pistol, and huge vehicles like the COG Centaur tank will give players a whole new dimension and scope of gameplay in both single-player and multi-player modes.
  
Multiplayer Action with Xbox LIVE!
Gears of War 2 features a multiplayer mode that allows up to 10 simultaneous players for outstanding multiplayer fun. Taking full advantage of the Xbox LIVE service, which boasts 10 million gamers, Gears of War 2 features both competitive and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Setting up games is simple with LIVE, and you have the ability to drop in and out of co-operative campaigns at any time. Everything you loved about multiplayer in the original is back, including the classic death matches, but with this sequel there is an added emphasis on teamwork. New multiplayer game modes will require better coordination in order to win. The game also features voice support, so you can communicate with other players around the world -- whether you're on the same team or trash talking! Gears of War 2 won several awards at E3 2008, where it was first presented, including Overall Best Shooting Game and Overall Best Graphics Technology of E3 2008 from IGN, as well as Best Action Game of E3 2008 from the Game Critics Awards.
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Gears of War 2 Limited Edition
- Video Game: 0 pages (2008-11-07)
- Platforms: Xbox 360
- Publisher: Microsoft
- Label: Microsoft
- Studio: Microsoft
- Our Recommended Age: 17 - 20 years
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Video Games: #310
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Summary: The best game in a long time 2008-11-20
Comment: I own the first Gears and am a huge fan of it. I've played it too many times to count and don't get tired of it. I was so excited when I found out they were making a new one and couldn't wait to get it. My husband and I play all the time and this game is no exception. Right now, it gets played the most.
The graphics are terrific and there is so much more detail in this game. The four main characters are back which is nice that they didn't change that and they are the same. It does have a 'love story' behind the game but no harm done. I have to say that I like the boards on the first Gears better than this one but these are still great. I think since I've played the first one so much, I have just come to expect those levels. I would recommend this to anyone who either enjoyed the first one or to someone who is looking for a change. It is gory and obviously a shooter game but it is addictive and so much fun.
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Summary: Gears of War 2 Review 2008-11-18
Comment: I'll start by saying that I'm writing this review in lieu of hurling my controller through the wall- so I guess the first comment is that the later stages of Gears of War 2 can get a bit rough. I guess my first clue should have been when I accidentally discovered that you can go "down but not out" in single player- a big change from the first game. But I have to say that Gears 2 is one of the best games this year.
Gears 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War, document the continuing struggle between Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad and the Locust Horde. Locations range from the destroyed urban environments of the first game before heading underground to the heart of the Locust stronghold. In pre-release interviews, developers were asked if this chapter would follow the trend of epic trilogies as the "dark" second chapter, to which the interviewer often received a non answer. I would have to say (definitively) that yes, yes that is the case. In fact any player that allows themselves to become even a little bit emotionally involved in the story will find it disturbingly easy to hate the Locust. Also, the story raises many questions that don't look like they're going to be answered by game's end- but hey, that's what Gears of War 3 is for (Epic- get on it).
As for gameplay, the "stop and pop" system returns all but unchanged from Gears 1- but this is in no way a bad thing. The Locust have brought in some new heavies (players fight Reavers, Brumaks, plus multiple iterations of the Boomer and the new cleric like Kantus, who can revive fallen comrades), but the new heavy class weapons make it an even fight. The COG add a mortar and Gatling gun to their arsenal, while the Locust bring a new pistol, flamethrower, and poison gas grenade. There have been two major changes to the gameplay- the first is the idea of portable cover, downed enemies can be grabbed and used as "meat-shields" while the player can continue to wield a pistol. The second change is the introduction of melee opponents, who bring with them real shield that the player can take and use like a meat-shield or plant in the ground for cover anywhere they need it.
But one of the places that the first game revolutionized gaming was in cooperative multiplayer. Gears 2 also features a two player co-op campaign, but the new standard in co-op gaming is without question Horde mode. Horde mode allows up to five players to take on fifty waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Every ten waves, the enemy list resets (meaning wave 1 and 11 are the same), and the Locust get stat boosts to their health and accuracy. With a team of pals, this mode quickly becomes an addiction and the hours can melt away as the bullets fly and strategies change and evolve.
In short, Gears of War 2 is an impressive package. It takes everything that was good about the first game and ratchets it up to a, well, epic level. Horde mode could prove to be the next great evolution in online multiplayer. Gears 2 could very well prove to be a Game of the Year contender.
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Summary: ABSOLUTE BEST GAME IN THE WORLD! 2008-11-17
Comment: I love this game! I loved the first gears of war. The new weapons and modes are just great. The multilayer is alright but I don't think it as good as the first one but the storyline and the gameplay just ignores that making this one of the best games for 360.
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Summary: Possibly the best Shooter EVER!!! 2008-11-15
Comment: Now i gotta admit i really wasnt a fan of the Gears Of War series at the beginning but ever since Gears Of War 2 came out ive been on it hooked like a little kid. The new gears offers a Verity of New Things including, New Guns, New Characters, New Story, New Game Modes, but the most importantly the Amazingly new Hardcore Graphics that till this day still shocks me. this game is arguably the best shooter ive even seen and played (and knowin me being a hardcore shooting games fan i kno cause i seen and played Vertually every shooting game out for any system)overal with the new stuff that Gears Of War 2 brings will knock u off ur feet or sofa where ever u may be playing it and it is sure to never dissapoint especially not if your a true Gears Of War fan!!!
Now for the limited Edition copy its self. The Gears Of War 2 Limited edition comes with the following items:
*Gears Of War 2 game, a slide on cover. after that a Redish box case with a lancer drawn over it.after that a metal DVD like case with a Full Lancer drawn from front to back aslo that slips into the red case. The metal DVD like case with a lancer drawn over it from front to back. Inside the metal case is the actual game of GOW2 along with the bonus Disc. Also inside the actual metal case where the manual is for GOW2 is the card for the code for the Gold plated Lancer for online play, The 5 free flashback maps, and a 48 Trial Subscription for XBOX LIVE
*a inside look of Gears OF War 2 48 page book, with a picture of Dom and his wife.
overal. is the limited Edition of Gears Of War 2 worth it? i say so even if u like the game or not its still a good thing to have if ur a collector and especially if ur a Gears Of War fan!!
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Summary: DO NOT PREORDER BIG GAMES ON AMAZON 2008-11-13
Comment: I preordered Gears of War 2 Limited Edition 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT CAME OUT! The game never came and I just got an email saying they are going to refund my money and I will not get GOW2 Limited Edtion. No one else is selling this item anymore, SO AFTER PREORDERING 2 MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME NOT ONLY DID I NOT PLAY THE GAME YET BUT I WILL NOT BE OWNING A LIMITED EDITION VERSION EVER. THANKS ALOT AMAZON. DO NOT PREORDER BLOCKBUSTER GAMES FROM THESE PEOPLE OR YOU TOO WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES! I will now be ordering the game from GAMESTOP and will receive it in two business days.
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