| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Microsoft | | Format: Xbox 360 | | Mfg Part#: C3U-00001 | | UPC: 00882224691635 | | Buy.com Sku: 207535126 | | Item#: G266Q7 | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 7786 | | See more in Action | |
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| | | | Product Guides | | | | "Gears of War 2 is a Larger-Than-Life Saga of Survival, Loss, and Retribution."|"Gears of War 2 is the Highly Anticipated Sequel to the 4.7 Million-Selling Blockbuster Third-Person Tactical Action Game, and One of the Most Popular Xbox 360 Games in History." Gears of War puts you in a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde. The Locust Horde is a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.
In this third-person tactical action/horror game, you play the role of a disgraced former war hero named Marcus Fenix. Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Immerse yourself in an experience so emotional and gut wrenching that you will feel as if you are controlling a blockbuster action movie
| | Features |  | Epic Saga: 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. | | Technological Advances: Gears of War set the standard for high-definition visuals and became the game to which all others are compared. Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3. | | Xbox 360 Exclusive: Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games for Microsoft Game Studios and joins a growing list of must-have Xbox 360 exclusives. |
| Manufacturer | | Microsoft Corporation | | Software Sub Type | | Action/Adventure Game | | License Type | | Complete Product | | Software Name | | Gears of War 2 - Complete Product | | License Pricing | | Standard | | Manufacturer Part Number | | C3U-00001 | | Manufacturer Website Address | | www.microsoft.com | | License Quantity | | 1 User | | 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 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, chainsaw duels, and shocking boss fights. Jaw-dropping visuals: Gears of War 2 raises the graphics bar for next-generation games through is breathtaking visual effects, which 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. When combined with the sweeping vistas and evocative locales in the world of Sera where the Gears of War 2 story unfolds, these additions help make this the most gorgeous game available this generation. Gripping story: Gears of War 2 continues to push deep, immersive storytelling in video games to greater heights. Humanity's epic battle for survival is felt on both the personal and epic levels as you explore multiple story arcs that introduce new characters and flesh out the histories of familiar ones. A new in-game conversational camera system also helps bring the compelling story to life in a cinematic fashion. Unparalleled Xbox LIVE action: Gears of War 2 takes full advantage of the industry-leading Xbox LIVE service. Home to 10 million gamers, Xbox LIVE is a robust online entertainment network and allows you to experience Gears of War 2 either competitively or cooperatively. Enhanced competitive multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE introduces new modes, weapons, and a multitude of new maps. Also new to Gears of War 2 is the ability to drop in and drop out of the co-op campaign at anytime, while allowing you to play at their own difficulty setting. Enjoying the visceral thrills of Gears of War has never been easier. | | ESRB Rating | | M (Mature 17+) | | Compatibility | | Xbox LIVE | | Product Type | | Software | | Language Support | | English | | Platform Support | | Xbox 360 |
| | Tech Specs | | Software Main Type | | Game | | Manufacturer | | Microsoft Corporation | | Software Sub Type | | Action/Adventure Game | | Additional Information | | Rating Descriptor: Blood and Gore Intense Violence Strong Language | | License Type | | Complete Product | | Manufacturer Part Number | | C3U-00001 | | License Pricing | | Standard | | Software Name | | Gears of War 2 - Complete Product | | Manufacturer Website Address | | www.microsoft.com | | Brand Name | | Microsoft | | License Quantity | | 1 User | | 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 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, chainsaw duels, and shocking boss fights. Jaw-dropping visuals: Gears of War 2 raises the graphics bar for next-generation games through is breathtaking visual effects, which 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. When combined with the sweeping vistas and evocative locales in the world of Sera where the Gears of War 2 story unfolds, these additions help make this the most gorgeous game available this generation. Gripping story: Gears of War 2 continues to push deep, immersive storytelling in video games to greater heights. Humanity's epic battle for survival is felt on both the personal and epic levels as you explore multiple story arcs that introduce new characters and flesh out the histories of familiar ones. A new in-game conversational camera system also helps bring the compelling story to life in a cinematic fashion. Unparalleled Xbox LIVE action: Gears of War 2 takes full advantage of the industry-leading Xbox LIVE service. Home to 10 million gamers, Xbox LIVE is a robust online entertainment network and allows you to experience Gears of War 2 either competitively or cooperatively. Enhanced competitive multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE introduces new modes, weapons, and a multitude of new maps. Also new to Gears of War 2 is the ability to drop in and drop out of the co-op campaign at anytime, while allowing you to play at their own difficulty setting. Enjoying the visceral thrills of Gears of War has never been easier. | | Compatibility | | Xbox LIVE | | ESRB Rating | | M (Mature 17+) | | Language Support | | English | | Product Name | | Gears of War 2 | | Upgrade Information | | Not Applicable | | Product Type | | Software | | Package Type | | Retail | | Platform Support | | Xbox 360 |
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| | Entertainment Reviews |  | Gears of War 2 for the XBOX 360 Review By: Mark Kalriess - Blogcritics.org Reviews Published on: 11/20/2008 2:07 PM | | The first Gears of War was somewhat of a surprise hit. Helped by its cutting-edge graphics, smart advertising campaign, and somewhat innovative cover system it went on to sell 5 million copies. It was the Xbox 360’s first true “killer app”. It was one of the reasons I purchased my system a year ago, though I have never quite got around to playing the game....read the full review |
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