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No demo planned for Gears of War 2
Epic fans hoping for a little pre-release Locust-slaying action will be disappointed to hear that no demo is planned for Gears of War 2. The first taste of the roadie-running action title will have to come when the full version is released sometime in November.According to associate producer Tanya Jessen, producing a demo takes valuable time out of a game's development cycle, and with a two-year turnaround for Gears 2 a demo was simply not feasible. The first Gears of War also lacked a demo version, and with recent reports that demos aren't as great as publishers think they are, we have to trust that the folks at Epic know exactly what they're doing.
There are no plans for a Gears 2 demo
There goes another bit of the UT3 tease. ShackNews has confirmed that Epic has nothing in the pipeline regarding any Gears of War 2 demo. Like Halo 3 before it, the big holiday Xbox release has plenty of hype on its own to sell well. Plus, as Epic notes, creating a demo removes that much more from design, QA, production (and more) from the main game's development. They are, of course, correct, further noting that the game's two year production cycle would have made a demo even more difficult for Epic to pull off. *Sigh* All for the best we suppose.
Rein: GoW2 Game Informer details just a 'tidbit'
According to Epic's Mark Rein, the juicy Gears of War 2 details that came straight from the pages of May's Game Informer are only the tip of the GoW2 iceberg and only a "tidbit" of what the Gears sequel has to offer.Commenting on the Game Informer article, Rein told videogaming247 that Epic "told the Game Informer guys just a tidbit about the game. We showed them some stuff, obviously, but we're keeping a lot of information back that will make people go, 'It's even better than this.' As good as they say it is, and they really, really like it, there's still a lot of story to open up between now and when the game ships in November... I think people will really enjoy this game."So ... can we officially start the GoW2 hype machine yet? Mr. Rein says there's more juicy bits to come and our excitement level heading into E3 is at full alert. Ah heck with getting permission, the GoW2 hype machine is GO, GO, GO!
Rein shoots down our GoW2 Comic Con hopes
Gears fans, we hope you didn't book a flight to the New York Comic Con just yet, because all that talk about Gears of War 2 being shown there ... well, it doesn't look to be happening.If you recall, earlier this week a press release was sent out on behalf of Comic Con that mentioned Epic's Michael Capps and Joshua Ortega would be in attendance talking Gears and giving a first glimpse of GoW2. But now, according to Videogaming247 who contacted Epic about the Comic Con news, Mark Rein is denying that GoW2 will be shown at the event saying that "I'm not aware that we're showing anything there." Sounds like a big ball of confusion to us. Since the whole GoW2 Comic Con unveiling isn't going down, maybe we can strike a deal with team Epic and allow them to unveil GoW2 right here on X3F. It's the least we can offer as hardcore Gears fanboys.
Comic Con '08 brings first glimpse of Gears of War 2
Thanks to a nifty and well versed press release, today we learn that this year's Comic Con (which will go down April 18th through the 20th) will get an additional injection of video game content with Gears of War 2 taking center stage.Scheduled to take the floor at this month's New York Comic Con, Epic's Michael Capps and GoW2 script writer Joshua Ortega will talk about Gears' origin, its success and give attendees a "glimpse into this year's upcoming Gears of War 2". Whether or not that means actual in-game GoW2 footage or just talking bits, we aren't sure. But our fingers are crossed in hopes that we get a GoW2 video tease come April 18th. We're sure Capps won't let us down.
GDC Gears of War 2 videos now on the XBLM
Some Gears of War 2 news just hit the wire a little while ago (we've been itching for some) with word from Microsoft telling us that two new GoW2 videos from this year's GDC are available for download off of the Xbox Live Marketplace. Both videos are available for download in high definition, one being the Unreal Engine tech demo we featured a while back (meat cube and all) as well as a behind the scenes video where Capps and Cliffy B do a quick shout-out prior to GoW2's announcement at GDC. We're taking Cliffy's advice and already have our bucket ready for this November's release.
Gears of War 2: Brumak battle confirmed
John DiMaggio, the voice talent behind Marcus Fenix, chatted with IGN about a little upcoming game called Gears of War 2 and during the interview, let slip a few interesting game details. DiMaggio confirmed that not only will GoW2 feature new weapons and brand new characters (as expected with any sequel), but also confirmed that there will in fact be a Brumak battle. The same Brumak style encounter that was pulled from the 360 version of Gears but was later added to Gears PC. And we say, thank you Epic! Finally Xbox 360 owners get to experience some hot Fenix versus Brumak action. Now just make sure it isn't a disappointment.
Epic looks to Gears fans for input on the sequel
While making our daily internet rounds we stumbled across an intriguing little survey that's posted over on GearsofWar.com asking fans' opinions on a few Gears related questions. The survey (which can only be accessed using a Windows LIVE ID) is ever so interestingly titled "GOW 2 Survey" and asks various questions about a player's likes, dislikes and favorites regarding the Gears franchise. Questions including "What's the best OMG moment from Gears 1?", "Which multiplayer mode dominates your time online?" and "Which Delta Squad member would you want to have your back?" And it's quite obvious to us that Microsoft and Epic want your opinion on what makes Gears so special and will probably use the data gathered to make Gears of War 2 more of teh hawtness. Data that will hopefully tell them we want more Torque Bow, more Boomers (their "BOOM!" chant is hilarious) and more Seriously-style achievements. Go and give your input.
GoW2: Screw the chainsaw, add a traingun!
We just had to share one of Ctrl+Alt+Del's latest Gears of War 2 inspired comics, because A) it caused us to have a good belly laugh and B) they actually have a great idea for how to make GoW2 an amazing sequel. We'll let you read the comic for yourself, but the premise for it is pretty simple. How does one make GoW2 better than the original when they've already added a freakin' chainsaw to the end of a gun? Well friends, there is a way ... oh yes, there is a way. Bad language ahead, choo-choo!
Joystiq video interview: Epic Games' Mark Rein, Tim Sweeney and CliffyB
Click To Play Update: If the video looks choppy, use this link.We got to stop by the Epic Games booth following Microsoft's press conference Wednesday, where Gears of War 2 was (surprise!) announced, to talk with VP Mark Rein, CEO/Technical Director Tim Sweeney, and CliffyB. Watch as we get "no comment" after "no comment" about other GoW 2 details (there will be more to see coming soon, promise Rein) and stay tuned towards the ends where Cliffy talks about his lancer and the Microsoft's flashy unveiling. Check out the video courtesy of Mahalo Daily.
GDC08: GoW2's water is going to be freakin' hot! [update]
Update: Thanks to zizzy, we've posted a better, lengthier video showcasing Epic's entire presentation. And not only does the water look hotter than ever, but the Unreal Engine's new destructible environments, beefed up lighting, high density crowds and cube of meat are equally as hot. Man, will GoW2 benefit from destructible enivornments ... simply amazing!Today, Epic Games showed off the latest build of their hella popular Unreal Engine 3, showcasing the engine's latest additions and enhancements. Their tech demo video complete tech demo video (embedded above) is a real-time, in engine demo of the Unreal Engine's latest feature, Dynamic Fluid Surfaces. And we'll be the first to jump on the Dynamic Fluid Surfaces bandwagon, because this water is HOT! Hot in an "omg that's amazingly hot" kind of way. Even better is the fact that Mr. Marcus Fenix is used to demo the new water effect which pretty much means that A) we're looking at Gears of War 2's engine in the flesh and B) GoW2's water is going to be freakin' hot! Just look at that water ... so delicious.[Via Joystiq]
GDC08: Microsoft's Keynote in pictures
It's one thing to read the news that positively poured forth from Microsoft's GDC08 keynote this year, but it's nothing without a few pictures to help flesh out the experience. It is with this in mind that Joystiq presents Microsoft's keynote in purely pictorial format, handily divvied into cohesive chunks for easier digestion (always chew your images, kids). Click the images in this post -- including the image of John Schappert's best Tony Soprano impression above -- for more. Enjoy.
Gears of War 2, it's still a mad world
Remember that Tears Gears of War trailer that got you all teary-eyed? No? Oh, us either. But we do remember that Mad World trailer that was all the rage when the Gears of War hype train was hitting the retail station. Sparing no time at all 2P Start! has remixed the teaser trailer for Gears of War 2 to include the song. It still gets us every time, but you know in a kick-ass kinda way and not the pass-the-the-box-of-tissues way. Seriously. We were chopping onions okay? Jeez.[Thanks Tim, via 2P START!]
GDC08: Gears of War 2 teaser trailer debut
For those of our readers sneaking peaks at X3F during the work day, here is the teaser trailer for Gears of War 2 now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Novemeber 2008 can't get here fast enough!
GDC08: Gears of War 2 press kit confirms Limited Edition
With the dust barely settling on the announcement, a press kit for Gears of War 2 on Xbox.com already confirms a Limited Edition is in the works.Gears of War 2, sequel to the 2006 Game of the Year, will release exclusively on the Xbox 360 in November 2008 from Epic Games and Microsoft Game studios.%Gallery-16538%
Gears of War 2 teaser trailer, free theme and gamer pictures hit Xbox Live
Hot off the heels of the GDC keynote announcement, new Gears of War 2 content is available on Xbox Live. The teaser trailer, "Duel" is up for download in all its 62MB HD glory as well as "Bare Your Teeth," a free theme and gamer picture pack for people still jolted by the announcement of the November 2008 release date.More GDC content is expected to hit Xbox Live Marketplace shortly, keep up to date by hitting refresh on Xbox 360 Fanboy for the latest from the Game Developers Conference.
GDC08: Epic announces Gears of War 2 for a Nov 08' release
Just moments ago, towards the end of their GDC08 press conference, Epic Games and Microsoft officially announced that Gears of War 2, the sequel every 360 fanboy has been waiting for, will release November 2008!In an instant, this massive GDC announcement put to rest a year full of speculation and rumors that has kept the Gears community on the edge of their seats. A year long Gears of War 2 rumor mill encompassing events including Cliffy B hinting at a Gears sequel, seeing Amazon.com pre-orders come and go, reporting on Cliffy's brother knowing something, hearing about a GamePro cover, reading about SurferGirl chiming in and we even sunk as low as to analyze GDC floor plans. All these rumors were reported because we were in search of an elusive GoW2 announcement and now, we have it. We finally have confirmation that GoW2 is real and we can put to rest a year full of rumors. It was fun while it lasted, but we're way more satisfied and relieved knowing that the veil has been lifted. More Gears of War 2 details to come.
Rumor: Gears of War 2 and Alan Wake at GDC
The video game industry's favorite insider darling Surfer Girl is back to her predicting ways, this time targeting Alan Wake and the highly anticipated Gears of War 2.According to her long list of answers that she posted in response to readers' numerous questions, Surfer Girl confirms that Gears of War 2 will be making an appearance at GDC later this month and so will the somewhat forgotten Alan Wake. Surfer Girl goes on to claim other rumors including Mass Effect DLC as well as Halo 4's existence, but in the short term, GoW2 and Alan Wake making a GDC appearance is the hotness right now. Even if Mark Rein says otherwise.Looking back, Surfer Girl has been able to keep a pretty solid track record for being spot about insider news, but know that her insider tips are not always perfect. So, take all her tips for what they're worth, analyze your GDC floorplan and pick up a copy of GamePro, because GoW2 announcement buzz is taking over the intertubes. Be prepared.[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]
GamePro's GoW2 article isn't an announcement
Over the weekend, we told you about GamePro's mysterious Gears of War 2 mention on its upcoming March cover and how mysterious the whole thing is. You'll also recall that we were a bit skeptical to how newsy GamePro's GoW2 mention really is, seeing that any huge announcement like GoW2 becoming official would, at the very least, garner a huge cover spread. And now we find out that we were right to be pessimistic.Epic's Mark Rein hopped on the Gears of War forums to tell everyone that Epic has "not announced a sequel to Gears of War to Gamepro or anyone else for that matter" and that the whole thing "is complete nonsense". So, we're guessing that the GoW2 mention on GamePro's cover is nothing more than a speculative article, maybe what they want or expect GoW2 to include "if" it were made. Back to waiting for our official GoW2 confirmation ... GDC anyone?[Thanks, Hooligunn]
Gears of War 2 graces GamePro's cover
Oh, Gears of War 2, how we yearn for news about thee. Your presence has been long awaited, we've reserved a seat for you at the dinner table every night, but you still refuse to make your existence known. So, when we heard news that GamePro magazine was proudly showcasing your GoW2 name across its cover, we couldn't help but get tickled from within'. We thought, would GamePro be your tool for revealing yourself? Was this magazine our vessel for learning everything about you? Would you, GoW2, finally accept our dinner invite after your GamePro debut? Then, suddenly, we realized that GamePro's GoW2 teasing is probably nothing more than that ... speculative teasing.An announcement as large as yours is guaranteed to be a cover story (sorry RSV2), not a little mention on the side margin. Oh well. We'll see what GamePro says about you, our friend GoW2, when it hits newsstands February 12th. But we have a feeling your secret will still not be known and you still won't be at the dinner table. We'll set a plate for you anyway.[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]
