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XboxOz360: Gears Of War 2 Preview

XboxOz360 writes: "It's no secret that I am somewhat fanatical about the Gears of War 1 multiplayer. I firmly believe there is no better multiplayer currently on offer. I am finally willing to admit here what I have been denying for so long; I was really quite worried about the multiplayer of Gears 2.

I couldn't help but worry that Epic would screw the proverbial pooch with this iteration. With a lot of trepidation I picked up the controller, but when the controller was eventually wrenched out of my grasp nearly all my worries regarding multiplayer were dissolved."

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Lord Shuhei Yoshida6051d ago

"I couldn't help but worry that Epic would screw the proverbial pooch with this iteration."

Looks like Epic failed to meet expectations again lol

Acj23236051d ago

Maybe you want to read the rest of the preview.

"If your, like me, a worried fan of the original then let me reassure you, Epic has NOT screwed over the winning formula."

RocknRolla6051d ago

Was waiting for this sites updates on the events that you guys attended... Gears 2 is sounding mighty fine and hopefully a lot of stuff has been fixed since the 6 month old build

Bnet3436051d ago

I just want to say the that picture of Marcus right there is so badass. I love Gears 2 cover. So sick.

Perjoss6050d ago

How on earth are we supposed to find the time to play (and finish) all the fantastic games on BOTH systems (sorry, Wii don't count anymore imo) this fall?? not that I'm complaining!

Lord Shuhei Yoshida6051d ago

Cliffy B is crying like a little girl as we type

THWIP6051d ago

...both of you c0cksvcking faqs fail...but you sure "suckseed" at the c0cksvcking. Have an adult read the fvcking article to you, before you attempt to post, spunk-junkies.

XboxOZ3606050d ago

His name is Cliff Bleszinski, NOT Cliffy B . . he'll drop-kick you if you call him that now . . he hates it. He's actually a great guy, we had the chance to chat with him quite a lot, and is very accommodating - and passionate about not only his game, but how fans see and experience it.

gaminoz6051d ago (Edited 6051d ago )

I'm looking forward to this game, but not as much as for the last one. I'm not quite sure why, since this one should have more story and add to the next one, and Gears has proven itself, whereas last time nobody knew yet. Maybe the first blew me away so much I think it probably won't do so again?

Gam716050d ago

It was the ad for the last one and not knowing anything about it that had me excited.

This time i haven't seen any ads on tv though i have seen the ad for it online and i know quite a bit about it also with fable and cod5 coming out as well I think thats why i'm not as excited as the last.

But i am excited about it

SIX6050d ago

You just put it best right there.

GrathiusXR6051d ago

I was disappointed to find out that the Gears we were playing on the night was a 6 month old build as it did have it's lag even as it was System Linked.

Although it looked almost the same and played the same it was completely different and there are so many improvements there for the better and it is awesome.!

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Gears of War 2 Remake was in development “10 years ago” but was scrapped by Xbox

Ayi Sanchez: "Old work. I did this 10 years ago now as part of a material test for a remaster of Gears of War 2 that never happened."

RaidenBlack63d ago

lolz,
hope we're still getting Gears 2 & 3 for PC, as per rumors

Cacabunga62d ago

Xbox always taking the right decisions

XiNatsuDragnel63d ago

Wow... just wow Microsoft sigh at it again 😑

Lightning7763d ago

Weird, in mean they had no studios to make anything really new so there's a part of me thats kinda glad they scrapped it. If they released this back then it would of gotten ridiculed for remakes and remastering stuff. Now they have new and interesting games so the collection is harmless.

CrimsonWing6962d ago

Geez, Xbox, something like that I would’ve bought Day 1. Great business decisions over there.

lucasnooker62d ago

10 years ago it wasn’t such a big deal. The games were only a few years old by that point

CrimsonWing6962d ago

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition came out in 2015 (essentially 10 years ago), having a follow-up to that on the then next-gen console would’ve absolutely been welcomed, in my book.

LoveSpuds62d ago

I can only assume the the Gears of War Remaster flopped so they decided to scrap the other remakes?

Seems short sighted to me as I really enjoyed the 1st remaster. Regardless, I'll snap up some remakes to play on my PS5.

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Ranking The Gears Of War Games From Worst To Best

The Gears of War series has been a consistent deliverer of quality for Xbox, but which games are the best?

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KicksnSnares1056d ago

Gears of War is my favorite video game franchise, and the Locust is my all-time favorite faction.

My rank list:
1. Gears of War 2
2. Gears of War 3
3. Gears of War 1
4. Gears of War 4
5. Gears of War 5
6. Gears of War Judgment (No Locust in multiplayer was a disgrace)

ChasterMies1055d ago

Agree 100% with this ranking. The campaign in Gears of War 2 is among the most fun campaigns ever made. It’s been downhill from there.

Zombieburger6381055d ago

I’d say gears 2 and 3 are pretty even. I absolutely loved both of them.

darthv721056d ago

2 is still my favorite but 5 is also up there (for me). Then I'd say 1, 3, 4 and Judgement. Tactics isnt the same type of game, so it seems odd to rank it among TPS when its a strategy game. So I make that one all its own. Pretty fun game too.

Jericho13371056d ago

The first is and has always been the best one imo - the story, the levels, the set pieces, the soundtrack - as close to perfect as a campaign can get.

I’d say the series had been on a continual downhill slide until 5.

Om4ever1055d ago

Naaaan ... 2 is the best by far

MadLad1056d ago

3
5
2
1
4
Judgement

I love the series as a whole, but 4 was pretty by the numbers, and Judgement was just ok.

LoveSpuds1056d ago

I played them all since picking up a Series X about 7 months ago. Personally, I don't think time has been kind to the earlier games and they feel very slow and repetitive to play. Whilst the newer games may be prettier, they stick with the original gameplay mechanics too much in my view so as a whole series of titles, I think they are pretty average games.

Not to say they weren't fun and I have a lot of nostalgia for 1 and 2, I just think there are far better action games out there.

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Gears Of War: The Franchise For You

What's the best Gears of War game for players? Where to start? This guide should easily lend a hand.

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Old McGroin1189d ago (Edited 1189d ago )

It's brilliant but personally liked part one more. It's the only one that had a near horror movie vibe to it in parts, the atmosphere was amazing.

Also, the commercial for it was 🔥🔥🔥

https://youtu.be/wy8LRlS1SC...

Neonridr1189d ago

Mad World was such a perfect song for that trailer. I loved part 1 too just because it was so fresh at the time. The series has been solid, but experiencing everything for the first time was pretty awesome.

ChasterMies1189d ago

Gears of War 2 has one of the greatest campaigns of all time. Carmine, all that juice, fighting inside a giant worm, and riding monsters.

Knightofelemia1190d ago

Gears 1 and 2 will always be my favorite Gears titles. The scene where Dom find his wife and then has to shoot her was an epic scene.

monkey6021189d ago

I always found that scene laughably bad myself. Fantastic game though.

1 will always be my favourite. Most were great with the exception of 4 being okay and judgement being terrible.

They still have the most satisfying headshots from any multiplayer game around.

lucian2291189d ago

Nah I laughed, the acting was soooooooooo bad

KicksnSnares1190d ago

My favorite Gears game list
1. Gears 2
2. Gears 3
3. Gears 1
4. Gears 4
5. Gears 5
6. Gears Judgement

Gears Of War is my favorite video game franchise. I can’t imagine how Gears 6 will look in UE5 after watching Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer

RetroCaptainSteve1190d ago

Or if they remake 2 and 3 with that engine.

KicksnSnares1190d ago

There is a rumored Marcus Fenix collection (Gears 2 & 3 remake) in the works at the Coalition. Hopefully, it’s true, but I doubt it.

Profchaos1189d ago

For me you can't beat gears 1 the original was so fresh and revolutionary at the time.
Then basically I'd rank it 2,3,5,4 and judgement

Viljong1189d ago (Edited 1189d ago )

One of the reasons why i got the series x. Been fan since the first game.

myfathersbastard1189d ago

Played them all recently on gamepass. Great games. But my favorites gotta be gears tactics. Don’t know why. I just had a blast with it lol

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