Gears of War 2

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

	Product Type	Software
	Distribution Media/Method	DVD-ROM
	Manufacturer Part Number	C3U-00001
	Manufacturer	Microsoft Corporation
	Product Name	Gears of War 2
	Package Type	Retail
	Brand Name	Microsoft
	Compatibility	Xbox LIVE
	Platform Supported	Xbox 360
	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.
	Language Supported	English
	Software Name	Gears of War 2
	Software Sub Type	Action/Adventure Game
	Software Main Type	Game
	ESRB Rating	M (Mature 17+)

Tech Specs

	Product Type	Software
	Manufacturer Part Number	C3U-00001
	Manufacturer Website Address	www.microsoft.com
	Manufacturer	Microsoft Corporation
	Product Name	Gears of War 2
	Brand Name	Microsoft
	License Pricing	Standard
	License Type	Complete Product
	License Quantity	1 User
	Additional Information	Rating Descriptor: Blood and Gore Intense Violence Strong Language
	Compatibility	Xbox LIVE
	Platform Support	Xbox 360
	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.
	Language Support	English
	Package Type	Retail
	Software Name	Gears of War 2
	Software Sub Type	Action/Adventure Game
	Upgrade Information	Not Applicable
	Software Main Type	Game
	ESRB Rating	M (Mature 17+)