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Gears of War 2
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Epic
Released: 07 Nov 2008
Genre Shooter
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Gears of War® 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 millionselling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became oneof the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fexisand Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger and more intenseexperience than ever before.

• Epic saga: Gears of War 2continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in anincreasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde forthe survival of humanity. Gears of War 2 is an epic saga of survival,loss, and retribution.

• Technological advances: Gears of Warset the standard for high-definition visuals and became the game towhich all others are compared. Gears of War 2 raises the bar evenfurther with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3.

•Xbox 360 exclusive: Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games forMicrosoft Game Studios and joins a growing list of must-have Xbox 360®exclusives. Look for Gears of War 2 when it storms onto retail shelvesthis November.


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26 Aug 2009
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