Tag Archive | "Epic Games"

Gears Of War 2 “Combustible” Map Pack Out Now

Monday, December 15, 2008

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Just as Epic has started to work out all of the matchmaking issues that plague Gears of War 2 on Xbox LIVE, they drop three new multiplayer maps on the masses. Last night at the SPIKE TV Video Game Awards, Microsoft and Epic unveiled the “Combustible” map pack, which is available right now for 800 [...]

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Five Tricks For Dominating Gears of War 2 Multiplayer

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Tired of getting your skull caved in while playing Gears of War 2 online? Do you find yourself spending more time staring at the respawn counter than actually playing? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then you owe it to yourself to continue reading and check out our Gears of War 2 [...]

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Making Gears of War 2: Never Fight Alone

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

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The latest installment in Epic’s behind-the-scenes series on Gears of War 2 is out now.  With less than a month before the game’s release, eager gamers can catch a glimpse at the new multiplayer mechanics in the sequel.  Also, you can hear Cliff Bleszinski say “douche nozzle.” The video clocks in at just under seven minutes, [...]

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Mikami, Suda Using Unreal Engine 3

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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Considering the drastically different artistic approach to anything you’ll see running currently on the Unreal Engine 3, it’s almost shocking that Suda 51’s upcoming horror game for Grasshopper Manufacture is running on the engine. Resident Evil 4 honcho Shinji Mikami is acting as producer on Suda’s upcoming horror title, which I’m sure we’re all praying won’t [...]

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E for All: Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Hands On

Sunday, October 5, 2008

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Last year’s E for All Expo was a depressing event, but at least it had Metal Gear Solid 4 and Super Mario Galaxy to help cut through the obscure sci-fi convention vibe. This year, Nintendo decided to stay home and Sony continued to want nothing to do with the show, so it was up to [...]

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New Gears of War 2 Video Documentary

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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As the Gears of War 2 release date approaches, Epic has been steadily releasing vidocs to tide its fan-base over until November 7.  The latest insight into this holiday’s post-apocalyptic playground focuses on the characterization of Marcus Fenix and the rest of Delta Squad for the upcoming sequel. Hit the jump for a link to the [...]

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Gears of War 2 Collectors Edition

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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Microsoft has just released details on the Gears of War 2 collectors edition that will ship with the game this fall.  The limited edition will include a 48-page hardcover book with character profiles, concept art and a foreward by Cliff Bleszinski.  There will also be the standard bonus DVD, with trailers, design galleries and audio [...]

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Exhibit: Gears of War 2

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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By now we’re a little too accustomed to hearing the infamous “three B’s” surrounding the hype of Epic Games’ much anticipated Gears of War 2 for the Xbox 360.  We’ve heard about GoW2’s latest weapon additions in the flamethrower, and the spiffy new execution and “meat shield” systems, but little has actually been seen in [...]

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