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Blockbuster video game franchise Gears of War burst onto the book scene last year with its first official novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss. ASPHO FIELDS — spanning the story between Gears of War and Gears of War 2 — was an instant bestseller. Now the sequel, GEARS OF WAR: JACINTO’S REMNANT (Del Rey Trade Paperback, on sale July 28, 2009, $15.00) picks up from the harrowing end ...
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Rock out. Duck and cover. Shift into overdrive. On the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. today made it perfectly clear: No matter who you are or what games you crave, Xbox 360 is the only gaming and entertainment console for you.
At a time when, according to NPD Group Inc., nearly seven in 10 consumers plan to spend the same or more on video games compared with last year, ...
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“Gears of War 2,” the blockbuster sequel to the fastest-selling game of 2006, recently surpassed the total pre-sale orders of the original “Gears of War” and is poised to become the must-have video game this holiday season. With “Gears of War 2” now just 23 days away, there is plenty to look forward to when the game launches on November 7th.
Fans should mark their calendars to participate in the following upcoming launch ...
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Gears of War was dark and gritty, almost like giving us Halo as if directed by Ridley Scott. Marcus Fenix is a hero that seemed perfect for a generation that grew up with darker action heroes. He had a mysterious past, a healthy disrespect for authority, and a gun that doubles as a chainsaw. The first time you drove the saw through a Locust soldier and the blood splatters all over the camera, you ...
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that Zune, the company's end-to-end music and entertainment service, will introduce the Zune "Gears of War(R) 2" Special Edition 120GB device with pre-orders going live today in the U.S. at Amazon.com and Walmart.com. The special edition devices will also be available online at Amazon.ca, BestBuy.ca, FutureShop.ca and TheSource.ca in Canada, for an estimated retail price of $279.99(1) (U.S./CDN) and will begin shipping to customers starting Nov. 7.
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Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Epic Games, Inc.
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Pricing: $59.99 for Standard Edition and $69.99 for Limited Edition1
Availability: Nov. 7, 2008
Product Overview:
“Gears of War 2” is the highly anticipated sequel to the 5 million-selling blockbuster action game and one of the most popular Xbox games in history.
Players continue as Marcus Fenix, a reluctant war hero and leader of Delta Squad, six months after ...
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NECA today announced Amazon.com will be the exclusive retailer for its Gears of War Lancer replica and “Headshot” Locust Drone action figure in the U.S. and Canada. Customers who pre-order the Lancer replica, which is available for $139.99, will receive a free copy of the standard edition of the Gears of War 2 game for Xbox 360™ and be eligible to upgrade to the Limited Collector’s Edition of the game for ...
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Epic Games, Inc. and Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that Del Rey will publish three novels set in the gritty world of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Gears of War video game series. The first novel, GEARS OF WAR: THE BATTLE OF ASPHO FIELDS, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss, will go on sale October 28, 2008. ...
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Players eager for a look at the highly anticipated Xbox 360™ exclusive “Gears of War® 2” can soon experience the heart-pounding action when the video becomes available for download on Xbox LIVE Video Store tonight at 11 p.m. PDT.
With a personal introduction by Epic Games Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski, the trailer captures the essence of the bigger, better and more badass gameplay in “Gears of War 2.” Featuring the first in-game look at ...
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DC Comics, the largest English-language comic book publisher in the world, in partnership with Epic Games, Inc., announced plans today to publish a comic book series based on the hugely popular action video game franchise Gears of War. The series is slated to debut from DC’s WildStorm publishing imprint in October. More details about the series, including the creative team, will be released at a later date.
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Gears of War® 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fexis and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger and more intense experience than ever before.
• Epic saga: Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish ...
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