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Gears of War 2 Launch Week Events Announced

November 3rd, 2008 Rich Reed Leave a comment Go to comments

The guys over at Epic Games have been busy planning special events, specials and contests for the launch of Gears of War 2. Sci-Fi channel and Spike TV along with G4 all have specials airing a chance to play and win next weekend November 7th with an assault weekend including a chance to play against the developers of the game. Below is all the details air times and events scheduled. Check it out and make sure to visit the Gears of War 2 official website for last minute news and surprises.

Catch all the glory as “Gears of War 2” hits the airwaves during launch week. Tune in or set your DVR to be part of the excitement leading up to the worldwide launch of “Gears of War 2” on Nov. 7. Don’t miss out on the must-see TV:

  • G4 TV takes X-Play on location to Epic Games in Cary, NC for a behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster sequel, and will officially premiere the opening cinematic of “Gears of War 2” in full HD glory. The “Gears of War 2” X-Play episode debuts on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. PT and re-airs each night throughout the week exclusively on G4 TV.
  • The SciFi Channel will air Sci vs. Fi: Gears of War 2, a special “Gears of War 2”-focused show where industry insiders, celebrities and Epic Games discuss the inspiration and impact of “Gears of War 2.” Sci vs. Fi: Gears of War 2 debuts on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. PT only on the SciFi Channel.
  • SpikeTV’s Gears of War 2: The First Delta Squad follows five die-hard “Gears of War” fans in an alternate reality game of survival and retribution as they compete for the chance to play “Gears of War 2” before the rest of the world. Gears of War 2: The First Delta Squad debuts on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8:30 p.m. PT on Spike TV.

    • Still not enough “Gears” activity? Beginning Friday, Nov. 7 at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET, “Gears of War 2” LIVE Weekend Assault, brought to you by Transporter 3, will take over Xbox LIVE, delivering the premium “Gears of War 2” experience. Eager fans can jump onto Xbox LIVE on launch day to get into the following action:

  • Play & Win Sweepstakes
  • All weekend long, battle it out on Xbox LIVE for your chance to score one of the following coveted prizes:
  • Custom “Gears of War 2” Xbox 360 console
  • Special Edition “Gears of War 2” Zune device
  • Limited Edition “Gears of War 2” game
  • Assorted items from the Lionsgate action movie Transporter 3

    • Leaderboard Tournament
    On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ET, enter the Wingman Leaderboard Tournament to compete for the following prizes:

  • 1st Place:
  • Custom “Gears of War 2” Xbox 360 Elite console
  • Special Edition “Gears of War 2” Zune device
  • 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription card
  • 4,000 Microsoft points
  • 2nd – 10th Places
  • Special Edition “Gears of War 2” Zune device
  • 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription card
  • 1,000 Microsoft points

    • Game with Developer
    Take on your favorite Epic Games developers over Xbox LIVE on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Look for these gamertags and send off a game invite:

  • EpicDev1
  • EpicDev2
  • EpicDev3
  • EpicDev4
  • EpicDev5
  • EpicDev6
  • EpicDev7
  • EpicDev8

    • Exclusive Content Releasing During LIVE Weekend

  • Last but not least, exclusive video content for all LIVE subscribers will be released all weekend long:
    Welcome message from “Gears of War 2” Design Director Cliff Bleszinski
  • Getting Started with Gamerscore Videos – Get special insights into the campaign and multiplayer modes in this series of exclusive video interviews with the game’s developers
  • As an added bonus, Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers will have access to:
    Last Day Theme – This theme, inspired by the ‘Last Day’ TV ad and optimized for the New Xbox Experience launching Nov. 19, will be available for Gold subscribers free of charge during LIVE weekend
    Exclusive Gamer Picture – All registrants will receive a “Gears of War 2” gamer picture available only during LIVE weekend

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    1. Gronar
      November 3rd, 2008 at 21:35 | #1
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      Well, I’m gonna be at my local Gamespot midnight release. Didn’t think I would but WTF! Took Friday off for anyone up for horde mode!

    2. Andres C
      November 3rd, 2008 at 22:11 | #2
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      I’ll join up on Friday, I got mine through Amazon and they now offer release-date delivery if you have Amazon Prime or pay overnight I think.

      I wasn’t going to get Gears 2 at release, but I decided to do so. I remember not wanting to buy Gears 1 and be surprised when I played it.

    3. Rich Reed
      November 3rd, 2008 at 22:16 | #3
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      I’ll have it at midnight I was asked to help at the midnight launch so this way I get the copy a few bucks off the game. We should play on Friday or even Thurday night after the launch. Sad though I saw three people playing the game I wonder what chain broke the date?

    4. roughneck1010
      November 4th, 2008 at 00:21 | #4
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      I’ll be on, we have wingstop supplying wings for this release, how do ya like me now GRONAR!!!!

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