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Gears of War 2 |OT| ...Maria...MARIA!!!
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Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
I used to watch this video a lot around the time Gears was still "new"; it's awesome. I suddenly found it again under my Favorites. Scene 2 makes me lol so hard, I don't know why. :lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMjeIR4UQ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMjeIR4UQ8
I saw the commercial during the Cavs/Bulls game on ESPN about an hour ago, and they actually showed the full minute commercial, which surprised me a bit.Papercuts said:
In addition, that commercial has really grown on me. Didn't think it was too great when it was first revealed, but watching it more and more has made me really like it.
Treo360 said:
I'm loving hard for all the core gameplay sections. It hits just the right challenge for my enjoyment, though I can see it being perhaps too easy for coop. Perhaps the difficulty level has little to do with my complaints. It's really the mechanics of the little subsections. In this case it's the inconsistent nature of that turret, especially when shot over distances at flying swirling reavers. It's like none of my shots register with the damn thing.
In fact a good bit of the gunplay vs. flying reavers (or that thing skorge flies) in gears, there is a big disconnect if you are actually doing damage or not.
I'd almost put money on more people complaining about most of the same things once this game hits the masses. (the corpsers in the dark, the reaver elevator scene, etc.) I still don't understand the need for mandatory dialogue before the checkpoint. Why not just have the checkpoint get you back into the action as soon as possible?
EDIT:Just upped my sensitivity and having better success with the turret. Was on medium aim/zoom, now on high.
In fact a good bit of the gunplay vs. flying reavers (or that thing skorge flies) in gears, there is a big disconnect if you are actually doing damage or not.
I'd almost put money on more people complaining about most of the same things once this game hits the masses. (the corpsers in the dark, the reaver elevator scene, etc.) I still don't understand the need for mandatory dialogue before the checkpoint. Why not just have the checkpoint get you back into the action as soon as possible?
EDIT:Just upped my sensitivity and having better success with the turret. Was on medium aim/zoom, now on high.
UnholySpectacle
Member
I have five 7-11 stores near me and not one of them sells video games. Crap.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2008/11/5/
:lol
Hypothetical situation.
Let's say you were to ask the people at 7 Eleven if they "sell videogames." They may answer in the affirmative, and then hand you a stack of games, from which you may choose what you like. They might sell this game to you even if there is a sticker on it that expressly tells them not to do so.
I didn't get the wizard at 7 Eleven, oh no. The wizard is from my private collection.
(CW)TB
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
That might not happen. EPIC has said that there is no PC version this time. Which could not mean anything, but they never denied the existence of the PC version of Gears 1.Zzoram said:
SwitchBladeKneegrow
Banned
godhandiscen said:
From some interviews it's starting to sound like they're getting away from the PC...
Yeah, I'm not privy to the discussion regarding 360 to PC ports here, but I can see why they would want to keep it exclusive to 360. Also, it's entirely possible that a high profile game like GoW2 won't do all that well on the PC because anybody who's ever wanted to play it will have done so already on the 360.
Who knows. It exists on 360 and it looks beyond gorgeous.
Who knows. It exists on 360 and it looks beyond gorgeous.
ThirdEngine
Member
I kind of figured the photo mode would be a little hard to control. I still can't get over the graphics. Can't wait to play this is glorious HD tomorrow night.
Known Shippable
Neo Member
Tomorrow will be the longest day ever...
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Dirtbag said:
No spoilers, but how was the story overall? Did you feel satisfied? Better than the first Gears? Answers many questions? Any "oh shit" plot twists?
Hypertrooper
Member
I dont know what i can say to this game, but its fucking awesome again.
The Story, The Soundtrack.
But it gaves to many frustating Places in Hardcore. But i'm happy to finish the story before the game release.
The Story, The Soundtrack.
But it gaves to many frustating Places in Hardcore. But i'm happy to finish the story before the game release.
Secks4Food
Member
claviertekky said:
Link? I've been meaning to do one of these for a while.
Domino Theory said:
Better than the first definitely. Answers some questions / poses new ones.
"Oh shit!!" It has a solid ending to it, so you don't feel totally impatient for the next one *ahem, Halo2* I was satisfied.
Really rock solid campaign with some minor flaws in the form of gimmick sections. These sections often have long loads when you die, and cutscenes/dialogue buildups at the start (and not after) the checkpoint - timesuck when you die, and wear on your patience quickly. (A few spots were just as bad as the driving in portion in Gears 1 for me, and totally pissed me off... though should play out better in coop). I wouldnt say these moments ruined it for me, but they are the few black spots on a near perfect campaign experience.
The scale of everything is much larger as advertised, including the environments feeling much larger in almost every aspect. Really amazed by level variety, and the sound design is somehow better (an area I felt totally satistfied with in the first gears). I thought the musical score was less interesting then the first gears, as it didn't take any noticeable risks and just felt like a near duplicate of Gears 1 - only a little more melodic, and understated. So far I seem to be alone on this one.
Multiplayer has been really hit and miss so far.
-Sometimes bullet lag creeps up, sometimes its butter.
-Wish I knew who was talking in-game, but sadly there is no walkie talkie icon / gamertag pop-up... Really hope this gets patched in. (this should be xbox standard by now, no excuse).
-Gameplay mechanics are sooo much better. Shotgun knows its place now - still a great ambush weapon.
-Hammerburst is the skill weapon. I fair better with the lancer so far. Still feeling it out.
-Planting grenades is really popular on Meatflag. Have fun trying to avoid them.
-Meatflag ends way too quickly. 2 Rounds is just not enough time.
-U.I. is dead sexy in all areas of the game. Lobby is a work of art.
-No quit option once match has started (least not one that I can see).
Press the back button to see who is talking.
I shouldn't have to, nor do I want to. I'm talking about a floating icon over the characters head as well as the on screen gamertag popup.
I've had meatflag games that last 45 minutes PER round.
And then there are entire games that last a combined 2 minutes. It takes longer to find/setup/load the match then it does to play most meatflag games.
And 2 rounds is hardly enough time to learn a team's strategy and try and out think them.
No quit is good, but it's too easy to just go to the dashboard.
I'm not sure if I like this option or not yet. I think it's a dangerous option to have in a game of something like warzone where no-one respawns. Just imagine the guy who can't quit and goes AFK while the rest of us sit and watch him not move at spawn.. waiting for the round to end.
I like the idea, but we'll see how it works in practice. I think this was the wrong game for this maneuver but I'd love to be proven wrong.
I shouldn't have to, nor do I want to. I'm talking about a floating icon over the characters head as well as the on screen gamertag popup.
I've had meatflag games that last 45 minutes PER round.
And then there are entire games that last a combined 2 minutes. It takes longer to find/setup/load the match then it does to play most meatflag games.
And 2 rounds is hardly enough time to learn a team's strategy and try and out think them.
No quit is good, but it's too easy to just go to the dashboard.
I'm not sure if I like this option or not yet. I think it's a dangerous option to have in a game of something like warzone where no-one respawns. Just imagine the guy who can't quit and goes AFK while the rest of us sit and watch him not move at spawn.. waiting for the round to end.
I like the idea, but we'll see how it works in practice. I think this was the wrong game for this maneuver but I'd love to be proven wrong.
Monkeylord
Member
I'm so fucking giddy right now... my LE just dropped on the mat. Anyone who got their "dispatched" email from PLAY.com yesterday afternoon should check their mail when they get in 
The Librarian
Banned
? I thought this game was releasing tomorrow?Relix said: