Contents revealed for new Gears of War edition

by Dustin Burg { May 28th 2008 at 12:30PM }

On Sunday, we posted information regarding a new Gears of War re-release that Gamestop had a pre-order listing for. A new edition that is not only cheaper, but is said to include all previously released DLC on the disc. Though, its specific contents were unknown.

But now, a few days later, Gamestop updated the page, adding the official Gears of War re-release box art (it looks nearly identical) and posted a listing of all the the additional content that'll be included on a separate "Bonus Disc". Come June 24th, Microsoft will release a newer edition of Gears of War for $39.99 which will feature all the previously release DLC maps including Hidden Fronts, additional gamer pictures, themes, videos and GoW2 trailers as well. Check the break for a complete breakdown of what will be included in this latest release. Also, if it wasn't already obvious, if you haven't experienced GoW yet, then we feel this to be the opportune time to get all the Gears goodness you can handle in one (cheaper) box.

[Via TeamXbox, Thanks DjDATZ]

Gears of War Bonus Disc Contents
Gears of War Goodies

Gamer Picture Pack
Emergence Day Gamer Picture
Emergence Day Theme
"FUTURE WEAPONS" Theme
Emergence Day Message from Cliffy B
Gears of War Map Pack 1 Trailer
Gears of War - Multiplayer Map Pack 1
'Hidden Fronts' Multiplayer Map Pack 2

Gears of War 2 Goodies

Gamer Picture Pack
Teeth Theme
Teaser Trailer
Trailer
Assault Game Play Trailer

Tags: epic, epic-games, gamestop, gears-of-war, gow

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Drago Dracini @ May 28th 2008 12:38PM

This becomes an automatic "Who gives a fuck." Unless you've lost the disc or haven't played there's no reason for this. It doesn't even have the damn PC stuff. Thus it's worthless.

JSBeckerist @ May 28th 2008 1:20PM

lucky for me (or not really but, whatever) I had it stolen during a party I held...so this seems to be right up my alley (glad I waited!)

MDJ2010 @ May 28th 2008 1:20PM

Nothing GOW related is worthless!!!!

Drago Dracini @ May 28th 2008 1:41PM

nothing Gears 2 related is worthless. Everything except adding the PC content to the console version is.

DjDATZ @ May 28th 2008 12:41PM

How did I know it would be you, Dustin that posted it?

ZEBRA NINER @ May 28th 2008 12:45PM

That's an interesting release. Maybe for new gamers? I know that a couple of my friends bought Xbox360s at the end of last year, and they each got that gift from me. It's a must play game.

xFenixKnightx @ May 28th 2008 12:52PM

Thats it? Bummer...

Grant @ May 28th 2008 1:08PM

all i can say is thank god they didn't decide to charge full price for this, that would have been a bone head move.
All 6 people that don't already have gears, have at it.

EMaster @ May 28th 2008 1:08PM

Even for new gamers I think the price tag of 39.99 is too much. This game has definitely sold its share of high volume and is definitely a "Greatest Hit". Since the "extra" maps are free eventually anyway I don't see how that price tag is justified. The game already sold itself head over heels and Cliff is more than rolling in dough. Plus all those extra XBLG subs that were sold because of this game is equaled to a $20 price drop?? I have played this game and I do like it but after over a year this game should be at 29.99 if it's going to be "re-released".

lysernix @ May 28th 2008 1:23PM

What... no collector's edition??

I *might* actually get this. Although i beat GoW on regular and 3/4 on hardcore... would have liked to finish hardcore and maybe try insane. I just borrowed it from a friend and only played a little multi-player. Might be nice just to have it sitting on my shelf... maybe not though... Gears 2 isn't far away... must ... hold ... out ... from... yet another... money grab....

(But if it had the PC content I'd be 100% buying definitely excited with a quickness)

Tony @ May 28th 2008 1:33PM

There are people who are still just buying 360s now. It's hardly useless.

But I certainly don't think it should cost $40.

Procris @ May 28th 2008 3:58PM

Well looking at figures, Gears of War 1 sold 4 million and i'm sure that number includes whatever it managed to sell on PC as well. CoD4 and Halo 3, last time i checked have both sold 7 million. So people trying to make funnies about "all 2 360 owners that don't own gears already" are being silly. Theres still plenty of people who do not already own the game, not to mention Gears is still one of the best 360 games to date.

Of course without marketing it more, i honestly doubt this half price version will sell any more but thats just my guess. Would be nice if they could rerun the "emergence day" commercials.