Confirmed! Gamestop hosting GoW2 event this Friday [update]
by Dustin Burg 
{ Jul 22nd 2008 at 9:30AM }
Both Gamernode (with their insider's email) and The Wire are reporting that this Friday, July 25th after closing, Gamestop stores nationwide will be hosting Gears of War 2 "After Dark" events. At the events - which are said to be similar to the original GoW After Dark events held back in October 2006 - they will be airing an exclusive video clip where Cliff Bleszinski introduces some never before seen Gears of War 2 footage. We're also hearing that following the exclusive video, each store will be holding a quick 1v1 Gears of War tournament where winners will be awarded Microsoft points for their fragging efforts.
Sadly, we have yet to find mention of the rumored Friday After Dark events on Gamestop.com so, for the time being, we'll plop a fat rumor tag on this news and patiently await word from Gamestop regarding the rumor. Our fingers are double crossed in hopes that we have a Gears 2 event to attend later this week.
Source - GoW2 After Dark event email
Source - GoW2 After Dark event details
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Boff @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:35AM
No sneaky playing of a Gears2 demo? Pffft!
Gemini Ace @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:51AM
The event in 2006 was ok. I got a poster, gamerpic, and theme. I kind of doubt that they will have a tournament, tho.
Deezul @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:04AM
I got the theme and pic, and a Gears lanyard. Maybe MS could give out avatar T-shirts instead of pics and themes... Hopefully one of the many Gamestops in my area will do it.
Raheem @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:07AM
Workforce Management? Is that just a stupid business pseudonym for Human Resources?
Vcize @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:08AM
I was in Gamestop this past weekend using the 20% off coupon and they told me about this.
At 9:30 there will be a 1v1 Gears 1 tourney, and some "new Gears 2 videos". Not sure which comes first.
Tourney should be tough here (college town), but I'm looking forward to it.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:21AM
Yup, just called my Gamestop (which is literally 5min away) and they're having it! w00000t!!! I dont even care if I'm not in the tourney it would still be cool to get some free swag, see the vid, see the tourney and chill with some Gearsheads.
AbsoluteSnapper @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:17AM
This is true - my local Gamestop is handing out coupons for 30% extra trade-in credit in addition to the event. And there were sign-up sheets for the tournament. Too bad the rules are lame - 1v1 and no power weapons on the map.
Vcize @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:35AM
No power weapons? Lol...what the hell?
I hope this crap doesn't divolve to douchebags turtling up with their lancers since all the other ranged weapons were removed.
OrionnoirO @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:18AM
Yeah, not rumor... We (Gamestop workers) are prepping for it Friday night.
alcapwn180 @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:21AM
I work at a Gamestop that is having this. It isn't going to be at every single Gamestop only selected ones. There will be a tournament where only people 17 and older can enter regardless if you have a parent that says you can enter or not. GoW 2 video with intro from Cliffy. Free SWAG. Thats what I read in the e-mail recently. That's probably all of it.
Deezul @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:36AM
List of Gamestops, or is it hush hush? I'm not interested in the tournament, just some of the schwag.
Gage @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:01AM
I don't know if they have a list I would just check your local one.
SuPaC @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:08AM
This is my first post here, although I've been reading this blog for some time. (it's great, keep it up!) After reading this I called my local Gamestop. No tourney within 2 hours of my place. i NEED Gears 2! Guess I'm going on a short road trip Friday night =) Just wanted to say thanks for the heads up.
Marik @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:08AM
It's not a rumor cause I work there knowing to be pissed that I have to leave at midnight Friday for that damn tourney
John @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:15AM
Meh, if I have nothing else to do Friday night, I might get some friends to go with me. Should be fun, I suppose. Maybe I can win some swag. Get to see some new Gears2 footage.
But dang, I haven't played Gears in forever, I'll probably get owned.
honky tonk man @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:20AM
i work at gamestop and the winner is supposed to only get 400 ms points.
Mighty Healthy @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:26AM
Obviously it's real, just in limited locations.
Lucky for me, there's a GS 5 minutes away hosting one.
Probably because of that, I'll be there...despite not having played Gears for almost a year.
Erik @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:39AM
I would much rather them wait till november. Atleast then I would be 17.
Gemini Ace @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:59AM
I stand corrected. I'll be there.
Kyle @ Jul 22nd 2008 12:17PM
i work at gamestop and there will be the tournament
Rell @ Jul 22nd 2008 12:19PM
I shall be there, I'll probably win here lol
SnakeEater042 @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:25PM
:( It says participants must be 17 or older, anyone know if I go with a parent if they'll let me play in the tourney?
ccc @ Jul 22nd 2008 4:00PM
I called my local gs and confirmed this and also signed up for the event. The only thing they wernt sure on was how many points the winner will get.
If I win I'll let you all know.
Mal F4cti0n @ Jul 22nd 2008 7:05PM
How can you call this a GoW2 event? It is a GoW tournament with a video of GoW2.
My first impression was that we would be playing an exlcusive beta, or something, of GoW2.
Gettin' my hopes all up and....*rumble, rumble*
Paul B @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:51PM
My Gamestop just informed me that you have to have ID proving your 17 and preorder Gears 2 (not a problem for me cause I did months ago).
There will be never released footage of Gears 2.