7-11 breaking Gears of War 2 street date

by Richard Mitchell { Nov 6th 2008 at 11:15AM }

We've been receiving many reports that 7-11 convenience stores are selling Gears of War 2 before its November 7 release (hey, that's tomorrow!). Even Penny Arcade's Tycho managed to grab a copy early. We're not sure how wide spread it is, but if anyone out there is eager to get their Gears fix right now, head to your local 7-11 and see if you can't snag a copy. We'd suggest being coy about it, maybe just ask to see what games they have. Once you lay your eyes on Gears of War 2, you might say something along the lines of "hey, that game looks pretty neat. I'll take it, good sir (or madame)." Then casually produce your payment, grab the game, and run like mad.

[Thanks to dizzy for the image]

Tags: epic, epic-games, gears-of-war, gears-of-war-2, mgs, microsoft-game-studios

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

RangerPrimeX @ Nov 6th 2008 11:24AM

Amazon has shipped mine and I am getting it today according to UPS tracking. They still have not shipped my Lancer though.

SeNiLe911 @ Nov 6th 2008 1:39PM

I've had it for a few days now thanks to Gamergirl
http://x2theg.blogspot.com/2008/11/7-11-breaking-street-date-for-gears-of.html

webster1990 @ Nov 6th 2008 11:25AM

I just walked around my local town in the UK to check if any of the nearby shops were selling it early like fools. No such luck :/
Although i have finally found a shop opening for a midnight launch so i switched my pre-order pronto.

honz12 @ Nov 6th 2008 1:06PM

Pre-order from GAME and you're pretty much always guaranteed the game on the Thursday before release day.... I'm already on Act 2! :)

Neuromancer @ Nov 6th 2008 11:26AM

And you can grab a couple 1/4 Pound Big Bite®
Hot Dogs while you're at it, mmm good!

Bill @ Nov 6th 2008 11:27AM

7-11 sells games? This is news to me.

SeNiLe911 @ Nov 6th 2008 1:42PM

Yeah, they been selling a few popular titles ever since Halo 3 came out

Heber @ Nov 7th 2008 12:55AM

I bought Madden 09 at 7-11 for $10/off with a Snickers bar purchase. I tried to tip X3F, but they didn't listen... But that's awesome that you get your games at 7-11!

Jigsaw hc @ Nov 6th 2008 11:28AM

Yep, a couple guys on my Friends List got it their yesterday

Spyder @ Nov 6th 2008 11:36AM

they broke the street date for Halo 3 as well, good job guys!

aggrazel @ Nov 6th 2008 11:35AM

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K ...

tony @ Nov 6th 2008 11:52AM

so are circle ks sellin them too?

Royale @ Nov 6th 2008 12:34PM

lol.

poorpaddy @ Nov 6th 2008 11:40AM

7-11's in southern California don't sell games unless you consider sracth-offs a game. This must be only in certain markets where they can't make ends meet sell junk food and slurpees.

AoE @ Nov 6th 2008 1:37PM

They certainly sell them at the 7-11 I frequent in Culver City! I think I've seen them in a Santa Monica 7-11 as well...

southbay_11 @ Nov 6th 2008 1:39PM

Yes they do I just checked 3 stores in Torrance, CA and all of them have them game but none are breaking the street date

SeNiLe911 @ Nov 6th 2008 1:45PM

Costa Mesa, CA here and 3 out of 5 7-11's sell video games. I got Gears a few days ago at the 5th 7-11 I went to

http://x2theg.blogspot.com/2008/11/7-11-breaking-street-date-for-gears-of.html

desistyle3 @ Nov 6th 2008 11:37AM

I checked the 7-11 near my work and they don't carry any games :(

ChINo @ Nov 6th 2008 11:41AM

Here in Germany it arrived at Tuesday and was sent out directly so we received our copy of it yesterday. ;)

slimshady @ Nov 6th 2008 12:03PM

where did you order it to get it in Germany?

jhkhkhjk @ Nov 6th 2008 7:30PM

onlineshops in europe started dispatching their copies monday and tuesday, i got mine today.

Glenn @ Nov 6th 2008 11:43AM

I already got mine from a shop here in the Netherlands, they always sell games as soon as they reveive 'm, pretty neat...

I'm gonna play it after I finish learning my Physics examn for tomorrow (I guess in about an hour..)

Good look everyone (they are sold out where I bought it btw... so hurry up..)

Bobluling @ Nov 6th 2008 11:43AM

What! 7-11 sells games!! Thats news to me and thats awesome that they broke the street date.*insert joke about Pakistanis that work there not knowing how to read a calendar*

Pakistani @ Nov 6th 2008 11:50AM

that's just racist dude

danny. @ Nov 6th 2008 2:10PM

well, in his defense he said *insert joke*. The one I inserted was light hearted and tasteful, poking fun at us all.

Also, checked my corner 7-11 here in downtown chicago and didn't have any luck. I'm busy through Monday though so I'm not too upset. It's just fun getting these things early.

sl33per @ Nov 6th 2008 11:44AM

yeah i bought a copy last night,
salty treats and caffeine and
thanks 7-11 i now have diabetes.

p01nt @ Nov 6th 2008 11:49AM

I bought a copy yesterday!

psychohog @ Nov 6th 2008 11:49AM

They turned our 7-11 into a "Kum & Go"....how gay is that?

mirage @ Nov 6th 2008 12:24PM

That sounds like a drive thru brothel or something!! I am sorry bro.

baby sea tuna @ Nov 6th 2008 12:48PM

Did they change the name of donuts to "Glory Holes" while they were at it?

Dan @ Nov 6th 2008 4:12PM

HA HA HA HA...check this out
http://www.kumandgo.com/

psychohog @ Nov 6th 2008 5:04PM

Damn, I didn't think they would actually have a website. Especially one telling people to join their team? That place is ghetto as hell in my city.

ObiBen @ Nov 6th 2008 11:59AM

I can wait one more day for my free 1600 MS points from CC

Chester @ Nov 6th 2008 12:00PM

Can anyone tell me if your playing co-op in this game and unlock an achievment, will both profiles get the cheevo's. Thanks for the help!

Big Filth @ Nov 6th 2008 1:22PM

it depends what the achievement is. its not like fable 2 if thats what youre asking, like you get the achievement for being there when the other guy does something. You will both get the achievement for completing missions, and for collectibles if you have the same amount regardless of who picks it up.

Adam @ Nov 6th 2008 12:01PM

Me and a buddy of mine just went to the 7-11 in Quincy, MA and they had it. We got the last 2 copies. Damn this work place! I need to leave now!

Gamertag: GOPAL892005 @ Nov 6th 2008 12:01PM

i pre-ordered my LE copy from GAME (UK) & i got it this morning.

this is why its best to pre-order.

mattclarkie @ Nov 6th 2008 12:15PM

99% of us who ordered online from

Play.com
Game.co.uk
Gamestation.co.uk
Shopto.co.uk

Have all got it early, broken streetdate is nothing to note any more unless it is highstreet store, and Sainsbury did that yesterday in atleast one store.

jamie @ Nov 6th 2008 12:26PM

yer i got gears of war!!!! im from west london and ordered from play.com and it came 2day:)

jdkay20 @ Nov 6th 2008 12:35PM

Amazon just shipped mine with the lancer so I don't mind waiting for that.

Royale @ Nov 6th 2008 12:47PM

So do I buy it 1 day early or wait for tomorrow and get my free 1600 MS points... damnit!

John Doe @ Nov 6th 2008 12:53PM

Well this sucks. I thought it was released today. (I'm going to rent it and see if I can beat it in a week, then back to COD4.)

Still have to wait one more freaking long ass mo-fo-ing day...

yolarrydabomb @ Nov 6th 2008 12:57PM

my store already sold it today.

none. WTF

I hate it when people break street dates. damn it man! this wont happen again to me. Damn people with their pre-orders

Traxx @ Nov 6th 2008 1:13PM

haha oh man my friends parents own a 7-11 and they got it early too but iv had mine for 3 weeks and almost done with it

Divided States @ Nov 6th 2008 1:18PM

You must really suck fat cawk! First because it took you 3 weeks to beat a 15 hour (at most)game and second because you're a lying little bittttch (just like the prez elect all you tards voted for).

Leo Spaceman MD @ Nov 6th 2008 1:22PM

yea i saw the newspost on Tycho's page yesterday afternoon, rushed over to my local 7-11, secured the game and played ALL night long.

Horde mode is soooooooo addicting :)

odis @ Nov 6th 2008 1:21PM

LMAO Funny because its true

Shafnitz @ Nov 6th 2008 1:32PM

Called the two stores closest to me. Both had the game. Both were smart enough to know they can't sell it until midnight. Bummer.

mernmern @ Nov 6th 2008 1:34PM

7-Eleven. They post signs with games and dates of availability and then respond to your questions concerning said games with, "No".
Seriously, 7-Eleven management get your crap together. I have tried multiple times to buy games from you and no one ever has any idea what I am talking about.
In DC by the way.