X3F TV -- Gears of War 2: Multiplayer Map Preview Part Two

by Xav de Matos { Nov 6th 2008 at 7:00PM }

In our second and final part of our Gears of War 2 multiplayer map preview we take a look at the five remaining maps included on the retail disc. Why do we make this distinction? Well, those of your who purchase a new copy of Gears of War 2 -- sorry rental fans and used game buyers -- will nab five bonus maps. In this view we run through Pavilion, River, Ruins, Security and Stasis and explore weapon placement as well as the environmental effects found in the maps.

Check out our Flashback Map Preview video to check out how those bonus maps stack up against the original versions found in Gears of War and the first part of our Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Map Preview. We're so close to release, we can almost hear the chainsaws.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jimbodawg @ Nov 6th 2008 8:00PM

What in the hell was that story?
Metalgear, that was weird.

Jordan23 @ Nov 6th 2008 8:03PM

were you playing as Kim or someone else in that underground map?

Asking because Kim died in the first game so...

dylan @ Nov 6th 2008 8:07PM

Why do they always have to groan and grunt so much?

Mazrael @ Nov 6th 2008 8:28PM

Got he maps, not bothered yet, too busy playing the campaign.. bit dissappoint Insane needs to be unlocked, Harcore is easy.. I got mine Thursday, my preorders come early.. I won't bother with multiplayer til my brother has got the game too

@ Jordan 23
There's 3 characters unlockable in Gears 2 from Gears 1, along as you have the right achievements.. there's also 3 or 4 to unlock for actually playing the campaign.. y'know, the main bit, not the bolt on..

itsburnsie @ Nov 6th 2008 9:01PM

Tommorrow is going to be the loooooooongest day of work ever, Amirite?

Nice work on the videos Xav, it almost makes me feel like I'm playing Gears 2... almost.

john paul @ Nov 6th 2008 9:53PM

Yes it will, I'm going to the midnight release and getting the hammerburst, but gonna go to sleep right after that, work at 5 tomorrow...its gonna kill to just leave gears 2 on the table....

Jordan23 @ Nov 6th 2008 10:19PM

thanks for clarifying mazreal

j.howlett @ Nov 6th 2008 11:11PM

i think i saw a post about it but there is a special on gears on sci-fi channel now.

MDJ2010 @ Nov 7th 2008 12:46AM

Got this game early, just finished a 16 hr session, it is soooooo good. Horde is worth the money alone. Gonna grab an hours sleep and then get back to it.

Syn @ Nov 7th 2008 10:01AM

Oh yeah! Nothing but ass cam when you run.

Procris @ Nov 7th 2008 4:21AM

I really have got to stop watching these gears 2 videos. I'm waiting (hopefully) for my copy to come through the mail and its making the wait harder! Going to be a tad annoyed if it doesn't come today (friday) and have to wait to monday because of the damn postal system.

Looks so good. :)

Mike @ Nov 7th 2008 7:30AM

Did anyone have any problems with inputting one of the promotional codes like the Golden Lancer Assault Rifle?? I bought the Limited Edition and went to the Midnight Launch and went back home and inputted all the codes like the Golden Hammerburst, Map Pack, and Exclusive Theme and when I got to the Golden Lancer and inputted the code, it went to the download screen but didnt download. Who should I talk to about my concerns, Epic or Xbox?? Comments or suggestions cause I wanna pwn noobs with my bling really soon!