Gears of War 2 preview Xbox 360

Gears of War 2 needs no introduction, but we're going to give it one anyway. The number 1 game for Xbox 360 in 2008, it GoW2 is going to be a smash hit. Of that we are certain. Why? Because GOW developer, Epic, makes some of the most awesome games, and the original Gears of War remains one of the best Xbox 360 games to date. They are simply not going to mess that up and with a brand new game engine already wowing journalists in tech demos, we are certain that Gears 2 is going to set a new benchmark for next-gen gaming. Coming in November 2008, Gears of War 2 is going to make everything bigger and better than before, and we have our first look at the title with what's known so far in this issue.
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Gears of War 2 preview for Xbox 360
Precious little was shown of Gears of War 2 in the teaser trailer unveiled at GDC - indeed, the more interesting footage came from a demonstration of the new Unreal Engine 3 technology said to be powering the sequel. Showcasing spongy, organic enemies, amazing water effects and one stunning section with a hundred Locust enemies marching down a road, it might as well have been a demo for the sequel rather than the engine itself. Some new environments not seen in the first game would seem to confirm this.

What do we know?
The trailer features the voice of Dom from the first game imploring Marcus Fenix to find his wife should he perish in battle, before Marcus dashes to take out a "damn Locust" with the chainsaw bayonet on his Lancer rifle. The enemy hordes are clearly back for more, and the game is said to provide a substantially larger and more intense experience. And we have a release date: November.

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