GoW 2 comes with 'Flashback' maps; gold Hammerburst code at special launch events
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Oct 3rd 2008 at 11:10AM }
GamePro has also learned that a code to download the in-game gold-plated Hammerburst will be given out at "Midnight Madness" launch events for the game on Nov. 6. Epic allegedly has no plans to offer the Flashback maps or the special Hammerburst as DLC at this time.
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Joe @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:18AM
Soooo, everyone that ordered from amazon has no chance of getting the code for the gold? Thanks....
the Brayn @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:19AM
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
theturtle363 @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:22AM
i was almost positive that the gun was included in the special deal, at least if you got the Lancer rifle edition.
Erluti @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:35AM
This is the hammerburst, not the Lancer.
My friend works at gamestop and says they just got a stack of slips for the hammerburst.
And I haven't heard of the gold Lancer being taken out, there's just a way for doods to get two gold weapons now, it seems.
Misfit Toy @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:41PM
I hear you Joe. The only store I have around me is a Wal-Mart, and I don't even know if they're participating. Not to mention the fact of who knows if they'll even carry the Limited Edition version. And of course, there the fact that I don't have time to stand around till midnight to get this game. I reserve that madness for consoles only.
Jon2309 @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:20AM
"This means Gears fans will have 15 total multiplayer maps to practice their chainsawdomy at launch."
Bloody hell, that's a lot.
Extinction @ Oct 4th 2008 1:37PM
No it's not. 100 is a lot. Unreal for Dreamcast came out with a lot. 15 is a little
Megadanxzero @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:24AM
Any news if this applies for us UK scum too, or is it just you lovely Americans?
SHAZAM! @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:47AM
I would like to know this too, because I seemed to be one of the few people out of those I played with who used the Hammerburst. So if it were gold, any victory with it would be all the sweeter.
Titanium_Orchid @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:54PM
From what I understand,, retailers will be giving out codes for the gun during the midnight launch of the game. Why not call your local retailer?
xFenixKnightx @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:29AM
Sweet so I'll be rockin 2 gold guns in this mother!
Also, Tyro Station? Really? Even though I personally like it that map is NEVER on the playlists when searching for matches. They should have remade WarMachine or Mausoleum. =/
Heh (Mr. ESC, living in the hearts of us all) @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:08PM
Updated WarMachine would be badass.
LilTmac2003 @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:24PM
Haha.
Actually, other than Gridlock and Canals, Mausoleum is one of my favorites.
I pre-ordered the game from GameStop, you now get a free exclusive theme for free. I want the GOLD Lancer and Hammerburst though.
Emophia @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:38AM
So people that didn't preorder have to pay for those maps that are available at launch?
That's some kinda bullshit.
Sean @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:19PM
No... There is a map code in every NEW copy of GOW 2. There is a gold gun code for people who attend a midnight launch party. Hope that clears it up.
It "screws" the people the buy the game used becasue the code for the maps would have already been used (or sold).
Emophia @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:27PM
That's pretty fair then I guess.
Mr ESC,Lives Again. @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:49AM
Do want but seriously how many LE packs are there?
I was going to Pre-order but based on my Halo 3 experience with MS LE means there are Millions of packs,you can still get Halo 3 Legendary packs.
Now that with Kojima LE means the first 50 guys.
In a not realated note I got 2 achievements in Gears of war this month :D.
xFenixKnightx @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:05PM
Mr Esc? Is, is it really you?
OH JOYUS DAY!!!
WELCOME BACK BUDDY!!!!!!!!11!!!1ONE!!!1!!!!
This place just wasn't the same without you. :) All I have to say is that was some BS to get banned over. Not merited AT ALL.
Heh (Mr. ESC, living in the hearts of us all) @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:09PM
I'm sure he knows it's more glorious to get the hammer from a cp dump rather than why he did.
Nice to see him back though.
Jakka(A tribute to whose who fought and failed during the Epic Flamewar of L.A. Noir and MR.ESC) @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:15PM
*hugs the screen
Welcome back dude!
Jakka(A tribute to whose who fought and failed during the Epic Flamewar of L.A. Noir and MR.ESC) @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:18PM
Have you got any idea how many people wore the Free Mr.ESC badge?
Shmil (Mr ESC Liberation Front) @ Oct 3rd 2008 12:46PM
HOORAH!
Mr ESC,Lives Again. @ Oct 3rd 2008 1:44PM
He he nice guis is good to be back.
Actually I was banned the same day I was leaving to Canada so I didn't have a plan of revenge, a plan to get my account back or anything.
At the time I was pissed off for an incident about some guy that b*tched about a Black Dragon belt that was rightfully mine in NWN (I killed the dragon alone,I rez the team therefore the loot is mine),he even got the admin to ban me for a day. Good thing the admin was a friend of mine but ya know he wants to prove that there aren’t exceptions.
When I was banned (Here) I thought well if b*tching and moaning works that well maybe I should try it. My mistake was that doing so not only damaged my reputation but also made me look weak so yeah last time I try a plan from Millhouse.
(Sad part of the story: The friggin belt sucked a$$ and has a 2000g value and for my level 2000g can’t buy a decent potion.)
Oh yeah about my 2 bans here well:
The first I think was because I think I offended a sponsor and yeah I was surprised it wasn’t a permaban.
The second was for spamming Rez. It didn’t work on NWN or WOW so why did I try it here? Hell If I know.
eminemd12obie @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:24PM
how will those maps work in matchmaking? i there even matchmaking? will it be available in ranked since some people won't have it? is that gridlock the one that's been shown for a while now?
Attackosaur @ Oct 3rd 2008 6:06PM
Can I get a special code to give my character a neck?
duckhunt8 @ Oct 3rd 2008 7:03PM
The title is wrong. It says God of War 2 instead of Gears of War 2
gearhead1 @ Nov 7th 2008 4:05AM
My store only had 10 Gold Hammerburst codes to give away at the midnight launch. I thought there were enough codes for everyone who attended! "EPIC FAIL!"
oyecaraj0 @ Nov 8th 2008 3:17PM
According to Bleszinski's twitter, you can win the code by making him look more badass. http://twitter.com/cliffy_b