Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Buy Bulletstorm, get Gears of War triple pack for $5 at Best Buy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/buy-bulletstorm-get-gears-of-war-triple-pack-for-5-at-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/buy-bulletstorm-get-gears-of-war-triple-pack-for-5-at-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/buy-bulletstorm-get-gears-of-war-triple-pack-for-5-at-best-buy/#comments As if you needed more incentive to pick up Bulletstorm outside of the Gears of War 3 beta inclusion (and, you know, all of the dick-scaring you crave), Best Buy is offering a special deal: the Gears of War triple pack for $5. It's $15 off the usual asking price, only when buying People Can Fly's private parts pounder. The Gears of War triple pack comes bundled with Gears of War, Gears of War 2 and the All Fronts DLC collection.

Caveat: the items may ship separately, so you may not receive both at the same time.

JoystiqBuy Bulletstorm, get Gears of War triple pack for $5 at Best Buy originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsbest-buyBulletstormeaepic-gamesgears-of-wargears-of-war-2gears-of-war-triple-packmicrosoftpeople-can-flyxboxMon, 21 Feb 2011 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War Triple Pack hits retail on Feb. 15]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/gears-of-war-triple-pack-hits-retail-on-feb-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/gears-of-war-triple-pack-hits-retail-on-feb-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/gears-of-war-triple-pack-hits-retail-on-feb-15/#comments A previously rumored bundle containing the first two Gears of War games is now official and headed to retail, several months before the debut of Gears of War 3. The Gears of War Triple Pack includes the brotastic original game and its sequel, along with the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Pack. On top of the 19 multiplayer maps in All Fronts, it has Marcus and Dom playing dress-up to get into the biggest Locust party of the year in the single-player DLC, "Road to Ruin."

This doesn't mean that everything is on the disc, however. The fine print notes that maps from Gears' Multiplayer Map Pack 1 and "Hidden Fronts" map pack are not on the disc, but are available from Xbox Live at no charge. The $30 bundle will be available on February 15, perfect for a post-Valentines Day massacre.

JoystiqGears of War Triple Pack hits retail on Feb. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsGears-Of-War-2gears-of-war-2-all-frontsGears-of-War-Triple-PackmicrosoftxboxTue, 18 Jan 2011 10:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Joyswag: Gears of War 2 'Dark Corners' DLC [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/joyswag-gears-of-war-2-dark-corners-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/joyswag-gears-of-war-2-dark-corners-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/joyswag-gears-of-war-2-dark-corners-dlc/#comments
Update: This giveaway is now closed. Winners are being selected and will be notified via email. So, be sure to check your inbox.

Gears of War 2 just received fresh downloadable content this week with the release of the Dark Corners expansion and we're on a mission to share the DLC love. So, that's exactly what we're doing by giving away five copies of Dark Corners -- complete with its seven new multiplayer maps and Road to Ruin deleted chapter -- to five lucky readers. Be sure to enter the giveaway and we'll be sure to randomly select the winners in time to benefit from this week's double XP event.
  • Leave a comment telling us which of the new Dark Corners maps you're most excited for.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person
  • This entry period ends at 11:00PM ET on Wednesday, July 29
  • At that time, we'll randomly select five winners to receive an Xbox Live redemption code for Gears of War 2 Dark Corners ($15 ARV)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here

Gallery: Gears of War 2: All Fronts Map Pack

JoystiqJoyswag: Gears of War 2 'Dark Corners' DLC [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersepicepic-gamesgears-of-war-2joyswagMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War 2 celebrates new DLC with week of double XP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/gears-of-war-2-celebrates-new-dlc-with-week-of-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/gears-of-war-2-celebrates-new-dlc-with-week-of-double-xp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/gears-of-war-2-celebrates-new-dlc-with-week-of-double-xp/#comments
Listen up, COG soldiers! That new 'All Fronts' and 'Dark Corners' DLC isn't the only new development in the war against the Locust, as command has revealed that Gears of War 2 players will receive double XP all week long. This boost in our supply of experience points will be available to all fighting on the Dark Corners public playlist front, as well as in public and private horde skirmishes. You should already see a boost in your supply of XP and HQ has determined that this abundance of points should last us until August 3, so use them wisely. Now get out there and scratch some grubs!

JoystiqGears of War 2 celebrates new DLC with week of double XP originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersdlcdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendepicgears-of-war-2gears-of-war-2-dlcWed, 29 Jul 2009 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' and 'Dark Corners' DLC available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-and-dark-corners-dlc-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-and-dark-corners-dlc-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-and-dark-corners-dlc-available-now/#comments Attention, COG lovers and Locust loathers, the new Gears of War 2 DLC is now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace. For the truly hardcore Marcus fans out there -- the ones who have already bought all the previous multiplayer maps -- you'll want to look for the Dark Corners Multiplayer Map Pack. It contains seven new multiplayer maps and the single-player level "Road to Ruin" and will set you back 1200 ($15).

For those who are new to Gears of War 2 -- or those who have avoided all the DLC thus far -- you'll be better served by the All Fronts Collection, which contains every single multiplayer map released and "Road to Ruin" for 1600 ($20).

For a detailed look at all the new multiplayer maps, check out our video walkthrough above. Find our take on "Road to Ruin" after the break.

Add Dark Corners to your Xbox 360 download queue
Add All Fronts to your Xbox 360 download queue

Continue reading Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' and 'Dark Corners' DLC available now

JoystiqGears of War 2 'All Fronts' and 'Dark Corners' DLC available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersepic-gamesgears-of-wargears-of-war-2Microsoftmicrosoft-game-studiosxblmXbox-360xbox-liveTue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Gears of War 2's 'Dark Corners' maps]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/video-gears-of-war-2s-dark-corners-maps/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/video-gears-of-war-2s-dark-corners-maps/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/video-gears-of-war-2s-dark-corners-maps/#commentsEpic recently hooked us up with the new Gears of War 2 maps included in the upcoming Dark Corners expansion, so we decided to put together a little video showcasing the new levels. Above you'll find footage of all seven new maps, so dive right in and enjoy. Dark Corners, along with All Fronts, will be available for download through Xbox Live on July 28 for 1,200 ($15) and 1,600 ($20), respectively.

JoystiqVideo: Gears of War 2's 'Dark Corners' maps originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsallfathers-gardendark-cornersdlcepic-gamesgears-of-wargears-of-war-2highwaymemorialMicrosoftnowheresanctuarywar-machineway-stationXbox-360Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Gears of War 2 'Road to Ruin' (DLC)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/review-gears-of-war-2-road-to-ruin-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/review-gears-of-war-2-road-to-ruin-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/21/review-gears-of-war-2-road-to-ruin-dlc/#comments
Gears of War 2's "Road to Ruin" campaign add-on brings a new chapter to the story with a pair of different ways to enjoy it. You can play through Road to Ruin like the rest of Gears of War 2, shooting and mantling your way through everything in sight, or you can try something new to the Gears of War franchise ... stealth.

[Editors' note: This review also features a video walkthrough. So, please, walk with us.]

Gallery: Gears of War 2: All Fronts Map Pack

Continue reading Review: Gears of War 2 'Road to Ruin' (DLC)

JoystiqReview: Gears of War 2 'Road to Ruin' (DLC) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersdlcepicepic-gamesgears-of-wargears-of-war-2Microsoftroad-to-ruinXbox-360Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Half-price Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' accidentally released, pulled [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/half-price-gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-accidentally-released-pu/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/half-price-gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-accidentally-released-pu/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/half-price-gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-accidentally-released-pu/#comments
It's official! Gears of War 2 developer Epic Games has confirmed via its forums that the "All Fronts" DLC set to release on July 28 was available on Xbox Live Marketplace by accident early this morning (or: late last night, for you owl-types). According to a posting on the company's forums, "The 'All Fronts' DLC was leaked for 800 MS points last night around 1AM (US Central). When users attempted to download it, they received an error message."

Interestingly, a number of folks have not only been able to download it but also play the new content. The forum member continues, writing, "Those who bought them right away are playing them RIGHT NOW -- if you attempt to download them now you will receive an error message ... those [of] you [who] received the first error before Microsoft was alerted can redownload them fine."

These statements appear to be confirmed by the flood of excited responses of people playing the game, as well as by statements from Epic's Community Manager "Flak," who explains, "This was a bug or mistake. The DLC is still scheduled for release on the 28th for 1,600 Microsoft points (All Fronts) and 1,200 Microsoft points (Dark Corners)." Unsurprisingly, Epic asks forums users not to upload any video or screenshots of the accidentally released DLC -- so, ya know, you'll probably be seeing it everywhere by noon today ...

Update: Microsoft has officially responded to the situation and released this statement:

"Earlier this morning, the "Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection" Game Add-on was briefly made available on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft Points. The content has since been removed and will launch on Tuesday, July 28th worldwide as planned, together with the "Dark Corners" Game Add-on. Pricing will remain as originally intended (1600 and 1200 Microsoft Points for "All Fronts Collection" and "Dark Corners," respectively). The small, lucky group of Xbox Live members who were able to download the content during the short window it was available will be able to retain the content for the price at which it was purchased as well as keep all related Achievements. There won't be any penalties for those who purchased this content early. Think of it as a lucky treat for those with quick reflexes!"

There you have it, folks! Enjoy!

Gallery: Gears of War 2: All Fronts Map Pack


[Thanks Lucas!]

JoystiqHalf-price Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' accidentally released, pulled [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersdlcepic-gamesgears-of-wargears-of-war-2microsoftxblmXbox-360Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic cuts price on 'Dark Corners,' pushes 'All Fronts' to Xbox Live Marketplace]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/epic-cuts-price-on-dark-corners-pushes-all-fronts-to-xbox-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/epic-cuts-price-on-dark-corners-pushes-all-fronts-to-xbox-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/epic-cuts-price-on-dark-corners-pushes-all-fronts-to-xbox-l/#comments
We finally know why 'All Fronts' started vanishing from online retailers. In speaking with IGN, Epic's Rod Fergusson said that the feedback from fans on the original 1600 ($20) price for 'Dark Corners' and the retail release of 'All Fronts' wasn't, well ... favorable. So, Epic decided to mix things up.

Dark Corners will now be offered at a much cheaper price of 1200 ($15). As for 'All Fronts,' it's ditching its planned retail release for an exclusive Xbox Live Marketplace stay, where fans will be able to download the content for 1600 ($20) at 12:00am GMT on July 28.

[Thanks, surinder!]

JoystiqEpic cuts price on 'Dark Corners,' pushes 'All Fronts' to Xbox Live Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 May 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersepic-gamesgears-of-war-2MicrosoftXbox-360xbox-livexbox-live-marketplaceSun, 31 May 2009 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gears of War 2 'All Fronts' pre-orders vanish from the web]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-pre-orders-vanish-from-the-web/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-pre-orders-vanish-from-the-web/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/gears-of-war-2-all-fronts-pre-orders-vanish-from-the-web/#comments
A tipster sent in word that GameStop had pulled all pre-orders for Gears of War 2 retail compilation 'All Fronts', and lo and behold, it has. So we did some snooping, checking out Best Buy, Target, GameCrazy, and Amazon, and found each also have pulled it.

So, what does this mean? It's anyone's guess at this point, but, to clarify, we've put in word to Epic and will be sure to update you all as soon as we hear back.

[Thanks, Urza!]

JoystiqGears of War 2 'All Fronts' pre-orders vanish from the web originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsepic-gamesgears-of-war-2gears-of-war-2-all-frontsSun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Check out GOW 2 Memorial map, gameplay]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/video-check-out-gow-2-memorial-map-and-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/video-check-out-gow-2-memorial-map-and-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/video-check-out-gow-2-memorial-map-and-gameplay/#comments
GameTrailers has released two new videos from the upcoming Gears of War 2 DLC explosion "All Fronts." The first is a flythrough of one of the new maps, Memorial. The map features a two level courtyard that provides open ground on the upper level and tight underground passages on the lower level. There's also a small plaza at the far end. We're sure it would make for some epic Horde mode standoffs.

Don't take our word for it though, as the second video features plenty of action on Memorial in both versus multiplayer and Horde modes. Find both videos after the break.

Continue reading Video: Check out GOW 2 Memorial map, gameplay

JoystiqVideo: Check out GOW 2 Memorial map, gameplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdlcepicepic-gamesgears-of-war-2Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Next Gears of War 2 update adding experience to Horde mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/next-gears-of-war-2-update-adding-experience-to-horde-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/next-gears-of-war-2-update-adding-experience-to-horde-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/next-gears-of-war-2-update-adding-experience-to-horde-mode/#comments
G4 recently aired a preview for the new Gears of War 2 compilation, All Fronts, that features an odd in-game pop-up around the 2:49 mark, highlighted in the image above. It shows a player earning experience during a Horde match, which all good COG soldiers know isn't normal. So, we bugged Epic about it, and the developer has confirmed with Joystiq that the next title update for the game will add experience to Horde mode.

Advances to seduce Epic to put out further information about the update, including a release date, proved useless. Jeez Epic, you can be so prude sometimes!

[Via Stick Skills]

JoystiqNext Gears of War 2 update adding experience to Horde mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 May 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-frontsdark-cornersdlcepicgears-of-war-2Thu, 21 May 2009 15:45:00 EST