Free Day-One DLC For Gears 2

[.KICK]

Are ten multiplayer maps in Gears of War 2 not good enough for you? How about fifteen? Epic Games is packing a special treat into every retail Copy of Gears 2 - a coupon redeemable via Xbox Live good that allows players to download five additional maps for the game, each one a slightly more polished version of a map from the first game. The Flashback Map Pack includes newer versions of Canals, Gridlock, Mansion, Subway, and Tyro Station, and will only be available to folks who purchase the game new, making buying a used copy a bit less attractive.

Epic has also revealed to the folks at GamePro that people who attend midnight launch events around the country will also be able to snag a code for a gold-plated Hammerburst assault rifle, the perfect companion to the gold-plated Lancer that comes with the special edition.

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[Sethos]

Probably because they couldn't fit any more on the disc :laugh:

[Ayepecks]

I'm extremely happy about this.

I know "Gridlock" is considered the main map from Gears of War, but I never cared too much for it. Mansion, on the other hand, was gaming bliss. That map was just perfect in my book. Made for great tactics and strategy.

[.KICK]

I'm extremely happy about this.

I know "Gridlock" is considered the main map from Gears of War, but I never cared too much for it. Mansion, on the other hand, was gaming bliss. That map was just perfect in my book. Made for great tactics and strategy.

Canals was the map for me, loved that map (Y) Mansion was good also!

[+Mystic MVC]

So I'm confused, the 5 old maps can't be in circulation on matchmaking right? Like they can only be used just for private matches since not everybody will have them?

I might consider a midnight launch event for the first time in my life (being in Lincoln now), but how would I go about finding all the places that offer it? One more thing, did it say anywhere if there would be a limited supply of codes for that golden gun?

[what]

So I'm confused, the 5 old maps can't be in circulation on matchmaking right? Like they can only be used just for private matches since not everybody will have them?

I might consider a midnight launch event for the first time in my life (being in Lincoln now), but how would I go about finding all the places that offer it? One more thing, did it say anywhere if there would be a limited supply of codes for that golden gun?

All new copies of the game will have a code which people can use to get the maps. However, if they sell the game on, the person who buys it won't be able to use the code. As long as you buy the game new, you'll get the maps. So obviously in the first few months, everyone is going to have the maps and it'll be fine to fit them into the map rotation. It's a great strategy to get as many sales as possible. Much better than charging us extra to download them through the Marketplace anyway.

Gridlock, Canals, Mansion and Tyro Station were my favourite maps from the original game. Whenever I hosted they would always be the first four maps (well, sometimes I'd put the fuel station one in as well). I'm glad to see I'll be able to play them in the sequel. Never been bothered about Subway though tbh.

Edited October 3, 2008 by acxz

[+Mystic MVC]

All new copies of the game will have a code which people can use to get the maps. However, if they sell the game on, the person who buys it won't be able to use the code. As long as you buy the game new, you'll get the maps. So obviously in the first few months, everyone is going to have the maps and it'll be fine to fit them into the map rotation. It's a great strategy to get as many sales as possible. Much better than charging us extra to download them through the Marketplace anyway.

Gridlock, Canals, Mansion and Tyro Station were my favourite maps from the original game. Whenever I hosted they would always be the first four maps (well, sometimes I'd put the fuel station one in as well). I'm glad to see I'll be able to play them in the sequel. Never been bothered about Subway though tbh.

So what happens to all those people who rent games? :p

[what]

So what happens to all those people who rent games? :p

Well, it's quite simple: they won't get the maps. As I said, it's an excellent strategy to get as many sales as possible.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

/hugs his preorder

:) Can't wait

[Dirk]

I still need to convince myself to pre-order the Lancer bundle from Amazon.

[spenser.d]

So I'm confused, the 5 old maps can't be in circulation on matchmaking right? Like they can only be used just for private matches since not everybody will have them?

I might consider a midnight launch event for the first time in my life (being in Lincoln now), but how would I go about finding all the places that offer it? One more thing, did it say anywhere if there would be a limited supply of codes for that golden gun?

You'll only get matched with people who have the same maps as you. It's pretty much just like Halo 3. Not everyone has the Legendary maps, but that hasn't hindered anything.

-Spenser

[DJD]

I'm so glad i pre-ordered this game, can't wait to play it.

[+Mystic MVC]

You'll only get matched with people who have the same maps as you. It's pretty much just like Halo 3. Not everyone has the Legendary maps, but that hasn't hindered anything.

-Spenser

That is what I was wondering about, if it was going to be the same seutp. Thanks

[Razorwing]

November can't come fast enough

[Pheee]

Will it still be 2 player Co-Op or is it now more?

Also I guess the matchmaking might be clever, and only use new maps in rotation if all people have the maps.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Will it still be 2 player Co-Op or is it now more?

Also I guess the matchmaking might be clever, and only use new maps in rotation if all people have the maps.

Horde (the co-op mode against waves of Locust) has been announced to use upto 5 players and I think there is 4 player co-op (story). I'm not sure if they announced it or not now, but it was heavily rumoured.

[+Mystic MVC]

Horde (the co-op mode against waves of Locust) has been announced to use upto 5 players and I think there is 4 player co-op (story). I'm not sure if they announced it or not now, but it was heavily rumoured.

Yea the Horde was pretty hyped up for a while but then I haven't heard about it since. Definitely want to hear more about Gears in that sense.

[McSmiggins]

They've pretty much declined to comment on any of the co-op (apart from Horde) so far, so I suppose they're working on 4 but having problems with it, or just keeping quiet so more people go "ZOMG 4 player co-op" on the hype train up to release (me being one of them :))

But then, seeing as you're taking a 5 man squad through the campaign (as far as we know) it could be 5 players

[Pheee]

Maybe thats some of the features not yet anounced.

That would be cool, now need to find best places to pre-order.

[what]

Maybe thats some of the features not yet anounced.

That would be cool, now need to find best places to pre-order.

Play.com =)

[.KICK]

Play.com =)

Worse site to pre-order anything off ever!

[+Mystic MVC]

I don't think this was answered before but is there some place I can find a list of midnight launch stores?

[what]

Worse site to pre-order anything off ever!

o.o not really.

[.KICK]

o.o not really.

Er yeah, I always found Play.com to be really slow for pre-orders. They are retailing for ?39.99 anyway.

You can find it for around ?35 at these places -

ASDA

TheHUT

Sendit

WoolWorths

Zavvi

Those are just a few, take your pic:):)

[Pheee]

How are Zavvi with pre-orders, they have some cheap games to pre-order over the next few weeks.

Actually from the list there .KICK do they all get the pre-order on release day?

P.S - they are all showing the cver with Limited Edtion, lol.