Gears of War

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Duċk;2459309
Gears of War achievements.
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The achievements seem kinda, well I will first say: I don't much like achievements for beating a game on every difficulty, yes I understand having achievements for beating the game on the hardest difficulty or even beating a secret boss, but spacing out points like that, it's annoying to me, I don't much like having to spend 50+ hours to get the achievements, I am sure there are those of you who like the idea, I personally don't, now if unlocking the achievements added game content, that would be worth doing all the achievements and all that effort.
 
HiyakuShiro
The achievements seem kinda, well I will first say: I don't much like achievements for beating a game on every difficulty, yes I understand having achievements for beating the game on the hardest difficulty or even beating a secret boss, but spacing out points like that, it's annoying to me, I don't much like having to spend 50+ hours to get the achievements, I am sure there are those of you who like the idea, I personally don't, now if unlocking the achievements added game content, that would be worth doing all the achievements and all that effort.
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Well, then you don't have to try and get them. I personally like the achievements just for the fact that it extends the life of a game and it makes you want to go back and play it.
 
Yeah, like I said, some people may like that fact, for that exact reason, the only thing I have with it, is that they aren't worth anything but bragging rights, I personally don't much care for what others think of me simply because of a number.
 
Well I am even more excited about this game now. I showed Heather GOW trailers for about an hour and she definetly wants the game. I will pre-order a copy for her some time this week then we can play through the entire co-op game and get the achievements together. WE CANT WAIT!!!!! :dopey: :dopey:
 
Killing people on multiplayer with the chainsaw will be such great fun, I can now think what Camaro will be saying when I chainsaw him online lol.
 
It depends. Game-centric retailers (Gamestop, EB, etc) will get them on the 7th. Normal stores (Best Buy, etc) will get it on the 12th.

That's the way I heard it, anyway.
 
Best Buy says that they will have GoW on the 8th, Circuit City says the 7th. My guess is that most retail locations will have it on the 7th, posted or not. That is usually the case with most retail stores here in Grand Rapids, as they don't want everyone rushing in to buy the game on the same day if they aren't going to be fully-stocked.

Given that it will indeed be a big day for gaming (Guitar Hero II drops on the same day), you can expect most locations to be a bit busy, but I doubt they will all sell-out. The hype has been big enough to expect a good run on the game, and I'm certain there will be release parties at EBGames and Gamestops across the country.

...I'll be buying it on the first day, presumably... But Guitar Hero II will have some attention as well...
 
Well I have some disappointing news. Even if you get the game on the 8th I have heard you won't be able to play the co-op or the the multiplayer until the 12th. :guilty:
You also can't have friends with you in the ranked matches. This is a fact for sure. :guilty:
We have already pre-ordered 2 copies so hopefully this game lives up to the hype. The "no friends in ranked matches" completely sucks though.
 
CAMAROBOY69
Well I have some disappointing news. Even if you get the game on the 8th I have heard you won't be able to play the co-op or the the multiplayer until the 12th. :guilty:
You also can't have friends with you in the ranked matches. This is a fact for sure. :guilty:
We have already pre-ordered 2 copies so hopefully this game lives up to the hype. The "no friends in ranked matches" completely sucks though.
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...And? You could play the single player.

And I'm not sure what you mean when you say "no friends in ranked matches".
 
Duċk;2466121
And I'm not sure what you mean when you say "no friends in ranked matches".
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Exactly what I said. Any friend on your friends list will not be able to join you in ranked matches. If its ranked you will be by yourself playing with whoever they match you up with.
 
...Its probably done to prevent you from working together in order to swing the game in any way...

Kinda like how stupid Halo 2 is on occasion... I think Microsoft has learned from a few of that games mistakes. Just makes you wonder how long it will take before the kids start bridging and using standby to win. Unless of course there is a way to stop it on the 360 that I don't know about...
 
gametrailers.com just posted 10 videos of the multiplayer gameplay. They are also available in HD.
I am starting to think Heather and I will end up playing COD3 more than this. I was extremely excited for this game but it doesnt seem to have much to offer for multiplayer. The co-op is the selling point of this game. After that I see it getting old quick. No vehicles, no friends in ranked games, only 4vs4.
 
CAMAROBOY69
gametrailers.com just posted 10 videos of the multiplayer gameplay. They are also available in HD.
I am starting to think Heather and I will end up playing COD3 more than this. I was extremely excited for this game but it doesnt seem to have much to offer for multiplayer. The co-op is the selling point of this game. After that I see it getting old quick. No vehicles, no friends in ranked games, only 4vs4.
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That sucks:yuck:

How about single player? may be a long single player will keep you happy with this game for a while?:sly:
 
KENJIusa
That sucks:yuck:

How about single player? may be a long single player will keep you happy with this game for a while?:sly:
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The co-op will be the single player for us. You get the exact same play in co-op as you do the single player. But with the co-op Heather and I will be able to enjoy the game together. :) After that I definelty dont see her playing the multiplayer much. She will probably sell it after we go through the entire game on casual, hardcore, and insane. I will probably play the multiplayer by myself whenever we arent playing COD3 online together.
 
The story seems to be the selling point for me right now, after the latest commerical, I'm hoping the game carries that dark / sad undertone instead of the action heavy theme I'd thought it was (or maybe is).
 
Jeremy Ricci
The story seems to be the selling point for me right now, after the latest commerical, I'm hoping the game carries that dark / sad undertone instead of the action heavy theme I'd thought it was (or maybe is).
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I thought you sold your X360 since it was a waste of time and money.

Jeremy Ricci
For the idiot who doesn't mind having to upgrade in the future, sure, it's awesome, but I've since sold mine, because it was a waste of my time and money.
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Duċk;2470284
I thought you sold your X360 since it was a waste of time and money.
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So since I don't have a 360 means I can't play it or judge it? I work with a close knit group of gamers, you think among us all we only own one console? I will have ways to play the game.

By "selling point" I don't mean selling as in my buying it. I mean selling as in they've sold me on the experience and given me reason to play it, where as before they had not.
 
...I think you'll be happy to know that the majority of the game will be dark, gritty, and depressing Jeremy. They call it a cross between Aliens and Pitch Black with a hint of *insert post-apocalyptic movie here* heroism.

It should be fun, and interesting to play. I'd say it is a good reason to get into a 360 now, particularly with other titles like TDU, PGR3, COD3, GRAW1 and GRAW2, etc.
 
Okay, people, it's out. I'm assuming no one's posting about it because they're all playing it.. hehe.

Two things I've noticed:

1) Even on my old standard-definition TV, this game is drop-dead gorgeous. Best graphics I've ever seen, bar none. Even after watching all those videos, it's still hard to believe until you actually play it.

2) I suck at fast-paced shooters.. lol. I'm dying left and right. Did manage to get one chainsaw kill in, that was fun. Not easy to get close to 'em, though.

I'm not going to say this is a Halo-killer, since it's not a FPS, and really is a totally different kind of gameplay, with the whole stop-and-pop thing. But it's definitely a killer app, and I think a strong contender for GOTY. It's a given that it will take the 360 GOTY, at any rate. It's still got Zelda to go up against.
 
...I attempted to get the game earlier today and Best Buy was sold-out, and the douche bags at Game Stop were attempting to convince me that it doesn't go on sale until Wednesday. Either way, I'll attempt to have one by the end of the weekend.

Until then, Guitar Hero II!!! (w00t!)
 
I hope to be able to check the game out soon, but that may not be possible with the semester winding down and professors wanting more and more homework done before finals. It is not like I am spending lots of time playing my 360 right now anyways . . . stupid homework! :banghead:
 
Jedi2016
Okay, people, it's out. I'm assuming no one's posting about it because they're all playing it.. hehe.

Two things I've noticed:

1) Even on my old standard-definition TV, this game is drop-dead gorgeous. Best graphics I've ever seen, bar none. Even after watching all those videos, it's still hard to believe until you actually play it.

2) I suck at fast-paced shooters.. lol. I'm dying left and right. Did manage to get one chainsaw kill in, that was fun. Not easy to get close to 'em, though.

I'm not going to say this is a Halo-killer, since it's not a FPS, and really is a totally different kind of gameplay, with the whole stop-and-pop thing. But it's definitely a killer app, and I think a strong contender for GOTY. It's a given that it will take the 360 GOTY, at any rate. It's still got Zelda to go up against.
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No one has posted because most of us dont have the game yet. I get mine today after I leave work. I am really looking forward to play the co-op with Heather tonight on our 360s. Its going to be a great day as soon as I get out of work in about 6 more hours. Then I have thursday and friday off paid to enjoy this and COD3. 👍
 
G.T
I've just pre-ordered the Limited Edition game in the tin yesterday. Hopefully it should arrive here on the day of release...
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That's the one I should have bought last weekend.
Hope some place will give me decent money for my 4 day old Carbon CE copy.
 
*McLaren*
That's the one I should have bought last weekend.
Hope some place will give me decent money for my 4 day old Carbon CE copy.
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I am also trading in NFS:Carbon today. I will probably only get $30.00 but its better than nothing. I dont buy any collector edition games any more. Just never worth it.
 

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