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GEARS 2 DOMINATES OCTOBER WITH A HUGE XP EVENT!
posted 10/12/2010
We’ve been racking our brains for a solid pun to describe this kick-ass Gears of War 2 XP event, but unfortunately, all the good ones—“Shocktober,” “Rocktober,” and so on—have already been claimed by soda companies and extreme sport events. Screw it, the awesome speaks for itself: In celebration of tomorrow’sGears 2 Games onDemand release, earn 4x XP in Gears 2 multiplayer from October 12-28. In honor of Halloween, that figure skyrockets to an incredible 31x XP from October 29 to November 1. Go forth and boost thy rank!
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PRESS GUSHES OVER GEARS 3 MULTIPLAYER

posted 10/12/2010
Last week, Epic Games hosted scores of journalists to show off the latest and greatest in Gears 3, drop the news of themultiplayer beta and dedicated servers, and give fans a taste of what’s coming next fall. Ever your humble servants, we’ve compiled all the buzz in one place so you can dig into the details in earnest. Hit the jump for the full rundown on Gears 3 multiplayer!
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IN THIS MONTH'S OXM: DEDICATED SERVERS COMING TO GEARS 3

posted 10/6/2010
Subscribers to Official Xbox Magazine are due for a nicesurprise in their mailboxes very soon. In one hell of a cover story, the mag details its findings from a recent trip to Epic HQ in Cary, NC, for an in-depth preview of Gears 3multiplayer. Among the litany of revelations: In addition to a swath of online code improvements, we’re bringing dedicated servers to Gears of War 3 to drive a balanced, optimized, and thrilling online experience for Gearheadseverywhere. For the full scoop on Gears 3’s dedicated servers, new match types, and more, check out the latest issue of OXM, arriving in mailboxes now and due on newsstands soon!
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GEARS 3 MULTIPLAYER BETA INBOUND!

posted 10/6/2010
You read that right—a multiplayer beta is in the works for Gears 3, giving you and scores of other Gearheads an opportunity to test-drive 2011’sbiggest game before release. “What modes will the beta include?” you bellow, shaking your fist at the sky. “What new weapons will I employ in my tyrannical march toward competitive online domination?” Easy, friends! All will be revealed in due time. Sit back, speculate with your fellow fans on the official Gears forums, and keep your eyes on gearsofwar.com for more details. 
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GEARS OF WAR 2HITS GAMES ON DEMAND OCT 13

posted 10/5/2010
Though it may be nearly impossible to wrest your attention away from the hugeGears 3 announcements coming this week, we’ve got another bit of news you’ll want to hear. Gears of War 2 arrives on Xbox LIVE Marketplace's Games on Demand next Wednesday, October 13! Now you too can have Gears 2permanently implanted in your Xbox 360’s robot brain, readyto launch at a moment’s notice. What's more, from October 12-18, the All Fronts Collection—containing every Gears 2 DLC pack released to date—is priced to move at just 400 Microsoft Points. It’s like awesome on tap.

GEARS 2 DOMINATES OCTOBER WITH A HUGE XP EVENT!

posted 10/12/2010
We’ve been racking our brains for a solid pun to describe this kick-ass Gears of War 2 XP event, butunfortunately, all the good ones—“Shocktober,” “Rocktober,” and so on—have already been claimed by soda companies and extreme sport events. Screw it, the awesome speaks for itself: In celebration of tomorrow’sGears 2 Games on Demand release, earn 4x XP in Gears 2 multiplayer from October 12-28. In honor of Halloween, that figure skyrockets to an incredible 31x XP from October 29 to November 1. Go forth andboost thy rank!
Read More

PRESS GUSHES OVER GEARS 3 MULTIPLAYER

posted 10/12/2010
Last week, Epic Games hosted scores of journalists to show off the latest and greatest in Gears 3, drop the news of the multiplayer beta and dedicated servers, and give fans a taste of what’s coming next fall. Ever your humble servants, we’ve compiled all the buzz in one place so you can dig into the...