Gears Of War - General info and Discussion #1 (MODS LOCK PLS)

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Walked by an EB on my way to get some Pizza at lunch and there were a bunch of dudes waiting by the registers. I doubt it was for Call of Duty.

Pre-orders only though, so I'll have to take my chances with Circuit City tonight. Also in New Jersey.
 
[quote name='koreamanloves24']


Im getting it today around 7. Im in Los Angeles[/QUOTE]
im in san fransisco, they said 2pm. now they are saying 4-5 we'll see

edit... alright i just got off the phone with a EB around me (not the one i preorderd at of coarse... He says it was released from microsoft today at 10, its on a plane to them (SFO) and the stores close to the airport will have them at 5pm, the plane landing at 3pm... Thats for anyone in the San fransisco Bay Area...
 
[quote name='nintendokid']Any GoW picture packs and themes available yet or soon besides the red skull?[/QUOTE]

Supposedly there are some that come with the CE version of the game but don't quote me on that one. Other than that, there will be a gamerpic and theme available on Emergence Day (Sunday).
 
I just got back from picking mine up. I was just getting ready to head back home when an employee pulled into a space next to my car and started unloading the boxes from his trunk.

It's time to play.
 
[quote name='Vergeofinsanity']Called up CC by woodbridge (NJ) they told me they are coming in tomorrow. =\ Must be patient.. iwant my faceplate + $10 gift card[/QUOTE]

CC isn't giving away a free $10 gift card... just a faceplate.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']The receipt will probably be set up to not allow you to... I'm certain it'll charge you $50 for the game and $10 for the faceplate.

Kinda like how their last sale where they give you x-men 3 with marvel ultimate alliance, it charged $20 for MUA and $40 for X-Men 3.[/QUOTE]

k thanks :)
 
[quote name='shipwreck']I just got back from picking mine up. I was just getting ready to head back home when an employee pulled into a space next to my car and started unloading the boxes from his trunk.

It's time to play.[/quote]
It was fate.

Nothing in SoCal yet.

EDIT: Not sure if anyone cares about getting their copy autographed by CliffyB but here's your chance:

[quote name='MajorNelson']In LA? Head over to the Universal Citywalk Gamestop where Cliffy B will be on-hand this afternoon to sign autographs starting at 4pm. [/QUOTE]

http://www.majornelson.com/Default.aspx
 
Free faceplate @ gamestop? Is it to late to preorder?

This is the first time ive seen the 3, and like gs the best. I want it. Was hoping to just strol into cc and pick up a le with faceplate, since they are free there.
 
[quote name='Eastsidecracker']Can you still reserve at gamestop(free faceplate? looks best)?[/QUOTE]

CC is the only place with the free faceplate deal I believe, the rest you have to buy them
 
[quote name='Zoglog']CC is the only place with the free faceplate deal I believe, the rest you have to buy them[/quote]
And don't forget the 15% coupon on this mont PSM Magazine and OXM for Gears of War, you'll pay $59.49 before tax (if applicable) for the CE + Free Faceplate
 
[quote name='obijuan71']And don't forget the 15% coupon on this mont PSM Magazine and OXM for Gears of War, you'll pay $49.49 before tax (if applicable) for the CE + Free Faceplate[/QUOTE]

Shit...someone needs to scan this coupon.
 
Great, I know of like 3 stores that have this in stock, but none of them are selling to non-preorders. Whats the point of this? To teach me a lesson?

I wouldn't go back to these stores tomorrow and get it, I'd rather just go to Best Buy. So they loose a sale and come off like jerks for no reason.
 
[quote name='obijuan71']And don't forget the 15% coupon on this mont PSM Magazine and OXM for Gears of War, you'll pay $59.49 before tax (if applicable) for the CE + Free Faceplate[/quote]Why would their be a 15% off coupon for a 360 game in Playstation Magazine?
 
[quote name='VanillaGorilla']Why would their be a 15% off coupon for a 360 game in Playstation Magazine?[/QUOTE]

Same publisher of both magazines. The OXM one had the same coupons and had PS2 coupons in it.
 
[quote name='VanillaGorilla']Why would their be a 15% off coupon for a 360 game in Playstation Magazine?[/quote]

Well the coupons are for Circuit City and there is one for 10%off any game $19.99 or more, and the Gears of War coupon happens to be in the same insert...........
 
the EB that I pre-ordered from kept telling me Wednesday. Oh well.

I bought Guitar Hero 2 today, so it'll make the wait much much easier.
 
[quote name='obijuan71']And don't forget the 15% coupon on this mont PSM Magazine and OXM for Gears of War, you'll pay $59.49 before tax (if applicable) for the CE + Free Faceplate[/QUOTE]

Yeah, can somone scan this coupon :D?
here's hopin
 
my EB just gave me the "first thing tomorrow morning" line, so I'll just pick it up sometime manana - san d yay go. everyone closer to LA should have it by this afternoon, because it sounds like that's where the big shipment landed.
 
[quote name='Mojimbo']Anyone in Texas have any luck? I ordered from Family Video but I'm considering jumping on it now to get in on the online while everybody's still on the same level and then swapping them out whenever I get it in the mailbox.[/QUOTE]
I picked it up in Dallas at around 2:30 at Gamestop.
 
[quote name='valor19']Same publisher of both magazines. The OXM one had the same coupons and had PS2 coupons in it.[/QUOTE]

Dude, I'm from TR also. Have you found Gears of War in stock anywhere? PM me if you do!!
 
I think the sales clerks at EB get their rocks off when they get to tell you that you can't have the game until tomorrow because you didn't preorder. No wonder I never shop there. Douchebags.
 
No Gears of War for me until tomorrow. The Gamestops in my area are all out of the first shipment. They were shorted by mistake. Sucks but I guess I'll wait a day.
 
[quote name='jughead']I think the sales clerks at EB get their rocks off when they get to tell you that you can't have the game until tomorrow because you didn't preorder. No wonder I never shop there. Douchebags.[/QUOTE]

Dude they have been incredibly rude, and angry on the phone all day. They are even answering the phone saying "Thanks for calling where you can preorder games, and we don't have gears of war".
 
All my stores say the 12th.

This is dirty.

I think this is the video game market testing the water with desperation of people.

Watch in a year it will be "If you preorder the 69.99 LE, you get the game 5 days early."
 
[quote name='Santurio']I picked it up in Dallas at around 2:30 at Gamestop.[/quote]

So what are you going to do first when you get home, play Gears of War or watch Transformers The Movie? ;)
 
quick question for those who have the game:

is there 4 player split screen for multiplayer? and can you system link n do 4 on 4? (i remember cod2 not supporting that) xbox.com shows 1-4 players..?
 
[quote name='Vergeofinsanity']quick question for those who have the game:

is there 4 player split screen for multiplayer? and can you system link n do 4 on 4? (i remember cod2 not supporting that) xbox.com shows 1-4 players..?[/QUOTE]

I don't have the game yet, but I've already researched this for you (got it right from Epic on their forums).

Only two players supported split screen. That goes for multiplayer and co-op, and system link.

Yes you can play 4 vs 4 system link. That's what they've been doing at all the parties and shows.
 
[quote name='Vergeofinsanity']quick question for those who have the game:

is there 4 player split screen for multiplayer? and can you system link n do 4 on 4? (i remember cod2 not supporting that) xbox.com shows 1-4 players..?[/QUOTE]

From what I've gathered from the reviews, you can only do 2 people per xbox, not 4 like they have in Halo. I would think the graphics are so detailed if they had to split 4 ways, your 360 would probably melt.
 
wow that 1up review is stupid...they even say it has problems and they gave it a 10. I like the ign review though...lasting appeal -7.5 i lol at that. MUltiplayer is going to get boring...
 
God dang it... just called CC to see if they got the shipment in... "Shipment is late, it SHOULD be in tomorrow by 5pm..."
UGH... I called other places and they are all saying tomorrow too... and gotta love snobby EBGames employees... "Today is the SHIP date... we don't get games till after the ship date"
 
[quote name='slickkill77']wow that 1up review is stupid...they even say it has problems and they gave it a 10. I like the ign review though...lasting appeal -7.5 i lol at that. MUltiplayer is going to get boring...[/quote]
I look at it differently. Despite all the problems, the game still receiving a 10 is pretty mindblowing. Shoe is one of the more difficult reviewers. And the fact that people are complaining about his review shows how much value they hold in it. If it were FHM giving this magazine a 3 out of 5, no one would give 2 shits, yet Shoe gives a 10 and everyone is up in arms.
 
[quote name='Eastsidecracker']Has anyone scanned the 15% off coupon? (33pages, yikes)[/QUOTE]

I wish...............
 
I just called EB at UTC La Jolla CA...supposedly people are on their way up to LA, picking up the shipment, bringing it back down, and then distributing it to the various stores. He said try back again in 4-5 hrs but if not it will be ready by the time the store opens tomorrow.
 
[quote name='Kendro']I look at it differently. Despite all the problems, the game still receiving a 10 is pretty mindblowing. Shoe is one of the more difficult reviewers. And the fact that people are complaining about his review shows how much value they hold in it. If it were FHM giving this magazine a 3 out of 5, no one would give 2 shits, yet Shoe gives a 10 and everyone is up in arms.[/QUOTE]

I will guarantee that he will also give Zelda a 10.
 
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