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

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just got home..

i may pass by cc just to see.... there alot of traffic now to head to best buy... if theres none at cc (which im expecting) ill head to bb and hope they have...
 
[quote name='TC']So has anyone been able to get it from CC yet?[/QUOTE]

Wondering the same. I have mine pre-ordered there and want to know if they'll have it in 7 minutes.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']just got home..

i may pass by cc just to see.... there alot of traffic now to head to best buy... if theres none at cc (which im expecting) ill head to bb and hope they have...[/QUOTE]
Why not just call first?
 
Gamestop called this morning telling me to come get a copy at 5 then around 4called and told me to come tomorrow. Was it like this when Halo 2 came out?

By the way I canceled my pre-order a long time ago so I don't know why they are calling me anyways.
 
I probably won't be able to get it until tomorrow or Friday.

I preordered it (the CE) at GameCrazy, and they got it in yesterday... but never called me. I went in to get it today, and they were all sold out.

They said they didn't get enough to fill their preorders, anyway.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I still think the special edition is not a must buy unless you dig the game alot. If it had some exclusive game stuff, then heck yeah I'd buy it (like what Lost Planet is doing)[/quote]

*adds another tally to RR's fighting-game company fanboy evidence* ;)
 
I rented it at Family Video tonight. I think I'm going to enjoy the campaign, though I still prefer FPS over third-person.
 
[quote name='ph33r m3']My friend bought it and send the single players, crazy short. Still probably gonna get it`[/QUOTE]


Play it on hardcore, or expect it over in 7 hours.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Best Buy is REALLY reaping the benefits of not using Fed Ex. I just went, and the guy working there told me they got the game in around 11 am and had 112 copies. At 4 pm they only have 7 left... he told me how Best Buy is really picking up where even EB / GS have failed.

The awesome news is that I threw down a GGC on Gears of War AND Best Buy price matched Circuit City's free faceplate, so I got the (imo) extremely badass Best Buy faceplate for free... I'm definitely keeping this one.

I think I'll put it on my 360 right now.[/quote]

Im jeleous, best buy's faceplate is the best IMO as well. Congrats Roufuss!
 
Got the game today at Walmart, with no problems. After my fiasco with FEAR, I'm not buying much from EB/GS again.

I love the Cops running camera man effect, when u run.

Speaking of FEAR, wow its just feels kinda old and dated compared to GOW.
 
[quote name='Stingermck']
Speaking of FEAR, wow its just feels kinda old and dated compared to GOW.[/QUOTE]


Everything does now.

I wonder how many shooter games in development right now, have their teams in a panic realizing that their game just looks terrible in comparison, wondering what they can copy and change to compete.
 
Man, it must be going quick. I checked on the best buy site, and the store near me claimed it was in stock. I purchased it and chose store pickup,and a few minutes later, I was emailed telling me it was no longer available. They must have just sold out. I switched it to another store near me, and just picked it up, but I didn't see any one the shelves when I was there...
 
I just picked up a copy at Target B&M (they were supposed to sell it Thursday).

Target's online site is offering:

1 month of Xbox Live Gold (Free) with purchase of GoW (regular version).
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.htm...1/601-1895689-3140918?ie=UTF8&asin=B000FRS9II

3 months of Xbox Live Gold (Free) with purchase of GoW:CE.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.htm...2/601-1895689-3140918?ie=UTF8&asin=B000HCQJTC

The Target offer didnt say online offer only, and I tried to get it in-store and it was a no-go, so YMMV.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Everything does now.

I wonder how many shooter games in development right now, have their teams in a panic realizing that their game just looks terrible in comparison, wondering what they can copy and change to compete.[/QUOTE]



Good point. I was considering, even a bit hyped for FEAR and considering picking up some of the older shooters on the 360 like GRAW and CoD2...after playing this, I'm not sure I'll ever get around to those games :)

I'm really wondering how this game will change shooters and if there will be lots of GoW copy-cats.
 
All 140 copies flew off the shelves in no time at my Best Buy before I got out of class. Damn them for not having it yesterday with my other game purchases!

However, one of the Target's near me have the regular edition. Can anyone with the CE tell me if the game inside is in a box, wrapped, with a barcode so I can return that one if/when I can get a CE?
 
I cant wait to see the sales numbers for this. Wasnt Oblivion on 360 the best seller MS had for their systems? Beat Halo2 didnt it? Anyways I wonder where this one will sit?
 
[quote name='BREVITY']I cant wait to see the sales numbers for this. Wasnt Oblivion on 360 the best seller MS had for their systems? Beat Halo2 didnt it? Anyways I wonder where this one will sit?[/quote]

If hundreds are flying off shelves, this will be a huge number.. look at the post count of this thread, and the person that first got it here was what, 3 days ago?
 
Yeah, I usually don't buy games unless it's CAG-ed, but if I find this tonight at a store I'll gladly pay full price to get it... I'm falling victim to the hype-machine.
At least it sounds like the game is holding up to it! :)
 
[quote name='dafunkk12']All 140 copies flew off the shelves in no time at my Best Buy before I got out of class. Damn them for not having it yesterday with my other game purchases!

However, one of the Target's near me have the regular edition. Can anyone with the CE tell me if the game inside is in a box, wrapped, with a barcode so I can return that one if/when I can get a CE?[/quote]
No you can't.
 
[quote name='dafunkk12']Can anyone with the CE tell me if the game inside is in a box, wrapped, with a barcode so I can return that one if/when I can get a CE?[/quote]

Negative. It's actually two folded pieces of cardboard with CD holders glued to it and.. fuck it, i'll take pictures. I'm pretty pissed, I wanted a case, but whatever.





There's the rest of the CE.. the GoW themed 48 hour Live trial, the instruction book, the game and bonus dvd, then the art book.

I have the CE, a shirt, a lanyard, a dogtag and a poster.. I need the standee and a faceplate..
 
[quote name='Scorch']Negative. It's actually two folded pieces of cardboard with CD holders glued to it and.. fuck it, i'll take pictures. I'm pretty pissed, I wanted a case, but whatever.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the photos. At least it has better disc holding...things...than the Prey LE.

I put in an order for the CE on BestBuy.com w/ free shipping. Hopefully there's still some sitting in a warehouse and it's not totally sold out. I guess I'll just have to sit tight for a week. Not like I have a lack of games/homework/exams that I can tend to in the meanwhile.
 
[quote name='AshesofWake']god such fucking bullshit you can't play with guests online...fucking gay.

game is awesome though.[/quote]


... You can play with guests online.
 
[quote name='BREVITY']I cant wait to see the sales numbers for this. Wasnt Oblivion on 360 the best seller MS had for their systems? Beat Halo2 didnt it? Anyways I wonder where this one will sit?[/quote]

Thought it was COD2 (for the 360 at least).
 
[quote name='Mattte']So was anyone able to defeat RAAM yet?
I'm having trouble with it and can't find out a strategy anywhere..[/QUOTE]
Yes.

Shoot him when the Krill are off him. (When he is in the light).
 
I read the 1Up review, but it's not until you play it for yourself do you see how frustrating the A button is. I've found myself jumping over cover or grabbing cover when I meant to run. Plus, I hate the way you have to hold the button for a second or two before you actually start to run, not to mention you can barely turn left or right while you're doing it.

But, the game is extremely intense. After online matches, I find my heart racing. Too bad I totally suck at it. ;)
 
Finally beat General RAAM. The first 25 times it was impossible, then the last time it was a piece of cake, did nothing different. He just died out of nowhere too.

Anyone want toget a game going tonight? I've already ran into too many people that reminded me of Halo 2 matchmaking.

[quote name='modium']Plus, I hate the way you have to hold the button for a second or two before you actually start to run, not to mention you can barely turn left or right while you're doing it.[/quote]I think that was the whole idea behind it :)
 
I like the game so far (keyword: like), but need to spend more time with it before I make my final decision. I can't wait to try out that multiplayer though.
 
I'm having trouble getting games and staying in games tonight on Gears. So bad to the point where I lost my entire connection to Live. People online said they were experiencing the same things. Has this happened to the rest of you as well?
 
I was having to go through 3-4 tries before I got into a game doing Unranked custom searches, but once I got in it was working great. Definitely love being able to play split screen on Live.
 
God fucking damn Gamestop. NONE of the Gamestops in this entire state got copies of Gears of War. A store devoted to games, is the only one that doesn't get copies of the hottest game of the season. I am never spending money at Gamestop again.
 
[quote name='Mattte']I think that was the whole idea behind it :)[/quote]Well, I can see where it fits into Cliffy B's idea about the game, since he wants it to feel more realistic and intense. But, it doesn't feel too truly realistic, you know? I mean, I can run across a room without bumping into tables and walls, and I'm far from a badass futuristic anti-hero. ;) I suppose it does help out the balance of the game though. Still gets on my nerves though :)
 
[quote name='javeryh']Just picked up my copy - Target had a ton of them. I can't play it until Friday though...[/quote]

Suprise suprise, javeryh bought a game that he can't play until a later date.
 
Got the game tonight, really enjoying both offline and online. Add me if anyone wants to play sometime, probably be playing a lot tomorrow.
 
Picked it up at BB today after my GS failed to get it in. The GS employee was pretty nice and didn't even ask me why I wanted to cancel my GoW pre-order, just apologized for not getting it in today and refunded my money.

I got mine at about 1 PM today, the CSR at BB said everyone's been coming in asking for GoW. I saw 2 guys walk out with copies, and one dude in front of me bought 4, one for himself, the other as gifts, and one just bought one for himself, and I got one for me. So in about 5 minutes, I saw 8 copies of GoW get sold.

Also, does anyone else think hardcore is pretty damn hard? Had to switch it to casual, and that seems too easy. I really wish there was something inbetween.

Feel free to add me if you play Halo 2 or GoW, since those are the only games I play online.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Everything does now.

I wonder how many shooter games in development right now, have their teams in a panic realizing that their game just looks terrible in comparison, wondering what they can copy and change to compete.[/quote]

QFT.
 
went to CC after class today to see if they had any copies in yet. got there a little before 5 and asked some chick about the game, she said they didn't have it and i asked if they were expecting it to arrive today and she didn't have a clue.

called the same CC about a hour later and some lady told me that the ad was a "printing mistake" [ jerks! ] and that it will be available tomorrow at 10.

called a different CC and they told me they didn't recieve the game yet cause of a distribution error, but would have it tomorrow.

later i called a local Target and they said they wouldn't put the game out till tomorrow. i was really looking forward to playing it today cause i worked my ass off on 2 projects recently and just finished one earlier today.

i got class tomorrow morning at 9, but i felt really crummy today cause of the project i worked on overnight, and my mind was active the whole time i was trying to sleep so i barely got any sleep. i also didn't eat very well today.

i just hope that if i decide to goto class tomorrow [ get out at 12ish ] that i could still get a faceplate from CC.
 
[quote name='Trakan']... You can play with guests online.[/QUOTE]


i haven't been able to figure it out, how do you play with guests online?


it keeps telling me both people have to have a Gold account.
 
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