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Gears 2 Limited Edition info!

posted by Jambi Bum

Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 02:58:13 PM EST

So, I found some new info regarding the content in the Gears 2 LE. Everyone knows about the photo of Maria and all of that. But I found something new. If you order the LE you get a special code for a Gold plated Lancer to use in multiplayer. It's listed on the gamestop website here. http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=69460 It is Gamestop though. So take it as you will.

Update [2008-7-18 0:21:26 by Blankman]: The gold-plated Lancer code is only available in the Limited Edition Gears 2 pack. It is NOT a special pre-order bonus for Gamestop which means it will be available everywhere that sells the Gears 2 LE and has been confirmed via http://worldgamingnews.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/gears-of-war-2-collectors-edition/ Also, the rumored mini-Lancer being included with the Limited Edition has been debunked. There are no plans to include it.

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Ha ha ha ha That is hilarious! (none / 0)

I want.

Gears is my porn.

by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:05:54 PM EST
I (none / 0)

already have this paid for, I hope it does have a code for a golden lancer :)

by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:06:33 PM EST
I hate when (none / 0)

companies do this. Why cant it be available to everyone or an unlockable. Ive never been a fan of LE or CE just cuz its not my thing. But I support the games and the studios all the way so why because Im not spending that extra 20-30$ cant I have that special gun?!?!?

Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08

by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:06:49 PM EST
- It's because they want (none / 0)
  
  to reward people for spending the extra money. Why spend the money on a limited edition if you are not going to get anything special in return. You give them extra money. They give you extra content.
  
  I'm gonna saw me up some of that sex locust.
  
  by Jambi Bum on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:13:13 PM EST
  
  [ Parent ]
  - No I understand that (none / 0)
    
    part but I think its retarded. They have the art work and other behind the scenes shit there. But this extra gun for that extra money is bullshit IMHO.
    
    Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
    
    by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:20:20 PM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - Well now it will (none / 0)
      
      but that was just announced now. I wont be buying it just for this reason now!
      
      Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
      
      by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:25:38 PM EST
      
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      - Dude...its just one of the added bonuses (none / 0)
        
        to getting the Limited Edition~It doesn't offer an added damage or anything...
        I think your just bitter because your not getting this version...;)
        
        Community Manager
        DEMAND JUSTICE!
        
        by SweetTea023 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:41:11 PM EST
        
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        No I (none / 0)
        
        just hate when they give in game things to the ppl that spend more. Give all the extra shit you want I wouldnt care but ingame stuff should be saved for in game acheivements thats just my 2 cents. There was a time when the diary was posted about the LE that I thought about getting it but I just couldnt justify it. Especially with me getting LBP and Resistance2 all within weeks of each other, and maybe even Left4Dead. When I heard about EA charging for their golden guns before the community backlash that was when I told myself I wouldn't buy that game and I havent.
        
        Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
        
        by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:49:46 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        I was referring to Bad Company (none / 0)
        
        Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
        
        by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:51:19 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        They (none / 0)
        
        changed their minds due to the massive negative feedback. Now, you just have to go on their website and download them or something.
        
        by MacheteMan7 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:02:51 PM EST
        
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        Dude (none / 0)
        
        it's only $10 more, it's not like some of the other LE that have come out and been around $100 or more (Halo Legendary) They have to make people WANT to buy the LE that's why it's Limited. It's well worth the extra $10 without a golden lancer IMO.
        
        by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:55:14 PM EST
        
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        Ya I just (none / 0)
        
        read that, I have a feeling Im gonna be eating a whole lot of boot soon.
        
        Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
        
        by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:56:35 PM EST
        
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        carr, I totally agree with you (none / 0)
        
        Extras for an LE/SE should ALWAYS be non-digital, and that includes "Making of" videos as well. Everyone knows they will be out on the web before you even go to the midnight launch. The Extras must be things like Art Books, Cases, and Figures, a CD Soundtrack (even though that too, will probably be ripped and leaked). I will never pay money or points for any gun/armor etc. Only for entire map packs, or full blown expansions.
        Anyway, if the price isn't too high, I will be buying the LE, if for no other reason than that may be the only way I can get my hands on 3 different copies of the game from Play Asia. (Ultimately, I really like the extras they are including it, and I want them and will support them. So, the little code for the gun is just gravy.)
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:05:25 PM EST
        
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        I (none / 0)
        
        have to get Dylan a copy as well, I forgot you would need multiple copies as well. On a side note Dylan is acting like he's lost his best friends since your boys have left for Canada, he's a sad little guy. He would have me set the alarm in the mornings so he could get up and play some Gears with them, I think that's totally awesome :)
        
        by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:21:41 PM EST
        
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        Hey, those kids really bonded! (none / 0)
        
        They will be SO glad to get home and start playing with him again. Tell him they miss him too!
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:49:56 PM EST
        
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        Yes (none / 0)
        
        they sure have. He can't wait. Hope you guys have a awesome time, and be safe :) Do they have a 360 to use were they are staying? I told Dylan they probably didn't but Dylan wanted me to ask LOL :)
        
        by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:55:59 PM EST
        
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        They don't. They may be able to play at (none / 0)
        
        my brother's for a couple of days, but they won't have the games or their accounts. It won't be till we get back at the end of August. They are going to be starving!
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:43:44 PM EST
        
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        Yes (none / 0)
        
        I bet they will be. Dylan will be back in school around the end of August, so he won't be playing his 360 like he has been over the summer LOL.
        
        by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:48:03 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        ha ha Ships in the night. (none / 0)
        
        Well, they will catch up on the weekends, and in September, they should have more flexibility because there will be more machines in the house.
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:50:13 PM EST
        
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        Ha Ha Ha (none / 0)
        
        For sure, on the weekends when he was in school was when he got to play the most. His 360 is a very good way to make him do good in school. Because he knows if he's not doing good and getting good grades he's not aloud to play at all, and that's the worst punishment for him.
        
        by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:53:15 PM EST
        
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        ha ha Positive reinforcement. (none / 0)
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 02:03:31 AM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        But who (none / 0)
        
        knows I may just crack it just pisses me off thats all!
        
        Oct 21/08 Nov 7/08
        
        by carr on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:50:36 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        Out of principle, carr, (none / 0)
        
        do NOT buy it for the gun. Buy it because you want the picture of Maria...oh, and Dom. ;) and the art book. Otherwise, hold fast. Don't support that kind of marketing, if you don't like it. Like I said in my other post, if I buy it, it will be for entirely different reasons.
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:09:42 PM EST
        
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- Normally I would agree (none / 0)
  
  but in this case, it's just looks, it's not a completely different weapon. It's not worth getting worked up over simply because it's a different color. Now, if they did something like add a scope to the lancer or something along those lines, then I'd be pissed.
  
  I'm feeling California and looking Minnesota.
  
  by heeyoh2 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:02:50 PM EST
  
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i was gonna get (none / 0)

the LE anyway its only 10 dollars more.

by amato18 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:32:24 PM EST
AWESOME! (none / 0)

Not getting Limited simply because of this, but because of all the extra goodies combined =)

Community Manager
DEMAND JUSTICE!

by SweetTea023 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:41:41 PM EST
thats cool (none / 0)

i might actually buy a LE game for once. If i do this will be my very first one ever.
They have the box art displayed too, i didnt even know they released it yet.

Im "Geared Up" are you?

by Scotty247 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 09:44:41 PM EST
It's not listed there (none / 0)

but you know the Gold Plated lancer shoots faster and chainsaws your enemies into more pieces than the regular lancer. Now this part is just a rumor but it may also have the ability to blind the Locust so then you can get up close and personal with the chainsaw easier =P that is worth 10 dollars for me.

by Windowlicker77 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 10:38:03 PM EST
I already have it completely paid off! (none / 0)

Pre-ordered it the first day that it was made available on their computers. Hmmm, shades of Army of Two's blinged out weapons? ;)

I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:12:15 PM EST
- Blank (none / 0)
  
  That's the same time I pre-ordered it as well. I have been trading off games slowly and now have it paid in full. I now have to start on Dylan's copy, he will probably end up with the regular edition :)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:33:46 PM EST
  
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Honestly, (none / 0)

I am buying the LE just for that gold plated lancer. I don't have a problem with Epic doing this, because it doesn't actually affect the gameplay at all. If it had some sort of advantage over the normal lancer, then I would be pissed.

Second GT: extrateresticle

by captain crunk27 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:19:32 PM EST
lol (none / 0)

thats awesome! I have had the LE paid off since day 1 (no reference to the MP map ;P). Cant wait!

by RoBBins0096 on Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 11:39:17 PM EST
I think the golden lancer should have been (none / 0)

unlockable from getting a certain achievement.

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 01:57:34 AM EST
- If that would/would've (none / 0)
  
  been the choice, we'd probably have to get Seriously to get the gold lancer =/
  
  by RoBBins0096 on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 02:02:33 AM EST
  
  [ Parent ]
  - Yeah. Virtual pack-ins look like... (none / 0)
    
    they're here to stay. You can thank EA for that BS idea. Grrrr... I would have liked to see a special pre-order bundled faceplate like Circuit City did with Gears 1. Didn't Gamestop or GameCrazy do that with UT3?
    
    I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
    
    by Blankman on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 02:09:03 AM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - Yup (none / 0)
      
      Gamestop/EBgames (even though they're the same company) bundled the UT3 faceplate with the game. I actually have it since I pre-ordered the game, and its a pretty sexy faceplate :D
      
      by RoBBins0096 on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 03:02:56 AM EST
      
      [ Parent ]
      - so... (none / 0)
        
        if I buy from Eb Games Canada, I will get the Golden Lancer??
        [ I would prefer buying from Best Buy, but I might as well pre-order from Eb If I get something out of it ]
        
        PSN GamerTag : Gaming_Colt
        
        by GamingColt on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 01:45:14 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
  - like yur not gonna get (none / 0)
    
    new seriously achievement? Come on man!?!
    lol im j/k i can see where that would be a good but a bad thing. Personally im not for paying extra money for a video game to get extra content. I would prefer to have the golden lancer unlocked through achievements rather than a more expensive game. On the other side it could take a real long time, but i got the seriously in Gears 1, and you didnt get anything for it so ill probably get it this time around. if there is one.
    
    Im "Geared Up" are you?
    
    by Scotty247 on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 02:11:51 PM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - What? You didn't get that... (none / 0)
      
      "Seriously" gamerpic unlocked for when you got that achievement because that was what was supposed to happen.
      
      I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
      
      by Blankman on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 03:09:58 PM EST
      
      [ Parent ]
      - No, (none / 0)
        
        he did get the Seriously gamerpic. He just meant you didnt get anything as in any sort of special weapon or upgrade.
        
        by RoBBins0096 on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 03:24:26 PM EST
        
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        yea thats what i meant (none / 0)
        
        sry for the confusion
        
        Im "Geared Up" are you?
        
        by Scotty247 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 11:51:50 PM EST
        
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Check this out!! (none / 0)

Over at www.xbox360fanboy.com they have a story that the LE may also include a mini replica Lancer. That would be awesome. Click the link to see the story
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/07/17/rumor-gears-2-le-includes-mini-lancer-replica/

by GearsChrisB on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 06:20:55 PM EST
- I (none / 0)
  
  also wanted to add that in the pic it just looks like that the lancer is on the steel case that slides in the plastic sleeve.
  
  by GearsChrisB on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 06:23:43 PM EST
  
  [ Parent ]
  - The tin might have the Lancer... (none / 0)
    
    embossed on it. As far as the mini-Lancer goes, don't hold your breath.
    
    I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
    
    by Blankman on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 08:02:25 PM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - It would be cool, though, (none / 0)
      
      the keychain lancer. That is the kind of stuff that I think should be in limited editions. Tangible, tactile goodies!
      
      Gears is my porn.
      
      by 3Suns on Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 08:22:56 PM EST
      
      [ Parent ]
- They (none / 0)
  
  have updated the story and feel it's the lancer on the tin case like I was saying :)
  
  by GearsChrisB on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 12:34:51 AM EST
  
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I hope (none / 0)

the code isnt exclusive to the US! Europe supposedly will NOT recieve the Refresh edition, something I was really looking forward to..

Papi gets Boom. PERIOD. A little monster foreplay never hurt anybody..

by PMS Legend on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 04:21:12 PM EST
- Ya (none / 0)
  
  that'ly be on more thing you yanks (no fbleeping offense) get. Really this region exclusive sbleept is beyound a joke i mean we get films A FBLEEPING year AFTER you guys plus you get more content (dont even get me started on TV shows) you got that discount card thing for being a gold subscriber (dont quote me on that) you ALSO get games releases before use (except Gears 2 thank fbleepk) takes deep breathe Plus you get more gamer pics and themes for fbleepk sacke.
  Rant pbleeping over. >.<
  
  Brumak porn... love it!
  
  by HELLFIRE V1 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 04:52:30 PM EST
  
  [ Parent ]
  - yeahh but.. (none / 0)
    
    you guys have.....um...you can drive on the LEFT side of the road OoOo sounds like fun to me!
    
    by rEDChief55 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 04:57:36 PM EST
    
    [ Parent ]
    - It is (none / 0)
      
      Dont even get me started on roundabouts >.<
      
      Brumak porn... love it!
      
      by HELLFIRE V1 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 04:59:28 PM EST
      
      [ Parent ]
      - can't you just take (none / 0)
        
        a roundabout way to avoid them? :D
        
        by rEDChief55 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 05:02:43 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        Some times (none / 0)
        
        i go thereabouts :D
        
        Brumak porn... love it!
        
        by HELLFIRE V1 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 05:04:11 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        as long as someone knows (none / 0)
        
        of your whereabouts
        
        by rEDChief55 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 05:05:44 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]
        
        Not (none / 0)
        
        even they know where the fbleep i am. I'm confussed.
        
        Brumak porn... love it!
        
        by HELLFIRE V1 on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 05:10:16 PM EST
        
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      - Roundabouts!! (none / 0)
        
        I love 'em!
        At one time, Edmonton had 9 of the 11 (or something like that) in Canada. Almost all gone now.
        For those who might not know much about them, check here:
        http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/TrafficEngineering AndOperations/RoadsTrafficModernRoundabout.htm
        
        Gears is my porn.
        
        by 3Suns on Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 05:08:28 PM EST
        
        [ Parent ]