Update: We just got in touch with Tyler Bleszinski and he clarified his remarks. He says that he has absolutely no information regarding GoW2's release date and was basing this year's release off of rumors from Quartermann of EGM. So, Tyler B doesn't have any juicy GoW2 details and we don't have any release date confirmation. And we were getting excited too. Humf.Okay, we'll be upfront and say this news is a bit of a stretch, but slow news days warrant speculation stories. That's just how it works. So, when we spotted a credible source mentioning Gears of War 2 releasing this year, we had to pounce.
Our friend and fellow gaming enthusiast over at Gearheads of War, Tyler Bleszinski (who is the older bro of Cliffy B) posted about his latest Gears gaming experience and how it compared to Call of Duty 4. In summary, Tyler (like many of us) doesn't care for Gears' hit and miss and ever so random shotgun and Boom Shotting. Now this is where the juicy speculation kicks in. He goes on to say that "I had a blast even with the Gears hiccup. I'm thinking I'm just going to need to wait for the sequel later this year. In the meantime, I've got COD 4 to keep me company." Wha? Did you catch that? Tyler specifically references to playing a Gears sequel later this year. Holy double w00t, w00t confirmation!
Truthfully though, Tyler has always been open about the fact that he doesn't get into details surrounding Cliffy B's work, doesn't get any insider information and experiences the games and news as reported on the net. So, his comment about playing a Gears sequel in 2008 could simply be his own speculation with no concrete facts backing it up. Kind of like how we speculate about Gears of War 2 here at X3F. But, for the sake of juicy rumor fun, it's somewhat possible Cliffy B's brother knows something we don't and accidentally revealed Gears 2's 2008 release. We say, spill your guts Tyler Bleszinski. Tell us all the Gears of War 2 knowledge you do or don't have.
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1-15-2008 @ 2:51PM
Brucie B said...
That would Be AWESOME!
I want to know what the 'New Stuff' would be tho!
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1-15-2008 @ 2:52PM
Chase said...
Good! The sooner the better (as long as "sooner" doesn't hinder the quality or production of the game). ;x ... ;D ... ;x
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1-15-2008 @ 3:05PM
Jonathan said...
I'm johnart at GearheadsofWar.com and I really do think that Tyler doesn't know about Gears 2 much like you and I and is only speculating. Our community however does expect it this year. X3F reporting that MS and Epic have the largest booth adjacent to one another brought some credibility to the possibility. Even if it's a Fall 2009 release, we won't be too disappointed because we know Gears 2 will innovate significantly and the 360 delivers the games all year. We could play 2007 games all this year and be fine.
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1-15-2008 @ 3:07PM
Doodz said...
Ohhhhh YES, please let this be true.
I cant see them releasing a sequel in 2009, this has to be the year.
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1-15-2008 @ 5:10PM
Zeus.:God said...
There isn't a "chapter 6" guys. I have the PC version, and there isn't much of a difference other than the better graphics.
They added 5 new chapters, not a new "Act", and they added those chapters to the 5th Act, and everything takes place before you get on the train, where you have to lower a bridge and are being chased by the Brumak from Act 4. The Brumak killing was fun, but not worth the points.
1-15-2008 @ 5:10PM
Zeus.:God said...
Excuse me, that was in response to Mr.ESC below... I guess I'll post it there...
1-15-2008 @ 3:08PM
Mr.ESC said...
Well that isn't much of a confirmation but I really want it but in the meantime can I has Chapter 6 for the Xbox 360?
Seriously I would pay 800-1200p for it but just give me the damn thing.
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1-15-2008 @ 5:10PM
Zeus.:God said...
There isn't a "chapter 6" guys. I have the PC version, and there isn't much of a difference other than the better graphics.
They added 5 new chapters, not a new "Act", and they added those chapters to the 5th Act, and everything takes place before you get on the train, where you have to lower a bridge and are being chased by the Brumak from Act 4. The Brumak killing was fun, but not worth the points.
1-15-2008 @ 3:16PM
Cass-D said...
This is great speculation news. I loved Gears, couldn't beat that damn general at end on the hardest setting. Still trying every few months or so I'll pop in the disc and give a go trying to get that last campaign achievement.
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1-15-2008 @ 10:27PM
colin said...
2 players, 1 with torque bow and shotty, the other with sniper and chainsaw gun. from cover (together) try to unload t-bow and sniper from a distance with headshots from sniper (if u miss, start over). when out of torque shots, flank and get his attention with chainsaw-gun, hit with all grenades and chop him down with the shotty. takes quite a few tries.
1-15-2008 @ 3:17PM
mcatrage said...
Or he'll be playing it this year while the rest of us will have to wait for 2009.
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1-15-2008 @ 3:32PM
mattclarkie said...
He must get access to an Alpha or something. Even if he doesn't get that much insider info, he must surely get to play with it months before release. I expect around Novemeber they will have an almost final build, for a release sometime in 2009.
1-15-2008 @ 3:20PM
UNSCleric said...
We'll be seeing Gears of War 2 in 2008.
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1-15-2008 @ 3:30PM
Tyler Bleszinski said...
I have no advanced knowledge of anything. I was going off of a Quartermann piece in EGM that claimed we would see both Gears 2 and God of War 3 in 2008. Quartermann (their rumor mole) is usually pretty dead on, so I usually take what appears in his column as gospel.
I don't usually talk with my brother about his work, but I would really love to have Gears 2 this year!
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1-15-2008 @ 5:15PM
ChewyDogg said...
Oh, c'mon! Go give your little brother an Indian Burn until he tells you the goods on GoW2!
1-15-2008 @ 7:34PM
Tyler Bleszinski said...
Oh guys,
I'm just pulling your collective legs. It really is coming out this year. I actually sleep in my Bros basement, so i get all the juicy info ASAP. It's how i get all the hot Gears chicks!
SO yeah, CONFIRMED for this year.
P.S. It's really me, i swear, not just anyone can make any old name with blogsmith.
1-15-2008 @ 4:12PM
UNSCleric said...
Don't worry Tyler. You will.
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1-15-2008 @ 4:16PM
xFenixKnightx said...
I think we will hear about it next month at GDC. In the meantime dont they want a $hitload of ca$h from us for the extra PC maps and extra chapter??? WTF?!! Do it already!!!
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1-15-2008 @ 5:51PM
Zeus.:God said...
Again, it isn't another "Act" which is what you were referring to. The PC version has the same 5 Acts that the 360 has, with 5 extra chapters in the 5th Act. Its not worth the points it would cost, although killing that Brumak's bitch ass was fun.
1-15-2008 @ 6:49PM
Sunny said...
Funny thing is I was watching TV the other night and a commercial for Unreal Tournament 3 came on. For the first few shots I was thinking "Gears 2? I would have heard about this by now..."
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