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Gears 2 XP bonus weekend kicks off today photo

A fair bit of the latest Achievements added to Gears of War 2 are tied to the multiplayer ranking system. If you’re an Achievement whore that lacks patience or mad chainsaw skills, this can be a bit of a bummer. But, then again, every holiday weekend seems to usher in a Gears 2 multiplayer XP event.

Well, what do you know? Epic Games is throwing a Labor Day event. Starting this morning and stretching through September 8th, everyone can earn double XP in multiplayer. In addition to this, winning teams in competitive public matches are being awarded with an extra 500 points.

Also, Horde has been moved up to “Hardcore” difficulty, with “every tenth wave populated entirely by Sires.”

Sounds thrilling and it’s totally happening right now! Go go go.

[via VideoGamer]


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Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 10:38
Everyday Legend
Why hasn't SF4 ever implemented one of these?
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 11:10
CRAZYAPE69
and call of duty 5 has a double xp weekend
pyr0lyZer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 11:16
pyr0lyZer
and why do I always seem to be away from home when these weekends come up?!? guess I'll have to take my 360 with me and hope for some wireless connection.
Cr0ssbow's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 11:21
Cr0ssbow
People still play this broken-ass MP?
Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 11:23
Cartman
Hell yeah, im level 47 right now. I'm so close to that rank 50 achievement I can taste it.

And also, it does not take skill to use the chainsaw. Holding the B button is all it takes.
Usedtabe's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 12:17
Usedtabe
You mean that XP-based ranking system that they shoehorned in at the last moment to keep people playing this garbage? No thanks. As much of a XP whore as I am, even I won't play this broken multiplayer for it.
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 12:36
Shadowiii
The sires on lv 10 hordes sounds pretty hilarious. Chainsaw mayhem to say the very least. I may play a few rounds.
Crock23A's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 13:14
Crock23A
At the hardcore skill level, just getting to level 10 with the punks I usually end up being matched with will be a downright miracle.
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