games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Gears of War 2 collector's edition details photo

I’m a big fan of the chainsaw, so when Gears of War was initially announced I collapsed on the floor and nearly died out of excitement. A gun with a chainsaw attachment is a brilliant thing, and I don’t think I will be any less inclined to love it the second time around with Gears of War 2. Recently, we got some information that pertains to the GoW 2’s limited collector’s edition pack. Gold-plated Lancer and bonus DVDS are now confirmed! Take a look below and see what is offered in all of its glory.

  • "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski
  • Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer, "Rendezvous"
  • Dominic and Maria Keepsake Photo
  • SteelBook™ DVD case (holds all of this stuff in it)
  • Exclusive Xbox LIVE code to unlock a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play

Although I’m a bit disappointed that the gold gun seems to be a run at what Army of Two offered, I’m equally excited about using it to mow down people on Live. The DVD seems very run-of-the-mill, but the photo is a cute little item. I wonder if Dominic and Maria will ever be able to live out their love-struck dreams in a Locust infested world? By the way, all this stuff can be yours for the low, low price of 70 bucks.


Continue: More Xbox 360 stories





prev next

24 comments | showing # 1 to 24

Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 15:55
Kryptinite
I'm a whore so I'm totally buying this
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 15:55
Holyetheline
I wouldn't mind a little more... but it's all good.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 15:57
covah
At least they're not doing the whole $80 thing everyone else is doing. And I'm not going to lie, chainsawing someone with a gold plated lancer does seem pretty fucking awesome.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:06
king3vbo
Ill just get the regular version
Gamechamp's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:08
Gamechamp
Only ten bucks more? That's a huge bargain. TOTALLY getting this.
Scape's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:11
Scape
Dom and Maria keepsake photo..wtf?

At least some companies are still charging $70 for the limited edition versions.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:11
Phantom Spaceman
The Fallout 3 Survival Edition has put every other limited edition to shame, this needs a Marcus Fenix bobblehead and Lancer alarm clock before I'll be impressed
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:16
Y0j1mb0
If the special edition doesn't have a T shirt or chainsaw I'm not interested.
Flakor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 16:50
Flakor
I totally thought they'd sell it WITH a Lancer replica, that would of been awesome.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 17:20
braulio09
70 bucks? DEAL
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 17:38
Corak
Not bad for $70, I'll most likely get it.
Drunken Haze's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 17:52
Drunken Haze
They're going to have golden weapons like COD4? cool. It will be good if they unlock with the individual weapon achievements.
DrNutt's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 17:55
DrNutt
Wow, that's a damn good deal for a special edition crammed with so much stuff. I'm a sucker for art books, so even though I have yet to play through two levels of the first GoW, I will probably get this. And like Kryptinite, I'm kind of a whore for "special editions."
PiKo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 17:56
PiKo
Yea will most likely be getting also, looks like its got some good loot. Golden Lancer FTW =D
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 19:03
EternalDeathSlayer
That sounds like a decent deal, a 48 page book and all the other stuff for only 10 bucks more. Sometimes you don't get shit, really. Just a second disc of filler.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 20:10
Projectexodus
I stopped buying collector edition games when they started to get insane packaging that sticks out like a sore thumb in the game collection, and made game switching more annoying and complicated.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 21:03
TrailerParkJesus
If this is still around next year, then I'll get it.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 22:43
CaptainApocalypse
The extra $10 is totally worth it. There's nothing better than playing through the Co-Op campaign with a buddy all in one day. After missing out on the awesome bundle for Bioshock, I vowed never to skimp on the gaming greatness ever again.
Shin Ra's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 22:55
Shin Ra
the gun with an chainsaw attachment was 40k idea the crusader pattern bolter. . .
lAboMbA's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 23:29
lAboMbA
someone should make a fakeumentary or some feaux safety video explaining the concerns and needs for proper gun use and handling in regards to the GunSaw8000. And then have this video go horribly awry. metacarpals and phalanges strewn about...and some dumbass going, "...sorry?"...or, "oops...my bad, that's all me." And then have some duck clamoring about aflac or some shit.

or what not, you know?
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/23/2008 23:42
B-Radicate
All I need is the game. Fuck a gold gun.
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/24/2008 00:46
vexed alex
I'm down to pick this biotch up.

The golden Lancer got to me.

:|
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/24/2008 08:57
RICHARD BLOCKER
I would think the gold lancer will stick out like a sore thumb in MP matches. The only reason I got the CE of the original is because they were all sold out of the regular edition and I had to have it that day or my head would have exploded.
z0rk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/24/2008 10:58
z0rk
I just hope they make sure the discs stay attached to the spindles this time. GoW1 SE wasn't as bad as Halo 3, but it had plenty of room for improvement in the packaging.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos


    Win this!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    Left 4 Dead 2 review
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex review
    Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! review
    EyePet review
    more reviews
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    Monster Hunter Tri
    Hooking onto, under and above Just Cause 2
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 50695 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: Think L4D2 is an expansion? You're a f*cking idiot





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more






















    Team Destructoid   tips@destructoid.com
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Colette Bennett
    Tom Fronczak Brad Nicholson
    Ashley Davis Ben Perlee
    Conrad
    Zimmerman
    Chad Concelmo
    Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Will Maddock Matthew Razak
    Dyson Joseph Leray
    Topher Cantler Samit Sarkar
         
      Dexter
    Adam Dork
    Daniel Lingen
    Hollie Bennett
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Stella Wong

    Josh Tolentino




     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006