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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.


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Kryptinite's Avatar
Kryptinite at 07/23/2008 15:55
I'm a whore so I'm totally buying this
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 07/23/2008 15:55
I wouldn't mind a little more... but it's all good.
covah's Avatar
covah at 07/23/2008 15:57
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
king3vbo at 07/23/2008 16:06
Ill just get the regular version
Gamechamp's Avatar
Gamechamp at 07/23/2008 16:08
Only ten bucks more? That's a huge bargain. TOTALLY getting this.
Scape's Avatar
Scape at 07/23/2008 16:11
Dom and Maria keepsake photo..wtf?

At least some companies are still charging $70 for the limited edition versions.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar
Phantom Spaceman at 07/23/2008 16:11
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
Y0j1mb0 at 07/23/2008 16:16
If the special edition doesn't have a T shirt or chainsaw I'm not interested.
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Flakor at 07/23/2008 16:50
I totally thought they'd sell it WITH a Lancer replica, that would of been awesome.
braulio09's Avatar
braulio09 at 07/23/2008 17:20
70 bucks? DEAL
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 07/23/2008 17:38
Not bad for $70, I'll most likely get it.
Drunken Haze's Avatar
Drunken Haze at 07/23/2008 17:52
They're going to have golden weapons like COD4? cool. It will be good if they unlock with the individual weapon achievements.
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DrNutt at 07/23/2008 17:55
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."
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PiKo at 07/23/2008 17:56
Yea will most likely be getting also, looks like its got some good loot. Golden Lancer FTW =D
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 07/23/2008 19:03
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.
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Projectexodus at 07/23/2008 20:10
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
TrailerParkJesus at 07/23/2008 21:03
If this is still around next year, then I'll get it.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar
CaptainApocalypse at 07/23/2008 22:43
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
Shin Ra at 07/23/2008 22:55
the gun with an chainsaw attachment was 40k idea the crusader pattern bolter. . .
lAboMbA's Avatar
lAboMbA at 07/23/2008 23:29
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
B-Radicate at 07/23/2008 23:42
All I need is the game. Fuck a gold gun.
vexed alex's Avatar
vexed alex at 07/24/2008 00:46
I'm down to pick this biotch up.

The golden Lancer got to me.

:|
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 07/24/2008 08:57
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.
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z0rk at 07/24/2008 10:58
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.
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