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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 - 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.
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