Marketplace.comThe wait is over Gears of War 2 has arrived. Ever since the original was released fans have clamored for this sequel. Developed Uniquely for the Xbox 360 by Epic Games Gears of War 2 which has already garnered several awards picks up six months after the events of the blockbuster original Gears of War. Players are thrown back into the role of Marcus Fenix leading the battle for humankinds survival against the Locust Horde. With innovative third-person tactical action gameplay and unsurpassed high-definition graphics Gears of War 2 is a must-have game for the Xbox 360.Huge Environments Bigger GameplayFor those who loved Gears of War Gears of War 2 builds upon it in every way but with several major enhancements. There are more Gears bigger vehicles and more action. The enemies are more dangerous and the total experiences is more immersive than ever. And with a revolutionary tactical combat system the game will require not just fast reaction times and shooting skill it will also challenge you to devise a strategy that will work against the enemies who exhibit smart AI.Jaw-Dropping Realistic GraphicsJust as Gears of War did the first time around Gears of War 2 ups the ante for graphical prowess. Combined with the sweeping vistas and evocative locales of Sera where the story takes place Gears of War 2 offers jaw-dropping graphics that are made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3. New visual effects include ambient occlusion dynamic shadows improved character lighting the ability to render hundreds of on-screen characters simultaneously improved water physics additional blood and Round Component decals advanced destructible environments new weather effects and the introduction of fluid objects.Immersive Gripping StoryTaking place six months after the end of the first game Gears of War 2 returns the cast of characters of the original including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as well as several newcomers.Novelist and comic book writer Joshua Ortega who assisted with the writing has created a story that is big on character development and personality. With a new in-game conversational camera system and multiple story arcs the story is presented in a gripping cinematic style where characters gain an emotional depth that matches their realistic graphical representation.More Characters Upgraded Vehicles Badder GearsThose who were impressed by the original Gears of War will be in for a real treat. New characters such as Tai Kaliso Gears like the burst Handheld Device and huge vehicles like the COG Centaur tank will give players a whole new dimension and scope of gameplay in both single-player and multi-player modes.Multiplayer Action with Xbox LIVE!Gears of War 2 features a multiplayer mode that allows up to 10 simultaneous players for outstanding multiplayer fun. Taking full advantage of the Xbox LIVE service which boasts 10 million gamers Gears of War 2 features both competitive and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Setting up games is simple with LIVE and you have the ability to drop in and out of co-operative campaigns at any time.Everything you loved about multiplayer in the original is back including the classic death matches but with this sequel there is an added emphasis on teamwork. New multiplayer game modes will require Predictionter coordination in order to win. The game also features voice support so you can communicate with other players around the world -- whether youre on the same team or trash talking!Gears of War 2 won several awards at E3 2008 where it was first presented including Overall Best Shooting Game and Overall Best Graphics Technology of E3 2008 from IGN as well as Best Action Game of E3 2008 from the Game Critics Awards.Product DescriptionGears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger badder and more intense experience.