Could Cliff Bleszinski, design director for Epic Games, be working on a new Silent-Hill style horror game?  Unfortunately he denied these rumors by saying:
“No, I’m not making a horror game next.  Gears is very much near and dear to me…  There’s only been two Gears games, man,” he continued. “There’s still plenty of opportunities for [...]

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To commemorate five million copies sold of Gears of War 2, Epic Games is releasing a retail-only expansion on July 28. As reported by Gamespot, this retail version will have
three multiplayer map packs–Flashback, Snowblind, and Combustible–as well as the new Gears of War 2: Dark Corners add-on. The collection will also include an [...]

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The Gears of War 2 experience system (part of Title Update 3) allows players to earn experience points while scoring in public matches.  If you obtain enough experience, you increase a level, with the maximum level being 100.  New achievements are unlocked if you reach a particular level.  These achievements are: Rookie Gear (level 5), [...]

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Due to criticism of their propaganda tool/passable FPS, America’s Army, the US Army has decided to use Gears of War instead to teach America’s youth about the fun and headshots to be had in joining the armed forces.

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