Golden Hammerburst Used As Lure
Just in case you weren’t thinking of picking up a copy of Gears of War 2, Epic has sweetened the pot with a couple of treats that may convince you otherwise.
The first is really quite fun and is described as a “Flashback Map Pack”. Gamers who purchase a copy will find a voucher that can be cashed in on XBL for a free download of a set of classic maps from the original GoW, including Canals, Subway, and Gridlock. The vouchers are good to go on game release day: November 7th.Buy new and get a voucher, buy used and lose out. Think of it as Epic’s attempt at controlling the seedy underbelly of used game profiteering by the likes of Gamestop et al.
The second will be available to those who brave late nights, long lines and fellow gamers in the Midnight Madness events on November 6th. You lucky folks will be treated to a gold Hammerburst. It does nothing different except for look prettier, but hey, sometimes we all need pretty things to get by. Pretty nifty looking weapon I suppose, though I hope in addition to being gold, it can also blind enemies with the glaring light reflecting off of its shiny, expensive surface. Then at least you’ve have some value added. They do suggest that it will help you locate teammates…so I suppose that’s something, as long as you all participated in Midnight Madness and actually have the golden gun.
Neither item is scheduled to be available and a purchasable download. As CliffyB from Epic puts it, they are meant to be “special gifts” for GoW super fans.
Via | GamePro
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