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frizshizzle
11-22-2006, 04:36 PM
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/7767/gearsofwar2a30b5b6ce0.jpgMicrosoft has another reason to celebrate: according to official estimates, its Gears of War game for Xbox 360 has reached the 1 million-copies-sold milestone.

Shane Kim, corporate vice president at Microsoft Game Studios, declares, "From the very beginning, we knew Gears of War would be an industry-defining hit. As we watched both the game and its hype grow, it became obvious that Gears of War was the rare title that could live up to such incredible anticipation, and judging from the reaction of critics and fans, it's done just that."

Apparently, the Gears of War effect is not only limited to revenues and copies sold. Microsoft estimates that the game also generated up to 50% more Gold subscriptions on Xbox Live, with more than 850,000 players having logged in by now to play. Additionally, Xbox Live reported more than 10 million gameplay sessions only for Gears of War, during which about 7 million achievement points were unlocked.

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I liked the trailers at IGN but are humans that big? they're massive - little giant people. Though my first choice will still be Halo.:happy:

:source: Source: http://www.playfuls.com/news_05264_Microsoft_Reports_1_Million_Gears_of_War_Copies_Sold_for_Xbox_360.html

delimare
11-22-2006, 04:40 PM
This IS the game to get. The graphics are sick, the characters are badass and the gameplay is dead on. Cliffy B rocks the boat with this baby.

Great userbars, BTW, frizshizzle. It's never been a better time to be a gamer. Still waiting for a PS3 but the 360 and this Wii are rockin my world.

NeoTheOne
11-22-2006, 09:29 PM
Yea , got this game the first day . its worth every penny

famous45
11-22-2006, 11:50 PM
Well, looks like I'm a gonna have to get this per the excellent reviews. Can't wait.

Hairbautt
11-23-2006, 06:28 PM
This is the one with the "Mad World" commerical with the soft music (entitled 'Mad World' btw) by Gary Jules.

Yep, that commercial's become famous. Hell, I even downloaded it for my ipod. Too bad I don't have a 360.

delimare
11-23-2006, 08:09 PM
Mad World was also featured during the end of Donnie Darko, which is a great movie I might add. It goes perfectly with that commercial, I actually get goosebumps when I see it. My God I'm a nerd.

nizrulesall
11-23-2006, 10:07 PM
i saw the article on this game a long time ago, and ive wanted it ever since i just need to save for a 360 now

frizshizzle
11-24-2006, 03:45 AM
here's the ad. watch it if only for the song http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7854/bunny211dc5313hn1.pnghttp://youtube.com/watch?v=ccWrbGEFgI8
wasn't wii at 700,000 something the last time I checked my sig think it's been over hyped :shifty: