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GEARS OF WAR 2 OUT ON FRIDAY

I don’t have a particularly strong backbone. In the past, I worried so much about what people thought of me that I slowly stopped being myself. Fortunately, in recent times I feel very much myself, and feel very much comfortable with who I am. I went out for dinner with a friend tonight that I care a lot about. And she made me think a lot about my life in general. I never thought that writing a blog would negatively affect some of my friends and the people that I care dearly about. I just wanted a place to share my musings and photographs. There’s no ulterior motive. I don’t comment on other people’s blogs to become more popular. I just know that comments mean a lot to bloggers because it means people are actually reading your posts. So to anyone who thinks I am commenting on their blog to raise my own popularity — I apologize for that misconception and I promise that is not my intention. I will stop commenting unless you want me to continue. To any friends who may be offended by things I have written or turned off by the tone of my blog — I’m sorry. I am who I am, but I never intended to hurt your feelings or come across as full of myself. It’s pretty much the opposite. I promise this blog will never have ads. I have never and will never delete comments (unless they are pure spam) or modify comments. I will have never and will never advertise anything without being transparent about it, if I even ever advertise anything at all. I promise I have always been honest in my posts and will continue to do so. I won’t lie or embellish. I will tentatively continue to blog, but not at the expense of my friends and loved ones. So, moving on.

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

GEARS OF WAR 2 is coming out on Friday and I could NOT be more excited. I have my pre-order in with EB Games (even though I despise them), and can’t wait to pick it up. I played co-op and multi-player for hours on the first Gears of War and to date, it is still my favourite Xbox 360 game. I imagine to spend just as many hours on this one. (Finishing it on the Insane level and trying to collect dog tags, of course :P )

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

The first Gears of War ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, with Marcus and Dom killing Raam and setting up the bomb that really didn’t do all that much ;) I’m looking forward to finding out what happens and more about the Locust (and the Queen!) and their motivations for earth.

I also hear that there will be more cutscenes and cinematics which is great for Campaign/Co-Op mode. I love getting invested in video game characters, if it is supposed to be better than the first, then I know I’m in for a real treat.

Co-Op is supposed to be just as good as the first, so I can’t wait to get on there with my long-time gaming buddy Keith. Believe it or not, I used to play quite frequently in a bit of an Xbox clan, but I just haven’t had much time lately. It’ll be good to sit down and blow hours on a bit of gaming. Fable II will be my next game to play, but it is definitely Gears 2 all the way first :)

Anyone else excited about this game? Want to play multiplayer. Add me as Buggo” on Xbox Live.

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

Image Credit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com

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13 Responses to “GEARS OF WAR 2 OUT ON FRIDAY”

  1. Chris Says:

    I would add you, as I do have a Live account, but not having a 360 makes things so difficult. And considering the boss has told me that my PS3 prevents me from adding to my collection of gaming systems, I won’t be getting one soon. Speaking of which, that’s one of the reasons I have ads on my site is to ensure that the costs are taken care of and don’t tap into the cumulative funds and budget.

    Anywho, as much as I don’t post as often, I’m always keen on people stopping by. So please don’t think you can tell me where to go, how to get there, and what to do when I arrive if I ever open my mouth wide enough to stick my foot in (which is more frequent than I ever let on).

  2. Mike Says:

    You’ll hate me for this, but I’ve put my pre-order on Left 4 Dead. DELICIOUS CO-OP ZOMBIE SHOOTIN’! :D

  3. Moe Says:

    I’m in the same boat as Chris. Living in a 360-less world sometimes feels lonely. Then I remember that the last game I was any good at multiplayer-wise was BF2, and I take solace in the fact that not having a 360 means not getting my ass kicked all that frequently :D

  4. Chris Says:

    Reason number one why I shouldn’t leave comments while suffering from jet lag, I said can instead of can’t.

    Anywho, please feel free to tell me where to go, how I can get there and whatnot any time you feel like it.

  5. HexHammer Says:

    A female playing online? Preposterous!

    *runs before getting flamed by the general mob of fans*.

  6. Moe Says:

    I think we’ve moved past the whole “omg gurls on the intarwebs” since about 2002.

  7. Tim Says:

    Just to let you know, I personally find your blog very inspiring. I see no ulterior motive. Makes me want to get off my butt and get my own blog going. So props to you! And by the way if I ever see Buggo on-line in GOW2 this TimBitch will gladly saw you in half. The new chainsaw duels look sweet!

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  8. Herbert Says:

    Need some Horde action.

  9. HexHammer Says:

    @ Moe

    Well, actually formed a cult of aforementioned belive, so forgive me for living out my dutiful belives.

    Fortunaly I’m a safe distance away so I can’t get LOL-Postit.

  10. Vancity Allie Says:

    Haha you guys…..

    All that matters is CHAINSAW ACTION! (Mike I’m so disappointed in you!)

  11. Herbert Says:

    you mean CHAINSAW DUELING!

  12. Keith Says:

    Gears 2 is awesome, so awesome in fact I am 95% done the single player, but I will be up for some “Insane” mode co-op. Probably couldn’t beat it by myself to be honest.

  13. Vancity Allie Says:

    I can’t believe you started without me already Keith! You’re so dead to me. I think we should have a chainsaw faceoff first before beginning our “Insane” co-op mission ;)

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