In an earlier post 
I gave a pretty mediocre review (aside from the quality of the graphics and sound) to Gears of War. I retract! I retract!
This game is simply awesome. No, it’s not innovative in any way, that’s irrelevant. Both the co-op and the multiplayer are a total blast. We had six people from Iron Realms playing PvP against each other last night and it was hysterical, barely-controlled chaos. Tons of fun. I still maintain that some of the enemies could have been made to have different visual profiles than you and your allies (I shoot at the wrong side sometimes as a result), but other than that, I really have almost no complaint with the game.
So CliffyB (Gears of War’s designer): I am sorry. You were right. I was wrong. Your game kicks ass.
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November 16th, 2006 at 8:25 pm
Marc/Richter
I beat the game the other day, and got some friends together like I’d planned, and it’s very enjoyable! The last level was great to look at and play in, and the multiplayer is sweet. Right now, my friends are playing it on my couch, one laid back shooting like a pro, and the other one on the edge of his seat screaming every time he hears the screech of some wretches.
Should anyone feel like taking a crack at it with me, I’m themidnightace (old nickname based on me misreading Aetolia’s subtitle a few years ago) on Xbox Live.
December 5th, 2006 at 12:51 am
Richard (Drachius/Felemar)
In the event that you get the opportunity to play with some of the players from IRE, feel free to look me up after the first of the year on XBL under the tag xNightWraithx. I’ll be getting my 360 again after an income tax return.