Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Gears Of War!

Posted on 17 October, 2008 by sithlordjim


Cry Havock and Let Slip The Gears Of War !


Microsoft are giving away over two million Microsoft points in the next 22 days to 22 lucky Gears of War fans who take part in Xbox 360′s ‘22 Days of Mayhem’ Campaign.

From the 17th October till the launch of Gears of War 2 on the 7th November, an Xbox 360 LIVE promotion will reward one Gears of War multi-player gamer each day with 100,000 Microsoft points and a signed poster from Gears 2 design director Cliff Bleszinski.

Fans that play 22 games of Gears of War multi-player from today til November 7th will be able to enter the draw for the major prize, which is an Xbox 360-themed UTE along with some Gears of War 2 art images from Epic Games.

50px-cog_tag“22 Days of Mayhem is a call to arms for Gears of War fans to play multi-player in anticipation for the launch of Gears of War 2,” said Andrew Jenkins, Product Marketing Manager, games & LIVE, Microsoft. “We know Australian gamers love to play Gears of War and we want to reward fans who are playing the game in anticipation of the upcoming sequel.”

Gears of War 2 tells the story of humanity’s last stand against the nightmarish, underground Locust Horde, and is the follow-up to one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. Gears of War 2 is rated “MA15+” by the Australian Classification Board and will be available exclusively on Xbox 360 with an RRP* of $99.95 for the Standard Edition and $119.95 for the Limited Edition.

* Recommended retail prices only at participating retailers. The price consumers actually pay will be determined by the retailer.

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5 Responses

  1. sithlordjim, on 18 October, 2008 at 9:46 am Said:

    I wish I could answer your questions, but I only know what Microsoft sent us which is all above. We have contacted them, and are waiting on a response. I should be able to get back to you with more info on Australia’s monday.

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  2. Amy, on 18 October, 2008 at 2:37 am Said:

    22 games ranked ? 22 just matches? 22 maps?.. more specific please, thank you.

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  3. Mike, on 17 October, 2008 at 6:27 pm Said:

    Does it have to be at least 1 game/day or can we spread the 22 games over the 22 days.

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  4. sithlordjim, on 17 October, 2008 at 2:13 pm Said:

    Good question. No idea will try and find out.

    Reply
  5. Paul, on 17 October, 2008 at 1:57 pm Said:

    does it have to be exactly 22 games? like can it be 23? lol also does it have to be ranked?

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