More Gears of War 2 details

We’re looking at a November release for Gears of War 2. If you played the first one, you should be really anticipating this as it’s looking bigger, better and bloodier.

The next issue of UK Magazine X360 will carry more details about the improved multiplayer. But well, obviously someone has already got their hands on it and posted details online. Here’s some of the new features that I’m really excited about.

- New finishing moves – When the enemy is downed, “X” will perform the usual curb stomp, “B” will perform a weapon specific melee, “Y” will flip him over and you can punch him until he’s deader than dog shit, but the most fun would probably be pressing “A” where you’ll pick him up as a “meatshield” to soak up some enemy fire.

- New “Meatflag” multiplayer mode. Kinda like CTF, but the flag is a AI-controlled player who’ll wander the map. The objective would be to down him then escort him as meatshield back to your base. If your opponents shoot him enough, then he’ll break free and go berserk and lay some smack down on your ass.

- New Multiplayers maps. Of course a new game will carry these, but what we also know is the popular map Gridlock will be remade.

- New weapons. A flamethrower, a modified Hammerburst and a new locust pistol will be added to the mix.

- New grenade. Poison grenade is added, likely similar to the smoke except it’s gonna kill you. And you can also plant grenades on the environment, effectively making it a proximity mine.

- New chainsaw duels. You can now go head to head with another player, dueling with your chainsaw and the victor is determined by who taps “B” faster. In multiplayer, you team mates can help you out by shooting your enemy.

More details here. And while you’re at it, check out the gameplay movie.

I don’t know about you, but I think GOW2 is going to be the most anticipated game for 2008. Except maybe for Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise.