Gears 2 DLC Leaked?

[DoctorFinger]

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/images/newsimages/GoW2-DLC-Leak.jpg

Face facts: we all know that Epic will be unleashing some kind of downloadable content for Gears of War 2 on us. The big questions are really when and how much, because it appears that shots of some of the maps have been leaked onto the internet.

The set of screenshots show Gears 2 multiplayer taking place on maps which clearly are not a part of either the retail game or the Gears 1-based Bonus Map Pack. Neither Epic or Microsoft would comment on this leak.

Source - CVG (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=201843).

[LarsenNET]

I don't see me paying for maps but I would pay for an extra act.

[Primus]

More settings for Horde!

[Mdot]

Depends on the pricing, but it's way too early to release DLC already.

[DoctorFinger]

Yeah, I doubt you'll see this released - or even announced - before the holidays. I think this will come out around February if trends hold.

[National Kato]

You know what would make me happy? A 'Take A Rest' option for Horde, much like they have in L4D. Or an option to pause the game between rounds of Horde...so I can empty my freakin' bladder after 20 rounds. :(

[DoctorFinger]

you know what would make me happy? A 'take a rest' option for horde, much like they have in l4d. Or an option to pause the game between rounds of horde...so i can empty my freakin' bladder after 20 rounds. :(GET a DIAPER you PUSSY! :D

[KidCactus]

The thread title kinda implies that the actual DLC was leaked...

[National Kato]

GET a DIAPER you PUSSY! :D

Seriously. Last night, playing Horde with Primus on that river map with the houses, we were on Wave 18 and I had so much Guinness in me it was getting painful. So I holed up behind one of the columns on the stairs of the house. As soon as the round started, I ran to the bathroom and prayed that our intrepid team could hold them off long enough.

All I heard were explosions, shouts of concern, gunfire, Locust growls...I was sure I was getting mauled while I stood there. Alas, I was safe and none of my team the wiser.

[biosc1]

I haven't played all the new maps yet, but would be interesting if they added some maps with environmental obstacles (like gnashing "teeth") or something.

[Food Nipple]

I haven't played all the new maps yet, but would be interesting if they added some maps with environmental obstacles (like gnashing "teeth") or something.

Avalanche, Hail and Security all have environmental hazards, plus Tyro Station. I think they've got a pretty good mix of maps, any more gimmick maps would be overkill.

[LarsenNET]

The thread title kinda implies that the actual DLC was leaked...

I think they mean that the screen shots are leaked.

[Kenzington4short]

Seriously. Last night, playing Horde with Primus on that river map with the houses, we were on Wave 18 and I had so much Guinness in me it was getting painful. So I holed up behind one of the columns on the stairs of the house. As soon as the round started, I ran to the bathroom and prayed that our intrepid team could hold them off long enough.

All I heard were explosions, shouts of concern, gunfire, Locust growls...I was sure I was getting mauled while I stood there. Alas, I was safe and none of my team the wiser.

I thought host was able to pause the game. That's the impression I got from the last time I played, anyway. I'm pretty sure my friend had paused the game accidentally on several occasions.

I'll probably pass on these maps. I enjoy GoW2, but don't play enough multiplayer to want to get more maps. Heck, I think I've only played horde on two maps so far.

[biosc1]

Avalanche, Hail and Security all have environmental hazards, plus Tyro Station. I think they've got a pretty good mix of maps, any more gimmick maps would be overkill.

Ah...must be the ones I haven't played :o I stand corrected.

[National Kato]

I thought host was able to pause the game.

Well, that would be nice. Now I just have to convince the host to let me pee. :D

[Food Nipple]

Ah...must be the ones I haven't played :o I stand corrected.

It depends on the mode too, I'm not sure about Security, but I know that neither Hail nor Avalanche's environmental hazards occur in Horde mode. Oh, and Day One has that seeder that pops out of the middle of the map, I've never seen anyone die to it, but maybe it does something.

[KidCactus]

I think they mean that the screen shots are leaked.
I know, and that's why the title is misleading. ;)

[aVaKus]

I just hope they are putting in a good bit of effort to speed up the matchmaking. 20 minutes to find a match is just ridiculous. I would be playing the multiplayer all if I could just get in to play. I hear of others having no problems jumping into games, what am I doing wrong? Do I need to sacrifice a goat or something?

[Food Nipple]

I just hope they are putting in a good bit of effort to speed up the matchmaking. 20 minutes to find a match is just ridiculous. I would be playing the multiplayer all if I could just get in to play. I hear of others having no problems jumping into games, what am I doing wrong? Do I need to sacrifice a goat or something?

I've had similar problems when I've been searching for matches solo; one time it might take 5 minutes to find a match, the next time it won't find a match for 20 mins. I played last night with a full team of 5 and we never had to wait more than a minute to find a match. That's a significant improvement over the last time I tried a public match with a full team, so it sounds like things are improving, the wait time for free agents still needs some serious improvement.

[aVaKus]

I've had similar problems when I've been searching for matches solo; one time it might take 5 minutes to find a match, the next time it won't find a match for 20 mins. I played last night with a full team of 5 and we never had to wait more than a minute to find a match. That's a significant improvement over the last time I tried a public match with a full team, so it sounds like things are improving, the wait time for free agents still needs some serious improvement.

I've heard larger parties seem to work better, but unfortunately I really don't have many people to play with (the few I do have are next to impossible to get online at the same time) I have managed to catch a large group from CoG on a couple times now and had a blast playing with everyone. Do you play public regularly? If so need an extra party member? Would be great to be able to play public and actually know the people on your team.

[National Kato]

I hear of others having no problems jumping into games, what am I doing wrong? Do I need to sacrifice a goat or something?

You're not alone. Even Joystiq's coverage of this new DLC includes mention of matchmaking problems:

While you're waiting (and reading War and Peace) for Gears of War 2's matchmaking system to do its job...

[MagGnome]

I just hope they are putting in a good bit of effort to speed up the matchmaking. 20 minutes to find a match is just ridiculous. I would be playing the multiplayer all if I could just get in to play. I hear of others having no problems jumping into games, what am I doing wrong? Do I need to sacrifice a goat or something?

I hope they don't fix it.


You should be playing Left 4 Dead with me, not hanging around Gears 2. :p

[aVaKus]

I hope they don't fix it.


You should be playing Left 4 Dead with me, not hanging around Gears 2. :p

Dammit! I've been found out!

Umm.....this isn't what it looks like. He means nothing to me. :p

[Disgustipated]

You know what would make me happy? A 'Take A Rest' option for Horde, much like they have in L4D. Or an option to pause the game between rounds of Horde...so I can empty my freakin' bladder after 20 rounds. :(

There is such an option. The host can pause the game so everyone can take a break.

[rinichanraar]

It depends on the mode too, I'm not sure about Security, but I know that neither Hail nor Avalanche's environmental hazards occur in Horde mode. Oh, and Day One has that seeder that pops out of the middle of the map, I've never seen anyone die to it, but maybe it does something.

In Security, I know that there are lasers where, if you run into them, it's auto-death. I can't remember who it was, but I recall seeing someone run into the laser in the corner of my screen right before I was downed (Variable Gear maybe?). It was pretty funny except that I think we all failed that round. :p

[Variable Gear]

In Security, I know that there are lasers where, if you run into them, it's auto-death. I can't remember who it was, but I recall seeing someone run into the laser in the corner of my screen right before I was downed (Variable Gear maybe?). It was pretty funny except that I think we all failed that round. :p
I'm not sure if that was in fact me, but it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out to be true.

I'm no Gears expert. :)

[rinichanraar]

I'm not sure if that was in fact me, but it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out to be true.

I'm no Gears expert. :)

Could've been anyone, really. It's just that your name popped into my head when I was thinking about it. :)

[MagGnome]

Dammit! I've been found out!

Umm.....this isn't what it looks like. He means nothing to me. :p

Whatever, we're through!


I'll see you in L4D tomorrow. :D