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Gears of War 2 sells over five million, new DLC announced
Gears of War 2 is a very popular game. So popular, in fact, that its just reached a milestone. Since its release, over five million copies have been sold. In order to celebrate this Microsoft and Epic have announced yet another slab of downloadable content for the game.

The pack is called Gears of War 2: Dark Corners, and will include seven new multiplayer maps and a new campaign chapter called the Road to Ruin. The map pack is currently scheduled for release on the 29th of July.

The new multiplayer maps are plentiful, with seven to be introduced. These are:
  • Allfathers Garden: Honour the sacred grounds of the Coalition founders in this explosive map, where powerful weapons catalyse fast and furious action at this COG landmark.


  • Memorial: Set near the Eternal Flame, which pays tribute to the fallen soldiers on the battlefield, a hard-fought battle ensues at the Tomb of Unknowns. Putting their flank formation and evasive skills to the test, players will fight to control the Boomshot.


  • Sanctuary: Once a peaceful ground for reflection and remembrance, all that remains of the Sanctuary is the chill of death. Feast your eyes on the arsenal of weapons available as you make your way through the tight paths and blind corners of the Locust-damaged temple corridors.


  • War Machine: In the abandoned train station that once served as a hub for travel, players will need to master the Longshot, Mulcher and Boomshot weapons to advance the fight while evading fire from the platforms above.


  • Highway: Take the fight deep into the Locust Hollow in the complex passages of this underground highway system brimming with enemy vermin. Stick together, separate the enemy and have an exit strategy ready or it’ll be a one-way trip.


  • Way Station: Sitting in limbo between death and “processing” are Locust way stations filled with fallen COG soldiers. Tread lightly and practice patience as it’s better to sacrifice firepower for stealth while navigating this minefield of hidden grenades.


  • Nowhere: Set in the middle of what was once a destination for weary desert travellers, the land is now barren and devoid of life. Pick off your enemies with the Longshot sniper rifle and make your way to the stairwell with a well-fortified team during this intense firefight.
  
The "new" campaign chapter is one that was excluded from the final game release, called Road To Ruin. This chapter sees Marcus and Dom travel through the Locust Hollow - with two possible approaches - all guns blazing, or through the use of stealth.

The Gears of War 2: Dark Corners downloadable content will be available on the 29th of July through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and will be priced at 1600 Microsoft Points.
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