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The hype machine had been in full swing for months on end revolving around Epic’s long-awaited title. Countless previews, hands-on impressions and even some viral marketing to spice up the community were just some of the things that preceded Gears of War.
Did the hype machine kill the game? Not even close… In fact, as papi blez notes, GOW’s Game Rankings score just keeps on going up. Before too long, it is going to be in the top 10 of the hightest rated games of all time.
There is a strong argument that Gears of War could already be taking the cake for Game of the Year. And it has only been a week. It’s obvious that they have a winner. Already the title has swept the Xbox Live #1 spot, and it will probably be there for a while.
So the real question is whether or not Gears can stave off the competition for Game of the Year. What is the competition anyway? The PS3? Or how about the brand new Wii? What other Xbox 360 games pose a threat?
Like it or not, all of that is the competition. Some are more of a threat than others, but either way, it is going to be Gears of War versus everyone else in the end. I submit that the the former takes the win.
Did the hype machine kill the game? Not even close… In fact, as papi blez notes, GOW’s Game Rankings score just keeps on going up. Before too long, it is going to be in the top 10 of the hightest rated games of all time.
There is a strong argument that Gears of War could already be taking the cake for Game of the Year. And it has only been a week. It’s obvious that they have a winner. Already the title has swept the Xbox Live #1 spot, and it will probably be there for a while.
So the real question is whether or not Gears can stave off the competition for Game of the Year. What is the competition anyway? The PS3? Or how about the brand new Wii? What other Xbox 360 games pose a threat?
Like it or not, all of that is the competition. Some are more of a threat than others, but either way, it is going to be Gears of War versus everyone else in the end. I submit that the the former takes the win.