It's day 2 of our Gears of War launch giveaway. That means there are 3 more COG tags hidden around Co-Optimus.com in Gears of War related articles and content. That means there's a total of 6 COG tags hidden around the website.
We take you on a tour of the New Xbox Experience, letting you know the little things you may have missed. There's even an included video that shows off the new Events channel which features things like Co-Op Night - an official event from Co-Optimus.com and Xbox!
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is most notable here at Co-Optimus for its tightly integrated co-op campaign, but you must admit the celebrity involvement is unique, as well. Well known actors like Tim Curry, George Takei, and even Jenny McCarthy play characters in the game. However, even a Playmate, Star Trek's Mr. Sulu and Rocky Horror's Dr. Frank N. Furter can't hold a candle to the incredible brilliance that is David Hasslehoff. You heard that right, the Hoff. He's driven a sweet talking car, jogged in slow motion on a beach, and now he's featured in an over-the-top website promoting Red Alert 3, Conquer This Life. It's totally bizarre, done in infomercial style, and includes some hilarious bits like "Dolphin vs. Bear" and "It's Braintastic". The site is definitely worth checking out, for the sheer crazyness factor alone.
If this doesn't reaffirm the fact that cooperative gaming is getting more popular, I don't know what is.
The first Guitar Hero: World Tour commercial (seen here) featured the game's new 4 player co-op feature with such stars as Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Tony Hawk and A-Rod. While I'm not one for men in PJs, the commercial does an admirable job of catching the fun to be had in cooperative rhythm game festivities.
Oh snap - look up! That's one badass banner Mike made for us. It's all about Gears of War 2 this week as the mayhem starts this Friday, November 7th. To celebrate we've got some REALLY cool exclusive goodies to help promote the co-op title.
It sure isn't easy being undead these days. Whether it's Call of Duty and it's zombie mode, or Left 4 Dead and it's full co-op campaign - the undead have to keep their head down for risk of being re-dead.
Aerosmith? AC/DC? Metallica? These are big bands, for sure, but it appears the biggest band of all is coming to a video game console near you. Harmonix and MTV Games, of Rock Band fame, are making an all new game based on the Beatles. This is no mere Track Pack, though; instead, it's an entirely new game, described as "a musical and visual journey through the Beatles' entire career." (Yellow Submarine minigames, perhaps?)
It's election day in the United States, so remember to Vote Co-Op. Above and beyond that we look at Fable 2's disappointing co-op, Resistance 2 and the co-op beta for it. Finally Mike tells us all about Lord of the Rings: Conquest after returning from developer Pandemic Studios in LA.
For those about to rock, I suggest the AC/DC Track Pack available exclusively from Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart.com.
It's Election Day in America, and there's going to be long lines, frustrated people, and lots of folks on edge. Just remember that when all is said and done, we'll return to our homes and do the things we love most - namely co-op gaming.
It's time to stock up on chainsaw grease. Gas up your buddy's lancer because Gears of War 2 launches this Friday, November 7th, and Co-Optimus is going to be your prime source for all the co-op info you can get your bloody little hands on. Keep an eye on this page tomorrow for some really good stuff.
