Gears of War 2, the most anticipated Xbox 360 game in a year hits the Aussie shelves in less that 14 hours. NZ gets it first, followed by Australia who will be playing it online and at home around 14-20 hours before their Uk and US cousins . Some of the advantages of being near the International Date line hehehe.

Anyhow, slip over, check out the details and join in on the fun, Plus there's a chance to win one of 3 copies of the CE and some gear.

SYDNEY - Rivaling the media spectacle and fan anticipation of a blockbuster movie’s opening weekend, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system is set to launch its exclusive title, “Gears of War 2,” this Friday, Nov. 7. Many fans and critics around the world are predicting that “Gears of War 2,” available only on Xbox 360, will be the biggest gaming blockbuster of summer 2008.

“Each summer season in this current console generation, Xbox 360 has led the industry with the best line-up of blockbuster video games, and we are poised to lead the charge again in 2008 with ‘Gears of War 2,’” said Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “Holding the title of fastest-selling video game of 2006, ‘Gears of War’ has sold more than five million units to date, and this next chapter in the franchise will raise the bar yet again.”

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