🎮 Game Overview

• Title: Gears of War 2 (Platinum Collection)

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

• Catalog Number: C3U-00073

• Developer: Epic Games

• Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

• Release Date (Japan - Platinum): November 18, 2010

• Genre: Third-Person Shooter

• Rating: CERO Z (18+)

• Language: English Audio, Japanese Subtitles

⭐ Highlights

• Massive Action: Bigger scale battles, new enemies (like the Skorge and Reavers), new weapons like the Mortar, Gorgon Burst Pistol, and Ink Grenades.

• Stunning Visuals: Unreal Engine 3 pushes environments and character detail to new heights.

• Emotional Storytelling: The narrative focuses more on characters’ personal struggles, particularly Dom's search for his wife.

• Enhanced Multiplayer:

  • Modes like Guardian, Wingman, Submission, and the debut of the iconic Horde Mode (5-player co-op survival).

  • Xbox LIVE features extensive matchmaking, stat tracking, and downloadable content support.

📦 Edition Info

• Platinum Collection: Budget re-release line in Japan with a silver label; identical core content as original but often includes updated patches.

• Packaging: Japanese case with localized cover art and manual.

• Region Lock: NTSC-J locked, requires a Japanese or region-free Xbox 360 console.