Gears Of War Gold: Emergence Live Events Detailed
Written by andy on Wednesday, October 25th, 2006 in Gaming.
Microsoft has sent word over that Gears of War has gone Gold and should hit retail shelves around November 9, with an official launch of November 12. To celebrate the “Halo” of the Xbox 360, Microsoft has set up a plathera of Xbox Live events.
Xbox Live will celebrate Emergence Day with 24-hours of special events beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Xbox Live Gold members in North America will have a chance to participate in online tournaments, download videos, win prizes and participate in a variety of activities including:
A 24-Hour Leader board Tournament. The tournament winner receives a one of a kind “Gears of War” branded guitar as well as an automatic bye to the finals of a Global “Gears of War” Tournament planned for 2007.
Hourly sweepstakes drawings and prize giveaways including the chance to win one of several Samsung HT-P29 Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound Systems
An exclusive free “Gears of War” Gamer pic and theme only available on Emergence Day
Game with Fame sessions with legendary heavy metal band and “Gears of War” fans Megadeth, the game’s lead designer Cliff Bleszinski and other members of the Epic Games team
Never before seen videos including a special Emergence Day transmission from Cliff Bleszinski
An MTV “Gears of War: The Road to Launch” Sneak Preview
