This looks to be the cog campaign that Cliff briefly touched on recently. A code has been found by SarcasticGamer to unlock a piece of the puzzle. Click on the cog symbol and type in ‘529369-blxil-el‘ minus the quotes and dashes to obtain a carmine icon. The rest is up to fans to unlock.

Gears of War 2 - Last Day

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It seems those rumors I posted yesterday turned out to be true as Gamepro has confirmed the news to Xbox 360 Fanboy.  The Golden Hammerburst will be available as a free download to any Gearheads that attend a midnight launch.  The ‘Flashback’ map pack will include remakes of Gridlock, Canals, Tyro Station, Subway and Mansion.  It is a free download available on day one and can only be found in new copies of the game.   15 Maps announced and only 35 days to go.

Here’s the first look at Nintendo’s remake of the classic Punch Out! It’s refreshing to see that Glass Joe hasn’t aged a bit and after years of innovation, the racism never ends. Classic…

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A new version of Nintendo’s popular DS system has been announced today at Nintendo’s Fall Press Conference.

• Screens are now 17% bigger compared to the DS Lite.
• Audio enhancements include the ability to adjust pitch and playback, making it ideal for language study and listening to music.
• Built in 3 Megapixel Camera on the top and a camera on the inside that sits on the hinge.
• SD Memory Card slot to store pictures and music.
• Built in web browser and music player.
• Built in software lets you speed up or slow down songs, change the pitch, and filter tracks. So you can do things like isolating the lyrics.
• Picture effects can be added that include face composition that combine faces, distortion, superimposing face altering expressions and adding picture frames.
• Using the mic, it’s possible to record up to 10 seconds of sound.
• DSi shop is included so gamers can download DSiWare.
• DSiWare comes in 4 flavors: Free, 200 points, 500 points and “Premium” or 800 points.
• Free 1000 points that expire in March 2010.
• Available in Japan November 1st in and priced at Â¥18,900 (US$179). It will be available in white and black.
• Available in North America Late 2009.

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Microsoft just announced a Gears of War edition Zune releasing this fall alongside the blockbuster title.  The glossy black 120 GB Zune will ship in “collectible” Gears packaging and will ship with 244 pieces of Gears of War media such as the soundtrack and behind-the-scenes videos.  It will run fans $280 and pre orders start tonight at midnight PDT on Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Props: [Engadget]

For those few who have yet to preorder your copy of Gears of War 2, it seems you have a hard choice to make and that is where to reserve the game.  But of course, it doesn’t come down to the location.  It’s all about the swag so let’s see who has the best.

First up is Gamestop with an exclusive GoW 2 theme for the new Xbox Experience.  Very nice.

Up next is Blockbuster.  If you pre-order Gears of War 2 at Blockbuster, you’ll get a copy of the Gears of War Comic with an exclusive cover.  I refuse to buy a game from Blockbuster but this is tempting.  Or was tempting until the next piece of swag came around.

Saving the best for last is Best Buy.  Starting October 5th, those who preorder the Limited Edition will receive a free remote control Centaur tank.  Comic Book, theme or an RC tank.  Decisions, decisions.