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Gears of War 2 was officially unveiled at GDC 2008, and it wasn't long before Microsoft issued the fact sheet on this hotly anticipated sequel. The original sold 4.5 million copies and is arguably the best game on the Xbox 360 to date, so Gears 2 is destined to be another blockbuster.

Here are the official details, straight from Microsoft:

-- Epic saga: Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. Gears of War 2 is an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution.

-- Technological advances: Gears of War set the standard for high-definition visuals and became the game to which all others are compared. Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3.

-- Xbox 360 exclusive: Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games for Microsoft Game Studios and joins a growing list of must-have Xbox 360® exclusives. Look for Gears of War 2 when it storms onto retail shelves this November.

That last bit is perhaps the best part: GeoW2 will drop this year! We had heard earlier it might not arrive until 2009, but it's fantastic news to learn this title will be a must-have for the 2008 holiday season. More details and info are headed our way, so keep checking back for updates.