Gears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fexis and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger and more intense experience than ever before. 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 2raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3.