Here's a quick recap of what's going on tonight with the launch of Gears of War 2. Chris and I will be heading to the Bellevue event so if you're braving the elements like we will be (come on, it's GEARS 2!) then come say hi!

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Los Angeles: Gamestop at CityWalk

“Heroes” stars Greg Grunberg, James Kyson Lee, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Brea Grant will join “Chuck” stars Zachary Levi and Joshua Gomez in a gameplay exhibition for charity. Cliff Bleszinski, design director of Epic Games, and key members of Delta Squad, the voices behind the characters such as John Di Maggio, Lester “Rasta” Speight and more, will also be on-site signing autographs during a meet and greet with fans.

London: GAME at 64-66 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1NP

Gears of War comic book artist Liam Sharp and Microsoft Game Studios staff will be on location to participate in the launch activities and give away Gears of War 2 merchandise.

New York: Best Buy, 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Epic Games’ senior producer Rod Fergusson and other Epic Games team members will interact with the crowd and autograph copies of the game in addition to free Gears of War 2 merchandise.

Bellevue, WA: Best Buy, 457 120th Ave. NE; Bellevue, WA 98005

Joshua Ortega, co-writer for “Gears of War 2” and the writers for the new “Gears of War” comic book series from DC Comics/WildStorm Productions, will interact with the crowd and autograph copies of the game in addition to free Gears of War 2 merchandise.

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Don't forget - If you come to one of the Mayhem events tonight, you will get an Xbox LIVE token that lets you download an in-game gold-plated Hammerburst for use in multi-player. (Participating retailers and while supplies last - you know the drill.)

Also, you might be lucky enough to score Gears Zunes, comics, limited edition Gears 2 consoles, etc.

Hope to see you there!