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Debating The Bros And Cons Of The Army Of Two Series

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by Ben Hanson on August 20, 2012 at 03:00 PM

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There was a clear divide in the response to the unveiling of our cover story for Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel. There's a strong percentage of people that play game that look down their nose at the series, seeing it as a "dude-bro" festival of bullets with no redeeming value or creativity. The series also has defenders; we've seen hundreds of people complain about the decision to change protagonists this time around and applaud the games for their entertaining and action-packed co-op campaign. This division carries over into the Game Informer office as well. Check out the video below to see managing editor Matt Bertz, senior associate editor Jeff Cork, and associate editor Dan Ryckert debate the history and future of the Army of Two series.

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Filed under: Feature, Army of Two, EA, Army of Two: The 40th Day, electronic arts, EA montreal, Visceral, Video Feature, army of two: the devil's cartel, visceral montreal, devil's cartel, 233

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by Gotham's Reckoning Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:05 PM

I've never played either one. They looked kinda lame, though.
by ShakesHolland Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:07 PM

I enjoyed the first two games. With that said i dont remeber jack about the story. All i remember when i think about that game is the cooperative play. Im hopeful that with the new serious approach the game will be alot more memorable as far as story and dialogue goes.
by AustinB Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:08 PM

Army of Two was always about playing with my friends, if you play through the campaign alone it's horrible but in co-op me and my friend would dude-bro all the way through, having a blast.
by Sasquatchernaut Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:23 PM

This video was clearly shot in front of a green screen. Everyone knows that Minnesota is never warm enough for people to sit outside in just shorts and a t-shirt.
by WolfReich Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:26 PM

"Bros and Cons..."..I cant believe that has ever been written, and sadly yet, it has.

Good video though. Hope the game is better than the first two....so much promise wasted.
by 2pacalypse Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:31 PM

I much preferred the comedic sense in the first game than the morality system in the second. Looks like I wont be picking this up. I'd rather not touch an EA product anyways.

Like if you're going to change a game's identity so much, Here is an idea: MAKE A NEW IP!
by tutelsongo Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:33 PM

Bertz really dressed up for the ocassion.
by Eyros Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:53 PM

Might want to change the name of this article to "Ignoring any pros, exaggerating the cons" :\ Talk about no love whatsoever.
by Shadowstar38 Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:02 PM

I got to say, I hate that they're going for more seriousness for this series. The knuckleheaded comedy of the main characters has it's charm. You can make a better story with having a more somber tone. Also, I'm a little scared that this game is tackling the Mexican Cartels. You know, sense that worked out well for the last game that did it[sarcasum].
by thesmurfswillrise Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:36 PM

This was the cover story I was least excited for since I started subscribing to GI. Not a bad Issue. I just didn't care about Army of Two. Please give us the Watchdogs cover story we all want.
by 1awesomedude Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:45 PM

I'd rather have a new Kane & Lynch.
by Companion Cube Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:46 PM

I hate AoT, but hopefully Devil's Cartel will be good.
by Piggae Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:47 PM

Did I hear that a guy that made a fist-pumpin', chest-bumpin' shooter moved on to work on the ultra-deep, super-thinky Assassin's Creed 3?
by KyleTheWiseHoboKing Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:47 PM

Am i the only one who doesn't think the gears franchise is a dude bro franchise
by Warbuff Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:47 PM

Where is the video of them carrying furniture up to the roof?
by D Noir Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:48 PM

Do you know why people who are on television or are speaking in public don't shake their feet constantly? Because it's irritating and distracting...next time you do a video like this, consider that.
by Gazrbeam Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:48 PM

Although I never played it, Matt Bertz brought up a good point. Why play this game when there were so many other games have nailed co-op games better? The whole over-the-top action, bromance relationship and lack luster story really steered e away from this game.
by mpuone Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:55 PM

Please have an unlockable flamethrower in the third one
by Myles Cadle Monday, August 20, 2012 at 04:57 PM

What I really want from the next Matt Bertz is for him to stop sucking.

I kid. But I do enjoy both Ao2 games and can't wait for the third.

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