“Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

OS: Windows Vista or Windows XP
Processor: 2.4+ GHz Intel; 2.0+ Ghz AMD
RAM: 1 GB
Hard Drive: 12 GB free hard drive space
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600+, ATI X700+
Online Multi-player: Online Multiplayer – Games for Windows – LIVE Silver Membership (included)

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While playing, press [ENTER] then type any of the following cheat codes.
Press [ENTER] again to activate.

Submitted by: H.C. Jasperse
Enjoy the cheats!

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Change Cost of weapons & Build all units on 1 second :

Backup the file before editing!!!

It is possible to edit the INIZH.big file in your game directory.

C:\EA games\Command&Conquer Generals:Zero-Hour\Data\INI

But you have to use a Hex-Editor.
Do not change the lenght of the file or the game will not boot again..
Just Overwrite the Text you need.

Example:

1.Search for “BuildCost” and overwrite it like
“BuildCost = 2000″ Orig.
“BuildCost = 0000″ Faked.

2.Search for “BuildTime” and overwrite it like
“BuildTime = 30.0″ Orig.
“BuildTime = 00.0″ Faked.

Do not DELETE anything.

Get those USA slow units to the battle faster:

Submitted by: conner54

Most battles need support eventually and if you need a slow but
powerful unit to get from your base to the battle on the other
side of the map, use your Chinooks. A single Chinook can carry
up to 2 vehicles like the tomahawk missile, though some for some
units you can only fit one in a Chinook. But its a quick way to
keep the fight going and get that one unit were it needs to be
to win.

US defense strategy:

Build four patriot missiles and two firebases (Artillery center)
inside each of the firebases put a sniper tw rockets and a machine
gunner This will tear your enemies assault vehicles and infantry to
pieces very quickly.

Hint:

Submitted by: Darren

Your best chance of winning eny online game is to have a quick look
around the map and search for eny oil dereks or resorces once found
build a baracks near them reasearch building capture then take the
building always have a large defence around them though.

Hint:

Submitted by: toma

in C&C Generals Zero Hour when ur a “china infantry general”in games 2vs2
or 3vs3 in the bigining bild lots and lots of helixes full them all with
7 “tank hurters”and 1 “miniguner” they will defend all ur allies and theyr
base can grow as bigger as u can think and in the end of the game u will
rest in ya base and watch the FLAMES :)
ur base is gona be safe as u can think :):):)

Hints:

Submitted by: manny

How to swear without it being censored

You may get annoyed when the online version of the game censors out
words. Words like “saddam”, “hitler” or even “poo”. But know i will tell
you the secret that will let you say these words in full.

1. Type in your word like “poo” (without the speechmarks)
2. Exactly after the word “poo”, meaning no spaces, hold alt, and punch
in 2,5,5
3. Then write anything else
4. Easy as that

I use left alt and my numpad (works with me if num lock is on or off).
Alt 2,5,5 gives the 255th character which is just an invisble character,
tricking the computer to think your just writing one long word, while
tricking people it’s just a regular space.

Note: You must have a word or charater after the invisble charater,
otherwise it will not work. So you can’t just put in “poo(alt 2,5,5)”.
It must be “poo(alt 2,5,5)!”, or like “poo(alt 2,5,5)lol”.

PS. I submitted this cheat before, but my internet disconnected before i
clicked submit, so i am sending it again.

Hint:

Submitted by: monish sharma

how would it be if u can make the game dance on your finger tips
well here is how just open the INIZH in your zero hour directory
open it with a hex editor only and make a copy or you will blame
me for your mistakes ok now when u have opened the file INIZH in
a hex editor just type “object:xxx” in the search window where xxx
represents the character in the game u want to change like hacker
or blacklotus or colonel burton, mig, overlord tank etc. lets take
the hacker as it includes all illustrations so type object:hacker
at the find window when the search is complete the object:hacker
is highlighted on the editing screen now if u scroll down a bit
you will find its build cost, its experience required to gain
experience points, the damage it takes, how much cash it steals
or even the rate of cash stealing and u can change them all for
any unit or structures to your desire for example you can change
the buildcost to 0000 or the max damage taken to 9999 to make
invincible units but dont add new spaces or text that is dont
increase the lenght of the file just overwrite the previous or
the game wont load so try it out and bless me as your smile would
be my pleasure.

Hint:
—–
Submitted by: curtis

u can defeat an easy computer opponent easy if u set up a good defence
system and wait until u get like 20000$ and then train a lot of units
(i aways use infrno tanks if ur china and it may take a long time to do)

Hint:

Submitted by: Adam

Become a USA air force general, build atlest 3 attack chonocks, inside
1 of them place a cr burton 6 rocket men and one sniper, in the remainding
ones have 6 rocket men and 2 snipers. Because you are the air force general,
you air units have protective lazers making them highly immune from a rocket
attack, also the speed of the will help during an attack of a base, all other
air units. Simly fly over a base, destroy as many power plants as you can to
reduce the power, then destroy any pulse tanks (the ones with 2red beams and
1 blue, these can pose a great threat), from there it is easy to gather untit
upgrades for the untis inside. Its the same tactic i use loads and i won
aroung 6000games since using it!!!

Unlimited Money Cheat:

Submitted by: Milos_Petrovic

Go to the My Document then in save game directoryum end Skrimish file
open with note pad. Find a start money and change to 999999.
Now start game and don’t change the start money, and you are haveing
a 999999 cash.

Unlimited money:

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the
file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the “skirmish” file in the
“command&conquergenerals:zero-hour\data” folder. Look for the section labeled
“starting cash”. Under it, you can enter as much money as desired. When you
start the game, and go to the skirmish set up screen. The starting money will
not reflect what you entered, but once you start the game, the money should
be there. Note: This trick only works for skirmishes, and not in campaigns or
multi-player.
Note: For unlimited money, edit the “starting cash” line to “-1″.

Easy skirmish mode wins:

Play as the U.S. laser general against the Chinese infantry general. This also
works well on the eight-player maps. Sit up so that every man is for himself.
On the hard level, the infantry general sends waves of soldiers who are easily
mowed down by the laser turrets. Be quick to obtain the particle cannon so that
you can knock out the nuclear missiles.

Easy multi-player mode wins:

When you are against the GLA, you can destroy the cars so that the other player
cannot use them as car bombs. The trick is to crush the cars by passing over them.
Have one of your tanks or bulldozers go next to the car. They will not go around
it, but will instead go over it.

Yuri’s symbol:

Go to Skirmish mode and select the Tournament Urban map. Then, go into the main city
where the tank drop is located. In the top left of the screen is a building that has
a symbol that is identical to Yuri’s symbol, but is missing one line.

Dr. Thrax: Perfect attack force:

As GLA Dr. Thrax, upgrade to Anthrax Gamma. After that, you will need four Battle
Buses. Fill two of them with Toxin Rebels and the other two with RPG Troopers. This
force will be very difficult to defeat because the Toxin Rebel buses will destroy
all infantry in range, while the RPG troopers will destroy every tank, aircraft,
and even most buildings very easily. Also, they can attack from behind and in front
at the same time.

Hexcheat:

Submitted by: marcel_ma_xue

I got this text from the Englishzh.big file using a hex editor.
I’ve not edited it to be easier to read. It lists many cheats
useable in the game but I don’t know how to get them to work.
Any ideas?

CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT1.. Key = KEY_F1..
Transition = DOWN..
Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT2.. Key = KEY_F2..
Transition= DOWN.. Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn =GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT3.. Key= KEY_F3..
Transition = DOWN..
Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT4.. Key = KEY_F4..
Transition =DOWN.. Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT5.. Key =KEY_F5..
Transition = DOWN..
Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT6..Key = KEY_F6..
Transition = DOWN..
Modifiers= SHIFT_CTRL..
UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT7.. Key = KEY_F7..
Transition = DOWN..
Modifiers = SHIFT_CTRL.. UseableIn = GAME..
End….CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT8..Key = KEY_F8..
Transition = DOWN.. Modifiers =
SHIFT_CTRL.. UseableIn = GAME..End….
CommandMap CHEAT_RUNSCRIPT9.. Key = KEY

All medals:

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the
file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the “skirmishstat.ini” file
in the game folder.
Replace the lines with the entries below to get all medals.

BestWinStreak = 1000
ChallengeCampaign3_0 = 10
Honors = 178682
LastHouse = GLAToxinGeneral
Losses = 0
LoyalGames = 0
USACampaign_0 = 50
WinStreak = 1000
Wins = 1000
maps\alpine assault\alpine assault.map_4 = 1
maps\barrenbadlands\barrenbadlands.map_4 = 1
maps\bear town beatdown\bear town beatdown.map_4 = 3
maps\bitter winter\bitter winter.map_4 = 1
maps\bombardment beach\bombardment beach.map_4 = 1
maps\cairo commandos\cairo commandos.map_4 = 2
maps\dark mountain\dark mountain.map_4 = 3
maps\dark night\dark night.map_4 = 3
maps\desert fury\desert fury.map_4 = 1
maps\destruction station\destruction station.map_4 = 7
maps\dust devil\dust devil.map_4 = 1
maps\eastern everglades\eastern everglades.map_4 = 3
maps\el scorcho\el scorcho.map_4 = 3
maps\fallen empire\fallen empire.map_4 = 3
maps\final crusade\final crusade.map_4 = 1
maps\flash effect\flash effect.map_4 = 2
maps\flash fire\flash fire.map_4 = 1
maps\fortress avalanche\fortress avalanche.map_4 = 7
maps\free fire zone\free fire zone.map_4 = 5
maps\golden oasis\golden oasis.map_4 = 3
maps\green pastures\green pastures.map_4 = 5
maps\heartland shield\heartland shield.map_4 = 1
maps\homeland alliance\homeland alliance.map_4 = 3
maps\killing fields\killing fields.map_4 = 1
maps\leipzig lowlands\leipzig lowlands.map_4 = 1
maps\lights out\lights out.map_4 = 3
maps\lone eagle\lone eagle.map_4 = 3
maps\mountain guns\mountain guns.map_4 = 4
maps\overland\overland.map_4 = 3
maps\rocky rampage\rocky rampage.map_4 = 3
maps\rogue agent\rogue agent.map_4 = 3
maps\sand serpent\sand serpent.map_4 = 1
maps\silent river\silent river.map_4 = 1
maps\tournament city\tournament city.map_4 = 5
maps\tournament continent\tournament continent.map_4 = 3
maps\tournament desert\tournament desert.map_4 = 1
maps\tournament island\tournament island.map_4 = 3
maps\tournament lake\tournament lake.map_4 = 3
maps\tournament plains\tournament plains.map_4 = 1
maps\tournament tundra\tournament tundra.map_4 = 3
maps\tournament urban\tournament urban.map_4 = 3
maps\twilight flame\twilight flame.map_4 = 7
maps\victory valley\victory valley.map_4 = 3
maps\wasteland warlords\wasteland warlords.map_4 = 1
maps\whiteout\whiteout.map_4 = 7
maps\winding river\winding river.map_4 = 1
maps\winter wolf\winter wolf.map_4 = 1

SCUD Storm:

This trick works only on the GLA. Build a SCUD Storm, then click on it
(does not have to be fully constructed) and press Q. Then, hold [Ctrl]
and click on the place where you want to launch your SCUD Storm.

Falling motorcycle driver:

Take the motorcycle on the GLA and make him drive as fast as he can off
a very steep cliff. He will go for a short distance, then fall straight
down. It will hurt him while on the bike. However while in the air and
still dropping perfectly straight down, evacuate him. He will fall and
get hurt, but his health will increase to the length of the bikes.

Chinese: Base infiltration army:

Note: This army requires skills in range and stealth (hiding). The units required
are one to ten Battlemasters, one to ten Gattling Tanks, one to five Nuke Cannons,
Black/Super Lotus. Tech Buildings needed are Tech Repair Bay and/or Tech
Reinforcement Pad. Use the Nuke Cannons to destroy base defenses.
If aircraft/infantry/tanks arrive to kill the Nuke Cannons, kill them with the
Battlemasters and Gattling Tanks. Use Super/Black Lotus to get in the base and
capture buildings. Super/Black Lotus is revealed when using abilities, so defend
her with the tanks described above. When the building capture is complete, sell
the building at once unless you are going to use it for something else. Quickly
click on the Super/Black Lotus and let her run. Avoid Speaker Towers and other
stealth-revealing tanks or buildings. This will reinforce her stealth ability.
Destroy all buildings that cannot be captured with the Nuke Cannons and tanks.
You will not have to completely destroy the Base Defenses, as they are not
important in your victory. Note that Speaker Towers must be destroyed to win.

Note: If your opponent is U.S.A. or China and has superweapons, capture the
power plants first.

Watch a shell map:

If you just want to watch a shell map, but not on the main menu, put the file into
the maps folder. When you go to the Skirmish menu, go to “Unofficial Maps”. The
shell map should be in the area where missions are, with no player number next to
it.

Seaside Mutiny: Easy win:

When fighting a battle on the Seaside Mutiny map, at the front of your base where the
artillery platforms are, build the following. For the Chinese, build two Gattlin Guns
and a Bunker filled with Rocket Troopers. For U.S.A.. build two Patriots and a Fire
Base with Rangers. For GLA, build two Stingers and a Tunnel Network. Capture the
artillery platforms, then repeat the defense pattern on the sides as many times as
possible. You can now build in the entire area without fear of enemy aircraft or
land units.

U.S. Campaign level 4: Easy completion:

When you get to the oil field level, build your base. Then put several missile launchers
and Fire Storms at the north of your base, Build a very large force but do not destroy
the radar station or the GLA will send a non-stop assault on your base. The suicide units
do a lot of damage but are easier to kill. Then, use your A-10 assault, etc. to weaken
their perimeter. Find the CIA agents and destroy their buildings, then take your assembled
army to destroy their remaining forces.

Hint:

Submitted by: james

if you are on multi player and your enemy is super weapon. choose GLA and build 20
terrorist cycles. then hit the emp patriots.

Thank you to all who submitted this cheat. you all rocks!

Press [Enter] to display the chat window and type one of
following codes.

You have to finish the Be The Reciever Challenge.

Anaheim pirates:

You must finish the Kicking Challenge.

Big ball:
———
You must go to the line of scrimageand enter L TRIGGER, Y BUTTON, UP, UP.

Buffalo destroyers:
——————-
You must finish the Jack Linebacker Challenge.

Charlotte rage:
—————
You must finish in the Wall Hit Challenge.

Maxed-out attributes:
———————
In Play Now mode, name and load a profile entitled IronMen.

Reset ball:
———–
You must go to the line of scrimageand enter L TRIGGER, Y BUTTON, UP, DOWN.

Small ball:
———–
You must go to the line of scrimageand enter L TRIGGER, Y BUTTON, DOWN, DOWN.

Washington commandos:
———————
You have to finish the Coverage Maneuver Challenge.

2 Up, X, Triangle, Right, Left, Square, Circle, X
3 Triangle, Circle, Down, Left, Square, Square, Up, Up
4 X, Right, Left, X, Circle, Square, Square, Triangle
5 Down, Down, Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Right, X
6 Triangle, X, Up, Left, Right, Left, Circle, Triangle
7 Right, Square, Right, Down, Circle, X, X, Right
8 Triangle, Right, Square, Square, Circle, Down, Down, X
9 Up, X, Square, Left, Right, Circle, Left, Left
0 Triangle, Up, Circle, X, Square, Down, Down, Down
11 Circle, Circle, Up, Left, Right, X, Triangle, Square
12 Right, Up, X, Right, Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle
13 Left, Left, Triangle, Circle, X, X, Down, Right
14 Square, Right, Circle, Up, Down, Square, Down, X
15 Left, Right, Circle, X, Square, Down, Down, Circle
16 Triangle, Circle, X, Right, Right, Circle, Square, Down
17 Square, Up, Up, Right, Left, Square, Down, X
18 Circle, X, Right, Triangle, Square, Up, X, X
19 Down, Right, X, Square, Right, Up, Circle, Circle
20 Up, X, Circle, Up, Left, Square, Circle, X

Defeating the final level Boss
—————————–
To kill the Boss, you must get the Osprey.

Better kicks:
————-
When kicking, try and keep the Right Analog-stick straight when going
from down to up. This allows for a more accurate kick instead of one
that may end up out of bounds.

Better offense:
—————
In order to create more open passes, set picks for your other receivers
in order to get them wide open. You can do this by controlling a wide
receiver yourself and putting a pick on a defender; or you can set
crosses, posts, curls, or flys by hot-routing other receivers near by.
This usually works, and often has good results if you set the picks
correctly. This is especially helpful when in need of a first down,
near the endzone, or for a conversion.

Classic Teams:
————–
Complete the challenge mode in order to unlock new teams.

New Orleans Night:
——————
To unlock the New Orleans Night do not throw an interception the entire game.

New Orleans Voodoo:
——————-
To Unlock the New Orleans Voodoo, You must make a 30 yard field goal.

Charlotte Rage:
—————
Complete The “Wall Hit” Challenge

Buffalo Destroyers:
——————-
Complete The “Jack Linebacker” Challenge

Slip and slide:
—————
When you are running and suddenly get fired upon, quickly tap the [Left
Analog-stick]. You will slide along the ground. If you are running and
click and hold the [Left Analog-stick], you will do a sort of belly flop
and slide on your stomach.

Sluggish controls:
——————
If you are carrying a large automatic weapon, the controls will feel
sluggish because of the weight of the gun. However, if you switch to
a hand held gun, the controls will be more responsive.

Xbox Live music help:
———————
Keeping the music on is recommended, as the tempo picks up when you
are approaching the enemy. Conversely the music slows back down when
you are at a safe distance.

Quick tips in battle:
———————
Quickly press [A] to reload your weapon.
Quickly press [B] to switch to your alternate weapon(s).
Quickly press [Y] to lean up against a wall or some sort of cover in
third person view.
If you are running and are suddenly fired upon, click the [Left Analog-stick]
to lie flat.
Click [Right Analog-stick] to zoom in with a sniper or rifle.
This will not work with large automatic machine guns.

GRAW: Fly:
———-
Go by the last seen spot of the V.I.P. Dive out in front of the car and
switch to assault. Call the team to regroup and go forward while lying down.
You will fly a few inches above the ground.