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Gears of War®

Product Info

Gears of War

Developer: Epic

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Genre: Action

Release Date: 23/11/2006

Console: Xbox 360

Game Rating: MA15+

Players: 1-2

System Link Multiplayer

In-game Dolby Digital

Custom Soundtracks

HDTV 1080i

Players: 2-8

Voice Support

Xbox LIVE Aware

All Xbox 360 games support high-definition resolutions up to 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

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New Achievements
This free title update includes new achievements and Gamerscore for the Annex mode and Hidden Front maps.

"Hidden Fronts" Multiplayer Maps
Four new multiplayer maps— Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process, and Subway— are now available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Gears of War Site
Visit Marcus Fenix’s cell and see exclusive back story and game play.

Annex Multiplayer Mode
Check out this video preview of the new multiplayer Annex Mode, where your team must capture key objectives. High | Low

Gears of War Commercial
Watch the Gears of War TV commercial, created entirely in ‘game engine,’ and see what everyone is talking about. High | Low

Gaming Reviews

IGN Review >>
"Gears of War is a must-have game, pure and simple."

9.4/10

Gamespot Review >>
"Gears of War is downright amazing."

9.6/10

1UP Review >>
"It was constantly impressing the hell out of me."

10/10

Overview

Gears of War® is the first game developed by Epic Games exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and Xbox 360™. Gears of War thrusts you 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.

In this third-person tactical action/horror game, live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Immerse yourself in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie.

Gears of War utilizes the breathtaking new Unreal Engine 3 to create cinematic, high-definition visuals for a gaming experience that truly ushers in the next generation. Experience beautifully rendered interactive environments and characters so lifelike they appear to be made of flesh and bone. The next-generation visuals create a world in which the tiniest detail is vivid in the largest battle.

Gears of War unites next-generation technology with classic, emotional storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system, engrossing the gamer in a horrifying epic story of war and survival.

Engaging and disturbing cinematic story: Massively scoped worlds, memorable characters, and an epic storyline play out like an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film. Dramatic in-game camera work and a compelling story bring the brutal, emotionally charged experience to life. Control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as you pit advanced human technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.
Fire team co-op action: All game modes, levels, and scenarios are designed for cooperative fire team play (A.I. or human). For the first time, A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players. They move intelligently, take orders effectively, and seek cover and defend themselves when necessary. Experience rich cooperative gameplay through unique characters that require cooperation to survive.
Unprecedented visuals: Gears of War ushers in the next generation with unprecedented visuals. The Unreal Engine 3 technology pushes high-definition visual designs and brings out the smallest details in the largest battle. Experience a rich dynamic world with an unprecedented level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events as they unfold around them.
Hyper-realistic and intense combat: The battlefield is a lethal place—to foolishly stand out in the open is to die. To survive, create and take cover using interactive and dynamic environments, suppress the enemy with blindfire, and use weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight terrifying enemies.
Xbox Live® action: Gears of War will embody the next-generation Xbox Live experience and extend it even further. Experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize your games, and build and personalize your gamer profiles.

Limited Collector's Edition

	The package: The Gears of War Limited Collector's Edition ships in a highly collectible embossed metal box.
	The book: Destroyed Beauty is a hardbound, coffee-table style book on the art and history ofGears of War. The DVD: Enjoy this bonus disc loaded with special features including a behind the scenes look at the making of Gears of War, a trailer for The Art of Gears of War, and the short documentary Gears of War: The Race to E3.