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Gears of War™

Developer: Epic Games Inc.

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Gears of War™

Genre: Shooter

Release Date: 17/11/2006

Console: Xbox 360

Xbox Exclusive

Ages 18+
Game Rating: Ages 18+

Players: 1-2

Co-op

Dolby 5.1 Surround

Custom Soundtracks

HDTV 1080i

Storage Device

Players: 2-8

Xbox LIVE Co-op

Marketplace Downloads

Leaderboards

Voice Support

Xbox LIVE Aware

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Gears of War® an Xbox 360™ exclusive that blends tactical action with survival horror, 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.

Lead war hero Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they face the onslaught of merciless warrior fiends.

A revolutionary tactical combat system and breathtaking, high-definition visuals from the new Unreal Engine 3 immerse you in a horrifying story of war and survival.


  • Engaging, cinematic story:In this epic tale that plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster, lead Marcus Fenix as he pits advanced human technology against the overwhelming Locust Horde.
  • Fire team co-op:A.I. team-mates are indiscernible from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip synching heighten the immersive experience.
  • Unprecedented visuals:Unreal Engine 3 technology brings out the smallest details in the largest battle.Experience a rich, dynamic world where characters come to life.
  • Intense, hyper-realistic combat:The battlefield is a lethal place.To survive, suppress your enemy with blind fire, take cover in interactive environments or use weapons and team-mates to outwit your foes.
  • Xbox Live™ action:With the next-generation of XboxLive, experience individualised matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customise games and build and personalise gamer profiles.
Limited Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition Package
  • The package: The Gears of War Limited Collector's Edition ships in a highly collectible embossed metal box.
Collector's Edition Package
  • 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.

 

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