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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. Gears of War unites the latest technology with classic, emotional storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system, engrossing the gamer in a horrifying larger-than-life story of war and survival.

• SKU # U19-00116

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• A third-person tactical shooter from Epic, running on the Unreal Engine 3
• All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage co-operative play, whether it be with A.I. partners or human players
• Experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize their games, and build and personalize their gamer profiles over Xbox LIVE (online access sold separately)
• Massively scoped worlds, memorable characters, and an epic storyline play out like an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film
• The Unreal Engine 3 technology pushes high-definition visual designs and brings out the smallest details in the largest battle
• Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them reacting intelligently