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= Xbox 360: Description of Gears of War =

Article ID: 927625

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes Gears of War.



MORE INFORMATION
Gears of War is the first game that was developed exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and the Xbox 360 platform by Epic Games. Gears of War puts you in a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde. The Locust Horde is a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

In this third-person tactical action/horror game, you play the role of a disgraced former war hero named Marcus Fenix. Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Immerse yourself in an experience so emotional and gut wrenching that you will feel as if you are controlling a blockbuster action movie.

Game information
Gears of War contains the following features:
 * Uses the Xbox 360 platform
 * One or two players can play in single or cooperative mode
 * Two players can play a system link match
 * Dolby 5.1 Surround sound
 * Custom soundtracks
 * Viewable on HDTV 1080i resolution
 * Two to eight players can play on Xbox Live
 * Voice-enabled
 * Xbox Live Aware
 * Standard and Limited Edition packages are available

Limited Edition package
The Gears of War Limited Edition package includes the following items:
 * One Gears of War game disc
 * A collectible embossed metal box
 * Destroyed Beauty

A hardbound, coffee-table style book on the art and history of Gears of War
 * Bonus DVD

This DVD is loaded with special features that include a behind the scenes view of the making of Gears of War, a trailer for &quot;The Art of Gears of War,&quot; and the short documentary &quot;Gears of War: The Race to E3.&quot;

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