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<\/p>\nGears of War 3\u201d ignites anticipation as the biggest blockbuster game of 2011<\/p>\n
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Explosive finale to the landmark \u201cGears of War\u201d trilogy available exclusively on Xbox 360 in April 2011<\/em><\/p>\n SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 14th<\/sup> APRIL,<\/strong> 2010 <\/strong>\u2013 The spectacular conclusion to one of the games industry\u2019s most memorable and celebrated sagas, \u201cGears of War 3\u201d, is poised to take the world by storm next autumn. At this time next year, fans around the world will experience the epic story finale to the \u201cGears of War\u201d trilogy when the third installment in one of the biggest franchises in Xbox history arrives in Australian stores on April 8th<\/sup>, 2011.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we released \u2018Gears of War\u2019 more than three years ago, we set out to tell the world an unforgettable story of bravery and sacrifice in the face of insurmountable odds, and a year from now, players will get the chance to experience the final chapter in the story of Marcus Fenix and his companions in Delta Squad,\u201d said Cliff Bleszinski, design director at Epic Games. \u201cThis is definitely the biggest and most dramatic chapter yet in the \u2018Gears of War\u2019 saga, and we can\u2019t wait to deliver it.\u201d<\/p>\n Developed by acclaimed studio Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, \u201cGears of War 3\u201d plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for \u201cGears of War\u201d. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.<\/p>\n \u201cGears of War\u201d is a blockbuster entertainment franchise that has inspired a full line of toys and collectibles, apparel, an upcoming film, graphic novels and a book series by New York Times best-selling author Karen Traviss. The award-winning video games have sold more than 12 million units worldwide, and due to their riveting multiplayer action, are some of the most popular games ever played on Xbox LIVE.<\/p>\n To accompany today\u2019s announcement, Microsoft and Epic Games unveiled Ashes to Ashes, the first trailer for \u201cGears of War 3\u201d. Created in Unreal Engine 3 by the same team behind the iconic \u201cGears of War\u201d video spots (Mad World, Rendezvous, and Last Day), the video captures a desperate three-way battle between Delta Squad, the Locust Horde, and the fearsome new Lambent.<\/p>\n Additionally, fans who want to share their excitement on Xbox LIVE will be able to choose from new Avatar items now available on Avatar Marketplace starting April 20th<\/sup>, including the new COG armour introduced in \u201cGears of War 3\u201d.<\/p>\n For the latest developments on \u201cGears of War 3\u201d and a video stream of the Ashes to Ashes trailer, visit www.gearsofwar.xbox.com<\/a> or share updates with your friends on Twitter with #gears3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gears of War 3\u201d ignites anticipation as the biggest blockbuster game of 2011 Explosive finale to the landmark \u201cGears of War\u201d trilogy available exclusively on Xbox 360 in April 2011 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 14th APRIL, 2010 \u2013 The spectacular conclusion to one of the games industry\u2019s most memorable and celebrated sagas, \u201cGears of War 3\u201d, is<\/p>\n