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Gears of War

Xbox Game Studios' Gears of War franchise began on the Xbox 360 and instantly became a flagship franchise for the green brand. The original Gears of War trilogy is considered one of the finest in the history of the third-person shooter genre, with the trilogy's intense action and surprisingly touching story moments creating memorable experiences.  The series has had another two solid main series entries since and even a turn-based tactics game.

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Gears of War Tag Page Cover Art
Third-Person Shooter
Released
November 7, 2006
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Franchise
Gears of War

A Nightmare from Below. A Hero from Within. The planet lies in ruin - cities crumbling, Man’s greatest works fallen. Humanity is cornered, nowhere to run. The Locust Horde has risen, and they won’t stop coming. They won’t stop killing. The Coalition is desperate for soldiers. The sick, the wounded, the imprisoned are all that remain. An inmate named Marcus Fenix, once left to die, is now charged with keeping humanity alive. He can take comfort in but one fact: The human race isn’t extinct. Yet.

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Gears of War: E-Day Can Finally Show Why Marcus and Dom’s Bond Runs So Deep
Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day will showcase the early days of Marcus and Dom’s bond, forged not through glory, but through chaos, survival, and shared loss.

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Gears of War: E-Day Should Give Dom the Characterization He Has Long Deserved
Gears of War: E-Day

E-Day gives Gears a rare chance to fully explore Dom Santiago’s origins, offering long-overdue depth to one of the series’ most emotional characters.

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Gears of War: E-Day’s Setting Leaves Little Room for Heroics
Gears of War: E-Day

Given Gears of War's extensive lore, the fate of Gears of War: E-Day's primary location is already set in stone, leaving little room for COG heroics.

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The Rumored Gears of War Collection Could Be Bittersweet for New Players
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The rumored Gears of War trilogy collection for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC sounds promising, but it could be bittersweet for new fans.

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Rumor: Gears of War Collection Could Launch With a Massive Catch
Video Games

A new rumor claims the reported Gears of War trilogy collection could launch with one massive catch.

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Gears of War: Why You Should Start Over in 2025
Gears of War: Why You Should Start Over in 2025
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Now that the Gears of War franchise is back in the spotlight, now is the best time to revisit the chapter that started it all.

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Gears of War Villain Tier List
Video Games

Over nearly 19 years, the Gears of War series has featured numerous villains that can be ranked by their effectiveness, intimidation, and impact.

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Gears of War: E-Day May Find Itself Between The Hammer and The Anvil In One Area
Gears of War: E-Day

The Coalition may face a difficult choice regarding their upcoming game, Gears of War: E-Day, and one of its major systems compared to prior titles.

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Gears of War Campaign Tier List
Gears of War Campaign Tier List
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Over nearly 19 years, the Gears of War series has featured numerous campaigns that can be ranked by their gameplay and narrative storylines

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