Gears for War is an Xbox futuristic third person shoot 'em up game that has won over 30 gaming awards since it was released and has a huge base of loyal fans.
The game was released in 2006 exclusively for the Xbox 360 and quickly became one of the most popular and talked about games on the console.
It succeeds in delivering one of the most heart-pounding and graphically thrilling experiences available for the Xbox but if that isn't enough to hook you there's always the team-based multiplayer online game.
In 2007 the game sold over three million units worldwide, and was the fourth best selling game of the year.
In Gears of War you are thrust into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's struggle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet, bent on the destruction of humankind.
Out numbered and outpowered you and your ragtag squadron of soldiers have to defend humankind from the ever present Locust Horde.
You are Marcus Fenix, the Delta Squads reluctant war hero and leader who leads the Delta Squad on a series of perilous and adrenaline-pumping missions against the onslaught of the Locust Horde.
The game is has now become so popular that it is available across multiple platforms with the PC game looking even better and sharper than the original Xbox 360 version.
All in all with its great choice of weapons, an excellent multiplayer package, and an action-packed story with cinematic quality graphics Gears of War is a terrific action game with great interactivity.
Not Just A Game
With its excellent cinematic quality graphics it was only a matter of time before Gear for Wars would get the movie treatment.
New Line had planned on a summer of 2009 release but realistically it looks more likely to be the summer of 2010.
Gears for War Action Figures
NECA Toys recently announced that they have granted Amazon.com the exclusive retail rights to their licensed Gears for War Bundle Lancer Replica and 'Headshot' Locust Drone Action Figure for the USA and Canada.
Any customers who pre-order the Lancer replica will also receive a free copy of the standard edition of the Gears of War 2 game for Xbox 360(TM) and be eligible to upgrade to the Limited Collector's Edition of the game for an additional $10.00.
The Lancer life size replica gun and Gears of War 2, developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios, are scheduled for simultaneous release on November 7, 2008 and will be available for $139.99.
But that's not all, also scheduled for release is NECA's exclusive "Headshot" Locust Drone action figure with metal COG tag replicas, which will retail for $19.99.
With its signature chainsaw bayonet The Lancer Assault Rifle is one of the most popular weapons in the Gears of War universe.
NECA used 3D data direct from the Gears of War 2 game in order to produce an accurate and detailed electronic Lancer replica, which is 36 inches in length and runs on three "C" batteries.
The Locust Drone is a nasty enemy in Gears of War, and the "Headshot" Locust Drone has is a new version of the original action figure depicting the merciless foot soldier taking an unfortunate Longshot Sniper Rifle blast to the head.
The "Headshot" Locust Drone comes complete with real metal COG tags, a nod to Gears of War's intrepid Delta Squad.
As with any popular game the amount of merchandise and collectible memorabillia will only increase in bith quantity and value as the game gains in popularity and with the upcoming release of the new game and and movie it seems likely that Gears of War will be with us for some time.
My advice, if your a collector get collecting now.
If you're a gamer, get the game and try it.
I don't think you'll regret it.
Have fun and happy gaming!
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