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Gears of War 3

Gears of War 3 is the third installment in the mainline franchise and is considered one of the series' best titles overall in terms of critical acclaim. Players will once again follow Marcus Fenix as he battles back against the hordes of Locust.

gears of war 3
Gears of War 3

Franchise
Gears of War
Platform(s)
Xbox 360
Released
September 20, 2011
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

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