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Platform:  XBOX 360 Publisher:  MICROSOFT Packaging:  VIDEO GAME Rating:  MATURE Gears of War an Xbox 360 exclusive game that blends tactical action with survival horror thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing tale of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. The storyline plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster -- lead character Marcus Fenix pits advanced human technology against the overwhelming Locust Horde. Built around a revolutionary third-person tactical combat system and breathtaking high-definition visuals from the Unreal Engine 3 Gears of War immerses you in a horrifying tale of war and survival. Gears of War presents a focused and well-paced cinematic experience.  The gameplay is focused on a fire team co-op so advanced that your A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip synching heighten the absorbing experience.