Gears of War 3 to Launch in India on September 20

Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in video games. The game is now available for pre-order before the official launch on September 20. You can pre-order at the Microsoft India Online Store as well as select retail outlets across the country. There’s more good news: with all pre-orders, you can redeem an additional multiplayer character.

Developed by Epic Games exclusively for Xbox 360, Gears of War 3 plunges you into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood. The trilogy comes to an end with this new addition starring Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad. Gears of War 3 features an enthralling cinematic story with an unparalleled gameplay. It pushes the envelope for stunning visuals on Xbox 360. The game will be available in a two editions: standard and legendary edition at an estimated retail price of INR 2499 and INR 3499 respectively.

Microsoft has also announced an online gaming challenge to bring in the launch. You need to register your team at http://www.facebook.com/xbox360india. Only two teams will survive the online challenge; and will be a part of an immersive GoW3 gaming challenge in Delhi. The two squads will be flown to Delhi to reveal Gears of War 3 at the launch party. All members of the winning team get a Kinectsensor each, Gears of War 3 CDs, and exclusive Gears of War merchandize. Runners up get a GoW 3 CD each with exclusive Gears of War merchandize. The three runner-up teams will win exclusive Gears of War merchandize. Even if you are cheering for one of the teams, you stand a chance to win some Gears of War T-shirts and limited edition posters.