The story of "Gears of War" thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surfaced from the bowels of the planet. Players live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warriors from below. Features Gears of War's engaging, cinematic story plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster; Unreal Engine 3 technology brings out the smallest details in the largest of battles; To survive you must suppress your enemy, take cover, and use weapons and teammates to outlast the Locust Horde; XBOX Live gameplay offers individualized matchmaking, player statistics, customized games, and more; A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players in this third-person shooter.