Gears of War thrusts gamers into humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface with a vengeance from the bowels of the planet Sera. Developed by Epic Games for Microsoft Game Studios, Gears of War unites hyper-realistic combat with intense tactical and multiplayer game play. Immerse yourself in gut-wrenching battles, a deep story, and all-new content featuring: three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, five new single-player campaign chapters, a game editor, and DirectX 10 support that intensifies the cinematic, high-definition visuals.