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With over 30 Game of the Year awards and  more than 4.7 million copies sold, Gears of War is one of the most popular and critically-reviewed Xbox games of all time. This two-disc version includes the complete Gears of War experience, including the previously released multiplayer map packs, the Annex game mode and the ability to earn up to eight additional multiplayer Achievements for a total of 1250 possible Gamerscore. Gamers will also get a taste of the highly anticipated sequel, "Gears of War 2," through trailers and other extras. Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

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This is a special two disc set for the original Gears of War. This version contains both Annex mode, and the ability to earn an extra 250 achievements for a total of 1250. Disc 1 includes the original GOW game. Disc 2 includes:

• Gears of War - Map Packs 1 & 2
• Gears of War - Theme - 'Emergence Day'
• Gears of War - Gamer Pics - 'Gears of War,' 'Emergence Day'
• Gears of War 2 - Trailers - 'Duel,' 'Assault'
• Gears of War 2 - Theme - 'Bare Your Teeth'
• Gears of War 2 - Gamer Pics - 'Crimson Omen'

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.