Gears of War 3
•Initial Release: Sep 20, 2011
•ESRB: Mature •Xbox 360 IGN Rating
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10 hrs
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13 hrs
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20 hrs
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Summary
Developed by Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for Gears of War.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB
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Sep 20, 2011
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