Microsoft and Epic Games have revealed the contents of the upcoming Gears of War 3 Limited and Epic editions due to launch this September.
Gears fans can look forward to a bevy of bonus content including unlockable characters, personal effects, medals and a 11" inch statue of lead character Marcus Fenix.
The Limited Edition (£59.99) will include the following:
*An Octus Award Box with Octus Service Medal - A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn (Dimensions: 77 mm (3 in.) x 10 mm (0.4 in.)
*Exclusive Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character - Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
*A fabric COG Flag - Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
The personal effects of Adam Fenix, including his "Last Will and Testament," the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.
The Epic Edition (£99.99 will include all of the above plus the following:
* A Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue - Designed by Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centrepiece for any true "Gears" fan. (Dimensions: height 285 mm (11.2 in.), diameter 225 mm (8.9 in.)(Weight: 1.7 kg (3.7 lb.)
*The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell - Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.
*Infected Omen Weapon Pack Custom multiplayer skins for the game's five starting weapons; Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Sawed-off Shotgun, and Gnasher Shotgun.
A Making of the Gears of War 3 Epic Edition can be found through the link on the right.
Gears of War 3 will launch exclusively on Xbox 360 on September 20.
Subject: Gears 3 Epic and Limited Edition Contents revealed 
Mon May 16, 2011 8:07 am
