Gears of War 3 Event Wrap Up

As part of the Gears of War 3
release celebration, Toronto and Vancouver were recently hosts to
amazing launch events that let Xbox gamers get an early hands-on with
the game and experience a spectacle worthy of the trilogy. With live
music, 3D gaming, and a whole lot more it was an experience fitting the
most ardent fans.


Before the event Gears of War fans were tasked with deciphering a series of clues leaked through viral videos
for a disturbing butcher shop selling Locust meat. By working together
they were able to track down these shops and walk in for some bloody
grub guts and a VIP ticket.



The event itself was a smorgasbord of awesome for Gears of War fans.
In addition to the 2 massive 10-person multiplayer stations rocking
Execution mode, fans were able to see the game running in stunning 3D
thanks to massive LG HDTVs pumping out the game in full high-definition
and 3D. Needless to say seeing the game in action was the highlight of
the night with fans doubling and tripling their wait in line just to
play the game again. Competition was fierce too with every headshot,
curb stomp and fatal chainsaw attack ushering cheers and jeers from all
around.


In addition to the game itself, fans were treated to a helping of
hacked up "Locust meat" to eat while they enjoyed the rest of the event.
The squeamish may have lost their appetites, but it turns out Locust
make a pretty good snack while getting a Crimson Omen airbrushed on your
arm or watching a chainsaw-wielding artist turn a lump of wood into a
massive Gears of War sculpture. Fans even got a chance to take green
screen photographs with replica Lancer rifles, giving them an awesome
souvenir to take home.




The whole night built up to the musical performance by Tokyo Police
Club, who rocked the house and got everyone moving. Playing an awesome
set, the Newmarket-native band belted out an explosive end to the
evening. Big fans of the game themselves, they dedicated the entire
performance to Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, a touching tribute for
everyone's favourite Lambent-slaying crew.


Fans loved the event and talking to them it was clear the number one
priority for the week was getting their hands on the game and spending
some time stomping Locust skulls. With midnight launches pulling huge
crowds of dedicated fans it's clear that they're all anxious to
experience the epic conclusion to the Gears of War trilogy.

BROTHERS TO THE END.