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| Developer(s) | Epic Games |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios |
| Producer(s) |
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| Designer(s) | Cliff Bleszinski |
| Programmer(s) | Joe Graf |
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| Composer(s) | Steve Jablonsky |
| Series | Gears of War |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | September 20, 2011 |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360. It is the third installment of the Gears of War series,[1] and final game in the original trilogy. Originally due for release on April 8, 2011, the game was delayed and eventually released on September 20, 2011.[2] The story was written by science fiction author Karen Traviss.[3]
Like its predecessors, Gears of War 3 received widespread critical acclaim from critics. Critics praised its story, voice acting, visuals, and music, but criticized its lack of innovation. Gears of War 3 sold over 3 million copies and was the second best selling game in the U.S.
A sequel titled Gears of War 4, developed by The Coalition, was released in 2016.
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- ^ "'Gears Of War 3′ Writer Is Noted 'Star Wars' Author Karen Traviss". MTV Multiplayer. 2010-04-13. Archived from the original on 2010-04-18. Retrieved 2010-05-09.