The return of the lambent infestation and locust horde is almost upon us, so we thought it best to get you the details on the midnight launches for Gears of War 3 BEFORE the 20th hits!
The biggest celebration will take place right in Time's Square in New York at the Best Buy Theater with appearances by developers of Gears including Cliff Blesznski and a performance by Big Sean. Check with your local favorite videogame retailer to see what their plans will be if you are not able to attend one of the events below. It is not too late to get your pre-order in and be able to pick up your game right at midnight and get in the action.
United States Gears of War 3 Midnight Launch Events
New York: Best Buy Theater
- 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), New York, NY 10036
- Monday, September 19, 8pm to 1am EDT
- Performance by VMA Best New Artist Nominee, Big Sean
- Meet the game’s developers, including Cliff Bleszinski, Rod Fergusson, Karen Traviss, and others!
- The first several hundred fans in line will be able to get hands-on with “Gears of War 3” before it hits shelves at midnight
- Compete in tournaments for exclusive prizes
- Fans in the New York area will also be to participate in a scavenger hunt to secure VIP access to the event and win coveted Gears’ swag. Check back here later in the week for more details on the scavenger hunt.
- One lucky fan will win a custom “Gears of War 3” chopper built by ”American Chopper’s” legendary designer Paul Jr.
- Check out the custom chopper built for “Gears of War 3” by Paul Jr. and get his autograph
- A limited edition Gears of War 3 comic book cover will be available as well as a signing by its illustrator, Pop Mahn
- Look for appearances by Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson, exclusive giveaways, and live radio with Hot 97’s DJ Cipha
Best Buy
- Midnight launches being planned at more than 800 locations nationwide
- Further information can be found at www.bestbuy.com/gears
Microsoft Stores
- 13 stores in the US will host midnight events
Bellevue, WA: Bellevue Square Mall- Special appearance by members of the Microsoft Gears of War team
- Giveaways to the first 100 people in line
- Larger than life Marcus Fenix statue will be on location for photo opportunities
- Los Angeles: Westfield Century City
- Giveaways to the first 100 people in line
- Additional locations: Scottsdale, AZ; San Diego, CA; Oak Brook, IL; Costa Mesa, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Lone Tree, CO; Houston TX; Mission Viejo, CA; Atlanta, GA
- Giveaways to the first 100 people in line
- For more information on Microsoft Stores, visit www.microsoftstore.com
Mexico
Blockbuster, Gamers, and Gameplanet
• Over 60 locations throughout Mexico have planned events
United Kingdom
GAME
- London: Oxford Street, London
- Giveaways throughout the evening
- Over 400 GAME and gamestation stores nationwide have planned midnight events
Canada
Toronto, Bay and Dundas / 65 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
Vancouver, Cambie / Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T7
- Beginning at 9pm
- Horde Mode gameplay experience
- Gears of War Swag giveaways
- LG Partnership to see Gears 3 in 3D
- Green Screen to take your photo in a Gears of War 3 scene
Other locations throughout Canada
- 94 EB Games/Gamestop stores
- 20 Best Buy locations
- 60 Future Shop locations
Australia
EB Games
- EB Games will host midnight launch events at 73 different locations across the country, with their launch headquarters at the MacArthur Square Mall location.
Singapore- Funan Digtalife Mall – 8pm to 12 midnight
- “Gears of War” survivor kit for all Limited Edition game and console pre-order customers; giveawars, demos, and appearances by the Women of Gears.
Gears of War 3 Golden Wings Week
Want to get the gold weapon skins for the Lancer and Hammerburst? Play any match on Xbox LIVE from September 20-26, and you'll receive the Golden Lancer and Golden Hammerburst weapon skins (YES it's that easy). Epic Games has announced a partnership with the US Air Force last week for "Gears of War 3 Golden Wings Week" that's making it possible!
About Gears of War 3
Developed by acclaimed studio 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. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
Release Date: September 20, 2011
Publisher: Epic Games
ESRB Rating: Mature
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