Modes and Maps for GOW3 are now released to the general public to view.

Just recently, Epic Games unveiled the contents of Gears of War 3's multiplayer maps and modes for all their fans to see. A surprise to a lot of the fans of the series is the remastered version ofGears of War classic multiplayer map, Gridlock. Including Gridlock, the maps round out to ten multiplayer maps that will be included in the game.

With only a few weeks until Gears of War 3's release, numerous Gears-related sales pop up.

Whenever a game as big as Gears of War 3 is getting closer to its release date, usually games and gear that are related to the game partake in the excitement by announcing various sales or new products. Gears of War 3 is no exception.

Just recently,Canadian stores will be selling a XBOX 360 Bundle

Boston-based Irish Punk Band Dropkick Murphys to perform at upcoming Call of Duty event.

Released in a statement from Activision, Irish-punk rockers Dropkick Murphys will be performing on the closing of the first night of the Call of Duty XP event in September. They will be joining Kanye West as part of the musical entertainment

Future Shop to give out Gears of War 3 bandages as a pre-order bonus.

When you pre-order or purchase the special edition of games like Gears of War or Call of Duty, usually you get some extra content like in-game unlocks or costumes and/or you get some real life content like a RC camera car (which you got from you pre-ordered the specialized edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops). Well Future Shop (Canada's answer to Best Buy) decided to add something different to the amount of swag you get for pre-ordering Gears of War 3, bandages.

Epic Games programs two fates for Carmine in GOW3 in case of early spoiler leaks.

If you remember back in 2010, Epic Games stated that fans of Gears of War 3 will have a voice in the decision of what will happen to the character Carmine. This was done via purchasing one of the two shirts with one saying "Save Carmine" and another saying "Carmine must die". All the $150,000 of the proceeds from the two shirts went to the Penny Arcade charity Child's Play. But while the fundraising is done, the general public will not know the

Call of Dutys dominance in the first-person shooter category has relied heavily upon their annual releases of new titles. Last years Call of Duty: Black Ops left video game fans in awe of the advanced game play, and stunning additions made to the title. Black Ops has served as a reigning force in the video game universe, and one can expect that this years Call of Duty release will cause the same amount of fervor.

Modern Warfare 3s release date is set for November 8, 2011; a mere two days shy of last years Black Ops release. In celebration of Black Ops success, Jeep dedicated a special edition of the Wrangler to the Call of Duty franchise. Once again, Jeep has decided to celebrate Modern Warfare 3 with an updated version that features MW3 branding throughout the vehicle.

As if the Call of Duty games do not draw

The opening to Epic's GOW3 is now available.

It just weeks away from Epic Games releasing the conclusion to Gears of War 3 and they decided at Gamescom in Germany this past week to release to the general public, the opening cinematic movie of the game. While it does have a hint of being a bit spoiler-ish, it is definitely worth watching as it tells you (through the mind of Anya Stroud) about what the world in Gears of War 3 has become.

If you wish to see the video, can check it

More industry combativeness surrounds the November releases of EAs Battlefield 3 and Activisions Call of Duty 3, and the competition between developers has never been more deeply rooted. The newest comments presented by an EA spokesperson, Jeff Brown, marks EAs distinct goal of dethroning the Call of Duty franchise from the military shooter category,

Last year Activision had a 90 share in the shooter category. This year,Battlefield 3 is going to take you down to 60 or 70. At that rate, you'll be out of the category in 2-3 years. If you don't believe me, go to the store and try to buy a copy ofGuitar Hero orTony Hawk.

News of Gears of War 3 reaches Epic Games' office. Staff celebrates with delicious cake.

Microsoft andEpic Games have just recently announced thatGears of War 3 pre-ordershas reached Gold status before its worldwide launch on September 20th. With this news reaching all over the gaming world, Epic Games and Microsoft decided that it was time to celebrate this achievement with an epic cake.

Seen above, Epic Games's Design Director Cliff Bleszinski is seen delicately cutting

Information regarding one of the spec-ops missions for Modern Warfare 3 has been released. The description clues gamers in to the high paced, intensive action that MW3 has to offer. Spec-ops has been a favorite among Call of Duty fans for awhile now, and its diverse missions make for a more engaging gaming experience. Everything from stealth missions, to wave defense, to tactical missions have been featured in spec-ops, and Modern Warfare 3 is guaranteed to continue the legacy.

One featured mission includes a co-op struggle to defuse armed bombs while fighting off waves of enemy soldiers, who are hell bent on your failure. From the original blog it is very apparent that this particular mission poses a unique challenge. Invisible