Gears of War is a third-person tactical shooter from Epic that runs on the Unreal Engine 3. Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep, harrowing story that shows humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

Known mainly for its multiplayer, you can spend hundreds of hours playing with your buddies on Live.