One of the biggest, most anticipated games of the year was released this week. Join us for a spoiler-free discussion of Gears of War 3.

1. What is Gears of War 3?

Gears of War 3 is the third installment in one of the most popular, best selling video game franchises of all time. The third-person shooter game, available only on the Xbox 360, focuses on a small group of soldiers, known as Delta Squad, as they attempt to attempt to rid their planet of a subterranean alien group of enemies, known as the Locust. The game series has been well received by critics and players alike, winning Game of the Y...

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