Since the first frightening images appeared a little over a year ago, gamers worldwide have felt the ominous rumblings of something approaching that defies all convention. Sightings as recent as at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2006 have confirmed its existence, leaving gamers breathless. Microsoft Corp. today announced what anxious players have been eagerly awaiting: Emergence Day 2006.

Available exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the highly anticipated title “Gears of War” will be available in North America on Nov. 12, 2006.

Developed by Epic Games Inc. and published by Microsoft Game Studios, “Gears of War” tells the harrowing story of mankind’s struggle against a monstrous sect through stunning high-definition graphics and an intense storyline on the scale of a blockbuster movie. Gamers can battle through the single-player campaign or take the war online as “Gears of War” pushes the limits of Xbox Live – from intense, nail-biting multiplayer firefights and thrilling, online co-op to explosive downloadable content.

One of the most anticipated next-generation console titles of 2006 and the critic’s choice winner for the E3 2006 Best Console Game, “Gears of War” will explode onto store shelves with a standard edition available for $59.99* and a limited collector’s edition available for $69.99. The limited edition will offer an even deeper look into the graphically stunning and frightening world of “Gears of War,” providing an official “Destroyed Beauty” art book and a bonus DVD featuring an inside look at the making of the game — all enclosed in a highly collectible metal box.

"Gears of War" thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against a monstrous sect, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. players live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Gamers immerse themselves in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie. Control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced human technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.

If you would like to win a copy of this brand new Video Game, just answer this easy question: The storyline plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster with lead character Marcus Fenix pitting advanced human technology against the overwhelming monstrous sect named _________?!

Send me your answers and if you're correct you'll be in the running to win one of these great new Video Games! Just send us an e:mail here before December 1st with your answer and the subject title CONTEST: GEARS OF WAR GAME to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net