Gears of War 3 Delayed Until Fall 2011

Microsoft issued a statement today regarding the release date of Gears of War 3. The title was originally slotted for an April 2011 release but is now expected sometime in the fall of 2011. There is reason to believe that delay is related to marketing rather than production related delays. Microsoft wants to position the title as “the biggest entertainment launch of 2011”.

In the last three years Microsoft has launched three Halo titles as their main fall exclusive. With Bungie’s last Halo game now released it is unknown how 343 Industeries will handle the series. It is speculation at this point what has caused this delay.

We will have more information about the release of Gears of War 3 as it becomes available.

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