Gears of war 3. I've been anticipating a sequel to Gears of war 2 ever since i finished it back in... spring 2010, i think? i can't remember. all i know is, When i first saw the ashes to ashes trailer, i swear i stood up and yelled with joy and happiness. then i spent the rest of the year anticipating the final battle between the COG and their archenemies, the locust horde. let's skip forward to sumer 2011. i have sold both Gears 1 and 2, having nearly finished Gears one ( i didn't finish it because i didn't like it) and finished, not to mention MASTERED Gears 2. then, just before my birthday, i head out to the store AND BUY GEARS OF WAR 3 having heard of its release. and i love it! it is by far the best game i have ever played! congratulations, epic games, for making a truly epic game (har har)! it's sad that you have closed the book on the best series ever to grace the Xbox 360 (in my opinion), but hey! at least they went out with a bang served with a side of gibs and evisceration. game of the year, epic games. game of the year.