Gears of War 3 launched 20th September 2011 for the Xbox 360. This is a re-post of my old content from the Gears Calculator.

Back in 2011, the Gears of War 3 beta was an absolute blast. It gave fans their first taste of the game's brutal multiplayer, introducing new maps, weapons, and the glorious Sawed-Off Shotgun, which either made you a hero or public enemy number one. It was sweaty, chaotic, and pure Gears chainsaw duels, curb stomps, and plenty of rage-inducing deaths. For many, it wasn't just a beta - it was a proving ground.

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The GOW3 Beta starts next Monday (18th April 2011) for those who bought Bulletstorm Epic Editon (Xbox360)
April 25th if you pre-order Gears of War 3 from selected retailers.

Beta Unlockables

Flaming Hammerburst
Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock.

Flaming Lancer
Complete one match during the week of April 25 to permanently unlock.

Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 2 to permanently unlock.

Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 9 to permanently unlock.

Beta Tester Medal. 'Wear it proudly, Gear.'
Complete one match in the Beta to permanently unlock.

Thrashball Cole
Unlock Thrashball Cole to play as Augustus Cole as he was before Emergence Day - a legendary Thrashball athlete known for his ferocious, flamboyant style. Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period. To permanently unlock, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the Beta period.

Gold-Plated Retro Lancer
Before the chainsaw bayonet was deployed at the beginning of the Locust-Human War, the original Lancer assault rifle had a large fixed blade. Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period. To permanently unlock, score 100 kills with the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer during the Beta period.

By DrMong, 11th April 2011, 21:20 GMT