Gears of War (Franchise)

Released in 2006 by Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios, Gears of War is a third-person shooter that follows a squad of soldiers fighting to save humanity from the Locust, a deadly underground race on the planet Sera. The game became a massive success thanks to its cover-based combat, strong multiplayer modes, and impressive visuals, selling over three million copies within its first ten weeks and winning more than 30 Game of the Year awards.

Its popularity led to a long-running franchise that includes several sequels, remastered editions such as Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and Gears of War: Reloaded, as well as novels and comic book adaptations that expanded the story and characters. The series is also heading to the screen, with Netflix currently developing a live-action Gears of War movie and an animated series based on the franchise.