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A trusted US publishing source has revealed to Edge Online that Microsoft is planning to ship Gears Of War 3 in early April 2011.

What's more, the teaser trailer for the threequel is expected to debut next month on April 8th, which is exactly one year ahead of the proposed 2011 launch date with a full reveal planned for E3 in June.

It might not have been officially announced yet, but Gears Of War 3 is already well into development at Epic apparently, and the story is said to pick up where the last game left off with mankind still struggling against the savage Locust hordes.

"Microsoft’s keen to avoid a clash with Halo: Reach and wants Natal to own Christmas. That’s why we won’t be seeing Gears Of War 3 until next year, but expect a major marketing push ahead of its release," said the anonymous source.

This supports Mark Rein's claim that Epic will be focused on supporting games that use Unreal Engine 3, postponing any 2010 releases from the developer in the meantime.

Fingers crossed for Gears 3 to use Natal for a human vs Locust dance-off.

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updated 09 April '10
Gears of War 3 Gameplay Details Emerge
Underwater missions and Locust enemies with tentacles?

New gameplay details have emerged for Gears of War 3, courtesy of Edge magazine's trusted source. While these details should be labeled as rumored for now, this is the same source that accurately predicted Epic Games would be revealing a new Gears of War trailer on April 8. That date has since been moved to Monday, April 12, however.

According to the source, Gears of War 3 will include all-new Locust enemies the feature "tentacle-like appendages" that can extend to cover spots. To combat this, Delta Squad COG members will now carry explosives that can travel underground and take out enemy positions.

Gears of War 3 will also have "a heavy duty mech suit" that COG members can use for both protection and causing havoc on the battlefield.

These new combat mechanics will be used in both singleplayer and multiplayer, according to Edge.

Gears of War 3 will be set during the summer, and include a host of new locations as well. The biggest addition are new underwater levels.

In response to Edge's report, Epic Games designer Cliff Bleszinski told IGN "My Microsoft implant says I must comment with 'We don't comment on rumors or speculation.'" Bleszinski is set to make an appearance on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Monday to unveil his new game.

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Cannot wait will be immense!