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New Gears of War SKU for US

Microsoft has announced plans to re-release Gears of War in North America with updated maps and achievements.

The updated version of Epic's game will be available from June 24, and cost USD 39.99 for the Xbox 360 and USD 29.99 for the PC.

The two-disc version of Gears of War will feature a preview of its sequel, Gears of War 2, including trailers and other extras.

There has been no date set for a European release of these new versions.

Since its release in November 2006, Gears of War has won numerous awards, including three from the Game Developers Conference, and sold over 4.7 million copies worldwide.

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