Nothing would make Valentine’s Day better than tearing up the locust horde with your significant other, and Epic Games knows this. Thus, the recently announced Gears of War compilation disc has been given a solid name and release date.

The Gears of War Triple Pack will be released on February 15, a day after the love holiday, and will include Gears of War, Gears of War 2, and the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection. The All Fronts Collection features Gears 2′s ‘Road to Ruin’ campaign extension and 19 additional multiplayer maps.

The multiplayer maps are not on the disc, however, but the game comes with a code to download them over Xbox Live at no cost. Time to clear that 4GB HD space if you need to!

Being priced at $29.99, I’d say this an excellent deal for those who missed out on the Gears series for whatever reason. Will you be picking this up to get pumped for Gears of War 3? Let us know in our emergence holes, I mean, comment section right after you check out the full press release below!

Press Release

CARY, NC, JANUARY 18, 2011 — For gamers who haven’t yet experienced the first two installments of one of the most celebrated video game franchises in history, Microsoft is making it easier than ever to jump into the action with the launch of the “Gears of War Triple Pack” on Feb. 15 in the United States.

For half the price of a standard retail game, this compilation includes the award-winning “Gears of War” and “Gears of War 2” along with the “Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection,” which features the sequel’s bonus “Road to Ruin” campaign chapter and 19 additional multiplayer maps. This compelling collection offers new players a chance to experience the first two installments of the award-winning franchise before the launch of this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, “Gears of War 3.” Available for a suggested retail price of $29.99, the “Gears of War Triple Pack” includes a total of 38 explosive maps* and 61 campaign chapters, and every Achievement to date worth a total of 3,000 Gamerscore.
Published by Microsoft Game Studios, the “Gears of War” franchise has won over 50 “Game of the Year” awards, sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and redefined the third-person shooter genre this generation. One of the bestselling Xbox game series of all time, “Gears of War” is exclusive to the Xbox 360 and its riveting multiplayer action makes it one of the most popular titles on Xbox LIVE.
*Five multiplayer maps from the original “Gears of War’s” Multiplayer Map Pack 1 and “Hidden Fronts” Map Pack are not included on disc, but are available for download on Xbox LIVE at no additional charge.

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