Really? A trilogy of novels after a single game? Perhaps Gears of War 2 will have a more engrossing story, hell it could even make us cry. Maybe.

I don’t know how many of the millions of Gears fans will be lining up at their local Chapters store for this, but I’m taking this announcement as either:

1. Shameless milking.
or
2. Epic Games wants to turn Gears of War into something more than just a gorefest with pretty graphics.

To those who love their Gears stories and are planning to pick up the first novel on October 28, 2008, tell me how it is. In fact, write up a nice book report for me. I’ll greatly appreciate it!

Press release to follow:

(more…)