
We missed telling you guys about the "Match Made in Hell" Gears of War promotion, but we'll make it up to you by cluing you into another opportunity to get your mitts on the 360's upcoming chainsaw-sim. According to a now missing Xbox.com page (helpfully clipped after the break), you'll be able to win a chance to play Gears a full week before the unwashed masses. And that's not all, you'll get to play it with CliffyB himself at Epic Studios in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina.
Rules are simple: you must be a resident of the US or Canada (sorry Hungary!); you must be 18 or older; you have to enter before October 15th; and you need to fill out this form. Hop to it! If any Fanboys win, make sure to wear something nice ... and bring flowers!
[Via TriXie]
Gears of War Backstage Pass Sweepstakes
Do you and a friend want to visit Epic Studios, meet CliffyB, and play Gears of War® before anyone else?
You read that right; you can get your hands on Gears of War a full week before it hits stores across the country. The winners also get to hang out with CliffyB and tour Epic Studios in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina.
Play Gears of War before Emergence Day!
How I can be part of this Backstage Pass?!?
Settle down. All you do is enter the sweepstakes right here. Fill out the form and click to submit.
Who can enter?
Anyone 18 years old or over and a legal resident of the United States or Canada (except Quebec) is eligible to win.
Sweet! How long do I have to register?
You have to register before 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time on October 14, 2006. So get on it!
What can I win?
We're giving away TWO Grand Prizes: one for the U.S. and one for Canada.
Here's what the two lucky randomly selected winners will score: A four day/three night trip for the winner and one guest to Epic Studios in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina to play the Xbox 360™ title Gears of War. The prize package includes round-trip economy class air transportation from major airport closest to the winners' homes to Raleigh, North Carolina, double occupancy hotel accommodations, roundtrip airport transfers, meals, and a tour of Epic Studios.
I adore big words and legalese. Can you hook me up?
Why, yes. You'll find all the complete rules and regulations right here.

