Decide whether Carmine lives or dies in Gears of War 3, help Child's Play

The Carmine brothers have shared the same fate as Spinal Tap drummers in the first two Gears of War games.  Now gamers will have the chance to decide the fate of the third Carmine brother in Gears of War 3 by purchasing Avatar gear on Xbox LIVE.

Clayton Carmine will be introduced in the trilogy’s final chapter, and like Anthony and Ben, the newest rookie brother runs the high risk of meeting an early death. However, unlike in the previous games, the Xbox community will choose whether Carmine lives or dies by purchasing special Gears of War 3 avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting July 29 two new avatar t-shirts will be available on the Avatar Marketplace on Xbox LIVE – one shirt reads “Save Carmine” and the other reads “Carmine Must Die.” By purchasing the “Save Carmine” shirt, you’re casting your vote to let Carmine live in Gears of War 3. Conversely, purchasing the “Carmine Must Die” shirt means you want to see Clayton follow in the fate of his brothers.

Proceeds from the sales of the Avatar gear will go to Child's Play, a community-based games industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world.  Children's Hospital of Atlanta is one of the more than 60 hospitals that participates in the charity.

Real life versions of the T-shirt will be on sale at Comic-Con 2010 which starts today in San Diego.

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