More Gears of War 3 Beta Details Come About

You want more definite details for the Gears of War 3 beta? You want more to unlock then a gold retro lancer? Well ask and ye shall receive!

Gears of War 3 beta begins April 25th for those who pre-order the game at GameStop, while those who have the Bulletstorm Epic Edition can start on April 18th. No other ways to get into the beta have been announced at this time. Also there will be more then just the retro lancer unlockable for the full game. Here is a full list, along with requirements to get each item into the full game.

• Beta Tester Medal - Complete one match in the beta to unlock the Beta Tester medal, which will carry over to your gamer profile in the final game. The Beta Tester title will be featured in the "Gears 3" multiplayer lobby as well.
• Thrashball Cole - Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock the Thrashball Cole character variant in the beta. Once unlocked, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the beta and the character will carry over to your gamer profile in the final game.
• Gold-Plated Retro Lancer - Show your ultimate "Gears of War" fandom by unlocking the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer. Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock it for the beta, and score 100 kills with it once unlocked to carry the exclusive weapon skin over to your gamer profile in the final game.
• Flaming Hammerburst - Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 and unlock this weapon variant.
• Flaming Lancer - Complete one match during the week of April 25 and unlock this weapon variant.
• Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun - Complete one match during the week of May 2 to unlock this weapon variant.
• Flaming Gnasher Shotgun - Complete one match during the week of May 9 to unlock this weapon variant.

Happy hunting and get those chainsaws ready!