Gears of War 3 Character's Death Could Provide Charity Cash

Microsoft and Epic have a strange sense of humour when it comes to the Child's Play Charity and Gears of War 3. Basically, they want you to choose whether to kill or save a Carmine brother - and they'll give the cash you give to them to charity.

Yup, Microsoft says, "By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in Gears of War 3 with all the proceeds going to the Child's Play charity.

"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."

All proceeds of the sale go to the charity.

So, strangely then, by choosing 'Carmine Must Die!' you'll be helping a child to live. Don't give a stuff about the Carmine situation, ss we say, you can visit the Child's Play Charity right here and give them the cash directly.