The Gears a War franchise has boomed t' over 19 million sales, up a further million from the last figure disclosed back in July. Microsoft revealed the new milestone t' us today.

The publisher wouldn't confirm Gears a War 3's sales figures t' us, but we know the game surpassed 3 million in it be first week at retail. Back in June 2011, former Epic design director Cliff Bleszinski told IndustryGamers the Gears 3 sales target be "definitely over 6 million," with the interview noting Gears 1 & 2 combined sales being over 12 million. This be only speculation, but today's reveal suggest Gears 3 be nearing if not already over it be target.