Gears of War 3 First Details Revealed?

Edge Online reported today, thanks to an unnamed “U.S. publishing source,” a number of really interesting details concerning the as-yet-unannounced Gears of War 3.

Expected to be revealed next Monday night by Cliff Bleszinski on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Gears Of War 3 will introduce a several new mechanics that will “shake up” gameplay including “the franchise’s acclaimed cover system.”

For starters, Epic Games is going to change-up the safety of cover by bringing in new Locust “with tentacle-like appendages,” which can yank you out from behind cover.

Of course, COGs will also be able to more easily flush out Locust from their hiding spots with the inclusion of “explosives that can travel beneath the ground to take out enemy cover positions.”

Additionally, rather than simply being able to traverse the battlefields sheltered by shields and hiding out behind wrecked cars, Gears of War 3 will also include access to mecha suits – a mobile armor and weapons platform that will wreak havoc on the Locust Horde.

Best of all, all of the previously highlighted new features will be incorporated into both the single- and multiplayer sides of the game.

Finally, Edge Online gathers that “the game will be set during the summer” and will include new environments, likely to include steamy jungles and underwater locations.

While none of this has been confirmed by official sources at Microsoft or Epic Games, we’re confident that this isn’t entirely contrived. Look for true confirmation on Monday night/Tuesday morning.