(AllHipHop News) Ice-T is the latest rapper to join the voice cast in the new Gears of War 3 game, due out on the Xbox 360 in April 2011.

The news comes on the heels of rapper Drake being announced as a character in the final trilogy of the popular game.

"I've been a huge fan of Ice my whole life, and it turns out he's a big fan of Gears," said Epic Games Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski. "His legendary tough-as-nails, street-smart persona fits perfectly with [lead character] Griffin."

According to reports, Gears of War 3 features Griffin leading a motley crew of human survivors known as the Stranded, who are battling the infected Lambent.

The Gears of War franchise of games have sold over 12 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most popular games in Xbox history.

Source:AllHipHop

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