So much for getting candy on the 31st. Vivendi Games sends word that F.E.A.R. has gone gold and will hit stores for the Xbox 360 in time for halloween.

Sierra Entertainment today announced that F.E.A.R for the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment system have gone gold and will shortly be shipped to stores.

Shipping October 31st, F.E.A.R for Xbox 360 is THE paranormal action thriller. An unprecedented adrenaline rush of close quarters combat seamlessly melded with the spine-tingling, shocking intensity of the supernatural. F.E.A.R. for Xbox 360 is bound to be that Halloween treat all gamers will be wanting.

Already a critical and commercial smash on the PC, F.E.A.R. brings a new level of FPS game play to Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 will contain new levels, stunning visual effects for an intense "action movie" experience, and unpredictable encounters with combat adaptable A.I. Also expect frenetic multiplayer support for up to 16 players and the brand new Instant Action Mode which is a new arcade style action filled with close quarters battles tracking player progress via XBOX Live leader boards. Prepare for the next generation of F.E.A.R.

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