Registration for the first in-house global Gears of War tournament has opened, enabling gamers from all over the world to test their mettle against the very best across Xbox Live.

Official play commences on 9 April when combatants will be vying for top spot on the leaderboards and the chance to win a trip to Prague to compete in the grand final.

More detailed information including full eligibility requirements, official rules and registration can be found at xboxlivetournament.com.