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""Halo is yours now. In many ways, it always has been. Its new caretakers will strive, just as we did, to be worthy stewards but you have the package. Hold these characters and stories and worlds to the same unflinching standards you did while we were at the helm, but allow them all to blossom and change and grow in the ways that they must."
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"In an interview with Develop, the studio's communications manager, Brian Jarrard revealed that Bungie is building brand new internal tech for their next game. Development for the Activision published title is well under way."
"Let's take step back: it is now November 2001. The internet still isn't big, broadband is a pushing innovation, and that brand new "Xbox" launched from Microsoft. But what did that big, ugly system have that made anyone want it? The PS2 install base was already huge, and Gamecube had launched 3 days before it, setting it at a bad starting point ($300 for a gaming console was quite ridiculous at that time). But something strange happened. Word started getting around of a game on the Xbox that ..."
Halo 3: ODST and Left 4 Dead 2 will be re-released in Japan under the Platinum Collection label, which is the Japanese equivalent to Platinum Hits in North America.
"NBC station KSDK in Texas has a story about an 11-year old boy who received pornographic pictures through Xbox LIVE while playing Halo online with people he didn't know. The mother was correct to report the incident to the police and to Microsoft but the Xbox 360 also contains many parental controls to prevent Xbox LIVE from becoming XXXbox LIVE for your kids. This article will take a look at the steps needed to ensure your child doesn't talk with someone or view something you don't want."
"Guinness World Records revealed its reader-voted list of the "Top 50 Videogame Series" of all time, with Bungie's flagship franchise Halo taking the number one spot. The company, which tracks and recognizes record-breaking achievements, notes that the series is the "Best-Selling First-Person Shooter (FPS) Franchise Ever", too."
"The Halo franchise on the original Xbox and Xbox 360 is one of the biggest in gaming. It covers not only the successful trilogy of games and two side games (Halo Wars and Halo 3: ODST) but also books, toys, board games, slurpees, animated movies, live-action commercials, and almost a full live-action movie. So where does Bungie take the next project? "Even bigger and better" according to design director Joe Stanten."
"In addition to the success of 4J Studios’ conversion of Perfect Dark, Microsoft has published the titles leading the race for Xbox LIVE activity on both Xbox 360 and the original Xbox systems, as well as the top selling titles on the often overlooked Xbox LIVE Indie Games channel."
Through March 27th Amazon.com is offering $50 gift card with purchase of Xbox 360 2010 Spring Bundle. With free shipping and no taxes in most states this is the best promotion ever available for this brand new bundle featuring Halo 3: ODST and Forza 3.
"Deciding the victor in terms of unique users that have logged-on to play online, Halo 3 remains the most popular Xbox LIVE title of the 2009 calendar year. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 take second and third place respectively, while Call of Duty: World at War and Gears of War 2 manages to round-out the top five. Resident Evil 5, however, has been split into two entries – that of the North American and European release, and that of the Japanese title under ..."
"The M12 ‘Warthog’ LRV is an A-reg 1984 Land Rover Defender 110, rescued from the GumTree 4×4 yard before its eventual scrapping due to MoT failure. Rebuilt by Props Studios, the vehicle has been fitted with an entirely new body and lifted suspension, along with as a heap of other modifications. It’s thought that the vehicle will arrive in London in full working order."
Halo 3 ODST just got cheaper with more savings from retailers. With a 15% off the original price seem like its worth it for fans of the series. Check it out yourselves to see if its worth the price for you.
"Halo WayPoint is a new destination on Xbox LIVE for Halo fans around the world. It will inform fans of the latest Halo news and activities, and grant access to content ranging from interviews, trailers and screenshots, to exclusive video footage and community content that you won’t find anywhere else. This along with more features is finally up today."
Unless you've been living under a rock you probably are aware that Halo 3: ODST is available in all stores everywhere today 09.22.09. Bungie has given Xbox Live users a little treat for the release of the game.
"ODST Is almost here...As we all make preparations for Tuesday the 22nd of September to perhaps take time off work? Skip school? Go to the midnight launch and sleep all day? Or maybe simply to just pick it up at the end of the day. This all could be void since the retailer GAME, has shipped Halo: ODST early to many online buyers.
Reports are coming in from various websites such as Whirlpool, Palgn or Xbox.com.au that buyers have already received their copies."
Unleash your inner fanboy with Xbox 360 inspired Zune HD Originals. Custom backgrounds, colors and everything else you need to make your new Zune HD match your favorite Xbox 360 games.
Looks like some gamers got there hands on Halo 3 ODST a month before there release date. Microsoft is investigating this problem and going to take action on the people who been playing on live with the game
"Bungie is trying to make entry into Halo: Reach's beta as easy as possible -- at least if you pick up Halo 3 ODST next month. Bungie explained to Joystiq at GamesCom ODST's main menu will host an "extras" tab, which will contain access to the Reach beta once it activates sometime next year.
Bungie considers the beta to be "a big part of the value of the disc." And as much as the studio hopes that the beta launch will "work like buttah," we're already preparing to shut down our tips box on ..."
OXCGN had the opportunity to go early to the Xbox, Bungie event last Thursday and get a ride in the real-life Halo Warthog, talk with Curtis Creamer, and have over 1.5hrs hands-on with the upcoming Halo 3: ODST . . .
See how Bungie, WETA Studios and Microsoft presented this event in their usual high dollar fashion, it was an excellent night, and yes, the warthog ('Hog) is fully operational!
"Fans of the Halo series really just have to be pinching themselves. Halo 3 still rules Xbox Live activity, Halo Wars gives us command the universe and Halo 3: ODST is right around the corner.
What more could you want? What's that? A new ODST trailer and twitter account to follow? Done. How about a Halo website that meets all your Halo needs? Check. Sorry Halo haters."
"We all know how big a nerd Marc Ecko is; he says it himself all the time. In fact he loves video games so much he helped produce his own game called Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. It was released three years ago and received decent reviews. His love for video games doesn’t stop there; today Ecko has released a Limited Edition line of Halo T-shirts."
Halo 3: ODST is coming and it's going to be big, but now it's going to be bigger. Why? Because ODST is going to be released with the Halo Reach beta so now fans can get a little taste of what a true next-gen Halo will look, feel, and play like.
"One question that should be raised, however, is that of the announcement of Halo: Reach. Will the Halo franchise looking set to receive an annual outing, could the early announcement of the next instalment see consumers loose faith in Halo 3: ODST as a full retail product?"
Those of you who've been following news on the latest Halo title about to hit shelves might remember that back in the early stages of the game, Bungie had announced that they wouldn't charge gamers 60 bucks for the game. However, retailers have shown to be charging $59.99 for the game and $99 for the premium pack which features the Halo 3: ODST controller. So, what's changed since then? According to Bungie, they've added a lot more content than they had initially planned back when the first a...
"Following their Pre-E3 Press Conference last night in Los Angeles, Microsoft have today revealed details on a special edition retail release of Halo 3: ODST, Halo 3: ODST Collector’s Pack, due to launch in Europe simultaneously on September 22nd, 2009."
That's right folks, the release date for Halo 3: ODST has been announced for September 22nd 2009, and the game will include a Multiplayer Beta of Halo: Reach. Keep tuned for more details as they come.
World renowned machinima series Red vs Blue is back with a new season, following on almost directly from where it left off after mini series Reconstruction. Part 1 has already been uploaded and the gags come quick and fast, you don't need to like Halo to enjoy this entertaining romp.
"Desirai and John are big-time "Halo" players. She games under the name SickNDeHead. He plays as PsychoVandal. They met when she lived in New York and he was in Florida. She'd become Xbox Live friends with his roommate, and they slowly started to play games together, regularly. When he didn't show up online one day during the time they usually played, she sent him a message and her phone number.
"I was drawn to her laugh," John said in a phone interview with MTV News earlier this week. "I h..."
"Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, has today announced Halo Trilogy The Complete Original Soundtracks featuring the award-winning original music scores by Bungie Audio Director Martin O'Donnell and Co-Composer Michael Salvatori plus four preview tracks from the forthcoming Real-Time Strategy game Halo Wars, composed by Ensemble Studios Audio Director Stephen Rippy. Halo Trilogy The Complete Original Soundtracks is released tomo..."
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