"SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 22nd March, 2010 - From today, Microsoft is shipping the new Xbox 360 Easter pack, which offers more value than ever. For the same price of $449*RRP, the Xbox 360 Elite console now comes with two highly acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusives: "Halo 3: ODST" and "Forza Motorsport 3." The Xbox 360 Elite Easter pack is perfect for those who want a premium gaming and entertainment experience."

"Mythic 2 Map Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points. Mythic Map Pack 1 and 2 are also included in Halo 3: ODST, which includes the complete Halo 3 multiplayer map collection, an all-new campaign and the incredibly popular cooperative experience, Firefight. Halo 3: ODST will act as a key to the upcoming Halo: Reach multiplayer beta which goes live later this Spring."

"Last year, 2009, turned into a sensational twelve months for Activision as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ended the year as the best-selling videogame topping the coveted 2009 All Formats Chart, according to data released today by ELSPA/GfK Chart-Track. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has continued to set new records since its release in November last year, grossing more than £67 million in its first week of sales."

"Halo Waypoint, the new virtual home for all things Halo, launches today on Xbox LIVE, and will be the exclusive destination for full-episode previews of Halo Legends beginning Saturday, November 7th 2009. Available for Halo fans worldwide following a successful preview period, Halo Waypoint brings all the richness of the Halo universe together in one place. Halo Waypoint features daily updates of fresh, exciting content such as developer interviews, trailers and screenshots, exclusive video f..."

"Sumthing Else Music Works, through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack featuring the original musical score from the highly anticipated videogame Halo 3: ODST composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori. The 2-disc set will be released simutaneously with the game on 22nd September 2009 to retail outlets through Sumthing Else Music Works www.sumthing.com, and will be available for digital download on Sumthing Digital ..."

"Eurogamer has announced that twelve of the games industry's biggest publishers have signed up for this year’s Eurogamer Expo. Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft will all bring playable games to the event, along with Eidos, SEGA, Capcom, Konami, 2K Games, Bethesda, Namco Bandai and Deep Silver."

"Microsoft and Bungie have today released the details the on three yet to be unveiled multi-player maps for the forthcoming Halo 3: ODST. Due for release on September 22nd, 2009, Halo 3: ODST will follow in the footsteps of Crackdown, offering those who purchase the title the chance to participate in the Beta testing phase of the next Halo release, Halo Reach. Halo 3: ODST will have a suggested retail price of £39.99 and is rated PEGI 16+. A collector's edition will also be available, details ..."

"Microsoft has today revealed the official pre-order incentive for the forthcoming Halo 3 ODST, due for release across Europe on September 22nd, 2009. There's no word yet on whether this will include the Halo 3: ODST Collector's Edition previously revealed by Electronic Theatre, but is available alongside the Halo: Reach beta promotion revealed at Microsoft's Pre-E3 Press Conference."