Well you saw the article on Microsoft expecting huge profits on Halo 3. Microsoft is still confident on its sales even though gamers that went to the Beta test said that the graphics could be improved and it's almost exactly like the other Halo's. I wouldn't expect anything different, but I'm sure everyone would like to see some new features. Microsoft still expects Halo 3 to be a big hit and I personally, cannot blame them, even after those slightly harsh comments.

"This is going to be a huge competitive advantage for us. Sony has nothing like it."

That was Shane Kim, head of Microsoft Game Studios, on their biggest venture for the year, Bungie's Halo 3. This, despite of the mixed reviews from gamers who got to try out the game at the Beta test. From the preview, statements like, "The graphics can use some work... they're not much different than the previous Halo..." surfaced, surprisingly.

Why is it a surprise? Because considering all the hype surrounding Halo 3, you'd think people who managed to get their hands on that elusive invitation to the beta will come out gushing and raving about it. Apparently, not everyone is up for gushing and raving.

But never mind all that. Fact is, they still have some time to get everything polished before the autumn release. Fact is, Master Chief is so much of an icon that people will want to buy an Xbox 360 if only for him. Fact is, Microsoft remains confident that it will be able to live up to the hype, and that at the end of the day, people will affirm that Halo 3 is, indeed, a great buy.

Kim exudes this confidence once again. "There's a significant number of people for that one game, and this is the game."

We shall all soon see if Kim has every right and reason to be this self-assured.

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