Although it has been out less than a week, Halo 3 has toppled the long-running champ of Xbox Live, Gears of War. Using Bungie.net as reference, there have been anywhere between 100,000 to 500,000 Halo 3 players online at any given time. 1.5 million unique players have logged in within the last 24 hours alone. Yeah, I think it’s safe to say the new champ is here to stay. Anyway, here’s the top-ten list of 360 Live activity this week according to Major Nelson:
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
4. Madden NFL 08
5. Call of Duty 4 Beta
6. Guitar Hero II
7. BioShock
8. Forza Motorsport 2
9. Call Of Duty 3
10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Demo)
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Halo 3 players online
Although it has been out less than a week, Halo 3 has toppled the long-running champ of Xbox Live, Gears of War. Using Bungie.net as reference, there have been anywhere between 100,000 to 500,000 Halo 3 players online at any given time. 1.5 million unique players have logged in within the last 24 hours alone. Yeah, I think it’s safe to say the new champ is here to stay. Anyway, here’s the top-ten list of 360 Live activity this week according to Major Nelson:
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
4. Madden NFL 08
5. Call of Duty 4 Beta
6. Guitar Hero II
7. BioShock
8. Forza Motorsport 2
9. Call Of Duty 3
10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Demo)
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
4. Madden NFL 08
5. Call of Duty 4 Beta
6. Guitar Hero II
7. BioShock
8. Forza Motorsport 2
9. Call Of Duty 3
10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Demo)
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Halo 3 office record
Halo 3 easily surpassed its predecessor, 2004's Halo 2, which racked up $142 million on the first day. The $68 game also beat the $67 million US opening-day movie box office record, set by Spider-Man 3.
Halo 3 office record
Halo 3 easily surpassed its predecessor, 2004's Halo 2, which racked up $142 million on the first day. The $68 game also beat the $67 million US opening-day movie box office record, set by Spider-Man 3.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Halo 3 Bubble shields
Bubble shields are invaluable, especially when Master Chief's facing a host of enemies and cover isn't readily available. Dropping one will give you the time you need to reload, recover lost shield power, and plot a new strategy.
Portable gravity lifts can be dropped in doorways or narrow corridors, creating a perfect trap for foes. Any enemy foolish enough to wander over one will be thrust upward toward the ceiling and rendered helpless. From here, it's easy to either shoot them or lob a grenade toward the generator (the generator will then hurl the grenade upward) to dispatch the trapped foes.
A power drainer is great to use on a concentrated group of enemies. It rapidly depletes enemy shields, and will kill anything stupid enough to remain in its area of effect. Players can then follow up the drainer's destructive attack with grenades, or simply plow through the problem spot with little resistance.
In multiplayer games, other players' radar can be temporarily wrecked with a radar jammer. This is great for players who like to take the high ground and snipe suckers from a distance, or for less experienced players who rely on praying and spraying or those who like to dispatch their foes close up with melee attacks.
Portable gravity lifts can be dropped in doorways or narrow corridors, creating a perfect trap for foes. Any enemy foolish enough to wander over one will be thrust upward toward the ceiling and rendered helpless. From here, it's easy to either shoot them or lob a grenade toward the generator (the generator will then hurl the grenade upward) to dispatch the trapped foes.
A power drainer is great to use on a concentrated group of enemies. It rapidly depletes enemy shields, and will kill anything stupid enough to remain in its area of effect. Players can then follow up the drainer's destructive attack with grenades, or simply plow through the problem spot with little resistance.
In multiplayer games, other players' radar can be temporarily wrecked with a radar jammer. This is great for players who like to take the high ground and snipe suckers from a distance, or for less experienced players who rely on praying and spraying or those who like to dispatch their foes close up with melee attacks.
Halo 3 Bubble shields
Bubble shields are invaluable, especially when Master Chief's facing a host of enemies and cover isn't readily available. Dropping one will give you the time you need to reload, recover lost shield power, and plot a new strategy.
Portable gravity lifts can be dropped in doorways or narrow corridors, creating a perfect trap for foes. Any enemy foolish enough to wander over one will be thrust upward toward the ceiling and rendered helpless. From here, it's easy to either shoot them or lob a grenade toward the generator (the generator will then hurl the grenade upward) to dispatch the trapped foes.
A power drainer is great to use on a concentrated group of enemies. It rapidly depletes enemy shields, and will kill anything stupid enough to remain in its area of effect. Players can then follow up the drainer's destructive attack with grenades, or simply plow through the problem spot with little resistance.
In multiplayer games, other players' radar can be temporarily wrecked with a radar jammer. This is great for players who like to take the high ground and snipe suckers from a distance, or for less experienced players who rely on praying and spraying or those who like to dispatch their foes close up with melee attacks.
Portable gravity lifts can be dropped in doorways or narrow corridors, creating a perfect trap for foes. Any enemy foolish enough to wander over one will be thrust upward toward the ceiling and rendered helpless. From here, it's easy to either shoot them or lob a grenade toward the generator (the generator will then hurl the grenade upward) to dispatch the trapped foes.
A power drainer is great to use on a concentrated group of enemies. It rapidly depletes enemy shields, and will kill anything stupid enough to remain in its area of effect. Players can then follow up the drainer's destructive attack with grenades, or simply plow through the problem spot with little resistance.
In multiplayer games, other players' radar can be temporarily wrecked with a radar jammer. This is great for players who like to take the high ground and snipe suckers from a distance, or for less experienced players who rely on praying and spraying or those who like to dispatch their foes close up with melee attacks.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Halo 3 Tips
Trigger Red
Whether you're trying to differentiate an enemy troop from an ally at a distance, or you're scanning the thickly armored legs of a Scarab, let your reticle guide you. If it turns red, let it rip.
High Ground
So often the fields of battle in Halo 3 take place on hillsides or near cliffs. Even indoors, you can often hop atop boxes, or climb a ramp or stairs to a second level. Gain the high ground whenever possible and you'll have a much easier time dispatching enemies and avoiding return fire.
Brutes First
Your primary focus in combat should be to pick off the most powerful enemies first. Usually, this means Brutes. Because Brutes tend to travel in packs, save your grenades and even rocket launcher fire for clearing out entire packs of these formidable opponents. The level design may also assist here. Look closely for exploding canisters near any tight-knit group of enemies.
Run 'em Over
Of course, a well-trained marine can dish out mayhem and death with the rear-mounted chain gun, but don't dismiss the devastation you can cause by simply running over your enemies. Entire camps of Covenant baddies can be cleared in a hurry, whether you're piloting a Warthog, Ghost, Brute Chopper, or even the slower moving Spectre.
Smack Em'… Unless
Melee strikes have always been a staple of the Halo games and Halo 3 is no exception. You can still find great success with one-hit kills when rifle-butting an enemy from behind. That said, you may want to rely a touch less on melee attacks as you do battle with the enormously powerful Brutes. There's more thunder in their fists than even Master Chief's, so watch out.
'Nade Tactics
Proper grenade use is always helpful, but on Hard or Legendary difficulty, it's critical.
Frag: Use these standard-issue grenades for long-distance throws. Unlike their plasma counterparts, these grenades roll after hitting the ground.
Plasma: The plasma grenade's greatest strength is its ability to stick to its target, so use these only when you're close enough for an accurate throw.
Spike: While the spike grenades don't travel as far, they do have a shorter fuse. Launch one at the feet of a group of enemies. They won't have time to flee outside the blast radius.
Brute T-Bone
The Brute Chopper shreds delightfully through enemy vehicles, but if you want to score a guaranteed kill, slam into the side of your enemy. Fender benders and head-on collisions may do damage, but a proper T-bone collision guarantees the most devastating results.
Riding Buddies
Whether it's the fast-traveling Mongoose, the more fearsome Warthog or a Brute Prowler, never ride alone if you can help it. Of course, this is most effective when playing co-op, but you may be surprised at the accuracy of the A.I.-controlled gunners. When entering a vehicle, always wait a second for a buddy to hop onboard.
Open Regeneration
The Halo 3 Regenerator offers Master Chief a quintessential Rambo moment, as you can safely drop the Regenerator (it constantly replenishes your shield) on the field of battle and unleash your wrath without fear of a swift death. This is a great tool to open up a large-scale battle, but make sure you're well within your weapon's effective range before employing this tactic.
Opposite Your Troops
Master Chief is worth an entire platoon of highly-skilled marines on his own, so don't clump up your forces by sticking too close to your allies. Instead, let your marines, and even the Arbiter and his Elites when they're with you, draw the attention of enemy forces. Then, slide along the opposite side of the battlefield to handle additional enemy forces, as well as to flank the foes with which your comrades are engaged.
Shield Hallways
The portable shield generator is nearly always useful, but it really comes into its own in indoor environments, specifically cramped hallways. Drop the shield between Master Chief and a cluster of enemies and then take your time picking them off one by one. Unlike other Halo 3-specific equipment, the portable shield doesn't operate on a timer. Once you've placed it, it's there forever.
Co-Op Compete
Co-op provides great opportunities for strategy. Don't just notch casual kills. Remember, your performance is graded against your friends, so get those grenade-sticks, headshots, multi-kills, and even pick off enemies your buddies have started on.
Keep a competitive mindset when playing co-op and you'll go a long way towards earning a respectable grade.
Co-Op Quadrants
Beyond competing with your friends, you should take full advantage of any cooperative play by breaking up the field of battle. So many confrontations in Halo 3 take place in sprawling "arenas," large open areas filled with enemies. Break down these arenas into separate quadrants, with each player responsible for a particular area of the environment.
Whether you're trying to differentiate an enemy troop from an ally at a distance, or you're scanning the thickly armored legs of a Scarab, let your reticle guide you. If it turns red, let it rip.
High Ground
So often the fields of battle in Halo 3 take place on hillsides or near cliffs. Even indoors, you can often hop atop boxes, or climb a ramp or stairs to a second level. Gain the high ground whenever possible and you'll have a much easier time dispatching enemies and avoiding return fire.
Brutes First
Your primary focus in combat should be to pick off the most powerful enemies first. Usually, this means Brutes. Because Brutes tend to travel in packs, save your grenades and even rocket launcher fire for clearing out entire packs of these formidable opponents. The level design may also assist here. Look closely for exploding canisters near any tight-knit group of enemies.
Run 'em Over
Of course, a well-trained marine can dish out mayhem and death with the rear-mounted chain gun, but don't dismiss the devastation you can cause by simply running over your enemies. Entire camps of Covenant baddies can be cleared in a hurry, whether you're piloting a Warthog, Ghost, Brute Chopper, or even the slower moving Spectre.
Smack Em'… Unless
Melee strikes have always been a staple of the Halo games and Halo 3 is no exception. You can still find great success with one-hit kills when rifle-butting an enemy from behind. That said, you may want to rely a touch less on melee attacks as you do battle with the enormously powerful Brutes. There's more thunder in their fists than even Master Chief's, so watch out.
'Nade Tactics
Proper grenade use is always helpful, but on Hard or Legendary difficulty, it's critical.
Frag: Use these standard-issue grenades for long-distance throws. Unlike their plasma counterparts, these grenades roll after hitting the ground.
Plasma: The plasma grenade's greatest strength is its ability to stick to its target, so use these only when you're close enough for an accurate throw.
Spike: While the spike grenades don't travel as far, they do have a shorter fuse. Launch one at the feet of a group of enemies. They won't have time to flee outside the blast radius.
Brute T-Bone
The Brute Chopper shreds delightfully through enemy vehicles, but if you want to score a guaranteed kill, slam into the side of your enemy. Fender benders and head-on collisions may do damage, but a proper T-bone collision guarantees the most devastating results.
Riding Buddies
Whether it's the fast-traveling Mongoose, the more fearsome Warthog or a Brute Prowler, never ride alone if you can help it. Of course, this is most effective when playing co-op, but you may be surprised at the accuracy of the A.I.-controlled gunners. When entering a vehicle, always wait a second for a buddy to hop onboard.
Open Regeneration
The Halo 3 Regenerator offers Master Chief a quintessential Rambo moment, as you can safely drop the Regenerator (it constantly replenishes your shield) on the field of battle and unleash your wrath without fear of a swift death. This is a great tool to open up a large-scale battle, but make sure you're well within your weapon's effective range before employing this tactic.
Opposite Your Troops
Master Chief is worth an entire platoon of highly-skilled marines on his own, so don't clump up your forces by sticking too close to your allies. Instead, let your marines, and even the Arbiter and his Elites when they're with you, draw the attention of enemy forces. Then, slide along the opposite side of the battlefield to handle additional enemy forces, as well as to flank the foes with which your comrades are engaged.
Shield Hallways
The portable shield generator is nearly always useful, but it really comes into its own in indoor environments, specifically cramped hallways. Drop the shield between Master Chief and a cluster of enemies and then take your time picking them off one by one. Unlike other Halo 3-specific equipment, the portable shield doesn't operate on a timer. Once you've placed it, it's there forever.
Co-Op Compete
Co-op provides great opportunities for strategy. Don't just notch casual kills. Remember, your performance is graded against your friends, so get those grenade-sticks, headshots, multi-kills, and even pick off enemies your buddies have started on.
Keep a competitive mindset when playing co-op and you'll go a long way towards earning a respectable grade.
Co-Op Quadrants
Beyond competing with your friends, you should take full advantage of any cooperative play by breaking up the field of battle. So many confrontations in Halo 3 take place in sprawling "arenas," large open areas filled with enemies. Break down these arenas into separate quadrants, with each player responsible for a particular area of the environment.
Halo 3 Tips
Trigger Red
Whether you're trying to differentiate an enemy troop from an ally at a distance, or you're scanning the thickly armored legs of a Scarab, let your reticle guide you. If it turns red, let it rip.
High Ground
So often the fields of battle in Halo 3 take place on hillsides or near cliffs. Even indoors, you can often hop atop boxes, or climb a ramp or stairs to a second level. Gain the high ground whenever possible and you'll have a much easier time dispatching enemies and avoiding return fire.
Brutes First
Your primary focus in combat should be to pick off the most powerful enemies first. Usually, this means Brutes. Because Brutes tend to travel in packs, save your grenades and even rocket launcher fire for clearing out entire packs of these formidable opponents. The level design may also assist here. Look closely for exploding canisters near any tight-knit group of enemies.
Run 'em Over
Of course, a well-trained marine can dish out mayhem and death with the rear-mounted chain gun, but don't dismiss the devastation you can cause by simply running over your enemies. Entire camps of Covenant baddies can be cleared in a hurry, whether you're piloting a Warthog, Ghost, Brute Chopper, or even the slower moving Spectre.
Smack Em'… Unless
Melee strikes have always been a staple of the Halo games and Halo 3 is no exception. You can still find great success with one-hit kills when rifle-butting an enemy from behind. That said, you may want to rely a touch less on melee attacks as you do battle with the enormously powerful Brutes. There's more thunder in their fists than even Master Chief's, so watch out.
'Nade Tactics
Proper grenade use is always helpful, but on Hard or Legendary difficulty, it's critical.
Frag: Use these standard-issue grenades for long-distance throws. Unlike their plasma counterparts, these grenades roll after hitting the ground.
Plasma: The plasma grenade's greatest strength is its ability to stick to its target, so use these only when you're close enough for an accurate throw.
Spike: While the spike grenades don't travel as far, they do have a shorter fuse. Launch one at the feet of a group of enemies. They won't have time to flee outside the blast radius.
Brute T-Bone
The Brute Chopper shreds delightfully through enemy vehicles, but if you want to score a guaranteed kill, slam into the side of your enemy. Fender benders and head-on collisions may do damage, but a proper T-bone collision guarantees the most devastating results.
Riding Buddies
Whether it's the fast-traveling Mongoose, the more fearsome Warthog or a Brute Prowler, never ride alone if you can help it. Of course, this is most effective when playing co-op, but you may be surprised at the accuracy of the A.I.-controlled gunners. When entering a vehicle, always wait a second for a buddy to hop onboard.
Open Regeneration
The Halo 3 Regenerator offers Master Chief a quintessential Rambo moment, as you can safely drop the Regenerator (it constantly replenishes your shield) on the field of battle and unleash your wrath without fear of a swift death. This is a great tool to open up a large-scale battle, but make sure you're well within your weapon's effective range before employing this tactic.
Opposite Your Troops
Master Chief is worth an entire platoon of highly-skilled marines on his own, so don't clump up your forces by sticking too close to your allies. Instead, let your marines, and even the Arbiter and his Elites when they're with you, draw the attention of enemy forces. Then, slide along the opposite side of the battlefield to handle additional enemy forces, as well as to flank the foes with which your comrades are engaged.
Shield Hallways
The portable shield generator is nearly always useful, but it really comes into its own in indoor environments, specifically cramped hallways. Drop the shield between Master Chief and a cluster of enemies and then take your time picking them off one by one. Unlike other Halo 3-specific equipment, the portable shield doesn't operate on a timer. Once you've placed it, it's there forever.
Co-Op Compete
Co-op provides great opportunities for strategy. Don't just notch casual kills. Remember, your performance is graded against your friends, so get those grenade-sticks, headshots, multi-kills, and even pick off enemies your buddies have started on.
Keep a competitive mindset when playing co-op and you'll go a long way towards earning a respectable grade.
Co-Op Quadrants
Beyond competing with your friends, you should take full advantage of any cooperative play by breaking up the field of battle. So many confrontations in Halo 3 take place in sprawling "arenas," large open areas filled with enemies. Break down these arenas into separate quadrants, with each player responsible for a particular area of the environment.
Whether you're trying to differentiate an enemy troop from an ally at a distance, or you're scanning the thickly armored legs of a Scarab, let your reticle guide you. If it turns red, let it rip.
High Ground
So often the fields of battle in Halo 3 take place on hillsides or near cliffs. Even indoors, you can often hop atop boxes, or climb a ramp or stairs to a second level. Gain the high ground whenever possible and you'll have a much easier time dispatching enemies and avoiding return fire.
Brutes First
Your primary focus in combat should be to pick off the most powerful enemies first. Usually, this means Brutes. Because Brutes tend to travel in packs, save your grenades and even rocket launcher fire for clearing out entire packs of these formidable opponents. The level design may also assist here. Look closely for exploding canisters near any tight-knit group of enemies.
Run 'em Over
Of course, a well-trained marine can dish out mayhem and death with the rear-mounted chain gun, but don't dismiss the devastation you can cause by simply running over your enemies. Entire camps of Covenant baddies can be cleared in a hurry, whether you're piloting a Warthog, Ghost, Brute Chopper, or even the slower moving Spectre.
Smack Em'… Unless
Melee strikes have always been a staple of the Halo games and Halo 3 is no exception. You can still find great success with one-hit kills when rifle-butting an enemy from behind. That said, you may want to rely a touch less on melee attacks as you do battle with the enormously powerful Brutes. There's more thunder in their fists than even Master Chief's, so watch out.
'Nade Tactics
Proper grenade use is always helpful, but on Hard or Legendary difficulty, it's critical.
Frag: Use these standard-issue grenades for long-distance throws. Unlike their plasma counterparts, these grenades roll after hitting the ground.
Plasma: The plasma grenade's greatest strength is its ability to stick to its target, so use these only when you're close enough for an accurate throw.
Spike: While the spike grenades don't travel as far, they do have a shorter fuse. Launch one at the feet of a group of enemies. They won't have time to flee outside the blast radius.
Brute T-Bone
The Brute Chopper shreds delightfully through enemy vehicles, but if you want to score a guaranteed kill, slam into the side of your enemy. Fender benders and head-on collisions may do damage, but a proper T-bone collision guarantees the most devastating results.
Riding Buddies
Whether it's the fast-traveling Mongoose, the more fearsome Warthog or a Brute Prowler, never ride alone if you can help it. Of course, this is most effective when playing co-op, but you may be surprised at the accuracy of the A.I.-controlled gunners. When entering a vehicle, always wait a second for a buddy to hop onboard.
Open Regeneration
The Halo 3 Regenerator offers Master Chief a quintessential Rambo moment, as you can safely drop the Regenerator (it constantly replenishes your shield) on the field of battle and unleash your wrath without fear of a swift death. This is a great tool to open up a large-scale battle, but make sure you're well within your weapon's effective range before employing this tactic.
Opposite Your Troops
Master Chief is worth an entire platoon of highly-skilled marines on his own, so don't clump up your forces by sticking too close to your allies. Instead, let your marines, and even the Arbiter and his Elites when they're with you, draw the attention of enemy forces. Then, slide along the opposite side of the battlefield to handle additional enemy forces, as well as to flank the foes with which your comrades are engaged.
Shield Hallways
The portable shield generator is nearly always useful, but it really comes into its own in indoor environments, specifically cramped hallways. Drop the shield between Master Chief and a cluster of enemies and then take your time picking them off one by one. Unlike other Halo 3-specific equipment, the portable shield doesn't operate on a timer. Once you've placed it, it's there forever.
Co-Op Compete
Co-op provides great opportunities for strategy. Don't just notch casual kills. Remember, your performance is graded against your friends, so get those grenade-sticks, headshots, multi-kills, and even pick off enemies your buddies have started on.
Keep a competitive mindset when playing co-op and you'll go a long way towards earning a respectable grade.
Co-Op Quadrants
Beyond competing with your friends, you should take full advantage of any cooperative play by breaking up the field of battle. So many confrontations in Halo 3 take place in sprawling "arenas," large open areas filled with enemies. Break down these arenas into separate quadrants, with each player responsible for a particular area of the environment.
Halo 3
Halo 3 serves as a delightful conclusion to the saga of Earth's futuristic war with the theocratic alien race the Covenant. The game puts players in the role of super-soldier Master Chief, dropping them into what can only be considered humanity's last stand. It opens with the specter of annihilation; the covenant has invaded Earth and established a foothold. Beleaguered Earth forces are seeking to regroup and, somehow, counterattack.
Halo 3's pace is frantic, highlighted by the fact that the Chief will need to storm into installations, do his dirty, dangerous work, and then flee the scene with great dispatch. Epic firefights are set up where Chief and his artificial intelligence-controlled cohorts will need to assault armored behemoths, storm alien strongholds, or simply dig the enemy out of entrenched positions. WOW I get chills just thinking about it.I will be inline tonight yahoooooooooo.
Halo 3's pace is frantic, highlighted by the fact that the Chief will need to storm into installations, do his dirty, dangerous work, and then flee the scene with great dispatch. Epic firefights are set up where Chief and his artificial intelligence-controlled cohorts will need to assault armored behemoths, storm alien strongholds, or simply dig the enemy out of entrenched positions. WOW I get chills just thinking about it.I will be inline tonight yahoooooooooo.
Halo 3
Halo 3 serves as a delightful conclusion to the saga of Earth's futuristic war with the theocratic alien race the Covenant. The game puts players in the role of super-soldier Master Chief, dropping them into what can only be considered humanity's last stand. It opens with the specter of annihilation; the covenant has invaded Earth and established a foothold. Beleaguered Earth forces are seeking to regroup and, somehow, counterattack.
Halo 3's pace is frantic, highlighted by the fact that the Chief will need to storm into installations, do his dirty, dangerous work, and then flee the scene with great dispatch. Epic firefights are set up where Chief and his artificial intelligence-controlled cohorts will need to assault armored behemoths, storm alien strongholds, or simply dig the enemy out of entrenched positions. WOW I get chills just thinking about it.I will be inline tonight yahoooooooooo.
Halo 3's pace is frantic, highlighted by the fact that the Chief will need to storm into installations, do his dirty, dangerous work, and then flee the scene with great dispatch. Epic firefights are set up where Chief and his artificial intelligence-controlled cohorts will need to assault armored behemoths, storm alien strongholds, or simply dig the enemy out of entrenched positions. WOW I get chills just thinking about it.I will be inline tonight yahoooooooooo.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Halo 3 giant hammer
Two of the coolest new weapons have been greatly speculated about, if not straight up leaked. Gamers will get a chance to light some baddies on fire, since the flamethrower is included. It is a vast improvement on the flamethrower of Marathon fame Additionally, Halo fans will get a chance to use that giant hammer from the last moments in Halo 2. Both weapons are extremely cool looking, but they are of limited use. It’s kind of like the chainsaw in Gears of War. You can use them at close range effectively, but they’re rather slow getting going and you expose yourself to attacks from all over.
Halo 3 giant hammer
Two of the coolest new weapons have been greatly speculated about, if not straight up leaked. Gamers will get a chance to light some baddies on fire, since the flamethrower is included. It is a vast improvement on the flamethrower of Marathon fame Additionally, Halo fans will get a chance to use that giant hammer from the last moments in Halo 2. Both weapons are extremely cool looking, but they are of limited use. It’s kind of like the chainsaw in Gears of War. You can use them at close range effectively, but they’re rather slow getting going and you expose yourself to attacks from all over.
Halo 3 gorgeous graphics and realistic environments
Michael Pachter, a video game analyst for Wedbush Morgan Securities, told cnn.com that “Halo 3” could sell close to 3 million copies by Tuesday. Other analysts agree.
“This game could sell between 7 million and 8 million units by the end of the year at pretty much full price,” Pachter said, adding that he thinks about half the 11.6 million global users of the Xbox 360 will eventually purchase the game.
OK, you say, a lot of people are shelling out big bucks for this game, but I still don’t know what it is.
Halo is a trilogy of sci-fi, first-person shooter games that pit humans in a guerilla war against a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant. It’s set on Earth and ring-shaped worlds called halos. The protagonist is Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan-117, or Master Chief, and his image is so iconic he recently became the first video game character included as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. Master Chief leads a team of armor-suited Marines fighting for Earth’s fledgling interstellar empire. In “Halo,” the humans destroyed the Covenant’s outpost. At the end of “Halo 2,” Master Chief and his merry band fought the Covenant as the aliens invaded Earth.
“Halo 3” promises gamers the same gorgeous graphics and realistic environments seen in the first two games, as well as the distinctive soundtrack that alternately soothes and pounds.
“This game could sell between 7 million and 8 million units by the end of the year at pretty much full price,” Pachter said, adding that he thinks about half the 11.6 million global users of the Xbox 360 will eventually purchase the game.
OK, you say, a lot of people are shelling out big bucks for this game, but I still don’t know what it is.
Halo is a trilogy of sci-fi, first-person shooter games that pit humans in a guerilla war against a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant. It’s set on Earth and ring-shaped worlds called halos. The protagonist is Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan-117, or Master Chief, and his image is so iconic he recently became the first video game character included as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. Master Chief leads a team of armor-suited Marines fighting for Earth’s fledgling interstellar empire. In “Halo,” the humans destroyed the Covenant’s outpost. At the end of “Halo 2,” Master Chief and his merry band fought the Covenant as the aliens invaded Earth.
“Halo 3” promises gamers the same gorgeous graphics and realistic environments seen in the first two games, as well as the distinctive soundtrack that alternately soothes and pounds.
Halo 3 gorgeous graphics and realistic environments
Michael Pachter, a video game analyst for Wedbush Morgan Securities, told cnn.com that “Halo 3” could sell close to 3 million copies by Tuesday. Other analysts agree.
“This game could sell between 7 million and 8 million units by the end of the year at pretty much full price,” Pachter said, adding that he thinks about half the 11.6 million global users of the Xbox 360 will eventually purchase the game.
OK, you say, a lot of people are shelling out big bucks for this game, but I still don’t know what it is.
Halo is a trilogy of sci-fi, first-person shooter games that pit humans in a guerilla war against a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant. It’s set on Earth and ring-shaped worlds called halos. The protagonist is Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan-117, or Master Chief, and his image is so iconic he recently became the first video game character included as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. Master Chief leads a team of armor-suited Marines fighting for Earth’s fledgling interstellar empire. In “Halo,” the humans destroyed the Covenant’s outpost. At the end of “Halo 2,” Master Chief and his merry band fought the Covenant as the aliens invaded Earth.
“Halo 3” promises gamers the same gorgeous graphics and realistic environments seen in the first two games, as well as the distinctive soundtrack that alternately soothes and pounds.
“This game could sell between 7 million and 8 million units by the end of the year at pretty much full price,” Pachter said, adding that he thinks about half the 11.6 million global users of the Xbox 360 will eventually purchase the game.
OK, you say, a lot of people are shelling out big bucks for this game, but I still don’t know what it is.
Halo is a trilogy of sci-fi, first-person shooter games that pit humans in a guerilla war against a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant. It’s set on Earth and ring-shaped worlds called halos. The protagonist is Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan-117, or Master Chief, and his image is so iconic he recently became the first video game character included as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. Master Chief leads a team of armor-suited Marines fighting for Earth’s fledgling interstellar empire. In “Halo,” the humans destroyed the Covenant’s outpost. At the end of “Halo 2,” Master Chief and his merry band fought the Covenant as the aliens invaded Earth.
“Halo 3” promises gamers the same gorgeous graphics and realistic environments seen in the first two games, as well as the distinctive soundtrack that alternately soothes and pounds.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Halo 3 expect huge sales
The first Halo game, Combat Evolved, became the killer application that helped establish the original Xbox in 2001. At a time when many developers make deals to get their new releases onto multiple platforms, an exclusive game can give the Xbox 360 a boost against Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3. "It will be the biggest first-day seller ever … it will grow the installed base," says Michael Pachter, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities. With first-day sales of at least 2.5 million (prices range from $60 to $130 for a limited edition), the total could hit $200 million.
Halo 3 expect huge sales
The first Halo game, Combat Evolved, became the killer application that helped establish the original Xbox in 2001. At a time when many developers make deals to get their new releases onto multiple platforms, an exclusive game can give the Xbox 360 a boost against Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3. "It will be the biggest first-day seller ever … it will grow the installed base," says Michael Pachter, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities. With first-day sales of at least 2.5 million (prices range from $60 to $130 for a limited edition), the total could hit $200 million.
“Halo 3” Wireless Controllers
Best Buy, GameStop and a bunch of other major MS partners for the H3 launch have registered combined pre-orders that top 1 million units, which is certainly a premiere for the Xbox platform, and probably a record for other gaming platforms too.
Microsoft announced a variety of new merchandise, related to its Halo 3 launch, including two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset, which lets gamers talk with friends over Xbox LIVE.
Microsoft announced a variety of new merchandise, related to its Halo 3 launch, including two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset, which lets gamers talk with friends over Xbox LIVE.
“Halo 3” Wireless Controllers
Best Buy, GameStop and a bunch of other major MS partners for the H3 launch have registered combined pre-orders that top 1 million units, which is certainly a premiere for the Xbox platform, and probably a record for other gaming platforms too.
Microsoft announced a variety of new merchandise, related to its Halo 3 launch, including two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset, which lets gamers talk with friends over Xbox LIVE.
Microsoft announced a variety of new merchandise, related to its Halo 3 launch, including two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset, which lets gamers talk with friends over Xbox LIVE.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Halo 3 Sales
Industry analysts are banking on bumper sales for Microsoft's flagship release Halo 3 later this month, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan stating that the third title will shift "over 3 million U.S. units in its first 12 days."
Halo 3 Sales
Industry analysts are banking on bumper sales for Microsoft's flagship release Halo 3 later this month, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan stating that the third title will shift "over 3 million U.S. units in its first 12 days."
Friday, September 14, 2007
Halo 3 Review
In fact, Halo 3 is already a million-seller, and that's been the case since July. Microsoft confidently predicts the release will eclipse movie Spider-Man 3's record day-one revenue, and propel the Halo franchise's total income past the $1 billion mark by the end of 2007. Over 800,000 players checked out the game's beta test earlier this year. It's going to be huge.
2: It's the conclusion of the Halo story
How will Master Chief stop the Covenant activating Halo, wiping out all life in the galaxy? What happened to his companion, Cortana, left behind on the ring itself? Halo developer Bungie has been clear all along -- this game will be the conclusion of the Master Chief's story.
3: It'll be the best place for hot competition on Xbox Live
Even two and a half years after the release of Halo 2, over 300,000 fans are logging onto the Xbox Live network every day to play the game. It's still one of the most popular games on the service, despite several years' worth of flashier, newer releases. In short, if you're looking for a competitive multiplayer experience, Halo 3's going to be the best place to find it.
4: You can "Forge" your own maps
Although Halo 3 comes complete with a selection of multiplayer maps and game styles, it'll let players redesign them to suit their preferences, using a system it calls "Forge." Uniquely, up to eight players can cooperate (or compete) to design maps before jumping into an Xbox Live game set in their own creation.
2: It's the conclusion of the Halo story
How will Master Chief stop the Covenant activating Halo, wiping out all life in the galaxy? What happened to his companion, Cortana, left behind on the ring itself? Halo developer Bungie has been clear all along -- this game will be the conclusion of the Master Chief's story.
3: It'll be the best place for hot competition on Xbox Live
Even two and a half years after the release of Halo 2, over 300,000 fans are logging onto the Xbox Live network every day to play the game. It's still one of the most popular games on the service, despite several years' worth of flashier, newer releases. In short, if you're looking for a competitive multiplayer experience, Halo 3's going to be the best place to find it.
4: You can "Forge" your own maps
Although Halo 3 comes complete with a selection of multiplayer maps and game styles, it'll let players redesign them to suit their preferences, using a system it calls "Forge." Uniquely, up to eight players can cooperate (or compete) to design maps before jumping into an Xbox Live game set in their own creation.
Halo 3 Review
In fact, Halo 3 is already a million-seller, and that's been the case since July. Microsoft confidently predicts the release will eclipse movie Spider-Man 3's record day-one revenue, and propel the Halo franchise's total income past the $1 billion mark by the end of 2007. Over 800,000 players checked out the game's beta test earlier this year. It's going to be huge.
2: It's the conclusion of the Halo story
How will Master Chief stop the Covenant activating Halo, wiping out all life in the galaxy? What happened to his companion, Cortana, left behind on the ring itself? Halo developer Bungie has been clear all along -- this game will be the conclusion of the Master Chief's story.
3: It'll be the best place for hot competition on Xbox Live
Even two and a half years after the release of Halo 2, over 300,000 fans are logging onto the Xbox Live network every day to play the game. It's still one of the most popular games on the service, despite several years' worth of flashier, newer releases. In short, if you're looking for a competitive multiplayer experience, Halo 3's going to be the best place to find it.
4: You can "Forge" your own maps
Although Halo 3 comes complete with a selection of multiplayer maps and game styles, it'll let players redesign them to suit their preferences, using a system it calls "Forge." Uniquely, up to eight players can cooperate (or compete) to design maps before jumping into an Xbox Live game set in their own creation.
2: It's the conclusion of the Halo story
How will Master Chief stop the Covenant activating Halo, wiping out all life in the galaxy? What happened to his companion, Cortana, left behind on the ring itself? Halo developer Bungie has been clear all along -- this game will be the conclusion of the Master Chief's story.
3: It'll be the best place for hot competition on Xbox Live
Even two and a half years after the release of Halo 2, over 300,000 fans are logging onto the Xbox Live network every day to play the game. It's still one of the most popular games on the service, despite several years' worth of flashier, newer releases. In short, if you're looking for a competitive multiplayer experience, Halo 3's going to be the best place to find it.
4: You can "Forge" your own maps
Although Halo 3 comes complete with a selection of multiplayer maps and game styles, it'll let players redesign them to suit their preferences, using a system it calls "Forge." Uniquely, up to eight players can cooperate (or compete) to design maps before jumping into an Xbox Live game set in their own creation.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Halo 3 craziness
The Halo 3 craziness is upon us once again,waiting for the release Sept 25th, just as it did when
Halo 2 released. All the Halo fans will be calling in sick at work,"mom I can't go to school today I have to work on a report in my room".Coffee sales will sky rocket Gamers will be found asleep at their computers with drool coming out the sides of their mouths lol.Microsoft will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Halo 2 released. All the Halo fans will be calling in sick at work,"mom I can't go to school today I have to work on a report in my room".Coffee sales will sky rocket Gamers will be found asleep at their computers with drool coming out the sides of their mouths lol.Microsoft will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Halo 3 craziness
The Halo 3 craziness is upon us once again,waiting for the release Sept 25th, just as it did when
Halo 2 released. All the Halo fans will be calling in sick at work,"mom I can't go to school today I have to work on a report in my room".Coffee sales will sky rocket Gamers will be found asleep at their computers with drool coming out the sides of their mouths lol.Microsoft will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Halo 2 released. All the Halo fans will be calling in sick at work,"mom I can't go to school today I have to work on a report in my room".Coffee sales will sky rocket Gamers will be found asleep at their computers with drool coming out the sides of their mouths lol.Microsoft will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Goldman-Sachs's analysts expect Halo 3
Goldman-Sachs's analysts expect Halo 3 to contribute $US170 million ($193 million) in revenue to Microsoft's bottom line in its first week of sales. To put it another way, they expect Microsoft to ship to retailers one copy of Halo 3 for every three Xbox 360s in the world.
Goldman-Sachs's analysts expect Halo 3
Goldman-Sachs's analysts expect Halo 3 to contribute $US170 million ($193 million) in revenue to Microsoft's bottom line in its first week of sales. To put it another way, they expect Microsoft to ship to retailers one copy of Halo 3 for every three Xbox 360s in the world.
Waves Halo 3
"Microsoft welcomes Waves as an Xbox 360 middleware provider," stated Brian Schmidt, Xbox program manager for Microsoft. "Waves has done a great job delivering their technologies and support for Halo 3. We are thrilled to have Waves audio processing available only for the Xbox 360 platform, providing these highly requested professional audio technologies to our game developers."
Waves Halo 3
"Microsoft welcomes Waves as an Xbox 360 middleware provider," stated Brian Schmidt, Xbox program manager for Microsoft. "Waves has done a great job delivering their technologies and support for Halo 3. We are thrilled to have Waves audio processing available only for the Xbox 360 platform, providing these highly requested professional audio technologies to our game developers."
Monday, September 10, 2007
Halo 3 Release Sept.25th
Halo 3 has been a long time in coming and although we now have a little over two weeks Sept 25.I will be standing in line and can't wait. Stood in line for Halo 2 and took months to complete I got killed alot but it was great fun.
Halo 3 Release Sept.25th
Halo 3 has been a long time in coming and although we now have a little over two weeks Sept 25.I will be standing in line and can't wait. Stood in line for Halo 2 and took months to complete I got killed alot but it was great fun.
Halo 3 Banning Scar
Microsoft and Bungie Studios have demonstrated just how serious after they reportedly banned a Halo 3 fan from Xbox Live until the 31st of December 9999.
According to Gamespot, gamer ‘Scar’ was banned from Xbox Live after he managed to get his greedy little paws on the Halo 3 Epsilon test. Scar posted this sorrowful news on the Halo-focussed modding site Se7ensins.com along with a photo of his Xbox Live ban notice.
Apparently after being given the Epsilon build by a friend, he ‘played it for maybe six hours or so alone’ before being booted off every time he tried to load it. He discovered the ban when he tried to sign in the next day.
Scar, who unsurprisingly wants to keep his real name to himself, does not have any plans to appeal the ban. He commented “Other people I know that had this happen to them at the same time as me called support and had no luck,” he rued. “I know of at least 10 others that downloaded it and got banned till 9999.” Imagine that, after cheating Microsoft they don’t want to give you any support.
According to Gamespot, gamer ‘Scar’ was banned from Xbox Live after he managed to get his greedy little paws on the Halo 3 Epsilon test. Scar posted this sorrowful news on the Halo-focussed modding site Se7ensins.com along with a photo of his Xbox Live ban notice.
Apparently after being given the Epsilon build by a friend, he ‘played it for maybe six hours or so alone’ before being booted off every time he tried to load it. He discovered the ban when he tried to sign in the next day.
Scar, who unsurprisingly wants to keep his real name to himself, does not have any plans to appeal the ban. He commented “Other people I know that had this happen to them at the same time as me called support and had no luck,” he rued. “I know of at least 10 others that downloaded it and got banned till 9999.” Imagine that, after cheating Microsoft they don’t want to give you any support.
Halo 3 Banning Scar
Microsoft and Bungie Studios have demonstrated just how serious after they reportedly banned a Halo 3 fan from Xbox Live until the 31st of December 9999.
According to Gamespot, gamer ‘Scar’ was banned from Xbox Live after he managed to get his greedy little paws on the Halo 3 Epsilon test. Scar posted this sorrowful news on the Halo-focussed modding site Se7ensins.com along with a photo of his Xbox Live ban notice.
Apparently after being given the Epsilon build by a friend, he ‘played it for maybe six hours or so alone’ before being booted off every time he tried to load it. He discovered the ban when he tried to sign in the next day.
Scar, who unsurprisingly wants to keep his real name to himself, does not have any plans to appeal the ban. He commented “Other people I know that had this happen to them at the same time as me called support and had no luck,” he rued. “I know of at least 10 others that downloaded it and got banned till 9999.” Imagine that, after cheating Microsoft they don’t want to give you any support.
According to Gamespot, gamer ‘Scar’ was banned from Xbox Live after he managed to get his greedy little paws on the Halo 3 Epsilon test. Scar posted this sorrowful news on the Halo-focussed modding site Se7ensins.com along with a photo of his Xbox Live ban notice.
Apparently after being given the Epsilon build by a friend, he ‘played it for maybe six hours or so alone’ before being booted off every time he tried to load it. He discovered the ban when he tried to sign in the next day.
Scar, who unsurprisingly wants to keep his real name to himself, does not have any plans to appeal the ban. He commented “Other people I know that had this happen to them at the same time as me called support and had no luck,” he rued. “I know of at least 10 others that downloaded it and got banned till 9999.” Imagine that, after cheating Microsoft they don’t want to give you any support.
Halo 3 Game Plot
The game will not begin right where Halo 2 left off. Instead, the comic mini-series, Halo: Uprising, will bridge the story gap between the ending of Halo 2, and the beginning of Halo 3. When the game begins, Master Chief is back on a thoroughly conquered and Covenant controlled Earth. Covenant ships are hovering over an excavation site a few miles from the ruins of New Mombasa and have uncovered a large artifact in this site, and Cortana is still the prisoner of Gravemind. The Arbiter, along with the some Elites have split from the Covenant during the civil war at the end of Halo 2; it has been hinted that the Grunts and the Hunters have joined with the Elites, but recent promotional media show that at least some of the Grunts have sided with the Brutes. The Achievements show the story mode will be divided into nine main levels, which gives some information about the game's length and an indistinct view of the story arc. Recent promotional items have had a strong memorial feeling to them, hinting at the demise of Master Chief, though strictly through speculative circumstantial evidence
Halo 3 Game Plot
The game will not begin right where Halo 2 left off. Instead, the comic mini-series, Halo: Uprising, will bridge the story gap between the ending of Halo 2, and the beginning of Halo 3. When the game begins, Master Chief is back on a thoroughly conquered and Covenant controlled Earth. Covenant ships are hovering over an excavation site a few miles from the ruins of New Mombasa and have uncovered a large artifact in this site, and Cortana is still the prisoner of Gravemind. The Arbiter, along with the some Elites have split from the Covenant during the civil war at the end of Halo 2; it has been hinted that the Grunts and the Hunters have joined with the Elites, but recent promotional media show that at least some of the Grunts have sided with the Brutes. The Achievements show the story mode will be divided into nine main levels, which gives some information about the game's length and an indistinct view of the story arc. Recent promotional items have had a strong memorial feeling to them, hinting at the demise of Master Chief, though strictly through speculative circumstantial evidence
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