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HALO 3: ODST

Developer: Bungie // Publisher: Microsoft
Release: NA September 22 EU September 22
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DigitalFoundry takes a look at ODST [Comments Off]

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DigitalFoundry takes a look at ODST

While venturing into uncharted territory for the “Halo” franchise, at it’s core, “Halo 3: ODST” is still powered by the same and slightly disappointing tech that brought us “Halo 3″ in 2007. Digital Foundry takes a close look at the technology employed in “ODST” and deducts what the advancements can mean for “Halo: Reach”.

posted on 18. 10. 2009 in Microsoft, Xbox 360 

Yes, that’s definitely over 9000 copies of ODST sold [Comments Off]

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Yes, that’s definitely over 9000 copies of ODST sold

Frankie O’Conner from 343 Industries, the Microsoft Division responsible for the “Halo” Franchise, just went on record over at USA Today and told them that “Halo 3: ODST” sold more than 2,5 million copies. We reckon that’s still too few considering just how good “ODST” really is, but at least it shows that fans of “Halo” are open for innovation.

posted on 8. 10. 2009 in Microsoft, Xbox 360 

Halo 3: ODST drops today [Comments Off]

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Halo 3: ODST drops today

Please, excuse the pun; “Halo 3: ODST” is finally available in stores today. It currently resides at a metacritic rating of 85, yet comes with our warmest recommendations. Unfortunately, we didn’t get our review copy in time to write a full length analysis, but you know we wouldn’t lie to you.
Also, if you are an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you can now download a free ODST theme for your dashboard.

Prepare to drop kids, and see you in Firefight.

posted on 22. 09. 2009 in Microsoft, Xbox 360 

New ODST ViDoc has dev interviews [Comments Off]

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New ODST ViDoc has dev interviews

“Halo 3: ODST” is exactly one week away. To help us get excited — not that we need any, thankyouverymuch — Bungie have released another ViDoc for you to watch. This time, they talk to the developers about how they experienced the creation of “ODST”.

There’s a lot of interesting information in this one. Like why dual wielding is no longer in the game, and who is responsible. PAUL BERTONE. CONTINUED →

posted on 15. 09. 2009 in Microsoft, Xbox 360 

Buy, play Halo 3: ODST, don’t get banned [Comments Off]

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Buy, play Halo 3: ODST, don’t get banned

After a whee bit of turmoil, the smoke has lifted and Microsoft was happy to announce that if you are one of those lucky basterds who got their hands on one of the early copies of “HALO 3: ODST” that have appeard in France, you are free to play it, unless you arrrr a pirrrate.

Stephen Tolouse, via twitter:
Clarity on the ODST thing. We will not be banning legitimate customers from Xbox LIVE who play early.

At the end of the day, you’re still french though. I’d rather wait for 3 more weeks and … be, you know, not french. Just kidding. Oh, no, not the balls, please.

posted on 28. 08. 2009 in Microsoft, Xbox 360 

How Bungie is trying to avoid trade-ins with Halo 3: ODST [Comments Off]

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How Bungie is trying to avoid trade-ins with Halo 3: ODST

Besides making people virtually glued to their Xbox 360s for years with fantastic multiplayer modes, Bungie has another trick up its sleeve to keep people from selling their copies of “Halo 3: ODST” back to Gamestop and the likes — the “Halo: Reach” beta:

Buy Halo 3: ODST and receive an invitation to participate in the Halo: Reach Xbox LIVE multiplayer beta. If you want in, hold onto your copy of Halo 3: ODST and stay tuned to Bungie.net and Xbox.com for more details.

As seen on bungie.net.

Pretty smart, I say. Not only does this make “ODST” more enticing, people will also be less likely to trade the game in after they’re done with it.

posted on 1. 08. 2009 in Bungie, Xbox 360