Halo 3 (X360)
Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (US)
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (UK)
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (AU)
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence
PEGI: 12+
Halo 3
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Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (US)
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (UK)
Release Date: September 25, 2007 (AU)
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence
PEGI: 12+
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XBL's Waypoint to Preview Halo Legends News (Dec 4, 2009)

Two episodes and two "making of" Halo Legends features are coming to Waypoint.

Collectable Master Chief Bust up for Pre-Ordering News (Sep 17, 2009)

You too can own a new 2:1 scale bust of Bungie's hero.

Halo 3 News

Peter Jackson Confirms His Halo Projects are Cancelled News (Jul 24, 2009)

Peter Jackson's Halo movie and game get lost in the shuffle.

Meet 343 Industries, Halo's New Gatekeeper News (Jul 23, 2009)

The Halo limbo has closure: 343 Industries, partnered with Microsoft, will publish all things Halo from here on out.

Meet 343 Industries, Halo's New Gatekeeper News (Jul 23, 2009)

The Halo limbo has closure: 343 Industries, partnered with Microsoft, will publish all things Halo from here on out.

Next Time on the Master Chief Show... News (May 13, 2009)

Public Beta begins for new Bungie Halo 3 video service.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Mega Man Box Artist Commissioned to Remake Halo 3 Cover Features (May 7, 2009)

Bring on the explosions, Warthogs and thunder-thighs.

Four Futuristic Game Techs That Exist in Real Life News (Apr 21, 2009)

Technologies from games and their real-life counterparts.

10 Billion Halo 3 Kills Achieved News (Apr 14, 2009)

Bungie's Xbox 360 shooter hits a ridiculously high milestone for Covenant campaign kills.

Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack Goes Live News (Apr 9, 2009)

For 800 MS Points players can now grab the latest DLC for Halo 3.

Halo 3 Ends with ODST News (Mar 27, 2009)

Despite previous rumors, Bungie confirms that there are 'no plans' for more Halo 3 content.

Halo 3 and GoW2 DLC Dated News (Mar 23, 2009)

Mythic map pack and Snowblind map pack coming to Xbox Live soon.

Halo 3 and GoW2 DLC Dated News (Mar 23, 2009)

Mythic map pack and Snowblind map pack coming to Xbox Live soon.

Microsoft sued for $90 Million News (Mar 10, 2009)

PalTalk Holdings' lawyer claims that Halo and the Xbox infringe their patents.

Halo 3 Hits One Billion Matches News (Mar 3, 2009)

Apparently a lot of people play Halo 3.

Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack Detailed News (Jan 30, 2009)

Microsoft releases some tantalizing new details on Halo 3's upcoming map pack.

Top 20 Xbox Live Games Revealed News (Jan 5, 2009)

Xbox Live's Major Nelson delivers the goods on favorite Xbox Live titles of 2008.

Halo 3: Recon Gets Name Change News (Nov 25, 2008)

Bungie renames its upcoming Halo chapter to Halo 3: ODST.

More Halo 3: Recon Details News (Nov 17, 2008)

New information regarding Bungie's standalone Halo title surfaces.

Halo 3: Recon Details Emerge News (Nov 13, 2008)

Expansion to be a 'three to five hour' experience.

The GameSpy Debriefings #61 Features (Sep 25, 2008)

We kidnap IGN PC's Jason Ocampo and get way, way more wackiness than we expected.

Bungie's Teaser Trailer Analyzed News (Sep 25, 2008)

Halo 4 theories debunked; additional Halo 3 content more likely.

Halo 3 Title Update Coming September 23rd News (Sep 19, 2008)

Second title update confirmed to arrive next week.

New Halo 3 Update Unveiled News (Sep 8, 2008)

To mark the blockbuster's one-year anniversary, Bungie announces new achievements and cheat-busting tactics.

The GameSpy Debriefings #54 Features (Jul 7, 2008)

Sony's 2.4 recall, EA Sports PC ports, Civ Revolution, DLC, and Batman's broken arm. All in one hour.

Toxicity in Our City Features (May 7, 2008)

Xbox Live becoming unpleasant for newcomers? But how could this be?!

The GameSpy Debriefings #46 Features (Apr 23, 2008)

After an absence, the team's back for pre-GTA4 chat, Midway's recent showings, and why Hollywood fears games.

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack News (Apr 15, 2008)

Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today.

Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Hands-on News (Apr 11, 2008)

Are the new downloadable maps worth your time and money? We take a closer look at what you can expect!

The GameSpy Debriefings #44 Features (Mar 31, 2008)

The North team tackles APB, Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 exploits, Metal Gear Solid 4 pre-orders, and what could be GTA4 achievements.

Halo 3 Legendary Maps Coming in April News (Mar 20, 2008)

New maps confirmed for download over Xbox Live Marketplace on April 15th.

Halo 3: The First Successful Season Features (Jan 9, 2008)

So ends 2007, and with it Season 1 of 'Spy-Hunter as well.

GabeSpy - At Year's End Features (Dec 19, 2007)

Master Chief doesn't rule the Xbox 360, so he's coming to discuss it with us in person...

Halo 3 Features

Halo 3 - Hail to the Master Chief Features (Dec 11, 2007)

As part of our Game of the Year nominee interview series, we talk with the Writing Lead for this year's runaway success, Halo 3

New Halo 3 Maps Revealed News (Nov 19, 2007)

Three new maps set to arrive on Xbox Live on December 11.

Halo 3: GabeSpy Rules All! Features (Nov 7, 2007)

Are you ready for a torrent of self-aggrandizing hyperbole? Good, because here it comes...

The GameSpy Debriefings #25 Features (Oct 29, 2007)

Joynt, Graziani, and McGarvey answer your questions, try some Spore, and talk about money.

The GameSpy Debriefings #24 Features (Oct 23, 2007)

Joynt and Graziani on review scores, working at the 'Spy, and what makes World of Warcraft so hard to quit.

Halo 3: Sterling to the Rescue! Features (Oct 11, 2007)

Wait... Sterling McGarvey? Our Sterling saved the day?

The Largest Library Features (Oct 10, 2007)

After overdosing on Halo 3 for weeks, Gabe returns to an oldie but goodie.

Bungie's Take on the Microsoft Break News (Oct 9, 2007)

Sad news for those of us hoping to watch a bitter scrap between former lovers...

The GameSpy Debriefings #22 Features (Oct 8, 2007)

Joynt, McGarvey, and Graziani together again. The North team hammers out sports games, sequels, and continues the Bioshock spoiler countdown.

Game of the Month: September 2007 Features (Oct 5, 2007)

This month's winner is not a surprise... whaddya expect?

Microsoft and Bungie Part Ways News (Oct 5, 2007)

Bungie to continue to develop with its primary focus on Microsoft platforms.

First-Week Halo 3 Sales Hit $300m News (Oct 4, 2007)

Following record-breaking pre-sales, Halo 3 posts $300 million in first-week sales.

Bungie and Microsoft to Split? News (Oct 2, 2007)

Rumors have been spreading about a possible split between Bungie and Microsoft.

Halo 3 Roundtable News (Sep 28, 2007)

We put aside our piping-hot battle rifles just long enough to wax lyrical.

Halo 3: Using the Forge News (Sep 26, 2007)

We take a crack at building the ultimate gladiatorial arena with Halo 3's Forge.

Halo 3 Makes $170 Million in 24 Hours News (Sep 26, 2007)

Halo 3 out-earns movies such as "Spider-Man 3" at retail.

Halo, Duh Features (Sep 26, 2007)

Of course this column is going to be about Master Chief, but unlike Gabe's ecstatic review, this is about the game's negligible shortcomings.

Halo 3 Finally Released News (Sep 25, 2007)

Gamers can breathe a sigh of relief and get cracking with Master Chief.

Halo 3: Mode/Map Overview News (Sep 24, 2007)

We bullet point what's new in multiplayer so you're ready to fight tonight at midnight!

Halo 3 Wait Almost Over News (Sep 24, 2007)

10,000 retailers prep for a midnight launch to "Finish the Fight."

Halo 3 Reviews

Halo 3 Reviews (Sep 23, 2007)

Master Chief's fight may be finished, but yours has just begun.

Alt-Tab #4: Backlash Brigade: The Halo 3 Briefing Features (Sep 20, 2007)

With the right guidance and leadership, anyone can be a proper hater.

The GameSpy Debriefings #19 Features (Sep 18, 2007)

McGarvey's back from a long break, as Joynt gears up for a long week of coverage in Tokyo!

Halo 3 Goes Gold! News (Aug 29, 2007)

The code is finally done and Master Chief is on the move!

Halo in Miniature News (Aug 19, 2007)

Is Master Chief as intimidating when he's one inch tall and made of plastic?

360 Price Drop For All Models News (Aug 6, 2007)

Starting August 8th, expect to see cheaper 360s.

The GameSpy Debriefings #13 Features (Aug 3, 2007)

We go on the record with our Blizzcon predictions and deliver the podcast early for you!

Bungie Confirms Four-player Co-op Over Live for Halo 3! News (Jul 31, 2007)

It'll be GoldenEye all over again, lives left ruined in its wake.

The GameSpy Debriefing #11 Features (Jul 23, 2007)

We tell it like it is after the most unique E3 in history. Ready for a bank-breaking holiday?

Post-E3 Propaganda Features (Jul 19, 2007)

I revisit the E3 Press Conference, some shocking news and a spot of reader mail.

Halo 3 Previews

Halo 3 Previews (Jul 11, 2007)

The single-player campaign is finally unveiled at E3 and we bring you all the juicy details.

Microsoft Press Conference Roundtable News (Jul 11, 2007)

We weigh in on the evening's events from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

The GameSpy Debriefings #9 Features (Jul 6, 2007)

With E3 looming, the North squad opens fire and picks some winners!

First Halo 3 Single-Player Shot Revealed News (Jul 6, 2007)

High-res in-game campaign screen released.

Shadow-also-ran Features (Jun 20, 2007)

The Halo 3 beta ends and Shadowrun gets its due.

Halo 3 Beta: The Last Hurrah Features (Jun 19, 2007)

The 'Spy Guys send the Halo 3 beta off with a bang.

The GameSpy Debriefing #6 Features (Jun 15, 2007)

The team laments the end of Halo 3 beta, discusses PSP games on PS2, and Shadowrun feedback!

Halo 3 Beta Roundtable: Week Four News (Jun 8, 2007)

It's the end of an era, as we get ready to bury the beta.

Shane Kim on Halo 3 Features (Jun 7, 2007)

We had the chance to sit down with Microsoft Game Studios' Shane Kim, where we discussed all things Halo 3.

Halo 3 Beta: Tricks up Our Sleeves Features (Jun 7, 2007)

This week, the 'Spy-Hunted pull out all the stops to give you a Dos and Don'ts list... in glorious HD.

Halo 3 Beta Multiplayer Designer Interview Features (Jun 6, 2007)

We got one-on-one time with Bungie's Lars Bakken before the demo started. Have his predictions come true?

Halo 3 Beta Roundtable: Week Three News (Jun 1, 2007)

What does it do to a man to play the same game day after day? It makes him way better at head shots.

The GameSpy Debriefing #4 Features (Jun 1, 2007)

The guys dig into Resistance, Riddick, Halo 3, Star Wars, and then some.

The Stars, They're Everywhere Features (May 31, 2007)

Scooter loves StarCraft so much he relates an anecdote that probably one percent of you will understand

Halo 3 Beta Roundtable: Week Two News (May 25, 2007)

We weigh in after our first full week of combat training.

The GameSpy Debriefing #3 Features (May 25, 2007)

Blizzard's Starcraft 2 megaton, "Little E3," the state of Splinter Cell, our exclusive Resistance coverage, and some classics time with the Aliens movies and games.

Halo 3 Beta: An Ancient Frontier Features (May 18, 2007)

Lose or win, we had a good time and that's what really counts... right?

The GameSpy Debriefing #2 Features (May 18, 2007)

The GameSpy North team sorts out Sony, Square-Enix, and Spartans!

Halo 3 Roundtable: Week One News (May 18, 2007)

We break down the first week of the beta before you hunker down for the whole weekend!

Halo 3 Beta: First Thoughts News (May 17, 2007)

Three weeks of Halo 3 begins now!

Halo 3 Beta Extended News (May 17, 2007)

Bungie extends Halo 3 beta to calm angry hordes; provides hot fix for UI issue.

From the Ring: Halo 3 Beta Coverage Index Features (May 17, 2007)

Three weeks of Halo 3 begins now!

Halo 3 Beta (Finally) Goes Live News (May 16, 2007)

After much grumbling and angry fist-shaking, the beta is available to Crackdown owners.

Halo 3 Release Date Announced! News (May 15, 2007)

Not actually November; winter plans ruined world-wide!

Halo 3 Hands-On Preview Previews (May 12, 2007)

Will Halo 3 change the face of online gaming? The Multiplayer Beta gives us an idea of what's in store.

Halo 3 Beta Roundtable News (May 12, 2007)

GameSpy's editors chime in with their initial impressions of Bungie's next blockbuster.

Halo 3 Details Unveiled News (May 11, 2007)

Microsoft has released new details regarding the Halo finale in today's worldwide press announcement.

Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Begins May 16th News (Apr 10, 2007)

The wait for some heart-pounding deathmatch on Xbox 360 is nearly over.

Crackdown to Include Halo 3 Beta Keys News (Jan 3, 2007)

Microsoft unveils more ways to get into the Halo 3 multiplayer beta.

Halo 3 Beta Signups Begin Today News (Dec 4, 2006)

Don't forget to catch the new Halo 3 trailer tonight on ESPN.

Play Halo 3 Multiplayer This Spring News (Nov 15, 2006)

Three big announcements come from Bungie on the fifth anniversary of Halo.

Three Versions of Halo 3 Coming News (Oct 30, 2006)

A regular edition, a collector's edition and a Legendary edition of Bungie's new shooter are revealed.

Universal and Fox Back Out of Halo Film News (Oct 23, 2006)

Microsoft decides to keep the project alive, Peter Jackson still onboard.

Peter Jackson Working on Next Halo News (Sep 27, 2006)

The award-winning director and Fran Walsh team with Bungie Studios.

Director Announced for Halo Film News (Aug 9, 2006)

Rookie director will helm the motion picture adaptation of Bungie's hit FPS.

A Glimpse Into Halo 3 Playtesting News (Jul 6, 2006)

Bungie posts about single-player campaign testing and unveils a handful of details about its new FPS.

Xbox Live's Bright Future Features (Jun 14, 2006)

Or how Will went to E3 and saw a bunch of totally sweet games that may or may not feature awesome multiplayer action.

New Halo Graphic Novel Details Revealed News (Jun 8, 2006)

Marvel teases us with a few pages of art from the upcoming comic.

Halo 3 "Making of" Documentary Now Online News (Jun 7, 2006)

Bungie gives you a glimpse of what goes on behind their doors.

1.5 Million Connect to Xbox Live During E3 News (May 18, 2006)

The Halo 3 trailer is the number 1 download of the week.

Halo 3 Previews (May 9, 2006)

We describe the video to get you exctied about downloading it.

Halo 3 Trailer Now Available News (May 9, 2006)

Footage of Bungie's sequel is on Xbox Live

Microsoft Announces Backwards Compatible Games News (Nov 16, 2005)

Sure, we all knew that we'd be able to play Halo 2 on our Xbox 360s, but what about Blinx 2?!?

Halo Has Jackson News (Oct 4, 2005)

Listen to Peter's first reactions to the announcement.

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