The epic saga continues with Halo 3, as Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. At midnight the floodgates open for the masses to get their copy, and Goldman Sachs analysts predict an estimated 4.2 million copies of Halo 3 are currently at retail outlets, 1.5 million of which are pre-ordered.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

In Halo 3, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Last week, some stores in Norway leaked the game, and now UK retailer Argos has gone ahead and sold copies prematurely. Microsoft, however, will continue to use the ban hammer, blocking anybody who plays the game ahead of its Sept. 25/26 release date off Xbox Live, for life. Disconnecting the X360 from the Internet does not safeguard you, as the console collects data to be transmitted later.

In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Halo 3 Midnight Madness events are happening across the US starting Monday, Sept. 24 until its official launch, at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but Halo fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console (comes with matching Wireless Controller, headset, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme) on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.

In preparation for the Halo 3's Sept. 25th launch, Microsoft is gearing up its promotional onslaught with the “Unite to Fight Week,” which will include a bounty of Halo-related activities such as midnight madness events, promotional activities, a variety of Xbox Live opportunities and contests.

According to an email sent by GameStop Corp. to employees, anyone who even accidentally breaks the tape on the Halo 3 shipping boxes will be fired on the spot. Other outlets have recently caused publisher concern by leaking BioShock and Stranglehold early, so GameStop is taking a firm stance that it will not tolerate such behavior. Whether you're a clerk or district manager, if you open the packaging before the midnight launch, you're out.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas honored Xbox 360’s Halo by immortalizing a life-sized Master Chief figure as the first video game character to be enshrined in the world famous attraction’s 250-year history.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. As part of the "First to Play/First to Own" promotion, Xbox and Pontiac announced that gamers will have the chance to play “Halo 3” for the first time at one of two events planned in San Francisco and New York City next week.

Xbox 360 fanatics are invited to accessorize this holiday season with Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset, and the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, all available beginning Sept. 4.

Revealed earlier this week, Halo 3 has gone gold and is on track for its Tuesday, Sept. 25 launch. The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Earlier this month Bungie revealed Halo 3 was 99.9% finished, and over the weekend various fansites/blogs have noticed Bungie's Frank O’Connor playing what seems to be a final version.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Bungie's weekly update reveals Halo 3 is nearing completion. Check out yesterday's batch of new screens...

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Gears of War, Halo 2, and Viva Pinata are all coming to the PC, so what about Halo 3? Bungie's Frank O'Connor says, "I can tell you for a fact that there's not one line of code written for a PC version at this point."

In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. With preorders in North America already exceeding the 1 million milestone, Microsoft has high hopes for the Halo 3 debut. Director of creative marketing Chris Di Cesare claims the goal is to reach $155 million in a single day, surpassing both Halo 2's $125 million, as well as Spider-Man 3's $151 million opening record.

In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Preorders in North America have exceeded the 1 million milestone, while details of upcoming promotions with Mountain Dew, 7-Eleven, Pontiac, Comcast and Burger King Corp. are unveiled.

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. A few weeks back Bungie's Frank O'Conner cast a shadow on online co-op, but at a press event in Amsterdam earlier today, Bungie reportedly confirmed 4 player online Co-Op will be included.

UPDATE: Bungie now officially confirmed 4 player co-op online or via system link, adding 2 new player types.