Halo 3 for Xbox: The Final Installment

Halo 3 for Xbox was a major marketing strategy used to sell the new Xbox 360.
Halo 3 for Xbox is considered the best first person shooter for a console. Especially when gamers talk about the first Halo game called Halo: Combat Evolved. The game is considered a scientific first-person shooter and the gamer plays as the main character that is called Master Chief. Gamers all around the world as well as gamer magazine's have dubbed Master Chief as the Silent warrior, since he's known for not saying a whole lot during game play. The gamer however does learn a lot of background information from Master Chief's AI Companion known as Cortana. Not only does Cortana provide the gamer with a lot of background information, she also provides a lot of comical relief as well.

Since the Halo series, especially the first Halo game has been dubbed the best first-person shooter for a console; other consoles have tried to achieve what Halo has accomplished in the first-person shooter genre. After the release of Halo: Combat Evolved was released in 2000, Bungie Studio's released Halo 2 in 2004. Halo 2 broke sales records that Halo: Combat Evolved had achieved. In 2007 Halo 3 for Xbox, the third and possibly final installment of the game was released and sold over $170 million worth of copies within the first 24 hours of its release.

Due to the impact and wide success of these games, the Halo franchise was dubbed as 'Halo Nation'. Novels and written novels have been released regarding the game allowing gamers all around the world to acquire more background information about the Halo series. Even though Halo is for Xbox only, the games have begun to be released on the PC. Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 are currently available for the PC while gamers patiently await the release of Halo 3 for their home PC's.

It seems like what's been called the Halo trilogy may not be an actual trilogy after all. It's been said that the developer's of Halo are in works with Peter Jackson who is best known for his Lord of the Rings trilogy movies. It's been reported that they are in talks for making another Halo game called Halo Chronicles. Gamers are able to visit the Halo website for information regarding any Bungie Studio's news and upcoming projects, but for now gamers have Halo for Xbox for their gaming needs. So until then gamers, finish the fight and continue playing Halo 3 for Xbox.

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By Chelsea Aubin
Published: 4/5/2008
 
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