QUOTE(Skyblast @ Apr 2 2006, 07:22 PM)

...all this hype they did for Halo 2 almost hurt them afterwards....
Almost? I don't think for a minute that MS or Bungie is hurting in anyways from the release of Halo 2. In fact, quite the contrary. Don't we anticipate the release of any title? Or are you guys telling me you just go to the store and see what's new and buy it? Of course you don't. You get the trailers, look at screenshots..etc.etc.. it's all speculation until you get your hands on it. That's any game. I don't see what the big deal is here. To me, this thread isn't abot the Next Halo release, it's now been divided into an arguement over everything we already knew about Halo 2 and it's release..
OH!!!! That reminds me!
When the 360's came out, coincidently I was looking to purchase a copy of Halo 2 for a friend who was getting on Live!, well I went to circuit city - SOLD OUT.. Best Buy - SOLD OUT.. Rhino - SOLD OUT.. Gamestop - SOLD OUT. I had to find a copy at a pawn shop. So I guess what I'm trying to point out is that there was an influx of copies of Halo 2 sold because of people who got 360's... even if you don't care for halo, you should celebrate the fact that your beloved console has such a fantastic franchise! Enough with the bashing. This is about the next Halo, not Halo or Halo 2, but Halo 3 - so if I can't brag about how good it is before even knowing anything about it, likewise you can't put it down.