Topic: Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Hits Xbox LIVE Worldwide on May 16 (Read 257 times)

Xbox-Scene · « **on:** April 10, 2007, 01:23:00 PM »

Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Hits Xbox LIVE Worldwide on May 16
Posted by XanTium | April 10 14:47 EST | News Category: Xbox360

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From the press release:

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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the multiplayer beta of "Halo 3" will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE on May 16 at 5 a.m. PDT and run through June 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 console this fall, "Halo 3" is the highly anticipated third chapter in the groundbreaking "Halo" trilogy from legendary developers Bungie. "Halo 3" lets gamers experience Master Chief's greatest battle as he launches an epic mission to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and ultimately save mankind.

Made possible through Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox LIVE gaming and entertainment network, which provides a robust online service for more than 6 million gamers worldwide, the multiplayer beta for "Halo 3" will give anxious Xbox 360 gamers their first opportunity to get their hands on the new levels, weapons, vehicles and game types, as well as a chance to provide valuable data that Bungie will use in continued development. Starting May 16, gamers who secured their admission to the multiplayer beta either through the "Rule of Three" promotion or by purchasing a specially marked copy of "Crackdown" for Xbox 360 will be able to don their Spartan armor, download the beta on Xbox LIVE, and jump online using their Xbox LIVE Gold account* to battle other gamers from around the world.

When gamers gather online to play the multiplayer beta via Xbox LIVE in May, they will be treated to three richly detailed, action-oriented maps: Snowbound, High Ground and Valhalla, which represent a mixture of large- and medium-scale combat environments and are brand-new to "Halo 3." Each map will test gamers' mettle as they are placed behind the controls of new "Halo 3" vehicles such as the agile Mongoose all-terrain vehicle, and armed with deadly weapons such as the new and improved Assault Rifle, the ferocious Brute Spiker, the devastating Spartan Laser and the treacherous new Spike Grenades. This is just a taste of what gamers will experience later this fall when "Halo 3" goes on sale.

"'Halo: Combat Evolved' and 'Halo 2' changed the face of console gaming forever," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "Gamers from around the world have logged more than 800 million hours on Xbox LIVE playing 'Halo 2,' and years after its launch it remains the No. 1 title on our Xbox LIVE network. Bringing an early look at the multiplayer elements of 'Halo 3' to our passionate fan base is tremendously exciting for us."

Gamers worldwide who did not participate in the "Rule of Three" promotion but are interested in joining the multiplayer beta of "Halo 3" can still participate through the purchase of the critically acclaimed Xbox 360 title "Crackdown," which was launched in February. "Crackdown" sets players loose in a free-form, persistent city for action-packed crime fighting that requires a bigger, faster and stronger hero that evolves as a more efficient weapon through continued gameplay. Each copy of "Crackdown" has been specially marked with a "Halo 3" beta sticker prior to the beta period, and starting May 16 the game will act as a key for gamers to download and participate in the "Halo 3" multiplayer beta.

In addition, gamers who can't wait for the multiplayer beta this May can get an even earlier look at "Halo 3" with a new, behind-the-scenes video feature available at http://www.bungie.net and in high definition over Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Starting today, viewers can go behind the scenes at Bungie Studios to learn about the people, technology and process that are making "Halo 3" an unforgettable multiplayer experience, and to get a taste of what to expect from the upcoming "Halo 3" multiplayer beta. The latest multiplayer video documentary, titled "Is Quisnam Protero Damno!," will offer a glimpse at how "Halo 3" multiplayer maps are being designed, built and architected, and how these amazing spaces are converted into fun places in which to play. Gamers can also catch the first-ever glimpse of brand-new "Halo 3" multiplayer levels in their early stages of evolution and construction.

And here's the Halo 3 'Multiplayer' video doc dubbed "Is Quisnam Protero Damno!":

acplayer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:44:00 PM »

Finally, it has been set in stone

0794 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:44:00 PM »

absolutely amazing...i will be there...

that video documentary is incredible - the gameplay looks great!

belke · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:49:00 PM »

yayayayaya

zest · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:52:00 PM »

Im so sorry but i just have to say this again... I do not understand what the fuzz is about Halo... I know that some of you wanna rip my head and shit down my neck for saying this but I just have to be honest. "Halo changed console gaming forever" eh.... ok...thanx.... i guess....

The Zep Man · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:20:00 PM »

QUOTE(zest @ Apr 10 2007, 08:23 PM)

I know that some of you wanna rip my head and shit down my neck for saying this but I just have to be honest. "Halo changed console gaming forever" eh.... ok...thanx.... i guess....

That honor is only for the Duke, and we will never see him again. Therefore I agree with your opinion.

epsilon72 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:57:00 PM »

Unfortunately I won't be there...

I wonder if the network is going to crash on that day from all of the traffic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(probably not...this isn't the PSN we're talking about here)

This post has been edited by epsilon72: Apr 10 2007, 07:57 PM

acplayer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:25:00 PM »

QUOTE(epsilon72 @ Apr 10 2007, 12:28 PM)

Unfortunately I won't be there...

I wonder if the network is going to crash on that day from all of the traffic?

(probably not...this isn't the PSN we're talking about here)

Hahahaha

SD5150 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:03:00 PM »

Wow 3 full weeks of Beta playing 0_o Considering it will probably be very hard to download the Beta when its first released, due to everyone trying to get it at once, it will be even shorter of playing time for most people. Add that to a 9-5 job (if your lucky), and that even less playing time. I know its more of a "gift" than a right, to be able to play, but Jesus, not even a month of playing time for a Beta....hopefully a MP Demo will be out shortly after that or something...

This post has been edited by SD5150: Apr 10 2007, 08:04 PM

1nsan3 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:05:00 PM »

Nope!!! halo 2 modders destroyed halo for me. halo3 will end up the same way. Besides u know damn well if theres school, most of the little shits will be skipping just to play. I tried halo 2 once, i was a noob. still am, i know i suck at the game, but when ya have a 14 year old annying ass kid yelling in your ear that u suck , your worthless, even tho i KNOW DAMN WELL that ive never played before, i gets old real fast, and it still goes on.

Sorry too immature for me. Some of these people live in this game. i know a few people have told me there kids have shitty ass grades and there attitudes got 100% worse because of this game, do they care tho? fuc* no, do ? lol i dont care if the kid is left on the street, maybe he should of payed a bit more attention.

dmitri · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:14:00 PM »

I wonder how big the XBL outtage will be this time..

Antdog24 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:32:00 PM »

I just couldn't bring myself to buy that piece of $hit game Crackdown just for the Halo 3 Beta... I'll wait until november.

bucko · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:39:00 PM »

Can't download the video, I sign in, confirm my D.O.B, then it takes me to a search page. Save target as don't work.

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I just couldn't bring myself to buy that piece of $hit game Crackdown just for the Halo 3 Beta... I'll wait until november.

I bet you've never even tried the game, anyway there were two other ways to get in the beta.

Edit, downloading video now, turns out I was supposed to click continue instead of pressing enter key (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif).

This post has been edited by bucko: Apr 10 2007, 08:44 PM

Antdog24 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:44:00 PM »

QUOTE(bucko @ Apr 10 2007, 07:10 PM)

Can't download the video, I sign in, confirm my D.O.B, then it takes me to a search page. Save target as don't work.
I bet you've never even tried the game, anyway there were two other ways to get in the beta.

I've tried the game, it sucks to the third power. It's the fastest I've ever sent a Gamefly game back. Complete Garbage... you must be easy to please.

loserkid182 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2007, 01:29:00 PM »

QUOTE(Antdog24 @ Apr 10 2007, 08:15 PM)

I've tried the game, it sucks to the third power. It's the fastest I've ever sent a Gamefly game back. Complete Garbage... you must be easy to please.

Crackdown is a good game, I only got it for the Halo 3 beta key, but I'll be keeping it once the beta is finished.

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