Apparently, M$ is releasing a new LE headset with the H2 LE box, and there was also talk about a new Live service upgrade at some point in the near future, both pointing to a single player demo if anything. They know the multiplayer is the heart of the game, and I doubt they would give that away too early.
EDIT: Also, that new headset is not finished yet, the prototype is being made right now, and isn't going into production for at least a month, further showing there will be no full release this month.
Plus I think too many people are planning on a November release, and might not be able to buy it this month, and I think Bungie/M$ know this, and really don't plan on losing money on the deal.
This post has been edited by MrBones on Aug 3 2004, 01:40 AM