Everything you need to know about the biggest game of the year.
Updated 5/17
On Friday, Microsoft opened the Halo 3 Beta to the press. With access to the most anticipated beta in gaming history, you'd think all our time would be spent playing Halo 3. But we take out duty to you, our readers, seriously. That's why we're blowing out the Halo 3 Multipalyer Beta.
Along with hands-on impressions, screens and videos, we also broke down the new and returning weapons, vehicles and game modes.
We'll continue to update this page throughout the three-week beta. Keep coming back and you're certain to discover new features, impressions, and videos.
 | Rule of 3 Lockout
Trouble in paradise? Bungie responds. |
 | Map walkthroughs in HD. |
 | Busted Beta?
Bungie responds to reports of broken Halo 3 betas and Crackdown's issues. |
 | Tons of HD videos taken from the Beta. Updated daily. |
 | Halo 3 Beta: Map Quest
Bungie busts open Valhalla, Snowbound and Highground from the top down and we've got the maps. |
 | Halo 3 Beta: Another Take
Is it more than just Halo 2.5? |
 | Does it Match the Hype?
Find out how the most anticipated Xbox 360 game of the year matches up against expectations. |
 | Et tu Brute Shot?
We dispel an early myth with explosive new videos. |
 | Roundtable Podcast
Four idiots discuss the good and bad of the Halo 3 beta. Plus, things to do in Valhalla when you're dead. |
 | Beta Impressions
We've played it. Now come read what we think. |
 | The gents at Bungie detail the changes made to Halo 3 multiplayer. Find out why the Needler suddenly rocks! |
 | The Weapons and Gadgets
Our five page feature on the weapons and tools of the Halo 3 beta. |
 | Sweet Beta Rides
You'll love the feeling of a Mongoose between your legs as you launch off a man cannon. |
 | Matchmaking Breakdown
The new matchmaking system is like E-Harmony for crazy people. |
 | Map Overview
Like Lewis and Clarke, we explore uncharted territory. |
 | Impressions from the British front. |
 | Blue? Red? Green? Whatever your color of choice, its covered in these spanking new Beta screens. |
 | Need even more Halo 3 video in HD? Head over to Insider. |
 | New Halo Novel Beams Down
Halo: Contact Harvest coming this fall. Get the first details here. |
 | Halo 3 Beta: May 16
The beta goes public next week. That's why you're reading this right now and not playing. |
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Posted: 11 May 2007
- Release: 25 Sep 2007
- ESRB rating: M (Mature)
- Publisher: Microsoft
- Developer: Bungie Software
