Halo 3 @ E3 ** TRAILER ADDED **

[vexor]

April 28, 2006 - With Microsoft, the rumors are always true. The next iteration in Bungie Studios' Halo series will appear at E3 2006 in video form at its Tuesday, May 9 news conference, IGN learned today from independent sources who recently spoke with Microsoft executives.

The video is allegedly two minutes long, although its contents weren't divulged. We're guessing a wild breathtaking battle on Earth. Knowing Microsoft, the publisher will want to show all real, in-game engine footage to counter Sony's fantastical CG videos from E3 2005. When Microsoft was contacted, the company issued its standard reply, "We don't comment on speculation and rumors."

E3 is where console manufacturers, publishers, and developers lay down their best hand for hopes of creating buzz and interest leading into the fall season. And E3 2006 is perhaps one of the most crucial for Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, as each stakes their plot in the next-generation landscape.

Diehard Halo fans shouldn't be too surprised. Bungie is notorious for taking its time, and the game is not likely to come out until 2007. Microsoft's most valuable franchise has been out of the limelight since last year's Map Pack, a set of additional multiplayer maps for 2004's Halo 2. Microsoft has edged away from talking about the next Halo all year long, except to acknowledge Founder Bill Gates' cautionary statements to Sony, claiming that when Sony readies PS3, Halo 3 will launch day and date with it. Microsoft since retracted the statement, claiming Halo 3 will be ready when Bungie is finished.

Recently, however, the company has started to roll up its proverbial Halo sleeves again, acknowledging Halo 3's existence. Microsoft Game Studios' General Manager Shane Kim, in a conversation with New Zealand Website Stuff.co.nz, said:

"You mean the mythical Halo 3? I mean, it's silly to deny its existence when the chairman of MS (Bill Gates) announced it, but I have nothing to announce now, but expect there to be a significant announcement at E3."

You heard it. Expect first details, footage, and wild Halo fanboy Love come E3.

- IGN.com

I'm betting it's gonna get released the same time as the movie comes out in summer of '07... but if Bungie do a good job on it, and make an ending to the game, then the wait will be worth it.


** TRAILER **

Large Version - Windows Media
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...unce_large.wmv

Small Version - Windows Media
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...unce_small.wmv

[SV]

Awesome, yea i hope they make it a good ending

[CrazyCavia]

Well the trailer is on Marketplace with a boatload of others and it's as slow as...

[hokiethang]

Originally Posted by CrazyCavia

Well the trailer is on Marketplace with a boatload of others and it's as slow as...

yeah marketplace is getting hammered right now. I managed to get the lost planet demo and the halo 3 trailer, and i'm trying to get the call of duty 3 trailer now.

[CrazyCavia]

The Lost Planet demo doesn't disappoint, pleasant suprise. Halo 3 timed out trying again..
Got the Call of Duty 3 trailer but it doesn't really show any gameplay..

[vexor]

Just added the trailer for Halo 3, first post

[flyingfridge]

i watched it and sat still for 5 minutes after before i realised my jaw had hit the floor. OH MY FUCKING GOD is probably the best way to put it. It looks simply stunning and with surround speakers it'll blow your socks off.

Can't Wait for the real thing.

[QuicksilverFX]

i watched the hd trailer with my 2 spekers which are pretty good but i cant even begin to imagine it on a hdtv with suround sound! looks like ill have to get 2 jobs and buy a 360 before it comes out and then pre order it like i did on halo 2

[bartboy9891]

looks cool, im not a huge fan of halo but it does look pretty damn good.