Halo 3 Beta Invites on all Crackdown Copies of Xbox 360
The Xbox Live Halo 3 multiplayer public beta, which is a pre-release version is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on Xbox 360. This beta also represents an opportunity for gamers to give information that will help in the development of Halo 3. Through the resulting feedback, Bungie will be able to further refine and hone the end result of the game.
Microsoft earlier this month notified that phase 1 of the Halo 3 beta invites have closed. For those who wish to experience the Man Cannon before millions others, Microsoft today has confirmed in its Gamerscore blog and with IGN that every copy of the initial shipment of Crackdown at retail will include access to the Halo 3 beta and that the “initial shipment” is pretty huge, so there will be enough to go around.
For those Halo 3 fans who are STILL losing sleep over this, you can guarantee entrance into the Halo 3 Beta by purchasing a copy of Crackdown when it launches Feb. 20th.
Another way to get hold the elusive Halo 3 beta invite is through the “Rule of Three” program. From February 1-3, gamers in the US who play three hours of Halo 2 over Xbox Live will qualify for entry. The first 13,333 gamers who have played Halo 2 over Xbox Live during the specified time period and who register at the Halo 3 Web site will be entered into the beta program. Gamers outside of the US should stay tuned for details on the “Rule of Three” program in their regions.
Only gamers with an Xbox 360 and a valid Xbox Live Gold membership will be considered for the program. You can also find more information on Bungie’s website about these programs.
Initial reports of gamers who played the Crackdown demo are feeling good about the game. Reports sugges that the stunts, the weapons, the fighting and the super hero building hopping are pretty good and not just a GTA clone. You can now feel better about buying Crackdown for the game of Crackdown and the beta as a bonus. Before I felt like I might be buying a $59.99 Beta with Crackdown as a bonus.
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