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  • Subject: Halo: Reach Launches 09.14.2010!

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More than 2.7 million players make history with record-shattering demand for the "Halo: Reach" multiplayer beta.

REDMOND, Wash., May 24, 2010 - The most anticipated game of the year is making its worldwide debut this September. "Halo: Reach," the blockbuster prequel to the best-selling video game franchise and hailed as the No. 1 game series of all time,(1) will leave its mark on the entertainment landscape when it launches worldwide, starting Sept. 14, 2010, and in Japan on Sept. 15.

Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed studio Bungie, "Halo: Reach" drops players back into the iconic universe they love so they can experience the birth of the "Halo" legend. During the past 10 years, the "Halo" franchise has inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more, and it has sold more than 34 million games worldwide to date.

"'Halo: Reach' is the culmination of a decade of 'Halo,' a franchise that has become a global entertainment and pop-culture touchstone," said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios at Microsoft Corp. "Just as 'Halo: Combat Evolved' catalyzed the success of the original Xbox to define a decade of entertainment, 'Halo: Reach' will push the boundaries for what's possible in video games and help make 2010 the biggest year in Xbox history."

"There's no doubt in my mind that 'Halo: Reach' will be one of the biggest games and hottest entertainment products of the year," said Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop. "Pre-orders for 'Halo: Reach' have been off the charts, with fans snapping up the limited and legendary editions since they were introduced just a month ago. Overall, it's a real testament to the passion of the 'Halo' fan base."

Consumers Help Make History With Record-Breaking "Halo: Reach" Beta

As a testament to the anticipation for its release, more than 2.7 million "Halo" fans helped make entertainment history this month by participating in the "Halo: Reach" multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE, making it the largest console video game beta test on record and more than triple the size of the "Halo 3" beta. Players completed more than 13 million online games and logged over 16 million hours of online gameplay, amounting to over 1,826 years of total play time in just over a two-week period. The data and user feedback gathered from the beta will help Bungie and Microsoft further refine the game and deliver a blockbuster experience that fans have come to expect from the "Halo" franchise.

"Halo: Reach" follows the story of Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers as they make their final stand on planet Reach, humanity's last line of defense between the terrifying Covenant and Earth. Representing the best-in-class multiplayer elements that have become the hallmark of the "Halo" series, "Halo: Reach" offers the most action-packed multiplayer experience yet on Xbox LIVE. The "Halo: Reach" experience is completed with an intense campaign, an unparalleled suite of features and stunning new visuals powered by groundbreaking new technology.

"Halo: Reach" represents an enormous evolution for the genre-defining "Halo" games, and is testament to Bungie's 10 years of experience crafting amazing experiences. During the past decade, "Halo" fans have demonstrated their commitment to the franchise by logging more than 2 billion hours of gameplay on Xbox LIVE, sharing millions of pieces of user-generated content, creating original "Halo" machinima series and even holding "Halo" themed weddings.

"Halo: Reach" is available for preorder in standard, limited and legendary editions at participating retailers worldwide. The standard edition has an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.), and the limited and legendary editions of the game will retail for $79.99 and $149.99 (U.S.), respectively. The limited and legendary editions of "Halo: Reach" are packed with extras that fans won't want to miss. The centerpiece of the legendary edition is a 10-inch-tall, hand-painted and individually molded Noble Team statue crafted by the expert artisans at McFarlane Toys. As a special bonus, fans can receive a token to unlock an exclusive in-game Spartan Recon Helmet, by picking up a copy of the game on launch day at North American retail stores, and outside of North America by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers.

(1) According to a recent reader poll by Guinness World Records.

SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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  • 05.27.2010 6:38 PM PDT

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yay! but the beta sucked

  • 05.27.2010 6:57 PM PDT

So does that mean that Gamestop will have to push their September 1st release date? If Microsoft says so, I would assume so, but would be nice if they ignored that....hahaha.

  • 05.28.2010 12:45 PM PDT
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YEsss!!! it comes out on ma Bday!!

  • 05.28.2010 7:40 PM PDT
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what about forge though

  • 05.28.2010 8:32 PM PDT
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Burn bright; burn blue.

Posted by: DaNiEL0009
hey does anyone have a problem with the beta it wont say play beta on the odst main screen all it says is new intel and talks about bucks lifeand blah blah anywasy it wont let u play the beta it wont even show up on the main screen for odst does anyone have the same problem if so msg me


Beta's over. It was only 2 weeks long. No more Reach related anything until Fall :(
I wonder if we get to keep our ranks and saved films & photos...

  • 05.29.2010 6:20 AM PDT

quod te non occidit, te fortiorem faciet

Posted by: ZeroSuperman
Beta's over. It was only 2 weeks long. No more Reach related anything until Fall :(
I wonder if we get to keep our ranks and saved films & photos...


Amen !

  • 05.29.2010 3:02 PM PDT
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Wat will the participating stores be? I'm in the uk

[Edited on 07.09.2010 12:10 PM PDT]

  • 06.02.2010 11:48 AM PDT
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Burn bright; burn blue.

Posted by: SAMMY DODGER 62
Wat will the participating stores be?


As far as retail locations, I've found GameStop & affilates, Wal-Mart and Target. Oddly, Target's website only shows they are selling the standard edition. If you have a local Hastings, you might want to call them or visit to find out if they are taking pre-orders. Their website doesn't show anything.

  • 06.03.2010 4:05 AM PDT

Futer day, 6/28/2011

Alright! Sept 14 now i just need to get so money

  • 06.03.2010 7:16 AM PDT
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Unfortunatly, I had RRoD throughout the beta, but I still know for a fact that this game will be the peak of badassedness!

  • 06.04.2010 1:26 PM PDT

KI3R 9639

HELL YEH REACH IS GONNA BE AWESOME I PREORDERD :D

  • 06.04.2010 2:02 PM PDT

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Why is it?

  • 06.06.2010 4:44 AM PDT

How do you update

  • 06.08.2010 8:23 PM PDT

me two

  • 06.08.2010 8:24 PM PDT

i think the beta sucks, the guns do significantly less damage than halo 3. sure the new aspects for the game are cool, but the gameplay sucks. they made this more like call of duty instead of the agility that halo players love.

  • 06.09.2010 11:06 AM PDT

Keep up the good work Bungie! 10 years of Halo, and its all been a blast serving for you. Can't wait for your next awesome ideas for your next franchise! HALO REACH RULES!

  • 06.12.2010 12:37 PM PDT
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Halo Reach ALL THE WAY!
I think it is going to be a great game.

do u have any idea if what we earned in armor wise is going to be saved when we get our real copies? cause i have bought a lot of armor and it would suck if i lost it all when i buy the real game. u know what i mean?

  • 06.17.2010 11:29 AM PDT

9/14 IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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  • 06.17.2010 5:42 PM PDT

ok i pre ordered reach and the guy at gamestop said even if i don't pick it up the day it comes out i still get the recon helmet and bonuses is that true?

  • 06.20.2010 1:34 AM PDT
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question can u upgrade from limited to legendary

  • 06.21.2010 5:53 PM PDT

Thats on my birthday :) excellent! Haven't preordered yet but if it's as good as halo three was when I first got it I will be happy.

  • 06.25.2010 1:14 PM PDT

yay it comes out on my birthday

  • 06.26.2010 3:40 PM PDT
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I've heard rumors that this release date is not valid in nordic countries (sweden, norway, denmark, finland). So I'm starting to wonder what the deal is here?

I got the info from GameStop themselves so I'm starting to wonder. GameStop says it's the 30th, not the 14th in the nordic area.

  • 07.03.2010 7:57 AM PDT