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4) Finally, will there only be an exclusive offer of Crackdown with the Halo 3 Beta Test code in it?

If that answer is a no and all of the games have tyhe ability to unlock the Beta then Blockbuster can expect to see me the day they get Cracktown. **cough**cough** I mean Crackdown.

  • 01.03.2007 2:42 PM PDT
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oh thnx im watching the vid = )

  • 01.03.2007 2:43 PM PDT
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trailer is sweet = ))))))))))))))))))))))))

  • 01.03.2007 2:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: Fluffy Hobbit
You are all going to love me for this.. (or at least you should).
GO HERE :)
http://crackdownoncrime.com/News/Halo3_Announcement.htm

Anyone who doesn’t like two-for-one offers, especially those connected with popular video games, should stop reading right now.

For the rest of you, here is some exciting news: Gamers who buy Crackdown™ are guaranteed a place in this spring’s Halo 3™ multiplayer beta program! Truly a unique, value-packed, action-filled two-fer if ever there was one!


Well thats nice and all but I don't want to pay $60.00 for a game I don't want just to get into a BETA!!! I'll take the cheap bastards way and rent the game to get into the beta. $60.00 NO WAY!!

  • 01.03.2007 2:47 PM PDT
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dude you should of just signed up for it a month ago like most pplz that read forums and the updates and chill down man

  • 01.03.2007 2:48 PM PDT
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well i don't get it u have all your stuff messed up... i mean with crackdown... i saw on xbox.com that it said this thing with "specially marked" boxes and here it says all crackdown? also say you rent the game crackdown would you still be eligible? or does it have to be bought cause there is a special paper in the cd cover... and about the 3 hrs/3 games... i am mad confused here!!! i mean i come on u guys have to make all your postings accurate... i mean i see this 3 hour time and then there i also see that there is this thing with 3 games... what the heck is up with that?

anyway i don't think that i will get picked but i want at least a fair chance in all this... and also with the whole Crackdown game thing... i mean what is this crakdown and bungie are working together? probably this whole thing with crackdown paying bungie to promote their franchise... lol

anyways Frankie u guys there in bungie or in Microsoft better fix this whole confusion with specially marked boxes and 3hrs/3games thing i mean it is just to mad confusing

  • 01.03.2007 2:50 PM PDT

I know this news is brand new but I have read three different sources all saying different things.

1. Crackdown - are there specifically marked packages or not? Bungies post says yes, but http://crackdownoncrime.com/News/Halo3_Announcement.htm says no.
So which is it?
2. Once you play 3 hours of Halo 2 on Feb 1, do you sign up right after wards on Halo3.com or Live marketplace? Do you have to wait until Feb 3 to sign up or can you do it right after your 3 hours? How do you know if youve reached 3 hours? Does between games count for your time?

  • 01.03.2007 2:50 PM PDT
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I did sign up oh and so did the entire U.S. with still more to come. Who do you think will get in everybody? If you did then my asumption about you is right , you are on drugs.

  • 01.03.2007 2:52 PM PDT

Just because you signed up for it doesnt mean you get picked automatically. The best chance is to try every way mentioned so far. Even then you arent guaranteed it seems.

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Posted by: Fluffy Hobbit
Well thats nice and all but I don't want to pay $60.00 for a game I don't want just to get into a BETA!!! I'll take the cheap bastards way and rent the game to get into the beta. $60.00 NO WAY!!
MGS does not consist of a bunch of retards who would make the same disc usable by more than 1 person.(<--- Just an assumption) And your chances of renting the game before anyone else during the time of the beta and using the code are very slim. The people that work at the rental store will probably jack your code before you rent it too hahaha....


Ohhhhhh! My bad. I'll tell you what im gona do. I'll buy the game take the code and return it. That plan sounds much much better.

  • 01.03.2007 2:54 PM PDT

You have to have the disk to download the beta. Most places will not let you return a game thats been opened. Not for near full price anyways

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theyll probably check it wen you bring it back and im not on drugs im on pepsi

  • 01.03.2007 2:55 PM PDT
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oh yeah and how do i change my motto thing on here?

  • 01.03.2007 2:56 PM PDT
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I read the update, but I'm still confused. How do I know whether I'm accepted into Beta. I signed up on Halo3.com the day the commercial premeired on Monday Night Football, about a month ago. Is that good enough?

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Posted by: psycho07
Heres another burning question, wont this make a lot of people who wanted to play but werent chosen mad, which would cause a catastrophic meltdown of the Bungie forums?

Hell, the Halo 3 forum is already filled with angry people having meltdowns, so I doubt we'd notice much of a difference.

  • 01.03.2007 3:01 PM PDT

Hope Crackdown is good, cuz there's no way I'm missin out on this.

  • 01.03.2007 3:03 PM PDT
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bluaaahh !!

so will mexico be included in the beta program becuse i registerd i am willing to buy crackdown and i am willing to play 3 hours of halo a day if its nesesary i do it anyways and a have the pro console that comes with the hard drive but will i get the oportunity or is it only americans and people and europe and asia???

  • 01.03.2007 3:08 PM PDT
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Posted by: Fluffy Hobbit
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Posted by: Fluffy Hobbit
Well thats nice and all but I don't want to pay $60.00 for a game I don't want just to get into a BETA!!! I'll take the cheap bastards way and rent the game to get into the beta. $60.00 NO WAY!!
MGS does not consist of a bunch of retards who would make the same disc usable by more than 1 person.(<--- Just an assumption) And your chances of renting the game before anyone else during the time of the beta and using the code are very slim. The people that work at the rental store will probably jack your code before you rent it too hahaha....


Ohhhhhh! My bad. I'll tell you what im gona do. I'll buy the game take the code and return it. That plan sounds much much better.

Yeah i dont think you'll be able to return it opened. And i dont believe the disc has a code you can see with your eyes and write down, hehe.
So here's what you could do: Buy crackdown, keep it until the beta is up, insert the disc and download the beta, go to gamestop, sell game for 10 dollars.


Or I could take the disc download the beta and return the game. (By the way I've taken back opened games before. Its actualy quite easy.)

[Edited on 1/3/2007]

  • 01.03.2007 3:14 PM PDT
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bluaaahh !!

so will mexico be included in the beta program becuse i registerd i am willing to buy crackdown and i am willing to play 3 hours of halo a day if its nesesary i do it anyways and a have the pro console that comes with the hard drive but will i get the oportunity or is it only americans and people and europe and asia???

  • 01.03.2007 3:15 PM PDT
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I guess. Well go to America. You know get a passport and come over and play the beta.

  • 01.03.2007 3:17 PM PDT
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I believe Frankie said something about other ways for non-US citizens to participate for the beta later on down the road. So you will get your chance;-)

[Edited on 1/3/2007]

  • 01.03.2007 3:20 PM PDT