'Halo 3' to Land in Stores in September
DALLAS (AP) - Legions of Master Chief fans can now mark their calendars for Sept. 25. That's when "Halo 3," the newest sci-fi video game saga and the first specifically designed for Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) (MSFT)'s Xbox 360 console, is expected to arrive on store shelves.
The first-person shooter is the latest addition to the company's popular science fiction franchise in which an armor-clad human space soldier fights alien hordes in sprawling single and online multiplayer battles.
Shane Kim, corporate vice president for Microsoft Game Studios, predicted sales would surpass those of "Halo 2," which the company claims reached $125 million within the first 24 hours in 2004.
"In terms of great exclusive content this is the biggest weapon that we have," he said.
The announcement comes as a "beta," or test version, of "Halo 3" is being offered to consumers through June 6, allowing players to test out some of the game's multiplayer features ahead of schedule.
The beta only shows the game's multiplayer online aspects, however. Details of the single-player story remain a secret, Kim said.
"Halo 3" will be available in three versions: a "standard" edition for $59.99, a "limited edition" that includes features about the making of the game for $69.99, and a $129.99 "legendary edition" that is packaged with a large metal helmet that looks like the one worn by the game's protagonist, Master Chief.
Google's Search Engine Goes Universal
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - In its latest technological leap, online search leader Google Inc. (GOOG) will begin showing videos on its main results page Wednesday along with photos, books and other content previously separated into different categories.
Under a new "universal search" approach that Google began rolling out Wednesday afternoon, some requests will produce more than just a series of links and snippets pointing to other Web sites. For the full Google search engine story, go to iWon News - Google's Search Engine Goes Universal
These are 2 stories/articles that should hold some interest to just about everyone. Especially the Google search engine story. All gamers are probably chomping at the bit for the latest "Halo" game.
Peace & Soulz,
Bobby Sharpewww.myspace.com/akuasharpe BobbySharpe.blogspot.com
DALLAS (AP) - Legions of Master Chief fans can now mark their calendars for Sept. 25. That's when "Halo 3," the newest sci-fi video game saga and the first specifically designed for Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) (MSFT)'s Xbox 360 console, is expected to arrive on store shelves.
The first-person shooter is the latest addition to the company's popular science fiction franchise in which an armor-clad human space soldier fights alien hordes in sprawling single and online multiplayer battles.
Shane Kim, corporate vice president for Microsoft Game Studios, predicted sales would surpass those of "Halo 2," which the company claims reached $125 million within the first 24 hours in 2004.
"In terms of great exclusive content this is the biggest weapon that we have," he said.
The announcement comes as a "beta," or test version, of "Halo 3" is being offered to consumers through June 6, allowing players to test out some of the game's multiplayer features ahead of schedule.
The beta only shows the game's multiplayer online aspects, however. Details of the single-player story remain a secret, Kim said.
"Halo 3" will be available in three versions: a "standard" edition for $59.99, a "limited edition" that includes features about the making of the game for $69.99, and a $129.99 "legendary edition" that is packaged with a large metal helmet that looks like the one worn by the game's protagonist, Master Chief.
Google's Search Engine Goes Universal
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - In its latest technological leap, online search leader Google Inc. (GOOG) will begin showing videos on its main results page Wednesday along with photos, books and other content previously separated into different categories.
Under a new "universal search" approach that Google began rolling out Wednesday afternoon, some requests will produce more than just a series of links and snippets pointing to other Web sites. For the full Google search engine story, go to iWon News - Google's Search Engine Goes Universal
These are 2 stories/articles that should hold some interest to just about everyone. Especially the Google search engine story. All gamers are probably chomping at the bit for the latest "Halo" game.
Peace & Soulz,
Bobby Sharpewww.myspace.com/akuasharpe BobbySharpe.blogspot.com
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