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As I sit here prepared to finally play my PlayStation 3, Microsoft has sent over the official two other ways people can hop into the Halo 3 beta in the spring. One, we already knew. The Crackdown thing. The second, I don't think any of us knew about. I could be wrong, but this is the first I've heard about it. Take a look:
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all gamers need to do is participate in at least three hours of “Halo 2” multiplayer sessions, via Xbox Live, before Feb. 3, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. EST and then be among the first 13,333 to register at http://www.halo3.com. The “Rule of Three” program is currently planned for gamers in the 50 United States (includes District of Columbia) age 17 years and older who have access to an Xbox 360 Pro console or an Xbox 360 Core console with hard drive, a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription and the “Halo 2” game. Gamers around the world are encouraged to visit http://www.halo3.com in the coming weeks for more information on the “Rule of Three” program in their region.
Full press release after the jump.
Microsoft Announces Two Additional Paths of Entry to “Halo 3” Multiplayer Beta
Gamers are invited to join the fight when the beta goes live this spring with Xbox Live and “Crackdown” providing the final two paths.
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios are ringing in the year with a proverbial bang, as they announced today two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the “Halo® 3” multiplayer beta program coming this spring through Xbox Live® Marketplace.
Specifically, gamers will be able to receive an invitation by doing one of the following:
· Qualifying over Xbox Live and then being one of the first 13,333 “Halo 2” gamers to register for the “Rule of Three” program at http://www.halo3.com in early February
· Purchasing the upcoming game “Crackdown™,” which hits store shelves in the U.S. on Feb. 20
The “Halo 3” multiplayer beta, which is a pre-release version of the multiplayer experience of “Halo 3,” is scheduled for availability in spring 2007 exclusively on Xbox 360™. The beta also represents an opportunity for gamers to participate in the testing and refinement of the multiplayer gameplay of “Halo 3,” the most anticipated game of 2007. Through the resulting feedback, Bungie Studios will be able to further hone the end result of “Halo 3.”
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all gamers need to do is participate in at least three hours of “Halo 2” multiplayer sessions, via Xbox Live, before Feb. 3, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. EST and then be among the first 13,333 to register at http://www.halo3.com. The “Rule of Three” program is currently planned for gamers in the 50 United States (includes District of Columbia) age 17 years and older who have access to an Xbox 360 Pro console or an Xbox 360 Core console with hard drive, a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription and the “Halo 2” game. Gamers around the world are encouraged to visit http://www.halo3.com in the coming weeks for more information on the “Rule of Three” program in their region.
As well, when “Crackdown” hits store shelves, gamers eager to take home a copy of the highly anticipated exclusive action title for Xbox 360 will find marked boxes of “Crackdown” that include an invite to participate in the coveted “Halo 3” multiplayer beta program when it becomes available. When the “Halo 3” multiplayer beta surfaces in spring 2007, owners of “Crackdown” with access to an Xbox 360 Pro console or an Xbox 360 Core console with hard drive and a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription simply need to load their copy of “Crackdown” into Xbox 360 and use the disc as a key to download the beta from Xbox Live Marketplace and join the battle in “Halo 3” multiplayer. “Crackdown” will be available in the U.S. on Feb. 20, Asian territories on Feb. 22 and European markets on Feb. 23.
In December, Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios completed the first of three ways for North American gamers to participate in the “Halo 3” multiplayer beta, by registering at http://www.halo3.com. Gamers who were selected from this initial opportunity will be contacted in January.
From Realtime Worlds, “Crackdown” pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with a rich and immersive 3-D playground. Gamers level up their Agent’s strength, agility, firearms, explosives and driving skills while scaling the fully vertical world of “Crackdown.” This M-rated game incorporates revolutionary co-op gameplay throughout the entire free-form campaign. Creating a volatile cocktail of judicial oppression, players will clean up the streets of a truly interactive world when “Crackdown” hits store shelves at an estimated retail price of $59.99.
Well, that was strange...
Anyhoo, I made an account just to laugh at Summa's Admiral Ackbar reference. And to question the validity of accusing someone of poor journalism for posting news people...... read more
Bungie are just hyping this up.
Like "omg sign up before its too late to play!"
The screenshots don't look that great.
I'd still like to give it a try. I'm guessing Crackdown will be the only way to go for me if only people from the US and Canada can sign up on the site.
I knew they we're going to do something like this. I figured they were going to look at your online stats or something to see how much matchmaking you do and if you have enough hours or games played, you are eligible for the Beta.
So Summa, are you getting a special hook up or are you suffering like the rest of us?
hmm is this registration any different from the one that opened up after the commercial aired on mnf? they both link to halo3.com
i figured they just check the gamertags against those that registered and run some algorithm to calculate rank, hours of play, etc to determine whose input would be most valuable...
any dtoid readers still playin halo2? maybe a dtoid halo session on feb 1?
Oh Fuck you Bungie, see how that helps my chances. These guys are so full of their own shit it's not funny. "Here little monkey, jump through this hoop, now ths one, and one more..."
So uh, where do I sign up for this dtoid halo session? :)
Dear ShadowXOR,
Up next to the title of the article, it shows who wrote it. If it bothers you that much, then when you see Summa's MySpace-esque avatar, skip that article. Thanks. Bye.
So will this “Rule of Three” apply to Canadians? We signed up on Halo3.com at the same time as the US, so I don't see why they wouldn't include us too.
God, I hate flame baiting but WTF, Shadow, go fuck yourself and get a life. If you hate Summa so much stop reading his articles, no one is forcing you to look at any of his posts. If you want to get him fired stop clicking his links, that would do more damage, instead you rather click click click and generate revenue for DTOID, which is telling the rest of the writers that Summa gets attention and is a worth keeping on the payroll. Figure it out.
Summa do you slaughter kittens in your spare time? Whats with the misplaced hate?
If you wanna hate someone how about that douchebag over at that other blog who always makes stupid graphs, uses his limited knowledge of Latin to look intelligent, and thinks Wii buyers are idiots because the hardware isn't subsidized.
kaz, him and Summa are the only two I hate. The difference is I don't read that blog, I read this one. Summa isn't good enough for Joystiq, and Destructoid owns Joystiq, so he sure as hell isn't good enough for here.
And I hate him because he's a bad journalist, that doesn't make him a good journalist. That has to be the worst logic I've ever seen. Go back to writing for the Metrosexual and get off Destructoid.
ShadowXOR stop being a douchebag. Werent you trying to be a dick yesterday too? Is this a constant thing? Stop being butt hurt, or maybe your mad because your not butt hurt, so just go fuck yourself and make everyone happy.
Snaileb you're the other one that loves sucking Summa's cock. I'm just expressing my opinion. You express your opinion with verbal fellation directed towards Summa, I express mine like this. I'm not being a dick, get over it you whiny bitch. I'm not angry at all. I would LOVE a Summa filter so I don't have to see his horrible posts. If it doesn't happen, oh well. I'll either keep reading or take my clicks elsewhere. I doubt they give a shit but that isn't going to stop me from putting it out there, and it sure as hell doesn't change the facts.
We should set a trap. Summa needs to write up a story but then have somebody else post it. Then, when Shadow comments saying, "Good story. Summa could never write anything like this." we spring the trap!
This so-called Halo 3 beta is really just another tier in the marketing hype. The purpose is to milk the ever-loving shit out of the fanboys. In order to "qualify" for beta consideration, one must demo three MS games, log eighteen hours on XBL, purchase the HD add-on, post 20,000 characters in support of Vista on 25 different blogs, purchase a Zune and convince seven other friends to purchase a Zune, upgrade to MS Office Halo Zune 2007, and jump through fifty other hoops in MS's "synergy" surrounding the Halo (insert Peter Moore bullshit buzzword here) "going forward."
In other words, the only people who have a chance of being considered for random selection are the shut-ins who are dumb enough to spend $1,000 on MS-related crap and services.
The best thing to do in situations like this is just enjoy all of the other great games out there and just ignore the hype until the damn thing finally ships.
The classic "you need to get laid because you complained about something on the internet". You don't know anything about me, just as I don't know anything about you. I have nothing to prove to you. Just grow up please. :) So I guess because I don't love Summa I need to get laid, that makes no sense.
Actually I was refering to all the hate you are spreading. Relax and enjoy yourself, that's all I was saying. And telling someone to grow up after you accuse others of sucking summa's cock? Come on man. .
Actually I was refering to all the hate you are spreading. Relax and enjoy yourself, that's all I was saying. And telling someone to grow up after you accuse others of sucking summa's cock? Come on man. .
There was a Summa filter http://feedrinse.com/ only Destructoid changed the authors in the feed, now there all mrdestructoid@gmail.com. Still a nice service can use it for so much more than just Rob Summa.
Anyhoo, I made an account just to laugh at Summa's Admiral Ackbar reference. And to question the validity of accusing someone of poor journalism for posting news people might be interested in. While it did lack any witty comments for us to chortle over, it was far from sub-par when it comes to journalism. It provided the news in a clear and concise way. Game ova.
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Crackdown looks like the easiest way to go.
Bungie are just hyping this up.
Like "omg sign up before its too late to play!"
The screenshots don't look that great.
I'd still like to give it a try. I'm guessing Crackdown will be the only way to go for me if only people from the US and Canada can sign up on the site.
I knew they we're going to do something like this. I figured they were going to look at your online stats or something to see how much matchmaking you do and if you have enough hours or games played, you are eligible for the Beta.
So Summa, are you getting a special hook up or are you suffering like the rest of us?
hmm is this registration any different from the one that opened up after the commercial aired on mnf? they both link to halo3.com
i figured they just check the gamertags against those that registered and run some algorithm to calculate rank, hours of play, etc to determine whose input would be most valuable...
any dtoid readers still playin halo2? maybe a dtoid halo session on feb 1?
I'm down for that
this site has PM's right?
anyone who wants to play 2/1 PM me and i'll send the gamertag.
ouch.
Oh Fuck you Bungie, see how that helps my chances. These guys are so full of their own shit it's not funny. "Here little monkey, jump through this hoop, now ths one, and one more..."
So uh, where do I sign up for this dtoid halo session? :)
Dear ShadowXOR,
Up next to the title of the article, it shows who wrote it. If it bothers you that much, then when you see Summa's MySpace-esque avatar, skip that article. Thanks. Bye.
Hey Galagabug, that sounds cool.
ShadowXOR's post is made of Fail.
deadpixel's post is made of EPIC WIN.
deadpixel is a God.
Summa, the feeling is mutual, keep DTOID rocking like the mofo that it is
You should be fired from here just like you were from Joystiq.
The only reason I don't like you is because your articles suck, plain and simple.
So will this “Rule of Three” apply to Canadians? We signed up on Halo3.com at the same time as the US, so I don't see why they wouldn't include us too.
Summa, deadpixel, just keep sucking each other off if it makes you feel better.
God, I hate flame baiting but WTF, Shadow, go fuck yourself and get a life. If you hate Summa so much stop reading his articles, no one is forcing you to look at any of his posts. If you want to get him fired stop clicking his links, that would do more damage, instead you rather click click click and generate revenue for DTOID, which is telling the rest of the writers that Summa gets attention and is a worth keeping on the payroll. Figure it out.
Summa do you slaughter kittens in your spare time? Whats with the misplaced hate?
If you wanna hate someone how about that douchebag over at that other blog who always makes stupid graphs, uses his limited knowledge of Latin to look intelligent, and thinks Wii buyers are idiots because the hardware isn't subsidized.
You know you're a good journalist when people hate you.
kaz, him and Summa are the only two I hate. The difference is I don't read that blog, I read this one. Summa isn't good enough for Joystiq, and Destructoid owns Joystiq, so he sure as hell isn't good enough for here.
And I hate him because he's a bad journalist, that doesn't make him a good journalist. That has to be the worst logic I've ever seen. Go back to writing for the Metrosexual and get off Destructoid.
I love you too.
If you start posting interesting, well written posts I will stop hating you.
Promise.
ShadowXOR stop being a douchebag. Werent you trying to be a dick yesterday too? Is this a constant thing? Stop being butt hurt, or maybe your mad because your not butt hurt, so just go fuck yourself and make everyone happy.
Nerds are angry people.
Snaileb you're the other one that loves sucking Summa's cock. I'm just expressing my opinion. You express your opinion with verbal fellation directed towards Summa, I express mine like this. I'm not being a dick, get over it you whiny bitch. I'm not angry at all. I would LOVE a Summa filter so I don't have to see his horrible posts. If it doesn't happen, oh well. I'll either keep reading or take my clicks elsewhere. I doubt they give a shit but that isn't going to stop me from putting it out there, and it sure as hell doesn't change the facts.
friggin a I better get in
We should set a trap. Summa needs to write up a story but then have somebody else post it. Then, when Shadow comments saying, "Good story. Summa could never write anything like this." we spring the trap!
ShadowXor relax man go do your daily internet porn ritual that you do everyday and cool down. tEh IntErWeb aNgerS dA nErDs :(
ShadowXOR you really need to get laid, release some tension or something. Ya know CHILL THE FUCK OUT. . .
This is bullshit.
This so-called Halo 3 beta is really just another tier in the marketing hype. The purpose is to milk the ever-loving shit out of the fanboys. In order to "qualify" for beta consideration, one must demo three MS games, log eighteen hours on XBL, purchase the HD add-on, post 20,000 characters in support of Vista on 25 different blogs, purchase a Zune and convince seven other friends to purchase a Zune, upgrade to MS Office Halo Zune 2007, and jump through fifty other hoops in MS's "synergy" surrounding the Halo (insert Peter Moore bullshit buzzword here) "going forward."
In other words, the only people who have a chance of being considered for random selection are the shut-ins who are dumb enough to spend $1,000 on MS-related crap and services.
The best thing to do in situations like this is just enjoy all of the other great games out there and just ignore the hype until the damn thing finally ships.
Saves money and sanity.
By the way, this cult of Summa thing is creepy, for and against.
Stop it.
I'm all for it. Pretty soon we'll be wearing Nikes.
The classic "you need to get laid because you complained about something on the internet". You don't know anything about me, just as I don't know anything about you. I have nothing to prove to you. Just grow up please. :) So I guess because I don't love Summa I need to get laid, that makes no sense.
ShadowXOR stop bitching, Please, I will crush your spirit next time you do something like this on another of my holinesses posts.
P.S I love you Summa
Actually I was refering to all the hate you are spreading. Relax and enjoy yourself, that's all I was saying. And telling someone to grow up after you accuse others of sucking summa's cock? Come on man. .
Actually I was refering to all the hate you are spreading. Relax and enjoy yourself, that's all I was saying. And telling someone to grow up after you accuse others of sucking summa's cock? Come on man. .
Sorry double post
There was a Summa filter http://feedrinse.com/ only Destructoid changed the authors in the feed, now there all mrdestructoid@gmail.com. Still a nice service can use it for so much more than just Rob Summa.
Thanks Cruds that is bad ass.
Yeah go cry some more Shadow. Your breaking my heart. boo-wah. Fuckin idiot.
Well, that was strange...
Anyhoo, I made an account just to laugh at Summa's Admiral Ackbar reference. And to question the validity of accusing someone of poor journalism for posting news people might be interested in. While it did lack any witty comments for us to chortle over, it was far from sub-par when it comes to journalism. It provided the news in a clear and concise way. Game ova.
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