{"product_id":"halo-3-limited-edition-xbox-360","title":"Halo 3: Limited Edition (Xbox 360)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdding to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalo: Combat Evolved\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalo 2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the epic saga continues with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the amazingly anticipated sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e franchise. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. The Covenant occupation of Earth has uncovered a massive and ancient object beneath the African sands, an object whose secrets have yet to be revealed. Earth's forces are battered and beaten. The Master Chief's AI companion, Cortana, is still trapped in the clutches of the Gravemind, a horrifying Flood intelligence, and a civil war is raging in the heart of the Covenant. It's all been building to this--a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Take control of Master Chief to defeat the Covenant and destroy the Flood as a measure to prevent the annihilation of the human race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe game was revealed to the world at the Microsoft press conference held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood in May 2006. The announcement was a complete surprise. The rumors had run rampant, as everyone wondered when the next installment would be ready. Bungie and Microsoft did a stellar job keeping their lips sealed and fans benefited from their first glimpse of the hallowed third and final installment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short presentation was delivered in real time on Xbox 360 using the current version of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egame engine. That's right--no studio production video, Bungie and Microsoft delivered the real deal: what they showed at the announcement is what gamers see when they play\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e. The HDR lighting, self-shadowing, GPU-run particle system, and many other features appear in full effect in the final game. Needless to say, the gaming community has been salivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCJ Cowan, Bungie's director of cinematics, discussed one of the most startling moments of the presentation: the return of Cortana. \"Given the variety of character and story arcs at the end of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 2\u003c\/i\u003e, we wanted to boil down our announcement to a few key threads. Cortana and the Chief being a galaxy apart is a situation we haven't seen before, and is something that is a powerful component to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e. We are using her transmissions in the demo to give the viewer a few subtle clues to her situation and state of mind, without revealing any specifics we want to save for the game itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphically, the game closely follows in the tradition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 2\u003c\/i\u003e, although it has been upgraded to take advantage of Xbox 360's more prodigious visual abilities. As art direct Marcus Lehto explained, \"[The presentation] was intended to be an understated announcement of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e--the tone is that of mystery and suspense--the calm before the storm. I wanted to make sure that we reintroduced the Chief, showed that Earth was thoroughly conquered, with Covenant everywhere, and that there is a glorious, ancient artifact buried under the Earth's crust which will provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the epic journey we all want.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpands on everything that has made the franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements. The game design has evolved with next-generation, high-definition visuals; enhanced AI; an advanced real-time lighting engine; and, of course, new weapons, characters, and challenges.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epromises an unparalleled first-person shooter experience and, in the end, the most compelling and engrossing story in the franchise's history. Last, but certainly not least,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuilds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalo 2\u003c\/i\u003e. Rest assured, you'll still be able to run with your clan and battle with (or against) your buddies from coast to coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J2Games","offers":[{"title":"Game Manual Only","offer_id":46952366014676,"sku":"sku-42495165890722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ugly","offer_id":47748009427156,"sku":"X36H3LEUG06","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Game Only","offer_id":46952366047444,"sku":"XB36AC86781","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Complete - Good","offer_id":46952366112980,"sku":"XB36GD86780","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Complete - Very Good","offer_id":46952366080212,"sku":"XB36VG86779","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":46952366145748,"sku":"XB36BN86777","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Complete - Acceptable","offer_id":47748009459924,"sku":"X36H3LECA06","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2309\/8324\/files\/41ADGcaVH2L._AC_SY1000.jpg?v=1763028487","url":"https:\/\/role-players.shop\/products\/halo-3-limited-edition-xbox-360","provider":"Role-Players","version":"1.0","type":"link"}