Xbox.com | Halo® 3 - New York City Halo 3 Launch Event

Game Rating: M (Mature)
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Mild Language
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Published September 25, 2007

New Yorkers were the first consumers in the U.S. to get their hands on Halo® 3 after hundreds of eager fans lined up ahead of the midnight extravaganza at Best Buy near Times Square.

The first two in line at Best Buy in New York City finally get Halo 3.

The first two in line at Best Buy in New York City finally get Halo 3.

In addition to day-long activities, some fans in line had the chance to play Halo 3 against on-site celebrities, with a new personality arriving every hour. A number of Bungie team members, local professional athletes, and celebrities were on hand for launch activities and there was a surprise spectacle at the stroke of midnight.

Major Nelson was at the event for Xbox.com. Check out his reports from the scene.

	Halo 3 Launches in Times Square It's Major Nelson versus hundreds of anxious gamers as Master Chief finally lands in the middle of New York City. High \| Low
	Times Square: The Line The anticipation grows at the Best Buy store in New York as the release of Halo 3 draws near. High \| Low
	Live at Best Buy Major Nelson talks to the lucky first person waiting in line at Best Buy near Times Square. High \| Low
	Interview with Frank O'Connor Major Nelson checks in with Halo lead writer Frank O'Connor. High \| Low
	Interview with Harold Ryan of Bungie Mayor Nelson chats with Harold Ryan, the head of Bungie Studios. High \| Low
	Two Giants play Halo 3 NFL stars Osi Umenyiora and Kawika Mitchell of the New York Giants test their skills on Halo 3. High \| Low

	Streets of New York After the big launch, the bustling streets of New York are filled with curious onlookers at the Best Buy store in Times Square.
	*Hand Massage for Halo 3* Panorama** Amidst the bustle of New York, Halo 3 players could get a hand massage from a Mountain Dew Game Fuel representative.
	New York City Panorama Check out this all-around view of the excitement on the streets of New York City as the launch of Halo 3 approaches.
	Game Giants Panorama Two sets of giants, the game giant Halo 3, and actual New York Giants football players, met at the New York City Best Buy.

Halo 3 Arrives in New York City

The Excitement Builds in Times Square