Microsoft and Sumthing Else Music Works announced today the upcoming release of the Official Halo 3 Original Soundtrack album. To celebrate the release, Microsoft is sponsoring a nationwide contest to identify one lucky artist or band to be included on the Official Halo 3 Original Soundtrack. Submissions are currently being accepted on the Halo 3 MySpace page.

The Official Halo 3 Original Soundtrack, created by award-winning composer Marty O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori, offers you the chance to experience the sounds of Halo® 3 and relive your battles as Master Chief with rich original orchestrated scores from the game and additional bonus tracks. Read more …

Stores across the country were packed with Halo fans.

Halo 3 has officially become a global phenomenon, garnering more than $300 million in sales in the first week alone. The critically-acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive is the fastest-selling video game ever and one of the most successful entertainment properties in history. Read more …

Ultimate Halo 3 Auction
To benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Microsoft is auctioning off a huge Halo 3 package, including a Halo 3 console signed by Bill Gates, a Halo 3 Zune signed by J Allard, and a huge accessories pack.

Master Chief Visits NASDAQ
Master Chief and his friend Shane Kim visited NASDAQ to ring the closing bell. Read more …

New York City Launch Event
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. 

A lucky Halo 3 fan rewarded for their commitment.

Seattle Launch Event
Seattle fans couldn't wait to get their hands on the action-packed Halo 3 and hundreds of eager Halo fans turned out for the midnight extravaganza at Best Buy in Bellevue, Washington. Read more …