Playing Halo by Bungie

A feature article by JKronefield, Apr 10, 2008         

Summary: For updates and downloads visit the Halo Bungie website.

 
When you think of Microsoft and Xbox what's the first thing that comes to mind? Is it Halo by Bungie Studios? It is to many gamers all around the world. Before Bungie studio's released the highly anticipated Halo trilogy it released such games as the Myth series, Marathon and Oni. It was founded in 1991 by two undergraduate students and primarily based their games for Macintosh. Although when Bungie was first introduced to the gaming world, they went under the name 'Bungie Software Products Corporation. ' When Xbox first teamed with Microsoft they came out with the highly anticipated game called Halo: Combat Evolved. Due to the success of the game, which sold 6. 5 million copies during its release, it quickly became the flagship franchise for Xbox. 2004 came and so did Halo 2. During the first day of release for Halo 2, $125 million copies we're sold, surpassing what Halo: Combat Evolved had achieved. Another 3 years later in 2007 came the extremely anticipated third and final installment of the Halo trilogy, Halo 3. Within the first day of release, Halo 3 sold $170 million worth of copies, thus surpassing what Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 had achieved. The Halo Bungie website has become a very popular website for Halo gamers. It allows gamers to be able to log in and take a look at their statistics and ranks. Since it's such a large community, gamers can also find ways to beat a level they are having a hard time with, or learn new tips and tricks for their online play so that they can make their way to the top in their ranking. Gamers can talk to each other about the games as well as purchase Halo memorabilia off of the website. Halo Bungie website always evolves after each game of release. The developer's of Halo have announced that they have been working with Peter Jackson. It is possible that gamers may see another installment of the Halo franchise. Although no actual news about projects has been announced, gamers have been given hints that something has begun. Looking for information about Halo 3 for Xbox? Find out why Halo by Bungie is one of the world's most popular video games, and get all the information you need at http://www.halo3elites.com

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