As we near the holiday season you are sure to hear a lot about whether you are a video gamer or not. From the Halo 3 game, to toys to ring tones, consumers will be bombarded with advertising messages intended to get you to part with your hard earned money. So what is all the hype about?
If you are the owner of the original Xbox, you are undoubtedly familiar with the original Halo and its successful sequel Halo 2. The Halo series began in 2001 as the killer app for the original Xbox console. Halo, often considered the most influential first person shooter of all time has sold over 5 million copies and Halo 2 has sold more then 9 million copies. The Halo series has inspired a loyal following of fans who have spent countless hours on Xbox Live, Microsofts online multiplayer service.
The Halo series is an epic science fiction game with an engrossing story line enhanced by artfully designed cut scenes within the game. The story focuses on a human super soldier called Master Chief and the battle against the alien army called the Covenant in a futuristic universe.
The original series was known for its stunning graphics and absorbing game play. With the increased power of the Xbox 360, promises exceptional improvements with high definition visuals while continuing its powerful storyline. With all of the hype, there will be millions of new Halo players and experienced Halo players playing online. Strangers will become friends online playing Halo 3.
Every once in a while a video game comes out that becomes part of pop culture appealing to a broad spectrum of the population. will appeal to young adult professionals who grew up playing the original Halo
as well as to school aged teenagers impressed by the pristine graphics and multiple guns that they can use for bragging rights among their friends. New gamers will get caught up in the hype and purchase the game out of curiosity and use it as a game to show off their new home theater systems.
Halo 3 is out at the end of September. It will be released in a regular version, a limited edition version and a legendary version.
If you are a parent of a school aged child with an Xbox 360 you are sure to be bombarded with pleas for you to buy the new game so that your child can be a part of the excitement at school. It is important to note that is rated M for mature, intended for audiences of 17 years old or older according to the ESRB ratings.
Will live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but it is sure to cause a stir, especially as we enter the holiday season.
