HALO Reach, Microsoft, Xbox 360, 885370230659

Because Halo is the best-selling Xbox franchise of all-time, the developers at Bungie had their work cut out for them when they were deciding what to do next with the series that has set the gaming standard for the last 10 years.

Fortunately for us, they decided that the next step should be a prequel, and you’ll experience the beginning of the Halo legend, when the heroic Spartan soldiers make their final stand on the planet Reach, humanity’s last line of defense between the Covenant and Earth.

We’ve all seen the carnage that one Spartan can produce. Imagine what a whole squadron of them can do. We all know how this one ends up, too. So the story has a fittingly darker, grittier edge to it as the brave Spartans go to meet their destiny.

But you can make sure they go out in a blaze of glory in epic battles against the Covenant on a backdrop of jaw-dropping environments, powered by an all-new engine. And of course, the battles will continue long after the campaign is over on Xbox Live with a satisfying multiplayer experience.

We’d expect nothing less from this one. Welcome to Noble Team. ”Halo: Reach” immerses you in the ominous and heroic story of ”Halo: Reach” as you play as a member of Noble Team, a squad of iconic Spartan soldiers, each with deadly talents as unique as their individual personalities and customized gear.

An Intense and Epic Campaign. L ive the events that set the stage for the ”Halo” trilogy as the UNUNSC and Covenant clash at the height of their military power. New weapons, vehicles, and abilities complement the familiar ”Halo” arsenal for the largest-scale battles ever witnessed in the ”Halo” universe.

Fiercely cunning artificial intelligence (AI) adds depth and complexity to each encounter, helping make every play-through a unique and challenging experience whether players go it alone or connect with up to three friends to launch a cooperative assault.

The Definitive Multiplayer Experience. To match the ambition of the most epic campaign in Halo’s history, the battle continues online where Halo: Reach’s dramatically expanded suite of multiplayer offerings will once again redefine the landscape of online gaming and deliver an unequaled experience to millions of Halo fans.

”Halo: Reach” sets a new standard for competitive gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. With the addition of the new social settings, you can play with the people you want to by finding like-minded teammates, voting on preferred ma