LG first to mass-produce Halogen-free 13.3 inch LCD Panel

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LG announces that they will commence mass-production of environmentally friendly 13.3 inch notebook display panels this month.

The new LCD panels are halogen-free, meaning that the concentration of Bromine (Br) and chlorine (Cl) got dramatically reduced in these panels. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:40:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bungie's future Halo a No-Show at E3, because Microsoft had too much News

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There was some controversy about Bungie not being able to show what they're working on at the E3 2008, because of Microsoft.

Bungie posted a statement on their site that they are very disappointed about not being able to show what they're working on to the fans.
The LA Times reports now why Microsoft held Bungie back. Apparently the E3 2008 briefing of Microsoft was initially 150min. long, which is way to long for us journalists to keep alert. Also Microsoft's Don Mattrick says that the Bungie's Halo news would be done more justice with a more dedicated event. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:36:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Exclusive Halo 3 Action Figure yellow ODST

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Entertainment Earth and McFarlane Toys have joined to offer an exclusive action figure from Xbox console's Halo 3 video game.

The 6-inch scale yellow ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper) is fully articulated and features authentic accessories. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo's sexy Cortana is new I4U Gadget Model of the Month

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This month we have a treat for Halo fans. The I4U Gadget Model of March is Cortana the hot CG babe from the Halo franchise.

If you play Halo on your Xbox 360 you know Cortana is a fictional artificially intelligent (AI) character. We made her real with our new model Francesca.

To make the HALO experience complete we handed Francesca the Halo 3 Plasma Rifle.

See the Cortana Photos Now
(Warning: Depending on your Company’s culture the photos might not be safe for work) Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Military Base for rent to play some Halo 3 for real

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The former Larson Air Force base complex in central Washington state can be rented starting at $495/month.

$495/month gets you a floor in the equipment terminal building and $1,500/month gets you a 160 feet tall missile silo with 150 ton silo doors in the ceiling. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:27:14 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo 3 Legendary Edition only $59.99 on Amazon Deal of the Day

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Amazon.com is always good for a great deal. Today Amazon's Deal of the Day features Halo 3 Legendary Edition for only $59.99 ($129.99).

This is the same price the normal Halo 3 game sells for.

The Halo 3 Legendary Edition arrives in a Spartan helmet case along with two bonus disks full of supplemental content and an illuminating collection of original Halo 3 storyboard art from artist Lee Wilson. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:38:29 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo 3 drives September U.S. Video Game Sales

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. sales of video game hardware and software jumped 75 percent in September, driven by Microsoft Corp's "Halo 3" and Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii console. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:27:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo Creators to split from Microsoft

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Friday that Bungie, the crown jewel of its video game unit behind the hit "Halo" franchise, will become a separate company, opening the possibility that it could make titles for Microsoft rivals. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:24:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo 3 Has Huge First Week Sales

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Halo 3 had what is being called one of the largest entertainment releases in of all time. Halo 3 sold more than $300 Million in its first week of availability. This sales figures put Halo 3 as the fastest-selling video game ever.

Microsoft says reports from retailer’s worldwide show that console sales have more than doubled compared with the weekly average before the release of Halo 3. This shows us that not only are existing Xbox owners buying Halo 3, but the game is driving new hardware sales as well. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:01:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Halo 3 Complete Walkthrough Guide

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OCModShop published a complete walkthrough for Halo 3. If you do not have the time to figure out the missions yourself this is for you. Halo 3 launched last week.

Quote from the Halo 3 Guide: "You must follow your squad to meet up with Sgt. Johnson, and you don't have the luxury of an objective arrow (at the moment), but luckily your team knows the way. The Arbiter always has a blue arrow above his head, so you can easily find your bearings Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:25:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Not a Halo Fan? Other Games beckon

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft's "Halo 3" has dominated video game headlines this week, but if blasting aliens isn't appealing there is more on offer in other games, including role-playing the composer Frederic Chopin. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:54:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Halo 3 1st-day Sales hit $170 million

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By Peter Henderson

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's "Halo 3" video game set an opening-day U.S. sales record of $170 million, outdoing any video game or movie debut and giving the company's money-losing entertainment unit a strong boost toward profitability. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:20:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo Mimobot USB Drives

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Mimoco announces Halo mimobot Series 1 Designer USB Flash Drives.

The Halo mimobot Series 1, in celebration of the overwhelmingly popular sci-fi shooter’s third and final game. Licensed by Microsoft and Bungie Studios, the Halo mimobot Series 1 will be available in three limited-edition colors – Master Chief Green (edition of 5,000), Red Spartan and Blue Spartan (3,000 each). Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft offers to replace scratched Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Discs

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Looks like there are some unlucky Halo 3 users out there, who got a scratched Halo 3 disc from Microsoft.

The Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Disc and Essentials Disc are apparently prone to scratches by the packaging. Microsoft just issued a free replacement program for those Halo 3 discs that is running until the end of the year. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:30:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bill Gates hands out Halo 3

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Last night across the nation Halo 3 launch events took place. Over 10,000 retailers stayed open late.

More than 1.5 million copies of Halo 3 have already sold before launch. Bill Gates handed out the first Halo 3 copy in Seattle.
Halo 3 is important enough for Microsoft to be featured today on their homepage. Read more

Posted on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft pins Game Unit Profit on Halo 3 Launch

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By Nicole Maestri and Daisuke Wakabayashi

NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp began selling "Halo 3" on Tuesday, hoping the acclaimed alien shooter game will widen its lead over Sony Corp in the battle for industry dominance. Read more

Posted on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:17:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft readies Halo 3 Video Game for Launch

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By Franklin Paul

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp geared up on Monday to launch "Halo 3," the acclaimed science-fiction video game that it hopes will widen its lead over rival Sony Corp in the battle for industry dominance. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:57:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Halo 3 wins high Marks from Reviewers

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - "Halo 3," the highly anticipated video game from Microsoft Corp , won high praise on Sunday from game reviewers who gushed over the lush settings, cinematic feel and array of multiplayer features. Read more

Posted on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:24:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Halo no longer just a Game for Microsoft

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp wants video gamers to "finish the fight" when the last chapter of its "Halo" trilogy comes out next week, but a carefully crafted merchandising strategy will make sure Master Chief lives on for years to come. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:36:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition ships Today

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The Halo 3 Xbox 360 console ships today. Besides the Halo 3 look the Halo 3 Xbox 360 also has a HDMI port.

The Halo 3 Xbox 360 package contains a Halo 3 Green Wireless Controller, Halo 3 20GB Hard Drive, Halo 3 Wired Headset, Component HD AV Cable, Ethernet Network Cable and Play & Charge Kit.

Amazon.com sells the Halo 3 Xbox 360 for $399.99. Read more

Posted on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IFA 2007: NXP PNX5100 Video Processor first to remove Halo Effect

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NXP, founded by Philips launches the world’s first video postprocessor IC that removes the halo effect from motion pictures on HDTV at the IFA 2007.

The NXP PNX5100 proprietary Motion Accurate Picture Processing technology enables TV manufacturers to drastically improve high-definition (HD) motion picture on LCD TVs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:53:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr