thatvideogameblog states that Microsoft has started shipping the new Xbox 360 spring bundle, which is selling at the normal price of $299 (120gb HDD Elite SKU), the bundle comes packed with a copy of Forza Motorsport 3 and Bungie's sci-fi shooter, Halo 3: ODST.  [caption id="attachment_7370" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Xbox 360 Spring Bundle with Forza 3 + Halo 3:ODST"][/capti... more.

If you haven't got any cash to donate to charitable organizations who're currently lending a hand with recovery efforts in Haiti, don't fret -- Bungie's organizing a free method for you to show your support. All you have to do is change your Halo 3 (or ODST) emblem to the heart seen in the image above, and play any of the games' online modes this coming Wednesday and Thursday. Bungie's donating ... more.

G4 is having another Sarkathlon and it's not for Recon Armor this time.  Recon is old news everyone has it, no this time it is for the all mighty Flaming Armor only worn by Bungie Employees.  The only non Bungie employee rumored to have this armor is Nathon Fillion who voiced the main character in Halo 3: ODST.  The armor is actually a chest piece with a flaming neck to make it look like your h... more.

2009: according to many has been a year that belongs to Sony. With scintillating games like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Infamous, Killzone 2 and Ratchet and Clank Future: Crack in Time on the Playstation 3, it was never a doubt in the mind of a neutral gamer that who is running away with the show. Microsoft has had an average year, And please don't term me as a fan boy. The Xbox 360 is my primary ... more.

There have been several reports of Halo 3: ODST having disc reading error which have been floating on the internet. Microsoft have finally woke up and responded to the Halo drama. A Microsot Rep said: "We are aware of a very small number of people who are reporting they can't play the game. We are looking into it, but at this point it doesn't appear to be a widespread issue." Halo 3: ODS... more.

ODST is a breath of fresh air for the franchise and a must have for Halo fans. The Good: Story is great and is told very well. Firefight is a lot of fun. Minor A.I. tweaks make enemies slightly more intelligent than past Halo games. ODSTs are awesome. Amazing music. Three new maps for Halo 3 on the second disc. Halo Reach beta with each copy of the game. The Bad: Co-op makes the game way to ... more.

Halo. A franchise that single handedly saved the original Xbox from the blemishes. Halo 2 did the same. And in 2007 Halo 3 became one of the best selling games of the season . It sold over 10 million games worldwide. Now having said that the fans were expecting a full blown sequel in 2009. However Halo 3: ODST came out and now some of the people out there are making a huge fuss about it. [capti... more.

A Bungie Rep had the following to say about Halo 3 ODST: Multiplayer Disc: ""It's all the multiplayer maps we released with Halo 3, then all of the DLC we've released since then, along with three new maps." That's a lot of bonus and plus, plus, plus! That also means that you can save further on your HD space. "It's like putting in Halo 3 into your Xbox, except it doesn't have the campaign." ... more.