In Real Life

Middle-Aged Writer Finally Tries Gaming

Nicholas Baker, author of Double Fold and a self-described “nontheistic Quaker”, is not a gamer. Before this past fall, he had never touched a video game controller until this past fall.


April 29, 2010
News

ODST Gets A Price Snip Ahead Of Halo: Reach Beta

Kotaku AU

The only way to get on next week’s Halo: Reach multiplayer beta is to own a copy of Halo 3: ODST. So Microsft is cunningly reducing the price.


April 22, 2010

Halo: Reach Multiplayer Preview: A New Game, But Not Unfamiliar

In 10 days, Halo: Reach gets its multiplayer beta – and consider that last word. With four different game types, new abilities and weapons, this isn’t some preview of the rest of a new game. It is a new game.


March 6, 2010
News

Xbox 360 Elite Bundle Packs In Forza III, Halo 3: ODST

If you planned on doing any Xbox 360 purchasing this weekend, it might behoove you to cool your jets for at least a few more days. Amazon is listing a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle that’s a solid deal.


February 12, 2010
News

Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta Starts May 3

Halo fans, make sure you have your copy of Halo 3: ODST handy in May, as Bungie and Microsoft have announced the official date you can start playing the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta.


January 21, 2010
News

Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack 2 On Sale Next Month

Remember the three exclusive Halo 3 multiplayer maps included in Halo 3: ODST? They’re finally going up for sale on Xbox Live next month as the Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack 2.


January 16, 2010
In Real Life

Bungie Seeks Halo Heroes For Haiti

Bungie’s mobilising the Halo community to join the Haiti recovery effort. On Wednesday, the studio encourages players to wear a special emblem supporting Haiti relief and pledges to donate up to $US77,000 depending on how many participate.


January 1, 2010

Kotaku AU Games Of 2009: #6

Kotaku AU

The countdown of my personal picks for the best games of 2009 has now reached its halfway point. Next week I’ll reveal my top five, but for now at #6 we slaughter Covenant in a smoky jazz bar…


November 18, 2009
In Real Life

For The Discerning Art Collector/Halo Fan

Perhaps in an effort to appeal to a more up-market clientèle than Halo merchandise currently allows, Microsoft have commissioned a series of framed prints depicting art from Halo 3: ODST.


November 7, 2009
In Real Life

Halo 3: ODST Motorcyle Helmet Perfect For Headshot Protection

While our cats have been enjoying the comfort of Halo helmets for years now, the human market is sadly under-served. At least one human will be well protected, thanks to this Halo 3 ODST motorcycle helmet.