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On the serious side, are you suprised?


Microsoft has admitted there’s a problem with Halo 3’s Limited Edition packaging scratching game discs, and is now offering replacements via the Xbox website.


The problem is blamed on the plastic and foam nub in the LE tin designed to hold the discs; it turns out plenty of gamers – including CVG – are opening their copies of Halo to find the discs loose and scratched.


Microsoft’s replacement program lets those unfortunate few download and complete a form to get a working copy for free, with a minimum wait of two weeks. Other games are covered by the program, but you’ll have to pay £10 for anything that isn’t Halo.


In spite of the amazing sales Halo 3 has had since it’s release date, we can see that Microsoft was just as excited to send out the packages, as you were to open them, so they did it half-assed.


You can get ahold of the form yourself here.

If your looking for a quick video of the leaked version, check here

Gamers around the world were hoping for this to happen, but so early? Recent findings show that an Australian eBayer has begun selling copies of the BETA version of HALO 3 on eBay. Here is a quick summary of the new additions to HALO 3.

Weapons

• Spiker – a new Brute weapon
• Spartan Laser – a laser that tears vehicles apart
• Nail Grenade – sticks into walls, sends nails everywhere

Vehicles

• Mongoose – the ATV that was cut from Halo 2; seats two, but no weapons; designed for recon

New Feature

• “Man Cannon” – what it sounds like; launches you into the air (think: jump pads from Unreal, Quake Arena)

Controls

• Bumpers are used to reload the right and left weapons independently
• X-button has a “secret” function

Misc.

• Secondary weapon is now visible when not in use (slung over shoulder)

Collector’s Edition

• “Legendary Edition” – box is a replica of Master Chief’s helmet, includes 4-disc set:
  • Disc one: game
  • Disc two: documentaries and developer commentary
  • Disc three: spin-off material (Red vs. Blue, Spark of Life, etc.)
  • Disc four: all cut scenes from Halo 1-3 in HD
  • Bonus: sneak peek of Halo movie will be included on one of the discs