Inplode Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/748/748270p1.html November 30, 2006 - Sad news. The previously announced Halo 3 Beta will not be available for every eager Xbox 360 gamer. In a press release teasing the December 4 Halo 3 trailer, Microsoft revealed that gamers will "register for the opportunity to be one of the select members" of the public beta. Just because you love Halo doesn't guarantee you will be able to enjoy the multiplayer experience this spring. On December 4, the millions of hopefuls in North America and Europe can go to halo3.com to sign up for the beta. You thought the Internet hit a crawl as consumers tried frantically to purchase a PS3? This could be worse. The good news is that this likely means fears that Microsoft would charge a premium to play the Beta are unfounded. Some thought Microsoft might control the size of the Beta with a small service fee, but since the Beta will be limited by a selection process, that seems highly unlikely. The 60-second trailer airs in North America during ESPN's Monday Night Football on December 4. The trailer, which will be available online and on the Xbox Live Marketplace following its television debut, features live action and in-game footage. It promises to offer "telling new hints" about the upcoming first-person shooter. "Halo is a pop culture phenomenon! The Halo franchise has changed the face of interactive entertainment and it's only fitting that we take an innovative approach to how we market and advertise the brand," said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. "This invites a new audience with a rich back story, and continues to galvanize gamers around the world for the launch of Halo 3 in 2007." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 This is no different than with the Halo 2 beta; it was a selective crowd that were sent demo discs for I believe a one month period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted November 30, 2006 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2006 So me thinking that the Beta and the rumored demo being two completely different entities does not seem as far fetched as a few people thought it was. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted November 30, 2006 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2006 Does that mean December 4 midnight? or December 4 during the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inplode Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( its like that 99% of the time i would think most people would be use to it by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 its like that 99% of the time i would think most people would be use to it by now But why should it be, though? In this day and age, there is NO reason for it to be this way. It's bordering on near racism >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 the halo3 beta is us only?! ;_; btw, they send you discs? i thought it'd be a download linked to your passport id, or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inplode Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 ahh its up to the company bitch at them lol if your affended file a claim get it changed and be happy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addc182 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myNando Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( Okay, now is a good time for non-U.S. people to say "Only in America..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskren Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( Have you been deported from the US? Are you not allowed to leave the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshwa Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( Doesn't it say "On December 4, the millions of hopefuls in North America and Europe can go to halo3.com to sign up for the beta" Or am I missing something :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskren Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 But why should it be, though? In this day and age, there is NO reason for it to be this way. It's bordering on near racism >> Racism? You're kidding, right? I think you fail to understand the geopolitical implications of releasing a product worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myNando Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Doesn't it say...North America and Europe ... LOL! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 But why should it be, though? In this day and age, there is NO reason for it to be this way. It's bordering on near racism >> The U.S. market is by far the biggest market for videogames; therefore, we will always get the most exclusives. And it does say for the U.S. AND Europe... But, either way, the not-so-public beta sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted November 30, 2006 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2006 At least it's not for Gold members only :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 At least it's not for Gold members only :) I'm pretty sure it will be, actually, since AFAIK it's a multiplayer beta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted November 30, 2006 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2006 good gawd people and complaining about the "only in the US" stuff... hey guess what we over here also hear "Only in UK" only a lot also... there were contests and give aways from Microsoft that were specific to certain countries... in this case though there is logistics behind why its only in the US... sometimes its because of shipping costs, sometimes because of customs regulations all kinds of reasons that MS/Bungie doesnt want to deal with during a beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 "Only in UK" only a lot also... there were contests and give aways from Microsoft that were specific to certain countries god damn.. why do i only ever hear of this stuff after?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters0 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hate to bitch but once again it's U.S. Only, that's beginning to get annoying. :( um is it? On December 4, the millions of hopefuls in North America and Europe can go to halo3.com to sign up for the beta. dont say it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well... Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 its like that 99% of the time i would think most people would be use to it by now just because its like that dosen't mean its right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Doesn't it say "On December 4, the millions of hopefuls in North America and Europe can go to halo3.com to sign up for the beta" Or am I missing something :huh: Only on Neowin, this site for instance see this site: Click me. but a Microsoft press release sent out this morning suggests that the Halo 3 beta next spring will be limited to North America, and that it will NOT be all-inclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 But why should it be, though? In this day and age, there is NO reason for it to be this way. It's bordering on near racism >> Bordering on racism? Shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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