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If you didn’t know that Halo 3 was launched just a little bit ago (at least for those of us on the East Coast) you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. If you didn’t actually head out to your favorite game store to pick up a copy, you’re probably better off, especially if you hadn’t already preordered a copy. These two lucky guys walked out of the store at just a hair past midnight, being two of the first people to get a copy of the game.
I decided to head down to my local GameStop, as it would no doubt be the most crowded area for the launch. I’m sure I would have found plenty of people at Walmart waiting to buy the game, but that’s no fun, plus Walmart tends to have this policy about taking pictures in the store.
First, let me just say that if you didn’t preorder a copy of the game, don’t bother heading to GameStop. At this particular one in Lafayette Indiana there were somewhere around 450 people that preordered the game, and according to one of the people working there, they’d be lucky if they had 20 spare copies once the preorders were filled. I’d say that was a healthy number of people considering the size of the town, and that there’s another GameStop in town (as well as other gaming stores) that has been taking preorders as well.
We’ve already seen some of the first reviews come in, (we’ll be bringing you our thoughts as well) but what’s really going to decide the fate of this game is you, the gamers. So give us your thoughts on the game. How many of you waited in line for a copy? How long did you wait, and was it worth it?
7 Responses to “Halo 3 launch – Didn’t preorder a copy? Good luck”
electro^plankton September 25, 2007
I so wish I was into Halo but I’m not, damnit!
NeutralChris Davies September 25, 2007
My fingers aren’t dextrous enough to play games. I’m stuck with Minesweeper.
NeutralPreston September 25, 2007
I’m not that hardcore of a gamer, I just pre-ordered mine online, it’s on the way to my house. Will be here in about 4 hours when the UPS man makes his rounds. Fine with me since I don’t get off work for about 4 hours. I’m still far more interested in my robotic lawn mower.
NeutralEwdison Then September 25, 2007
[quote comment="29182"]I’m not that hardcore of a gamer, I just pre-ordered mine online, it’s on the way to my house. Will be here in about 4 hours when the UPS man makes his rounds. Fine with me since I don’t get off work for about 4 hours. I’m still far more interested in my robotic lawn mower.[/quote]
Same here, i like the game but just not that crazy enough to line up for it. I’m going to get mine as soon as i have free time to play :p
NeutralRich September 25, 2007
Had no problem getting a copy for my bro. Walked in walked out.. No Lines! FTW
Neutralmtrox September 26, 2007
Actually was one of the people in this line…. fourth picture, guy with dark brown hair, glasses, and what appears to be a black shirt (actually navy blue).. Thats me.
I was torn between being a lazy bum, and just reserving it online, or at Gamestop, and picking it up midnight. In the end, I finally just decided to get it midnight though. Mainly because I wanted to see how many people were going to be there. Overall, it was pretty fun. Then again, I was like the sixth or seventh person to get a copy.
As for the game, it is what you’d expect of Halo by now. The campaign is alright, but is most fun when done with a friend, and multiplayer is what gives this games its lasting value. It doesn’t have the best single player FPS experience on the 360 (heres looking at you Bioshock) but multiplayer will be entertaining for hours.
NeutralLeo September 26, 2007
I’ve had my copy since last thursday (the 20th) and i didnt go on xbox live do to the fact that i read an article about some dude that got banned for goin on before the release.. all i gotta say its an awesome game and im glad i had the chance to be on of the first to finish the battle….
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