Today, Bungie gives us a taste of the full Halo 3 Original Soundtrack. It should be familiar to all of us who have already played the game, but it might still be able to send shivers up your spine if you’re a true Halo fan!

There is a lot of great content on their preview site, and certainly worth a look for musicians out there.  Bungie has even gone so far as to provide the original handwritten score ([tag]Sheet music[/tag]) for Halo 3’s E3 appearance.  Also on the site are some nifty photos, videos, and of course a preview of the songs available.

One of the many bonus features shipping in Halo 3’s Limited and Legendary Editions is the Audio/Video Calibration tool. While it’s not remotely necessary for an enjoyable Halo 3 experience, those who want to fine tune their visual calibration will want to pick up the Blue Filter. We’re planning on making these filters available in the Bungie Store as soon as possible and at minimal cost to consumers. When they are available and/or we have more details about their availability, we’ll update you here at Bungie.net.

This blue filter (or a similar one) can alternatively bought by some photo retailers according to some [tag]Halo[/tag] fans.  The blue filter is no an essential item, but along with the AV Calibration tool that comes with the Limited and Legendary Edition, it supposedly will make for an even BETTER playing experience.

We’ll update you when the Bungie Blue Filters get to the online store.

People were skeptical at first, but after others contacted the seller, they were provided with photographs from the first cutscene as proof.

WARNING!

***SPOILERS***

DO NOT CLICK THESE LINKS UNLESS YOU WANT PROOF.  THEY ARE IMAGES OF A CUT SCENE FROM THE HALO 3 GAME THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET.

Halo 3 Leaked Cutscene Spoiler

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Halo 3 Leaked Cutscene Spoiler 3

You’ve been warned!  This might mean that it’s time to avoid going to Halo Forums where spoilers may become rampant in the next few days.

Well, now it has come to our attention that the price has dropped for this [tag]1080p[/tag] HDTV again! Now for $1489.88 (with free Shipping!) you can grab one of the best TV’s on the market for gaming (over $500 below retail price).

Amazon fully refunded me the difference between the price when I bought the [tag]TV[/tag] and their new price, so I’m a happy camper. Shipping takes about 10 days, so be sure to get this thing before September 15th!

My friend just grabbed a copy today from Gamestop, and I would highly suggest you do too if you want one of these come September 25th.  They are limited in quantity, and will sell fast as a valuable collectors item.  The Halo 3 [tag]Legendary[/tag] Edition comes with a replica of the Spartan helmet, along with two bonus discs packed full of content.  One of the discs will come with exclusive videos (such as a “The Making of Halo 3 documentary”), as well as a calibration tool that will transform your pads setup into the ultimate Home Theatre / Surround System for Halo 3.   The other disc will include more exclusive material as well, geared directly towards the Halo fan.

This is a [tag]deal[/tag] you can’t afford to put off any longer!

Still, a very cool buy for hard core [tag]Halo[/tag] fans!  There’s nothing like going to a LAN with some sweet Halo swag, just to show your friends that you are the epitome of Halo Geeks.

I need a new TV.

Not just any [tag]TV[/tag] now… I need something that can boast [tag]1080p resolution[/tag], pump frames quickly for high speed action sequences (and those critical moments in multiplayer), and support a nice amount of playing screen for when I got a few buddies over and we want to play together.

And then… I also need something that I can actually AFFORD to buy by September 25th. Crap. This is going to be impossible…

Or is it?

Turns out that such a TV exists, and most importantly, could be in my budget by next month. What [tag]HDTV[/tag] is this you ask? The Samsung LNT4065F 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV (This is a referral link. Please don’t let that scare you. I’m saving up for one of these myself). This thing packs one serious punch for a TV (if the 5/5 star user review didn’t give that away already). 40 Inches of pure 1080p goodness, with several incredible bonuses, like the 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and 10-bit video processor.

With a Contrast Ratio like 15,000:1, the whites practically glow on the screen, and the darks really seem black. Just go check this thing out at a local bestbuy or something, and you’ll notice immediately that there is something different about the picture.

The 10-bit Video Processor will make you feel like you’re playing on a tube, or better. [tag]LCD[/tag]’s, [tag]Plasma[/tag]s, and DLP TV’s are known for “Ghosting”, where the frames don’t refresh fast enough, causing doubling of images superimposing upon one another. LCD TV’s are by far the best for gaming, and when you add a 10-bit video processor (as opposed to say… a previous generation 8-bit), you are given superior speed and video quality for fast moving video and games.

Now, here is where things get really exciting. Usually, I would never even considering getting one of these HDTV’s simply because of their price. This TV costs $2000+ brand new! However, when you purchase it on Amazon.com, you get a huge discount (19% right now). Currently, you can grab it for $1,624 with FREE SHIPPING. Amazon will also refund you the difference in prices if the unit drops in price and you request it. And if you are not satisfied with the unit, you can return it, or replace it within 30 days, absolutely free of charge.

It really does not get much better than this. If you are looking for high quality gaming later this year, this is the model HDTV to buy.

Here is what you’ll get with the Halo 3 Strategy Guide:

·Detailed annotated maps for all levels
·Learn how to dominate [tag]multiplayer[/tag] matches with information on weapon locations and expert tips
·Learn about every enemy, vehicle and weapon — their strengths and weaknesses and how you can exploit them
·Confidently navigate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough
·Complete list of all Achievements and how to unlock each one
Packed with tips, tactics and techniques direct from Bungie