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Halo 3 Launch Event

September 28, 2007 / 12:06 PM EDT / CBS News

Halo 3 designed automobile outside the Best Buy in Midtown Manhattan.

Halo 3 developed by Bungie Studios, produced by Microsoft Game Studios. Released on September 25, 2007 in the United States, available now exclusively for the Xbox 360.

GameCore's Chad Chamberlain interviewing Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios.

Special limited-edition packaging for Halo 3.

Shane Kim speaks to the audience about the release of Halo 3.

A Jam packed Best Buy holds Halo fans awaiting the release of Bungie Studios Halo 3.

"Master Chief" one of the main characters in the new release of Halo 3 attends the midnight launch event.

Halo is not just for ordinary everyday citizens. Rap star Ludacris shows up to support the Halo 3 launch event

GameCore's Jeremiah Wallace interviewing Fank O'Connor from Bungie Studios.

Also in attendance rap star Chingy, seen being interviewed by GameCore's Chad Chamberlain.

Halo 3 character "Master Chief" waits in line for his copy of Halo 3.

Halo 3 best buy launch event

The lucky first customer hold up his copy of Halo 3 for the Xbox 360.

Press outlets from across the country swarming the Best Buy electronics store in New York City for the Halo 3 launch.

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