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Microsoft and 343 Industries might have spent a fortune on developing Halo 4, but that doesn't mean they've spared any expense in promoting the game. In fact, they've taken over an entire country, invading Liechtenstein with Master Chief riding roughshod in his Warthog, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. Read below for more details Source: Xbox360achievements.org "In a ground-breaking world first, Xbox 360 yesterday became the only brand to ever transform the Principality of Liechtenstein by taking over some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, including a 13th century castle and a working mine, to create a real-life replica of the “Halo” universe within the heart of Europe to mark the launch of “Halo 4”," reads the press release blather for the elaborate publicity stunt. "For one day only, the mountainous landscapes of the normally tranquil Liechtenstein countryside became a stage for an epic sci-fi saga as Xbox 360 created a mysterious alternate universe inspired by the video game franchise which has sold a staggering 46 million copies worldwide since launch in 2001." Take a look at some of the highlights from the insane Halo 4 launch event, which saw actors taking guests through their very own Halo adventure in Liechtenstein. Awesome stuff. Halo 4 is out on November 6th.

Introducing the live action Halo Web Series: Respawn! A comedic look into the fantastic world behind the fantastic world of Halo. Where in between the time of death and reanimation spartans gather together in the break room and talk about... pretty much anything you can imagine... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmJK-caK9B4&feature=g-all-lik

McFarlane Toys making a statue about the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn web series. Read below for more details Source: Gameinformer.com McFarlane Toys, makers of highly detailed figurines that litter the assorted desks of Game Informer editors, has plans for a statue based on the live action Halo 4 web series, Forward Unto Dawn. The figures won't be unveiled until after the final episode of Forward Unto Dawn airs on November 2, so we don't know what it looks like just yet. Here's some more details about the upcoming figures: The limited-edition Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn statue stands more than 14-inches tall on a base spanning 13” wide by 7” deep. Only 500 pieces have been produced and each statue and its box are sequentially numbered. As an added bonus, each statue will include a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed McFarlane. The Statue retails at $225 with FREE Shipping (Only available in US and Canada). Preordering will begin at 10:15 am PST on Friday, November 2nd at store.spawn.com. The Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn statue is planned to ship December 2012. Customers will not be charged until the order is ready to ship. For more on Forward Unto Dawn, included links to the episodes that have already aired and interviews with the creators, head here.

Grand Theft Auto V is confirmed for Spring launch in 2013. Read below for more details Source: Xbox360achievements.org Let the speculation end! Grand Theft Auto V has finally been confirmed for a spring 2013 launch, with Rockstar actually nailing down the release window with some new artwork of a blonde bikini babe on the beach taking a picture of herself on her smartphone. Set in a re-imagined, modern day version of South California, GTA V will take you to places like Los Santos and way beyond "from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean." Furthermore, Rockstar is promising new information on November 5th, when you'll be able to pre-order the game everywhere. Grand Theft Auto V will be coming in spring 2013. Does that mean a May release? Probably. We wait with bated breath for Rockstar to narrow down that launch date a bit more. For now, here's the confirmed release window artwork above, Enjoy.

Treyarch have released a live action trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and a behind the scenes of the soundtrack. Read below for more details Source: Xbox360achievements.org Activision has released a double injection of Call of Duty: Black Ops II trailers, with one going behind-the-scenes on the game's soundtrack with composer Jack Wall at Abbey Road, while the other is a live-action short directed by Guy Ritchie, of Lock Stock and ****** fame. The latter continues with the "There's a Soldier in All of Us" theme from the last commercial for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, with a live-action jaunt through the war torn streets of Downtown LA circa 2025, whereas the former was recorded at Abbey Road studios, and sees Jack Wall taking you behind the score. You can check out both trailers below, then prepare for combat as Call of Duty: Black Ops II heads into battle on November 13th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4wIZp_E2CxQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qbpCfAzhTnE

The Halo 4 limited Edition Soundtrack unboxing. http://youtu.be/UesxIPw1V3I

Weapons that are confirmed to be in Bioshock Infinite. Read below for more details Source: IGN.com Like the original BioShock, BioShock Infinite has a variety of different weapons that can be used by Booker DeWitt including pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles and more. In combat, weapons are often used in combination with Vigors for devastating attacks against enemies. Confirmed Weapons BROADSIDER The Broadsider is a pistol referred to in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. The weapon was first seen in the E3 2011 gameplay demonstration. In the Beast of America trailer, it was revealed to be obtained by Booker in a box of items he holds before entering Columbia. TRIPLE R (ROLSTON RECIPROCATING REPEATER) The Rolston Reciprocating Repeater is a powerful machine gun in BioShock Infinite. Known as the Triple R, the weapon is referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution and is used by Booker in the Beast of America trailer and the E3 2011 gameplay demonstration. PEPPERMILL The Peppermill is a powerful gatling gun used by Booker in the Beast of America trailer. As described by creative director Ken Levine, "Once you destroy the Motorized Patriot, Booker can actually go pick up the Peppermill and use it as a heavy weapon. That's the only place you can get it." [1] The Peppermill is also referred to in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. BIRD'S EYE The Bird's Eye is a sniper rifle first seen in BioShock Infinite's original 2010 gameplay demo. The weapon is also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. HUNTSMAN The Huntsman is a semi-automatic rifle with attached scope seen in the VGA trailer. The gun is also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. CHINA BROOM The China Broom is a powerful shotgun that can fire eight shots before being reloaded. Multiple versions of the shotgun have been shown off, most recently in the Beast of America trailer and previously in the E3 2011 gameplay demo and original 2010 gameplay demonstration. The China Broom is also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. THE BARNSTORMER The Barnstormer is a long-range rocket-propelled grenade launcher (RPG) seen in the E3 2011 gameplay demo. The weapon can fire three grenades before needing to be reloaded and is also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. PADDYWHACKER The Paddywhacker is a revolver seen in the Motorized Patriot Heavy Hitters introduction and more recently in the Beast of America trailer. It's also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. THE PIG The Pig is a limited-range grenade launcher referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution. SKY-HOOK While primarily used to travel across Skylines, the Sky-Hook can also be used as a weapon, as seen in the Beast of America trailer. The Sky-Hook is also referenced in BioShock Infinite Industrial Revolution and a replica version is among the Merchandise that has been created for BioShock Infinite.

(Note: Jester has reviewed this and deemed it worthy to post. It isn't a leaked copy, but a legitimate one.) Littleenglishhaloblog.com has gotten a early copy of Halo 4: Limited Edition and has been kind enough to show us an Un-boxing gallery. "I got my hands on the Halo 4 Limited Edition this week, my impressions will come later, but for now take a look at these shots of the content. Some very minor spoilers if you're sensitive about that sort of thing, but really nothing that you'd need to avoid."