Hey, get on over to Xbox Live and get the FREE Heroic Map Pack (Standoff, Rat’s Nest and Foundry) for Halo 3. This used to be 800 points, free is so much better.

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Microsoft today announced the first downloadable content for Halo 3, and the first three all new multiplayer maps will become available on Dec. 11 and is simply titled, the Heroic Map Pack. The three maps - Standoff, Rat’s Nest, and Foundry will cost gamers 800 Microsoft Points. However, these maps will become free in Spring 2008 when Microsoft says they’ll
be releasing the next batch of downloadable maps.

Bungie says Standoff is perfect for mid-sized objective and Slayer game types, Rat’s Nest’s indoor environments are set for big team battles and indoor vehicle battles. Finally Foundry is said to be “the ultimate forge map” where players will have the ability to modify where stairs, walls, bridges, and tunnels appear. That being said, all three maps will be able to be configured and tweaked in the forge.
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Source: GameInformer

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If you’re more than ready for Halo 3, but still have an older console, here’s the plan for you. Buy your Xbox 360 before December 21, 2007 and we will give you a copy of Halo 3.

Here’s How to Get Your Halo 3 Game:
1. Buy an Xbox 360 console by December 21.
2. Connect to Xbox LIVE.
3. Register HERE with promotional code XBX7777, your new console serial number, and a valid mailing address.
4. And look for your copy of Halo 3 for Xbox 360 in your mailbox!
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Note: You must purchase a new Xbox 360 system between November 21, 2007 (next Wednesday) and December 21, 2007. USA Only.

*Update* Above is what Microsoft first posted … but it looks like they ’somewhat’ changed the offer (hum…):
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As a current paid Xbox LIVE member using an original Xbox console (not Xbox 360), you’re more than ready for Halo 3, and here’s a great reason to step up. Buy your Xbox 360 between November 21 and December 21, 2007, move your existing paid Xbox LIVE account to an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and then register on this site, and we will send you a copy of Halo 3.

Current Paid Xbox LIVE Members on the original Xbox console (not Xbox 360), here’s how to get your Halo 3 game:
1. Buy an Xbox 360 console between November 21 and December 21, 2007.
2. Convert your current paid Xbox LIVE account to an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription.
3. Register here between November 21 and December 21, 2007 with promotional code XBX7777, with your new console serial number, and a valid mailing address.
4. Look for your copy of Halo 3 in your mailbox!
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Full Story: xbox.com

Source: Xbox-Scene

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