THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Microsoft gets its game on

September 28, 2007

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		Microsoft gets its game on Microsoft scored a huge victory with the release of its Halo 3 video game. The final installment of Microsoft's wildly popular Xbox 360 first-person shooter trilogy attracted casual and hard-core gamers to midnight release parties across the country and set one-day sales records. On Fifth Avenue in New York, an enormous spotlight beamed up, and full-out lighting and sound equipment--along with plenty of enormous TV screens--dominated the ground scene. But no one, really, was prepared for the spectacle that the Halo 3 event would turn into with about an hour to go. Read full story Steven Musil CNET News.com Video of the week 'Halo 3' midnight launch in NY Completing the Halo trilogy, Halo 3 launches at midnight Tuesday. Watch this video Most popular stories Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay Microsoft, Google square off in Washington DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux FAQ: What does the digital-TV switch actually mean? Most e-mailed stories DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay Giving the nuke option a fair shake FAQ: What does the digital-TV switch actually mean? Top photo galleries Miniature monuments of engineering masterpieces Globe-trotting YouTube star dances with S.F. NASA's Dawn takes off for asteroid belt Low-cost tech that meets basic needs Halo 3' fans initiate play perspective From Watergate to videogate You may have read about the recent controversy involving the New England Patriots after a team official was caught videotaping opposing team defensive signals. Read full story Top 10 products this week LG VX8350 (Verizon Wireless) RIM BlackBerry Curve (T-Mobile) Sling Media Slingbox Solo Canon EOS 40D (with 28-135mm IS lens) Sony NWZ-A818 (8GB, silver) Nokia N95 (North American Edition, Unlocked) Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Panasonic TH-50PH10UK 1Canon Pixma MP520 Related Newsletters CNET AnchorDesk View preview  (Delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.) AnchorDesk alerts you to the latest opinions and news coming from CNET. From columns to features to the hottest products, it's your window into what CNET editors are writing about. Subscribe free More from CNET News.com:  Today on News  Business Tech  Cutting Edge  Access  Threats  Media 2.0  Digital Life  Markets  Blogs  Most Popular  Photo Galleries  Recent Videos
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