Yahoo’s got a ‘5 Reasons You Want It‘ list up – they’re all pretty common-sense, but hey. Thanks, Phoenix42.(Louis Wu 17:44:06 UTC)

The full, hi-res version of the “Believe” ad is now online at Yahoo Games. (Thanks, The Cancers.) You can watch it online, or download a huge HD (720p, 81 mb) version from them. Good stuff!(Louis Wu 16:30:29 UTC)

Broderick Shoemaker sent us a note that MLG has kicked off a Wiki that contains (or will contain) tips and tricks, strategies, and info on all three Halo games. (Other games, too – anything MLG plays.) They’re looking for input from you, the fans – because that’s how wikis work. Go see what’s there already, and add your own goodies!(Louis Wu 15:58:42 UTC)

Another financial analyst weighs in – according to Next Generation, Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter believes that Halo 3 will sell 3 million units in the first 12 days, and help Microsoft sell more than 400,000 Xbox 360s by the end of September. He thinks that there’ll be some new news on the Sony front this week, in response.(Louis Wu 14:00:12 UTC)

Sarcastic Gamers has put together a song they call ‘The Halo 3 Hype Hoedown‘ – you’ll finally understand what you can expect on September 25. This brought a smile to my face, at least…(Louis Wu 13:56:00 UTC)

Today’s Penny Arcade touches on the marketing fervor for Halo 3, as well. Guess it’s the theme this week. Thanks, RotaJota.(Louis Wu 13:45:47 UTC)

Today’s One One Se7en looks at bleed-over between games. Intentional… and unintentional.(Louis Wu 12:41:00 UTC)

This went live a couple of days ago, but I’m just noticing it now: the third video in the 6-part Korean Halo 3 promotion is live. (We mentioned Part 1 and Part 2 a couple of weeks ago.) Master Chief visits a… school? This would probably be funnier if I understood Korean.(Louis Wu 12:21:53 UTC)

We’ve mentioned the Halo History Pack, a repackaging of Halo and Halo 2 for Japanese gamers, before – but this article at Thunderbolt Games has a bit more information, and pictures. The product is available now.(Louis Wu 11:57:59 UTC)

You knew it had to happen. Tied the Leader got their hands on an unauthorized copy of Halo 3… and have listed the Top Ten Surprises in Halo 3. Jerks. (I really shouldn’t have to write this, but I don’t want traffic to TTL to suffer because the internet doesn’t do droll very well… so I’m telling you now, there ain’t no spoilers here.)(Louis Wu 11:39:42 UTC)

An article over at Geezer Gamers looks back over the the last few years, and how their community has changed… and how they’re coming back to their Halo 2 roots, in preparation for Halo 3. Bungie: Bringing People Together All Over The World.(Louis Wu 11:32:22 UTC)

Stephen Totilo (writer for MTV) was one of those invited to play Halo 3 this week – he can’t tell you about it yet, but he CAN tell you how his weekend went. Interesting read!(Louis Wu 11:15:13 UTC)

As long as we’re doing the Kotaku thing, check out this post; there’s been word for a while that Mountain Dew Game Fuel would be available in “a few select markets” in an aluminum bottle… but until now, I hadn’t seen an example. Pretty!(Louis Wu 11:12:00 UTC)

Avateur pointed out that Kotaku has a little writeup on the special hoodies distributed to journalists who attended the Halo 3 review events in Seattle and New York this week. I wonder how long before we see these on eBay?(Louis Wu 11:06:11 UTC)

Consolevania redid the “Museum” vid… their version (thanks, Kotaku) might be more realistic. (Warning: language isn’t safe for work.)(Louis Wu 11:00:09 UTC)

This week’s Fan Fiction update has six pieces in it… get to reading!(Louis Wu 10:55:46 UTC)

Dman82 (along with others) hosts CBR, a podcast that focuses on the Red vs Blue community. The latest episode has interviews with Halo-related artists (including HBO regular Pinkuh) – but it also has a special announcement. The winner of the ‘Bungie Tour’ auction is announced; if you’re curious about who’s going to be accompanying kornman00 to Bungie’s offices on October 31, listen to this! (Visit the CBR website, and look for Episode 11 – there’s no information listed yet, but it’s the most recent ‘Past Episode’.)(Louis Wu 10:25:01 UTC)

I’m not really fully awake yet – but I’m posting this now, because the amount of mail coming in about it is rather insane. Today’s Ctrl+Alt+Del looks at the Halo 3 marketing juggernaut… and definitely goes into waters Microsoft has chosen not to tread in. Thanks to everyone who sent in a link; Delta was first, a few minutes after the strip was posted.(Louis Wu 10:00:56 UTC)

Heh – Anton P. Nym found a pretty cool navigation system for military parachutists… check the headline (and the pic).(Louis Wu 22:27:16 UTC)