Pre-E3 06: Halo 3 first look

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Xbox 360: Teaser trailer blows skin off face, details melt soul

Yeah, that all sounds nice, but what about the fact that this is the first Halo on Xbox 360? Master Chief's latest (and possibly last) mission is hosting a planet's-worth of new lighting and atmospheric effects. For example, each planet will have a universal light source - the sun will actually behave like a massive ball of energy, casting shadows on everything. There'll be similar effects for reflections, so metal won't behave the same way a calm pool of water might.

Bungie's also building an atmosphere system into Halo 3. Basically, that means dirt and debris flying through the air will flitter appropriately, and any light source beating down on them will make that hazy, "shaft of light in a dirty cave" effect.

And no, Bungie didn't say anything about online play. But we'll assume it's in there.


May 9, 2006

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE.