Microsoft Details Halo: Reach Launch Activities
With the approaching Halo: Reach launch next week, Microsoft has detailed the festivities that will be going on including midnight launches across the country and “Invasion Week” activities over Xbox Live.
As most gamers might have expected, US game retailers from GameStop to Best Buy will be holding midnight launch events throughout the country for Halo: Reach and there are two big notable ones to mention.
The Times Square Best Buy in New York City will probably be hosting the biggest midnight launch for Reach and the store’s theater will feature a “surprise musical performance” and a chance to meet with the creators of Reach.
Seattle will also be holding a major launch event as The Experience Music Project / Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame will host guests from both Bungie and 343 Industries, as well as a chance to compete in tournaments and win “coveted Halo prizes.”
“Invasion Week”, a week’s worth of Xbox Live-based activities and fun have also been planned out for the Halo: Reach launch. You can check them out below:
- Connect to Xbox Live and receive a free Halo: Reach Invasion Week theme
- Game with Developer: Bungie will play with fans on Thursday, September 16 from 5–7PM ET in the US; and Friday, September 17 from 8–10PM BST in the UK
- Play & Win: Play Halo: Reach any time during Invasion Week and you will be entered to win tickets to the upcoming UFC 122 Fight
- Community Events: Themed nights hosted by the community team to play Halo: Reach, including Co-op Night, Xbox All Nighter and Community Playdate
