A rare treat has been given to fans of the Halo games today, as IGN.com has posted the entire Halo 4 soundtrack on their website along with an interview with Massive Attack producer Neil Davidge. The feel of the music hearkens back to the original Marty O'Donnell soundtrack, but also manages to create a completely different atmosphere with a larger emphasis on electronic, futuristic style. Davidge... more.

We’ve all witnessed that moment in a video game when a character does something so stupid that we wonder if the main character has a learning deficiency. These mistakes can range from dumb to moronic, much like when Leon Kennedy brought only 20 or so bullets while on a mission to find the President’s daughter. Or it could be like John Marston’s decision to walk up to a known enemy, bandit’... more.

OK, so we all cannot be heroes of time, super humans with cybernetic implants or especially Nathan Drake, so where does that leave the other 99.99% of the population in video game universes? If you’re a shop clerk or a business owner; who do you think has the best non hero/villain jobs in video games? G3 takes a look at some of the most profitable jobs in video games. [caption id="attachment_... more.

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the epic Microsoft franchise, Halo Fest will be held at PAX Prime on August 26. The fest has been called by 343 Studios as the "largest and most expansive live Halo experience ever."  Attendees will be able to compete in Halo tournaments, participate in exclusive panels and receive "sweet" prizes. Fans of the franchise  already planning to attend ... more.

Video game characters often break a lot of laws when on an adventure, and for the most part: the abilities that those characters use are often damned useful. This volume of "coolest game abilities" looks at such abilities as the teleport, the fireball and the nonexistent need to manually refill bullets in a clip. [caption id="attachment_25950" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Surprise! ... more.

Some video game abilities defy gravity, technology and sometimes even common sense, but no matter what laws of physics they break: these game abilities are both fun and convenient. These abilities can be found in dozens of games, and possibly more, because they've become well known staples of gaming and they've proven to be honored by becoming well known in gaming culture and even to non gamers. ... more.

Let's face it, every single one of us will get old one day.  The days of banging each other up playing football in the mud, or street hockey during long summer days will one day catch up with us.  No longer will we be able hit 30 foot jumps on our bikes while kick flipping over a hand rail - well we could, and it would be fun to watch,  but it would hurt. [caption id="" align="alignleft" wid... more.

Halo Reach is the last game scheduled to be released under the Halo franchise and it goes out with a bang or should I say, goes in with a bang as it is the opening to the Halo saga, much like the style of Star Wars when the first film was technically the fourth. Aside from the problem with connecting to Firefight with the new 4GB Consoles the game is an action packed, adrenaline fuelled experi... more.

Video game vehicles always seem so much cooler than normal ones, and they really should be cool since no hero is going to be caught dead in a Ford Pinto. These "rides" that game characters show off can range from average (with cool looks) to futuristic. And that's all a part of being a hero: having a vehicle to back up your personality. G3 checks out some of the coolest "rides" in video games, sta... more.

Today the final celebrity member of the Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad was announced. R’n’B / pop artist Mr Hudson is the fifth member of the team, joining England and Manchester United footballer extraordinaire, Rio Ferdinand; Model and T4 presenter, Jameela Jamil; England Rugby star, Ben Cohen; and Gadget Show presenter, Jason Bradbury. One lucky UK gamer will win the chance to captain this... more.

The "Battle Begins" for Halo: Reach on September 14, 2010 and to get those Halo juices flowing Bungie has released a pretty sweet trailer. ... more.

Bungie has done what they think is a favor to everyone and leaked the achievements list for Halo: Reach themselves a few days ago, as well as the icon art but sans gamer score. Posted during the weekly update, Bungie confirm that there are 49 achievements lined up for one of the most anticipated titles of this year. Only a few of the achievements have been named along with their conditions ... more.

Video games are amazing. They can tell magnificent stories and give dozens of hours of entertainment that can be involving and inspirational. Still, video games are purely fiction and sometimes situations arise that are both ridiculous and infuriating. These can sometimes be called plot holes, but most of the time they're just events that could be considered annoying. [caption id="attachment_16... more.

The first of the big press conferences at this year's E3 has come and gone, and left in its wake many amazed viewers. Filled with new announcements, along with extensive demos of the newly named Kinect, Microsoft has set the bar high for the presentations that will follow. Below, you will find a recap of all the highlights of this year's press conference. To kick things off, Call of Duty: Black... more.