Seattle, WA - September 16, 2009 - ODSTs, your time has arrived. On September 21, the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Seattle will be the place to be to celebrate all things “Halo.” Bungie and Microsoft invite “Halo” fans to take part in a celebration of the “Halo” franchise and usher in the release of “Halo 3: ODST,” the latest installment in the iconic video game franchise that has sold more than 27 million copies worldwide.
At the launch event, fans will have the opportunity to meet the creators who are driving the latest developments in the “Halo” universe, including “Halo 3: ODST” Creative Director Joseph Staten from Bungie and “Halo” Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor from 343 Industries. Fans will also receive hands-on time with Firefight and prepare for glory in an action-packed tournament for a chance to win coveted “Halo”-themed prizes. A select number of attendees will also be chosen for a special hands-on session with the “Halo 3: ODST” campaign.
Additionally, the event will feature special programming throughout the evening with panel discussions featuring Bungie and 343 Industries personnel. Through the panels, fans will learn more about the creation of “Halo 3: ODST” and get a sneak peek at the exciting new additions to the “Halo” experience such as “Halo Legends,” “Halo Waypoint” and more.
The launch event is free and open to the public.* The first 200 fans in line will receive a limited edition “ODST” T-shirt, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. A panel of judges from Bungie and 343 Industries will be on hand to award prizes to the fans with the best “Halo”-themed costumes, so suit up and bring your best UNSC Marine/ODST/Master Chief/Cortana costume for all to see. During the event, all attendees are invited to tour the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame free of charge.
More details about the launch event are below:
Who: All “Halo” fans (ages 17 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian)
What: “Halo” Franchise Celebration and “Halo 3: ODST” Launch Event
When: Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
325 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98109
Highlights: “Halo 3: ODST” Firefight tournament, “Halo” creators panels and signings, costume contest, free access to the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame gallery and more.
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All information contained in this news post comes directly from a press release sent out by Microsoft Games and Bungie Studios.
