Space marines, dropships, laser swords and vicious alien species have always featured heavily in the sci-fi genre. Thanks to the stellar work at development studio Bungie, these things are now synonymous with quality gaming and high-octane, multiplayer thrills.

Halo ODST was a mistake. No, it was a HUGE mistake. Marketing a five hour campaign with recycled maps in a $60 package alienated a lot of gamers like myself, and even a few Halo fanboys as well.

The Halo universe has always been rich with potential, though has never actually been shown in its best light within the games. The books actually work more effectively at drawing the universe, one of which is Halo: The Fall of Reach, a story which is set within the same period as Bungie's final...

Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.

It just hasn't been the same since ‘he' left Let's be totally honest. Basketball just hasn't been the same since the Chicago Bulls number 23 called it quits. I know there are some great players in the NBA today, but even the likes of Kobe Bryant and new Miami recruit LeBron James will always be...

Presentation, including visuals and audio, make it seem like you're a part of a telecasted game; You can play as Michael Jordan

Some graphical issues can dispel the illusion somewhat; Navigating the menus can take a little getting used to

Playing the Halo Reach Beta proved to be a very promising start to the upcoming Halo game. The game play was new but at the same time retained the old basic halo mechanics. The few maps that were provided were all unique and provided a very entertaining aspect.

New Weapons; new maps; and new game

Its not out yet

Halo reach is a amazing game full of adventure and fun; there is soldiers and aliens. The soldiers fight the aliens in campaign, in multiplayer one on...

Listen to me now. Focus with me. Your team mates in Halo Reach - they're not your friends. When the opening sequence begins and everyone in the team reacts negatively to your arrival, rest assured they'll continue to push their anti-you agenda through the rest of the game.

Reaching for the limits.

Halo: Reach is a fitting conclusion to Bungie's Halo series. Set before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved it tells the story of Noble Team, a squad of Spartans attempting to save the titular planet from the Covenant.

Trims the fat and delivers a Halo game that plays as homage to the series as a whole; Armour ability system is a great step forward; Expanded multiplayer options increase value.

Fails to truly convey the drama of Reach's fall; Thin characters; Some over-developed Convenant weaponry.