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The release of what Microsoft referred to as a global entertainment phenomenon has managed to explode sales of its Xbox 360 consoles. The combined market performances of Halo 3 and Nintendo’s Wii console have contributed to a 75% jump in sales of video gaming hardware and software in the U.S. According to market research firm NPD, gaming related sales passed the $1.3 billion milestone in September, increasing from $779 million the previous month. NPD indicated that Microsoft’s claims revealing Halo 3’s impact as a new standard of interactive entertainment were justified, as the title pushed in excess of 3.3 million copies in its first month. In this context, the following nine games combined, in the top 10 selling titles, account for a little over half of Halo 3’s sales. Read the rest of this entry »

It seems that people can sell anything on eBaby, including themselves, but not only as human beings, but also as “lifelong gamer friends” or a trustworthy Halo 3 co-ops. The auction was started by nismofrontier07 and the gamer promises that he’s all sugar and honey, being a “great friend to chat with and play with all the time”.

The bidding has now reached $20.50, but the user plans to reach $1500 sooner or later. This guy also mentions that he’s “a good team player and responds to help needed during gameplay”. Quite a bold statement, considering that most gamers forget about their co-op duties and start their personal killing spree. Will he at least reach a decent $100 limit or just quit the auction and start playing Halo 3 on his own? Read the rest of this entry »