The battle between aliens (The Covenant and The Flood) threatening the survival of humankind and Earth's elite soldiers (Spartans) has just gone into hyper speed, and you can experience the action on either side in this epic tale with the Xbox 360 video game Halo 3. This sci-fi, mega-hit allows you to fill the role of the ultimate hero (Master Chief - a bionic man/super soldier) or an alien commander (The Arbiter - the trader) within a futuristic universe refined to the smallest detail including a vast assortment of weapons, body armor, and vehicles. Critics rave about this concluding third edition of Halo for amazing graphics (HD), superior sound, excellent multiplayer options, and gameplay extras -- such as a bubble shield and additional weaponry.

If you crave more info on this action-packed game, check out answers to the following common concerns...

1) I'm not convinced about this game's superiority.

Sample the action and the story's history via exclusive videos and view over 500 screenshots to make your own judgment by visiting the Yahoo! Games Halo 3 Launch Central -- and don't miss the "Five Reasons You Want It."

2) I'm totally confused about the plot.

Go to The Halo Story: A Primer -- synopsis of the Halo series.

3) Which first-person shooter games can I compare to Halo?

Army of Two (Xbox 360)

Gears of War (Xbox 360)

Bioshock (Xbox 360)

Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)

Now you know it all. So, go get it and enjoy the cooperative or competitive play online to relieve those frustrations in real life in the fantastic battlefields of Halo 3.

Halo 3 - starting at $54.95