The game is ‘Halo 2600′. It debuted at the Classic Gaming Expo this weekend where lucky fans who attended & were lucky enough in the drawings to be awarded with the Atari 2600 cartridge game of ‘Halo 2600′. But thanks to Codemystics.com, you can play the game on your keyboard right now for free! You can play it here.

A simple, straightforward game where you use the arrow keys to move around and tap the space bar to shoot. Lives shown on the bottom left screen and the enemies pop up on the bluish background where you kill them or avoid them and see how far you can get. Simple, easy and fun. Enjoy!

The fine folks over at Rooster Teeth are the first to go mano e mano with the newest multiplayer map for the soon-to-be-release Halo Reach, a Blood Gulch/Coagulation remake. So what’s new, you might ask? Well, it’s huge…

On top of that, also showcased are two new variations of the Warthog, one clearly a rocket hog, and another that was indistinguishable upon my viewing, the brand spankin’ new Falcon, and a previously unknown armor ability, the Hologram armor, which allows you to project a duplicate of yourself to take the fire that should have been reserved for you (though don’t be surprised if that turns out to be a hoax, just sayin’, look for yourself).

Also of note, Bungie confirms they will be present at Comic-Con 2010, for those of you on the west coast. Video is embedded below. Enjoy.

Halo has had vehicles before, but holy shit. Dog fights in space? DOG FIGHTS IN SPACE? Yes. Me Want!

I knew that they wanted to go out with a bang before the huge, and slightly confusing, split into 343 Industries, partnership with Activision, blah blah blah, but damn. Just damn. Even after the beta, feeling the gameplay, and falling in love, I think the campaign still has a lot to deliver that won’t leave me wanting more like Halo 2 did. The excitement continues to grow. If you want to win it though, you definitely need to take part in the contest.

We at TheGamerzZone would like to give one lucky reader the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition. But don’t worry, that’s not all we’re giving away. Those that enter can win other great prizes, including a regular edition of the game, Gamerz Zone merch, and other prizes that are all in the lot for the contest. As for what the contest entails, well…we’re keeping a lid on for a while. What can you do to start getting some info? Follow us on twitter, keep up with the site, and make sure to check the forums.

Our twitter accounts are…

Kitty Man
Morte
RiotMonster

Just a hint, follow all 3 of us to get all of the latest info on the contest. I hope you all have a lot of fun. Contest details should be coming within the week or so.

For the next 3 and a half months, be ready for some fun, games, and prizes. ^_^

Now that the beta for Halo: Reach is over, we’re so excited for the game to be released that we’ve decided to hold a friendly little contest for fans of Halo.

We at TheGamerzZone would like to give one lucky reader the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition. But don’t worry, that’s not all we’re giving away. Those that enter can win other great prizes, including a regular edition of the game, Gamerz Zone merch, and other prizes that are all in the lot for the contest. As for what the contest entails, well…we’re keeping a lid on for a while. What can you do to start getting some info? Follow us on twitter, keep up with the site, and make sure to check the forums.

Our twitter accounts are…

Kitty Man
Morte
RiotMonster

Just a hint, follow all 3 of us to get all of the latest info on the contest. I hope you all have a lot of fun. Contest details should be coming within the week or so.

For the next 3 and a half months, be ready for some fun, games, and prizes. ^_^

Our official plans as of now are to turn off the Reach beta on Thursday, 5/20 at 10AM PDT.

So, depending on what time the beta would have gone down later today, we’re getting at least 10 more hours of Reachtime. So get out there and finish continue the inevitable slaughter fight while you still can.

A member of the remaining twelve, Joe Campbell, says that they will keep playing until they are forced to stop.  Campbell says,

“We will keep playing until we are all forcibly removed.  It could be by Microsoft, Bungie, our Xbox’s overheating, or just lagging out. Not for competition, not for a prize, but for the love, and memory of Halo 2.”

When Microsoft found out, they released this statement:

“A small band of a committed few, engaged in a battle against insurmountable odds. It’s not Noble team from Halo: Reach, it’s the final, passionate few who are still playing Halo 2. We wish them the best in their battle against time. Their tremendous exhibition of courage and commitment makes them ideal candidates for Noble team and therefore we are working to ensure they have everything necessary to participate in the Halo: Reach beta.”

Some think that letting them play Beta is only an attempt to get the few off of Halo 2 so that they can shut it down forever.  What they are doing might be extreme, but today these twelve people are fighting a real battle to keep the game they love running.  The Reach Beta will last a few weeks, and once the retail game comes out, they’ll have a few years to play it, but Halo 2′s life is quickly running out.

I know this was probably planned months ago, if not longer, but with all of the Infinity Ward news still in the air and the back of our minds, it leaves a bit of a “wha-?” thought and feeling for most to hear this news.

Here’s what Bungie’s announcement has to say on the subject.

“The story of Bungie is wild, winding, and full of majestic wonder. We’ve treaded many pathways over these last nineteen years. But for all the twists and turns we’ve taken, we’re still doing what we set out to do from the beginning, back when the whole of “Bungie Software Products Corporation” consisted of two friends operating out of a basement in Chicago:

Making kick ass games that we want to play.

And as Bungie has grown, the industry’s best and brightest have been totally accretive to our own creative margins. It’s no secret that while the full might of our studio has focused on making Halo: Reach, another core team, led by our co-founder and Studio Creative Director, Jason Jones, has already begun laying the groundwork to bring our newest universe, stories, and characters to life.

Today, we’re poised to open a new chapter in Bungie’s history—one that begins with a partnership between Bungie and Activision and ends where we always knew it would, with World Domination. Our Next Big Thing now has a concrete path, leading from our studio to the platforms of our choosing. The business formalities are behind us. Our Constitution remains unchanged. We are still Bungie, still independent, and now we are free to bring our stories to an ever bigger audience.

Next up, the most ambitious game we’ve ever made, Halo: Reach. Built upon ten years of experience developing the Halo franchise, we’ve assembled the best team, the best technology, and the best talent to ensure that Reach is the game our fans deserve. Strap in and buckle up tight, we’re sending our baby out with a bang.

Once the smoke clears, all the pieces will finally be in place for Step 7. Don’t worry, though. We won’t let World Domination go to our heads. We’re gonna keep making kick ass games on our own terms, and since you’ve been so supportive throughout the years, we’d love to bring you along for the ride.”

Get ready for a non-360 exclusive Bungie game guys.

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For most of us, the Beta will be starting May 3rd, less than a week away, for some, the beta will begin this weekend. Want to be one of those lucky few? Head on over to G4′s website for a chance to jump into the beta early.

As a friendly reminder, we are one week away from the Beta going live, so make sure you’ve got your ODST discs ready.