“Halo 3: ODST”
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Bungie Studios
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB rating: “M” for Mature
Release date: Tuesday, Sept. 22
Price: $59.99
Grade: A

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