"Halo: Reach" also is the last Halo game that Bungie will produce.
Microsoft subsidiary 343 Industries is taking over game development, the "Halo Legends" short-film series, comics, collectibles and other accessories.
Bungie Studios will release the multiplayer beta version of the next Halo game, "Halo: Reach," on May 3,2010, and the full game is scheduled for a fall launch. Only Xbox 360 gamers with "Halo 3: ODST" and an Xbox Live Gold account will be able to play the "Reach" beta.
Here is quite an interesting analyzes of Halo Reach Multiplayer gameplay - author did amazing job commenting on actions and details.
Note: "Halo: Reach" will be available via the "Halo 3: ODST" disc, not the "Halo 3" disc.
Already online: 'Halo: Reach' trailer video on the Web
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