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If Bungie hadn't been bought out by Microsoft and partnered with Nintendo for Halo 3, this is what the game might have looked like. Video after the break.

Oh, most of the punchlines are predictable stereotypes (you see, Nintendo develops games like this and Microsoft develops games like this) but, c'mon, some of it's pretty clever.

Bungie provides us with an Halo 3 legendary maps documentary that combines "video walkthrough goodness with good old witty banter from the map's designers and developers." Continue reading to watch.

If you want to get an in-motion perspective on the trio of downloadables hitting next week, there's 10 full minutes of animated goodness in the clip

Microsoft announces the availability of the Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3, set for launch on April 15th. Click here for first picture in gallery.

I can't promise these 27 screen shots of the new Legendary Map Pack will convince you to drop the Microsoft Points on new multiplayer arenas, but I'm pretty sure fans of scaffolding and planks will be pretty darn excited

GT provides us with a first look at Halo 3's Legendary map pack, in which "two of the three maps are remakes." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The trailer reminds us of the mid-autumn media frenzy that was the Halo 3 launch, with all its glitz and splendor

These nifty full-size Halo 3 plasma weapons from ThinkGeek feature "all its lights and sounds, palpable recoil, and overheating sounds and action (parts literally pop out)." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Clip the target/shield generator to your belt and just like in the game, if you stay safe, your shields will regenerate. Prepare yourself for the ultimate Halo 3 experience with your very own Plasma Pistol and Plasma Rifle

A seller is offering this custom Master Chief Transformer on eBay -- current bid is at $76. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

This figure has been repainted to match Master Chief himself. He has multiple points of articulation and has also been sealed, meaning you can pose him in all sorts of awesome poses. Instructions are included because these figures can be hard to figure out. This guy also comes with an assortment of weapons just like the ones in the game

In this GT featurette, we "get a tour of the new Halo 3 maps from the guys at Rooster Teeth." Video after the break.

The "Heroic Map Pack," featuring new maps Foundry, Standoff and Rat's Nest, are due out tomorrow for 800 MS points ($10) or free if you wait until sometime early next year

So you've seen Tom Dickson blend Guitar Hero 3, now check out the blendmaster take on Halo 3. Though you might be able to guess the end result, it's still an interesting watch nonetheless. Video after the break.

In this GT feature, we go "behind the scenes with Bungie as they prepare for the end of the Halo trilogy." You'll learn about the series' early beginnings, storyline, and more. Video after the break.

FOX News reports that younger Halo 3 players who hear obscene "trash talk" while playing on Xbox Live, should report the language. Do you agree? Video after the break.