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Microsoft announces a 6 hour direct to launch Halo 5: Guardians

Microsoft has announced that the 27 October from 00:00 up to 6:00 (Italian time) will take place on YouTube live 5 LIVE Halo , visible from this page and that over 6 hours will celebrate the launch of Halo: 5 Guardians . In the course of the stream will be revealed new details about the game will be broadcast the first episode of The Fall of Reach and there will be various VIP's intervention, in addition to the connection with numerous locations worldwide where we'll be celebrating the launch of the game.

Being a time definitely uncomfortable for us Europeans (and since many of you own during those hours will be eager to start the game), if material is transmitted particularly interesting or fun we will propose one or more summary video the next morning.

Here are all the details on the live program:

A global party in live streaming

The direct "Halo 5: Live" will link millions of fans around the world and will enable viewers to watch, comment and participate virtually launching celebrations to be held in several key cities internationally. Microsoft turns the traditional video game launch, inviting fans to join the party, regardless of where they are in the world. Events currently planned include:

  • The world premiere of episode 1 of "Halo: The Fall of Reach", the new animated series that tells the dramatic story of the origin and intrigues that lie behind the SPARTAN program thanks to which characters such as Master Chief and Dr. Catherine Halsey joined the Olympians of the Halo tradition. 2
  • The first Xbox Roundtable attended by the authors of "Halo 5: Guardians" and Nathan Fillion, the English voice of Spartan Buck.
  • Special documentaries offer a close-up and personal perspective of superfan of Halo around the world, highlighting the characteristics that make the Halo community unique compared to other gaming community.
  • In Australia a lucky fan will play in "Halo 5: Guardians" standing on a helicopter that will fly Sydney, while the game session will be projected through a suspended screen attached to a second helicopter.
  • In London, the Roundhouse – legendary entertainment venue – will transform in the set for the party for "Halo 5: Guardians" with a friendly tournament that will challenge four teams of YouTube creators and fans. United Kingdom fans can win a chance to attend the London event by visiting http://bit.ly/1REsmt6 .
  • To celebrate Halo Japanese superfan, who played Halo for over 10,000 hours, action figure Master Chief and Agent Locke will make a journey to the edge of space to take a heroic selfie Gamertag.
  • A cosplayer to give Taiwan their own passion for Master Chief: will work with one of Australia's most famous jewelers to create a replica of Master Chief's helmet with more than 30,000 Swarovski crystals. This unique helmet will be presented during the show will kick off in an auction aimed at gamers across the globe for aggiudicarselo (proceeds will be donated to charity).
  • In New Zealand the Halo fans will gather at the close of the Armageddon Expo where there will be multiplayer sessions, cosplay shows and much more.
  • In Hong Kong, will be achieved "Breakout" – a real-life session inspired by the new competitive multiplayer Arena of "Halo" – 5: Guardians that Halo fans catapult in a real fight against 4 4.
  • New York will see instead a special event for fans that will be held at the brand new flagship store of Microsoft in the Fifth Ave. and 53rd St. , right in the heart of Manhattan and will have its climax at midnight with the launch of "Halo 5: Guardians."