Microsoft Defends Full Price Halo: ODST News

Despite the fact that Bungie representatives have previously stated that they do not believe Halo 3: ODST is a full release game or "$60 title", Microsoft has now defended its decision to price the title as a full release, $59.99 (£49.99) game.

Speaking to Joystiq, a Microsoft spokesperson said of Bungie's previous comments, "At the time of those statements, the overall scope of Halo 3: ODST was not yet finalized, and since then the project has grown increasingly more ambitious. We believe this standalone experience is much more than just an expansion. Halo 3: ODST provides a new campaign from the point of view of an entirely new character. Combine that with three new multiplayer maps, the entirely new cooperative mode called Firefight, and the complete Halo 3 multiplayer collection on a standalone disc, we feel this is a good value and tremendous addition to the Halo franchise."

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