Microsoft KB Archive/914312

= How to obtain resources that contain more information about how to play Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 for Windows Vista =

Article ID: 914312

Article Last Modified on 12/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Halo: Combat Evolved for PC
 * Microsoft Halo 2 for Windows Vista

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INTRODUCTION
This article lists the resources that contain more information about how to play Microsoft Halo: Combat Evolved and Microsoft Halo 2 for Windows Vista.



MORE INFORMATION
You can obtain more information about how to play Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 for Windows Vista from resources such as the game itself, the Halo: Combat Evolved community Web site, newsgroups, and the strategy guide.

Learn to play
The best way to learn to play Halo is to use the content that is provided in the game. Start the game, and then select Campaign game. For example, in Halo: Combat Evolved, as you start to play the first campaign, The Pillar of Autumn, you will receive guidance about how to interact with the game.

Community Web site
You can view the community Web site for more information about resources for playing Halo. The information that is provided on this Web site includes forums, guides, walkthroughs, and downloads. For more information about these resources, visit the following Bungie Web site:

http://www.bungie.net

Note This is the official Web site for Halo: Combat Evolved.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Newsgroups
You can use the Microsoft public newsgroups to discuss issues or share information with other players who use Microsoft Games for Windows. This includes advice from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs). Additionally, you can read interesting posts, search for specific topics, answer a question, or post your own questions to the group. For more information about how to use the Microsoft public newsgroups, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx

Strategy guide
You can obtain the Halo®: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets™ book. This book is available in printed form for complete information about the game. Halo®: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets™ is the exclusive official guide to Halo: Combat Evolved that is written in collaboration between Bungie Studios, Gearbox, and Microsoft Game Studios. The main features that are discussed in this guide include invaluable strategies, behind-the-scenes information, and winning tactics straight from the experts. Halo®: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets™ also discusses the following features:
 * Complete single-player walkthrough so that you can survive legendary difficulty.
 * Analysis of every weapon, vehicle, and enemy in the game.
 * Powerful strategies from hardcore Halo: Combat Evolved veterans around the world.
 * Exclusive Halo Story Bible excerpts that have never been published anywhere.
 * Tips and level design notes from the Bungie and Gearbox development teams.
 * Detailed maps of every single multiplayer level.
 * Important tactics for dominating every multiplayer map and game mode.
 * Full compilation of Halo Easter eggs!

Halo®: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets™ is available at retailers and from the Sybex Web site. For more information about Halo®: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets™, visit the following Sybex Web site:

http://www.sybex.com

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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