CNBC takes a look at the hype, the fight and why Halo 3 is more than just a game for Microsoft.

What do CNBC's Jim Goldman and Master Chief have in common?  They were both in New York for Halo 3.

It is the year 2552. Humanity has long been at war with the terrigyint alien civilization that collectively calls itself the Covenant. This is the site that tells you how to Finish The Fight!

Microsoft's Xbox 360 features a live on-line serviced for players.  Xbox 360 was launched in 2005.  Online previews, games, accessories and more.

Official site featuring Battalion Wars 2, Guitar Hero III: Leg, Leg, The Legend of Zelda, Flash Focus: Vision, and Donkey Kong: Barrel.

Previews of PlayStation 3's newest games including Need for Speed, WWE Smackdown and Assassin's Creed.  Sony's  high-definition entertainment system was unveiled in 2006.  It's among the top three video games along with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii.

The Witcher, Neverwinter Nights 2, Dragon Ball Z and the original Atari classics.

Early arcade machines, the history of home consoles, and the history of the video game.

William Higinbotham designs a game as entertainment for visitors to the Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York state. The 1958 "Tennis for Two" video game was a crowd pleaser and remained on exhibit for several years.

From Pong to Pokemon -- the story behind the craze that touched our lives and changed the world.  Authored by Seven L. Kent, a technology journalist and self-profess video game addict. (2001)