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Halo 3 trailer goes live

As does US beta registration.

The much anticipated Halo 3 trailer has gone live - you can watch it on Eurogamer TV and it's also available in high definition through Xbox Live Marketplace.

The 60-second spot offers a glimpse of the Master Chief caught up in battle on Earth, using a new kind of shield to avoid a blast and then... well, we'll leave you to analyse it obsessively.

But several observers have already questioned whether one or other of the "new things" in the trailer might be the fabled X-button move, which Bungie has yet to reveal.

Last night also saw the official sign-ups for Halo 3's multiplayer beta go live in the USA, although as mentioned last week you'll need to hang about for a bit if you want to get in on the European version.