XBox 360 Rally

Odds are you’re going to be heading out tonight for the highly-anticipated Halo 3 launch. Hell, it’s very possible that you’re already there, reading this on a laptop… in which case, I pity your soul. But, all the same you should know what to do to survive this Halo 3 onslaught, and get through the night.

So, after the break I’m going to give you a few survival tips to help you get through the long, difficult night ahead.

1. Location! Location! Location!
   It goes without question that you need to pick a good location to pick up your game in an orderly, and more importantly TIMELY manner. Odds are you’re going to want to get in and out quickly so you don’t get mauled, scratched, bitten, trampled, or sodomized with an umbrella. I suggest going to the local retail stores. You know, family owned operations. They’ll be less crowded, and more friendly… if you care about that stuff.

   …keep in mind that I’m going to GameStop, and therefore am a hypocrite. Moving on.

2. Bring a Game Boy.
   Look, odds are you’re going to be in line for two, three, or even four hours. You’re going to be bored shitless of you don’t take something to help you pass the time. If you don’t have a PSP or a DS, take a Game Boy Advance, Pocket, or go old-school and take the big grey brick and a copy of Super Mario Land. Don’t catch yourself sitting there with nothing to do at 8:30pm.
3. Wear comfortable pants!
   Look, again, you’re gonna be there a while. You may want to make sure you’re comfortable. Loose-fitting pants are always nice. I, myself, will be in a pair of black denim pants and a black “BFG” t-shirt.
4. Bring exact change
   I can’t stress this one enough. If you haven’t paid off your game yet, and plan on doing so upon arrival, then I strongly advise you have EXACT CHANGE. If you don’t, you may die.

   I may be the one to kill you, in fact.

5. Keep a cool head
   It’s going to be well after midnight by the time we all get out of there. We’re going to be tired, smelly, and many of those who show up at the last minute are going to be disappointed when the stores run out — and they WILL run out. To avoid any unneeded confrontation, just try to be calm. You’ll be out of there soon, one way or another, so don’t start fights with the guy who keeps farting at you.

   And farters, try to aim away from the line, ok?

6. Finally… Enjoy it
   You’re taking part in what is, really, an organized party. This is an excuse for us to go out, hang out, talk about games, and just chill. Take advantage. Love the moment, and when you get your copy… go home. Quickly.

Ok, people. One last thing… around 1am… let’s all sign onto LIVE. Let’s try to bring these servers down. Just once.

Microsoft, Xbox 360, Halo 3, Bungie, Launch Party