Halo 3 beta video analysis!

 

Matchmaking Menus

• New veto system implemented.
• Military ranks are used and the use of XP points help to determine a player's skill level.
• Three types of matches: Ranked, Social and Custom.
  

General Multiplayer

• Spiffy new spawn animation we call the "blue grid sweep".
• Spawn with an Assault Rifle and two frag grenades
• Map is called Last Resort and is a re-creation of Zanzibar, but on crack.
• Every HUD notification (deaths, awards, weapon pickups) pops up very bubbly-like.
• Air lifts are included in multiplayer.
• Teammate's letter/code identifier expands when near, revealing their gamertag.
  

Weapon Information

• Weapons featured: Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, Plasma Pistol, SMG, Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, Spiker and Spartan Laser.
• The Sniper Rifle's radar features a bright green picture in picture scope.
• The Shotgun now holds 6 rounds instead of 8.
  

Equipment Information

• Equipment items featured: Bubble Shield and Power Drainer Equipment item listed under grenades on HUD.
• First equipment item is picked up by walking over it, no button pressing needed.
• Bubble Shield is a cone type device that doesn't move, can be entered by any person, but no weapon can penetrate it.
  

Vehicle Information

• The Warthog, Ghost and Mongoose are shown.
• Both the Warthog and Mongoose are demoed.
• Hold the "RB" to get into a vehicle.