Gallery: Sneak Preview of Halo Fest's Shooter-iffic Feast for Fans

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    *A lifesize Master Chief made entirely out of Mega Blocks guards the exit to Halo Fest.*
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    *Massive dioramas showing chaotic scenes from the* Halo *mythos are scattered throughout the Fest.*
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    *A cover from* Computer Gaming World *magazine calls the not-yet-released original shooter a game that "will change everything."*
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    *Fans will get to try out many different multiplayer modes in* Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary*.*
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    *Artwork featuring Mister Chief \[sic\], left, and an 8-bit version of* Halo*'s hero are on display at the festival for fans to gawk at.*
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    *A* Halo*-themed version of* Fruit Ninja *for Kinect will be playable at the festival.*
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    *Prototype controllers for the Xbox are on display in Halo Fest's museum area.*
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