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Free Stuff Friday - Halo 3: ODST

Halo 3: ODSTThis week, we have a special "Black Friday"-calibur giveaway: Halo 3: ODST for Xbox 360.

We ended up with two copies, so here is your chance to get an A List title that redefines Halo gameplay once again with a squad of elite Orbital Drop Shock Troopers who are NOT Master Chief and thus don't regenerate shields.

You will have to rethink how you play, watch your health and enjoy the atypical noir setting. There's even a complete radio program a la I Love Bees embedded in the game that's unlocked by (how else?!) accessing phone booths across the city of New Mombasa.

If that's not enough, there's co-op, a disc of the complete Halo 3 multiplayer maps plus Forge and the new Firefight game mode where you and your buddies ward off wave after wave of enemies.

Already have it? Makes a great holiday gift!

Enter here:

Simply post a comment on this page. Say whatever is on your mind as long as it's not an ad or profane. Be sure to read the Sweepstakes Rules to ensure you are eligible to win and don't get disqualified by double-posting or forgetting to provide an e-mail address.

You may also want to white list this domain; we've had several would-be winners lose out because they never responded to their prize notification! If you use TypeKey/TypePad, be sure your e-mail address will be shared. No e-mail address, no prize. (Don't worry, no one else will see it - and we'll only use it to contact you if you win.)

Note that unless you're an authenticated poster who has been active on the site and marked as trusted, your comment will NOT appear immediately. It will go into a queue for me to approve, which I'll do several times a day (except the first weekend, where comments may not be approved until sometime late on Sunday). Do NOT double-post. We'll extend the entry period for this until 5:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, December 3 to ensure you have plenty of time to enter and verify your entry was posted.

We also sometimes give away unannounced Instant Win prizes. Here are a few tips since this can happen at any time. (We just gave away several and have more in the hopper! Check our Busy Gamer Podcast on Sundays for possible hints about what's coming!) 1) Follow Gamewatcher on Twitter. Before we post the next Free Stuff Bonus - Instant Win, we'll give you a fair warning tweet. 2) Subscribe to our RSS feed and set it to check for updates frequently.

We continue to stock up on cool goodies for Free Stuff Friday - and we will keep doing so as long as there's enough response, even if we continue to lose money on this site. So tell your friends about this! Hey, if we get bigger, so will the prizes that YOU could win!

While you're at it, post comments wherever you see something interesting. Also, if you get a game code you don't need or have some other cool game-related prize you want to donate, we'd be very grateful (we pay for most of this stuff ourselves!).

Check back each Friday to see what's next.

Comments (157)

1. Erica:

I've been wanting this game :)

2. Gekkoton:

Awesome, thanks for the contest guys :)

3. Brian M:

I hope I win this game. Thanks for the contest.

4. Flak:

I need this to dangle in front of my cousin's nose. He needs to be converted from his PS3 ways so we can play Firefight. Rob, if you're reading this, it's called overtime man! You're old enough to own systems, the baby will practically raise himself.

5. Ryan:

Pumpkin pie is delicious.

6. BoostedK20:

I could use this game to help work off my turkey dinner.

7. Zack:

Who is stoked? This guy is.

8. Kenny:

Terrific game from the reviews I've been reading.

9. Fabrizio:

I would love to have ODST... I only have Halo 3 without any of the map packs. multiplayer is so boring without all the maps :(

email - maestro25@gmail.com

10. Allan Caesar III:

Hi there, thanks for doing this ^_^

11. dwb6 Author Profile Page:

hope to win this

12. AionTelos:

All my friends love this game. Heard its better than halo 3

13. OnyxPrimal:

Oh dude, this would be all kinds of awesome! Another great giveaway!

14. Kane:

Can't be worse than Halo 3...right?

15. Jon:

Black Friday sucks. Nothing could be more rewarding for waking up at 3 AM to do some shopping than some free stuff :)

16. Erik:

The turkey not only makes you sleepy. It's the bread too. Remember that guys!

17. Matt:

As normal can't go wrong with Halo

18. Andrew:

I have said what is on my mind, and it is not profane.

Hope I win!

19. Melissa V:

great game!

20. Ricken:

Couldn't pick this up because of all the games released this holiday season, so I'm all for a chance to win it. :D

21. Armando:

awesome prize this week gamewatcher, hope i can win it

22. Jon:

Might as well give this a shot.

23. 1337sauce:

In it to win it, right?

Haha, good luck everyone!

24. Chris P.:

I like free things!

25. Warbux:

Great contest! Hope I win...

26. Justin:

Love a chance to play ODST.

27. Doug:

Sign me up.

28. Maxx M.:

This would make an excellent gift for my friend who owns a 360.

29. PsEG:

Wouldn't mind getting a copy of Halo ODST to add to the holiday craziness. Thanks for doing this!

30. Bobby Jacksoni:

Awesome prize!

Hey, this is a very cool idea! I've been a follower for a few weeks, great stuff!

-Adam

32. S. Bains:

in for one

33. Michael Hornbostel:

ODST is so good. It's not Halo 3 good, but it does a lot. The H3 multiplayer disk is always in my console.

34. Colin:

Woo, I'd totally be up to play this game if it's free :D

35. Snoop:

I've heard this game is excellent. Your contests rock. Thanks for the contests and the great site.

36. TheEldestGrim:

This is great guys. Thanks for giving everyone the chance to snag a copy!

37. macontosh2000:

I would kill to have this.

38. General Vagueness:

I should be getting a 360 for Christmas but probably won't be able to get more than one game so this would be nice.

39. Julian:

I've always said the only way I'd ever play a Halo game was if i got it for free....and heres my chance :D

40. Tom:

Thanks for the contest guys!

41. Dann:

ooooo nice prize this week.

Could use me a copy to finally play that campaign and unlock some avatar rewards from halo waypoint

42. RT:

happy thanksgiving all

43. Stvn:

This strikes me as a Halo title I can get into.

44. Eric Standard:

Huzzah, ODST. :D

45. Jared Zimmermann:

Getting my XBOX in the mail soon. Would love to have a free game

46. Shuino:

Well I always wanted all the extra maps with Halo 3, so this is my chance!

47. stickfigx:

I would've thought there would be millions of entries by now...

Hope I win!

48. Richard:

Count me in! thank you

49. Luvmitux:

ODS ME!!!!!!

50. Taufiq:

Halo 3 : ODST is so awesome I really want to play this game :[

51. Chris:

This is my favorite website.

52. Vanna:

Awesome. I hope I win.

53. AW:

Missed out on the Black Friday stuff, so here's to hoping.

54. Gluestick:

I like free. Good contest! :]

55. Steven S.:

Sweetness.

I want to win the game.

57. Panda:

Count me in!

58. Andrew King:

I loved ODST when I played a friend's copy so I want one, too!

59. Kyle F:

I'm in!

60. AppleFigApple:

I never got to play one of these games....This could be my chance! Hope I win.

61. Bigandtasty:

Great prize. I've already played the campaign on local multiplayer but I always wanted the maps, but couldn't justify the price tag.

62. g-man:

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

63. Dean Massengale:

Thanks for the chance to win this, I haven't played it yet :)

64. Josh Soldwedel:

Thanks for the contest!

65. JJ:

Braving the cruel world that was black friday morning is almost worth it coming home to see this contest. :'-)

66. ence117:

Lucky number.... 48 :(

67. Larry Perlman:

By far the best free stuff friday, this would be a sweet holiday gift for me.

68. Vermy:

Sweet. I'd love to get this to play over the holidays.

69. Kenny:

Would love to win ODST. Never could get into Halo 3, but ODST has me interested.

70. Tancred:

Hope I win!

71. Elena L:

Nice prize,I'm in,thanks

72. Biscuits:

Its really too bad thanksgiving up here in Canada is in October. We miss all of the black friday madness :/

oh yeah free odst ftw.

73. Andy Castillo:

I have been waiting to win one for so long T_T

74. Bryan:

I hope I win this game. :) And I hope my 360 is repaired by the time the contest ends!

75. NiVeKeR14:

Wow! This is an awesome give away! I hope I win! *crosses fingers*

76. Akari:

Hey, a game I've always wanted to try. Consider me entered!

77. HuiDan Chen:

WOW!

78. chris:

go go power rangers

79. Rory:

WOO ODST!

80. Bill R.:

This would be a great gift for my 12 year old son (and myself!).

Thanks!

81. Ritchie:

Who doesn't like free stuff? Especially when that free stuff is games.

82. Dalton:

Game looks sweet.

83. cameron:

******i can't wait 2 win pick me******

84. horton:

))))my kids been asking 4 this hope i win((((

85. dwayne:

can't wait 2 play it

86. Matt:

Great giveaway, I'll give a shot.

87. James:

in

88. Bill:

Sounds awesome, would love to try it out...hint, hint! ;)

89. Chris:

Awesome contest

90. Kyle:

This game is awesome.

91. sunny:

i just got this, but it be a good gift for my buddy so we could co-op. (i got an invalid request error the first time i tried)

92. Toxic_Punch:

I've been pretty lucky today let's see if I can get any luckier.

93. JT:

Little fish in a big pond? Count me in.

94. Leon Author Profile Page:

Halo 3 was fantastic so more Halo would be awesome. Count me in

95. CrunchbiteNuva:

Love this, but ironically you actually NEED friends to play the multiplayer lulz

96. matt w:

i want this.

97. Ashley:

good luck to all!

98. Darklighter:

Count me in! :)

99. razorace1 Author Profile Page:

My little brother is getting this for Christmas. It would be nice to play with him during winter break.

100. David Powell:

Cool. I just picked up the first two Halo games in a Black Friday sale, this would go great with them.

101. Juan:

OMG!! I want ODST.. Halo 3 was GREAT..

102. AzN Renegad3:

Awesome, loved Halo 3!

103. Joseph Brumleve:

Hi really want ODST!!

104. DeadBodyMan11:

Wow, this is probably one of the best prizes that you have ever given away on the site.

105. Rob:

Wouldn't mind playing some firefight again :P

106. Rollett:

Would be kickin to win.

107. Chemosh013:

Been wanting to try this! Thanks for the contest.

108. Luke:

I really hope i win, ive been wanting to play this for a while but didnt want to spend the money on halo 3's multiplayer again.

109. NODAK:

Thanks for the double giveaway this week.
I've never played a Halo game. So, I would love to try one out and see what all the fuss is about.

110. Rhu:

Thanks for the contest, good luck to all. :D

111. Gordon:

would love to have this game! Halo is so awesome, it was the first xbox game I played

112. Jonathan:

Have been wanting to try this game for a while now. Thanks for the contest.

113. Paul Wong:

this is my first time posting here, i'm getting in to the halo franchise

114. Dayna:

Here's hoping I win! This would make a great gift!

115. tivo:

Looks Great!

116. Brother Daz:

I'm crossing my fingers

117. Josh:

I'm excited about ODST, I loved halo 1 2 and 3, and I sure hope I win! ODST looks awesome.

118. RiSeN1:

C'mon Baby, Daddy needs a new Halo 3ODST

119. JCAll:

I've never played any of the Halo games before. I've wondered if they are as good as they're said to be. This is as good a way to find out as any I can imagine.

120. Cabhills:

Free stuff is always welcomed.

121. whookid36:

Would be nice to win.

122. Splatoon:

Thanks for the contest!

123. opterasis:

The first rule of Halo club is you do not talk about Halo club!

124. Ricardo:

ODST WOOT!!!

125. The Bandit:

1 in 122 chance of a free game? I'll take those odds.

126. David:

I played this at a friend's house, it's pretty fun.

127. Jennie:

hope i win this game

128. Stephen:

Always wanted to try this game out! I wish everyone good luck!

129. mowmow:

i hope i can win

130. mr.me:

Awesome prize! Thanks for doing these giveaways!

131. Andrew:

I really want this game!

132. Jon:

Totally in. Thanks for the sweet giveaway.

133. Ex~:

Aye, I'd love to win this. Thanks for the contest! :D

134. Cole Eklund:

Just got me a 360....would be nice to play this sucker.

Neat site, btw.

135. Daniel:

Such a prize! We'll, good luck to everyone here.

136. RooFRaZoR:

I would love to win:). Thanks!

137. FatmanOSU:

What an awesome give away.

138. Steven Deline Author Profile Page:

This is the only Halo game i haven't gotten a chance to play, winning would be awesome

139. BloodEdge:

Would make a nice gift.

140. edtek:

if i cant hav my mom home for Christmas i at least want this!

141. Andrew:

Would be awesome to win this. Haven't played firefight in a few weeks on account of my disc breaking.

142. SpitFire158:

Awesome giveaway. Would love to win this.

143. Myzteryz:

I played ODST at my friend's house two weeks ago. Firefight is really fun! Co-Op and everything makes for a beast game and expansion.

144. Greenfire999:

This game is pretty awesome but it gets boring when your alone... =(

145. AlexO:

Played this game at a friends house and got to say that firefight is amazing

146. Cesar:

Played it at a friend's house, I would love to add it to my collection.

147. Matt:

Would make my Christmas even better. :)

148. Steven:

I've heard mixed things about ODST. I'd still love a copy though!

149. Jeff:

Would be a nice Christmas present for my son.

150. JR:

In it to win it! Could finally join all my friends who got all the cool stuff from Waypoint if I am lucky today!

151. Matteo:

Finish the fight!

152. Gamewatcher Author Profile Page:

And the very lucky winner is: 58. Andrew King

If that's you, check your e-mail later tonight for a notification. If not, I'm thinking of giving away another recent 360 game next week. Check back in a few hours to see if it's something you (or a family member, more likely) might enjoy!

153. keoskey:

Hope i win anyway good luck to everyone else.

154. Sean:

I want me some ODST :)

155. Dan Warner:

Free is good

156. EJ:

I'm not gonna bug you by saying PICK ME! But my old halo 3 disk broke, because my sister tipped my xbox while she was playing it.Thanks for reading this.

157. shiloh neihart:

i want this game please

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