In Pictures: What's Hot in Halo 3

The Covenant Fuel-Rod cannon returns (slightly weaker, faster fire rate, more rocket-like) to wreak green havoc against a Spartan-controlled Ghost.

The new Brute "gravity hammer" is a crude and slow but inarguably effective alternative to the swifter, less powerful Elite energy sword. Swing this thing and you'll either clobber or knock down the nearest three or four enemies.

Notice the weapon attached to the Spartan's back. Secondary weapons are no longer "hidden," eliminating unpleasant "what's in your pocket?" multiplayer surprises.

Halo 3 includes the option to literally yank large cannons like this off their pedestals, then tote them around two-handed freestyle, though doing so significantly hampers both speed and agility.

Because who wouldn't love to rip a turret off its base and point it skyward?

Halo 3's Mongoose (pictured left) is a weaponless four-wheeler that seats two and goes most anywhere, though it tends to roll off even minor bumps.

Hunt the Juggernaut! Halo 3's multiplayer modes are rich and tactically varied, including variants like "Territories" (defenders, don't let the other team take your flags) and "VIP" (earn points by killing the other teams Very Important Person).

Halo 3 includes lots of new options for tweaking your player's appearance in multiplayer.

Halo 3 takes multiplayer to the next level with new game types and even a custom map editor.

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