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The tournament is now open for registration and is sponsored by Samsung TV. Prizes will include the new Samsung 40" LCD TV Model LA40A550, exclusive Halo 3 artwork, a brand new Xbox 360 Elite, Xbox 360 accessories, and Microsoft Points. 

Xbox Australia's Product Marketing Manager, Andrew Jenkins said, "This is our first collaboration with Samsung on an Asia Pacific wide tournament on Xbox LIVE. We are looking forward to the exciting engagement with gamers on Halo 3 in Asia Pacific."

To sign up, players should head to the Xbox Live dashboard and download the exclusive GamerPic. Once gamers are registered, open play runs from April 1 to April 14, 2008. Entrants will need to perform on the three game modes that make up The Official Halo 3 Tournament Sponsored by Samsung TV. The Xbox LIVE play list includes Slayer, King of the Hill and Oddball.

At the end of open play, the top ranked player from each market will be crowned Halo 3 National Champion and will be rewarded with a piece of exclusive Halo artwork. They will also qualify for the Asian Final, which takes place on April 30, where the top ranked player from each market will clash in a one-off Xbox Live match to decide who is truly legendary.

For more information and terms and conditions please visit www.xb ox.com/en-au/pm/halo3tournament/