Update: A scribble-free set of the Halo Reach shots have been uncovered by NeoGAF, with indications that MLG Forums poster ToM MoReLLo was not the original source, but rather obtained the pictures from someone else and claimed them as his own.

It is unclear as to whether MoReLLo fabricated the rumored details or was repeating information passed along by the initial source. The updated pictures are below.

Original: While Bungie has remained mum on Halo Reach, it seems that someone out there in cyberland has spilled the beans, as images and details... Read more

Microsoft has released its bashful trailer for prequel Halo: Reach--announced at E3 today--certain to keep Halo lore fans happy for hours poring over every frame for details.

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Bungie today announced "Halo Reach" for a 2010 release.

A short trailer began with a shot of a planet under attack. Soon the planet was consumed in flame. Though no details were provided, the game is strongly rumored to be a prequel set in the Halo universe.

The trailer ended abruptly, with a note that a multiplayer beta for the game will be included with the upcoming Halo 3: ODST.

As Microsoft's E3 2009 Media Briefing continues, Bungie has taken the stage to demonstrate its upcoming shooter prequel Halo 3: ODST.

The demonstration kicked off with the drop troopers burning through the atmosphere. The game itself begins weeks before the events of Halo 3, with an giant explosion hitting the various drop pods just prior to reaching their destination.

A sound-suppressing weapon and light-sensitive equipment are provided to players. As previously known, players will find clues that hint at the fates of other drop soldiers, which then allow you to travel back in time, as it were, and play from their perspective.

The full game will arrive at retailers worldwide on September 22, with Bungie promising that it will sport a new cooperative mode entitled Firefight.

In addition, those that buy ODST will be provided with multiplayer beta access to Bungie's just-revealed 2010-due Halo entry, Halo: Reach (X360).