Mass Effect

From the most successful entertainment launch in history, comes the most anticipated video game soundtrack of the holiday season. Bungie created a new variation on the Game's musical themes this time around. Martin O'Donnell, Bungie's composer, incorporated a full live orchestra and chorus which goes "above and beyond" what they've done in the past. The 2 CD set features music composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori and is produced by Nile Rodgers. The third game in the Halo series was released on September 25, 2007. Game Spot reported that 4.2 million units of Halo 3 were in retail outlets on September 24, 2007, a day before official release, a world record volume release. Halo 3 also holds the record for the highest grossing opening day in entertainment history, making US $170 million in it's first twenty-four hours. Worldwide more than $300 million worth were sold in the first week, helping to more than double the sales of the Xbox 360 when compared with the weekly average before the Halo 3 launch.